News and blogs

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.

The year’s first #CheveningDebate: ‘Should the responsibility for protecting the natural environment lie with governments?’

by Abdulla Hawez, Social Media Ambassador

On 17 February, 2017, the year’s first Chevening debate was held at Goldsmiths, University of London. The debate was an exciting and ‘enriching experience’, in the words of one of the debaters. The event started with Kieron Broadhead, Director of Student Experience at Goldsmiths, University of London. He hosted the debate and made a short […]

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A Day of Mystery and History: A trip to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral

by Nicolette Bryan, Social Media Ambassador

Scholars enjoyed an historic trip to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral on 5 February. The event was organised by Muhammad Asim Zeb, who was the winner of round one of Chevening’s Scholar Events Competition in December. Chevening social media ambassador Nicolette Bryan was there and sent us this blog post…   Over 40 Chevening Scholars met at […]

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UK events: March 2017

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

St Patrick’s Day Nationwide 17 March 17 March marks the celebration of Ireland’s primary patron saint, St Patrick.  A three-day celebration culminates in the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in London’s Trafalgar Square on 19 March. You can enjoy traditional Irish music, marching bands, and elaborate floats. If you can’t make it down to the […]

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Roman Britain

by Jim Dale, Programme Officer – UK

In part two of my British history series I’m looking at how the Romans took over from the Celts and extended their empire to Britain. If you missed last month’s installment on Ancient Britain and the Celts and want to go even further back in time then you can find my previous post here. This series aims […]

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City in the spotlight: Birmingham

by Sabiha Teladia, Programme Officer

A winding network of canals, great food, beautiful countryside, and more culture than you can shake a stick at – it’s Birmingham! Programme officer Sabiha gives us her Birmingham top ten…   Nestled in the heart of England, and often described as the second city of the UK, is Birmingham. The city grew in importance during […]

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My Chevening month: Cheers to a new year and new experiences

by Nicolette Bryan, Social Media Ambassador

Nicolette Bryan was our Chevening Social Media Ambassador for January 2017, giving an insight into the life of a Chevening Scholar in the UK through social media and blogging. Nicolette completely immersed herself in the UK during the month, visiting England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and of course Wales – where she’s studying! Nicolette comes from […]

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Scholars aim for the stars: astronomy night at Kielder Observatory

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As part of Chevening’s Best of British series, scholars spent the learning about and looking at the stars at Kielder Observatory, situated in remote Northumberland. Chevening social media ambassador Camila Pantoja, who’s studying an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience at University College London, was there to cover the event for us. You can follow Camila on Twitter and Instagram or […]

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Burns Night dinner and Cèilidh: a night of ‘firsts’

by Patricia Miranda, Social Media Ambassador

On Thursday, 26 January, Chevening Scholars flocked to the historic Queen Margaret Union building in the University of Glasgow to celebrate the life and poetry of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns Night or, as the Scots call it, Rabbie Burns Nicht, has always been a festive occasion. This event usually involves a formal toast […]

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Innovation Workshop: Alumni inspire scholars with start-ups

by Nurbanu Asena, Social Media Ambassador

Last Friday, Chevening Scholars met at Liverpool University for the Innovation Workshop hosted by Mexican Chevening Alumni Laura Vanessa Munoz (2006), Guilherme Silva (Brazil, 2001), and Manoj Krishnapillai (India, 2009). It was the only alumni event of the year and I was lucky to be able to hear what they went on to do after […]

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Ignorance is optional – Why LGBT History Month matters

by Katlego Kai Kolanyane-Kesupile, Chevening Scholar

Chevening interviewed current scholar Katlego Kai Kolanyane-Kesupile from Botswana about LGBT History Month and what it means to her. Katlego is currently pursuing a Masters in Human Rights, Culture and Social Justice at Goldsmiths, University of London and provides a valuable insight into LGBT, and particularly trans, visibility and rights, her own story, and the events on offer […]

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