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.
At the end of September, I had the opportunity to visit posts in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, on the island of Hispaniola. It was the first time I’d ever visited the Caribbean and whilst I was disappointed to discover that the embassies were not located on the beach, it was a brilliant learning experience […]
Meet Programme Officer – International, Sarah. Half Japanese and half British, Sarah studied French and international relations, and also spent a year abroad on the beautiful island of Martinique. Name: Sarah Bunting Countries: North, Central and South America (except Brazil), British Overseas Territories From: Kent, South East England Joined the team: October 2016 Previous Chevening experience: I joined Chevening as […]
With over 160 countries and territories taking part in Chevening, there are many Chevening officers and other staff at post working hard on promotion, scholar recruitment, and alumni engagement. This month, we meet Miriam Stern who works as a Chevening officer at the British embassy in Santo Domingo. What and where did you study in […]
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 […]
Conferences, workshops, and even a football game—this is the current events schedule of the Chevening-Russia Alumni Association. After a period of slow activity, Russian Chevening Fellows have opened a new page in the Association’s history. Indeed a significant role, in that British Embassy Moscow has found an efficient balance of support, partnership, and freedom in their cooperation […]
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! […]
