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.
Apparate! Just like that, we’re teleported into the magical world of Harry Potter. Translated into 68 different languages and selling over 500 million books worldwide, it’s easy to see why so many people around the world are fascinated with the UK based on Harry Potter – including our scholars. So, from the world of one […]
June made London wake up and smile. It painted a completely new picture of this already breathtaking city – one filled with sunshine, blooming nature, lunch breaks in the park, and summer festivals. I was determined to enjoy every second of it! But first, let’s… work on The Thesis! For Chevening Scholars, June also meant […]
London Notting Hill Carnival 26 to 28 August Join in the fun over the August bank holiday weekend as Europe’s biggest carnival takes place on the streets of Notting Hill, west London. Find out more Buckingham Palace July 30 to September 30 It’s that time of the year again when Buckingham Palace opens its doors […]
In 2017 the Lake District became the first national park in the world to be given UNESCO World Heritage site status. Here are seven reasons for you to visit! 1) Search for Peter Rabbit Once home to Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter and his friends, you can visit the house and estates that inspired his […]
A scholar who doesn’t spend half of their life in the library? Well, that’s not a scholar at all! During their studies, our scholars all have a close and personal relationship with libraries and no doubt, all have a spot they eventually learn to call home and during the dissertation period, most of them probably spend more time there than […]
Chevening marked a special moment in its history at the 2018 Farewell event as the global network of Chevening Alumni reached 50,000.
Chevening marked a special moment in its history at the 2018 Farewell event as the global network of Chevening Alumni reached 50,000. 1,649 departing Chevening Scholars came together to celebrate a year as part of the programme on Wednesday, 4 July at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace. Although Farewell 2018 marks the end of the year for […]
Chevening class of 2016 Alumna Katlego Kai Kolanyane-Kesupile studied a Masters in Human Rights, Culture and Social Justice at Goldsmiths, University of London before returning to her native Botswana where she continues to advocate for LGBT+. Titled, ‘How I’m bringing queer pride to my rural village’, she recently gave a talk through TedGlobal where she […]
When we asked you, our scholars, for amazing vantage points in the UK, the submissions came flooding in and if the UK is one thing, it is beautiful so naturally, we had to bring you, ‘five more amazing vantage points in the UK’. These vantage points have been added to our list of ‘must-see’ places […]
London RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 3 to 8 July Enjoy, experience, and explore the world’s largest annual flower show held in the stunning historical setting of Hampton Court Palace. Read more Somerset House Summer Series 5 to 12 July Enjoy a warm summer’s evening in one of central London’s most remarkable gig locations. Somerset […]
