The Chevening community extends to all corners of the globe. Here is the latest news on what is going on in the Chevening network, and blogs from members of our community.
1. Familiarise yourself with your university support services Make sure you know where to go for support and advice at your university. This could include: Finding the contact details for any student advice or support services Finding the contact details for your university’s international office if they have one Finding the contact details for […]
Many of us are or have been struggling with the pressures of a master’s degree, including balancing course workload with meeting assignment deadlines, studying for exams, researching our dissertation, and extra-curricular activities, leading to feelings of anxiety, stress, and sometimes a loss of enthusiasm.
One of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set out by the United Nations, is to protect and conserve life below water (United Nations, 2021). Our oceans cover 71% of Earth’s surface, making it the planet’s largest habitat. Did you know that more than 800 species living in the depths of our oceans have interacted […]
Mayfair & Belgravia’s Wander Art Trail- Ongoing Immerse yourself in art and design simply by wandering the streets of Mayfair & Belgravia. The area’s outdoor gallery trail, Wander Art, is home to creations from some of the world’s most exciting artists. The bespoke walking trail features 12 artworks in a range of distinctive striking and […]
The examination and assessment period might look very different this year, with less paper-based exams in exam halls and more online and written assessments instead.
Global issues such as climate change and rapid urbanisation are placing even greater strain on one of the world’s most precious finite natural resources, water. How can we improve access to clean water in water scarce countries like Tanzania? We speak with Chevening Scholar, Oscar Timothy.
Yasmin El-Beih’s BBC Chevening placement taught her to invoke readers’ curiosity about the world, just as international tourism ground to a halt.
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we’ve been asking our Chevening community to share stories about the women who have inspired them most. In this blog, we hear from Dian Maya Safitri.
Britain’s Archaeological History (ongoing) Britain’s eclectic history means it’s a nation that is incredibly rich in archaeology. From well-known Neolithic sites like Stonehenge and Avebury, to Roman roads, Saxon hoards and Viking burial sites, the land beneath our feet provides many clues about the country’s past. Discover some of Britain’s best kept heritage sites to […]
At Chevening, we are very proud to be teaming up with our partners at the Marshall, Fulbright and Commonwealth scholarship programmes to encourage our communities to take climate action in 2021, the year the UK holds the presidency for the COP26 climate conference. The climate crisis affects us all, and together we can take action. Together we can […]
