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UK universities are exceptional at providing support for international students spending the Winter holidays away from home for the first time.

What's happening around the UK in February?

Chevening Alumni share their advice for successfully applying to Chevening. In this article, we hear from Basma Taysir El Doukhi about how her UK study experience is advancing her career in building a better future for refugees and forcibly displaced communities.

As applications open for the Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship, we hear from two alumni about the future of the cyber security sector, and the pressing need to increase diversity within the field.

With dark, cold nights and rainy days, we know that winter in the UK can be a tough time of year. That's why we've compiled this quick list of things you can do to make sure you're taking care of yourself and staying as cheerful as possible during these tricky months.

As part of our Winter Wellbeing series, we’re showcasing some recommendations for making the most of Christmas in the UK. Here are some of the songs that make some of our scholars and staff feel the most festive – so put on your headphones and get your Christmas going!   Arafat Rahaman, Bangladesh O Holy […]

As part of our Winter Wellbeing series, we’re showcasing some recommendations for making the most of Christmas in the UK. Here are some scholar and staff suggestions for the best Christmas films to make the perfect cosy movie night in.      Love Actually (2003) Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing […]

Celtic Connections, Glasgow, 20 January – 6 February Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival, celebrating Celtic music and its connections to cultures across the globe. It’s the largest annual winter music festival of its kind and Britain’s premier celebration of Celtic music, and usually featuring concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, and workshops. Burns […]

We speak to international students and Chevening Alumni about their perseverance, passion, and relentless pursuit of their goals to successfully leverage their UK study experience. In this article, we hear from Chevening Alumna Adetoun Mustapha about how she's advancing scientific research to improve public health outcomes.

Find out just a few of the many things happening around the UK in December.