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.
It’s a town with a population of 185,000, it was once home to famous writers including JRR Tolkien, and it’s officially one of the sunniest places in the UK. This month, the spotlight is on Bournemouth! Most people know Bournemouth for its spectacular coastline, situated just east of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The […]
On Saturday, 21 October the class of 2017 were officially welcomed to the UK at our annual Chevening Orientation event. This was an opportunity for scholars to not only receive vital information about their time here and be inspired by our speakers but to network amongst their fellow peers and our university and Foreign and Commonwealth […]
Sandra Leticia Guzmán Luna first came to the UK on a Chevening Scholarship, where she did her master’s degree in environmental policy and regulation at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She is now doing her PhD in politics and is preparing to undertake one of her biggest adventures yet—a journey to Antarctica. Here is her […]
The winter holidays are nearly upon us and with a short break from your studies it’s a great opportunity to think about how you can help others in the community and contribute some of your time and skills to a good cause. Volunteering is not only a great way to help others during the festive […]
Lumiere is the UK’s largest light festival that takes place in Durham and is held over four days in mid-November. Of course, one cannot talk about Lumiere without talking about the University of Durham, to which the event is partnered with. Durham University was founded in 1832 and is the 78th best university in the […]
Hosted by the University of Manchester, the first Chevening Explores series, which talked about ‘Hacking: the Future of Warfare?’ was held on Monday, 13 November 2017. Around 50 Chevening Scholars from various universities attended this session and were invited to delve into the phenomenon of cyber security and its relations to law. The first lecture […]
Two new staff recently joined our alumni team at the Secretariat, expanding the team to three to reflect a growing network of former scholars and fellows. Tell us a bit about what the alumni team does. The alumni team features Aba Quartey (Alumni Relations Manager), Jo Lloyd (Alumni Officer), and Billie Downer (Alumni Assistant). We […]
South East and London Winter Wonderland 17 November to 1 January 2018Hyde Park, London Get into the Christmas spirit as Winter Wonderland returns to London’s Hyde Park for the 11th year. This free-to-enter family event includes a host of festive fun and activities, including ice skating, big top shows, an observation wheel and a huge Christmas market. Find out more here Hogwarts […]
We get quite excited about Christmas here in the UK and we have some great tips for you to help you enjoy the Christmas festivities! Why not sample some mulled wine or make some mince pies for your friends with our recipe? Christmas markets Christmas markets are very popular in the UK as they make a […]
Experience the life of a Geordie by visiting the wonderful city of Newcastle. I highly recommend visiting this spectacular jewel in the north-east of England with its view of the river, the spectacular bridges, and the beautiful old town. Here are my top tips for your Geordie adventure… The Quayside There’s a great market every […]
