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.
My journey as a Chevening Scholar started when I first met my other fellow Moroccan Cheveners in Rabat, at the residence of Her Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. We were kindly hosted by his excellency for a reception and pre-departure event, but even then, it was quite difficult for me to realise […]
North West humansbeingdigital 18 Nov 2017 to 25 Feb 2018Manchester humansbeingdigital draws on an international selection of artworks focusing on the nexus between human beings and being digital. Engaging with art can be an emotional experience – performance, sculpture, painting or music can all touch us beyond words – yet technology is often considered mechanical, […]
Happy new year, everyone! Wow! Time flies really fast. I remember my first Instagram post about arriving in the UK to start my study at Manchester Business School was just like yesterday, but we finished all the lectures and seminars from the first semester already in December. I even submitted two of my five exams […]
On Wednesday, 20 December, Chevening Scholars gathered at the University of Sussex for the Best of British event of the month: A very Chevening Christmas. One of the best aspects about being a Chevening Scholar is the range of fun networking opportunities that we are offered through our monthly Scholargram. These events range from the […]
As time passes by, I realize that my choice to do an MA in Writing for Performance and Publication at the University of Leeds was a good one. Not only does the university provide you with high-quality teaching, but Leeds is also a city known for its culture and artistic spirit. Apart from the course, […]
Chevening officers from across the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Dubai for a three-day regional conference in December 2017, during which they also had the opportunity to meet with Chevening Alumni. Chevening officers are responsible for marketing to applicants, selecting scholars, and engaging with alumni in their respective countries. Regional workshops provide a […]
I chose to undertake a HOST visit because I wanted to experience what life is like in a typical British family, and to compare it to the family set up in my home country. When I first arrived here, I knew I would be living with other international students in private accommodation, and this would […]
‘I really like the ponies, they look cute. Especially when you rub your hands in their mane. It felt good and I would love to come here again,’ said one volunteer at the Hope Pastures sanctuary in Leeds at the end of what was a beautiful experience. Wednesday, 22 November 2017 would go down as an inspiring […]
The New Year celebrations are a time to reflect upon the year that has passed, and to look forward to the opportunities to come. As the Minister responsible for our Chevening programme, I look back with pleasure on my meetings with many of you during the past few months – whether you were scholars, fellows, […]
Wednesday morning saw me all bundled up, boarding the Northern Line train to Bentley Priory Nature Reserve, and hearing the birds chirping for the first time since I came to the UK. It was a good omen of the day to come. I was to meet with 20 more Cheveners and join the The Conservation […]
