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.
Persis won over her Chevening Scholarship interview panel when she spoke passionately about her concern for water-related issues — and her priority of getting clean water to all parts of the Dominican population. Read about why she chose to study an MSc in Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering at the University of Leeds and how she […]
November in the UK begins with an abundance of Bonfire Night fireworks to warm us all up (Sunday, November 5 2017). Wrap up warm, head to one of the many firework displays, and enjoy a show of spectacular colours. Christmas Markets will begin to open up in most cities throughout the UK (November to December) Check […]
Manchester is a vibrant city with lots of things to see and do. I would say that this northern city is definitely worth a visit (or two…) during your time in the UK. Below is a list of suggestions for what you might like to look out for, or do, during your visit. My top […]
Want to gain new skills and get to know your local area while helping others? Last year 144 Chevening Scholars volunteered over 3,000 hours of their spare time for good causes across the UK, and this year we want to do even more to make a difference. As part of our Community Outreach and Volunteering […]
London: The BFI Film Festival 4 to 15 October There are over 200 films to choose from at London’s most accessible and exciting film festival. The BFI Film Festival brings the latest and greatest of world cinema releases to the capital for 12 days every October. With screenings, Q&As, and interviews with directors and producers on […]
Whether you’re just visiting for a few days or you’re going to call this city home for the next year, programme officer Sophie brings you seven things to look out for in Leeds. 1) Victorian architecture Once just a small market town but now the UK’s fourth most populous city, Leeds boomed into life during […]
Chevening Scholars come from 140 countries, bringing local dishes with them to the UK from around the world. We invited Jamaican scholar Kemesha Kelly, who’s studying an MA in Social Policy at the University of York, to cook us a traditional dish that you can make to get into the festival mood for Notting Hill Carnival! […]
46 scholars gathered together in north Wales for one of Chevening’s final events for the year. Hosted by the University of Bangor, the two-day event took place between 28 and 29 July. Despite the grey skies and constant drizzle, from the get-go we received a warm welcome from programme officers Matthew and Susie as well […]
The Tour of Britain 9 SeptemberCotswolds Line the route, clap, and cheer as the top elite cyclists race across the Cotswolds countryside to finish in Regency Cheltenham on 9 September. Make a weekend of it and watch the Tour of Britain cyclists speed through the Cotswolds countryside, visiting the iconic towns and villages including Charlbury, […]
A group of 23 Cheveners headed to Glasgow, Scotland, on 21 July to see the work of the great artist, architect, and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Glasgow in my imagination before my visit was the rain, Scottish accents, and the country’s unique musical instrument. In reality I found that the city is distinguished, more […]
