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Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Groups
Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Groups The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines its commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups across the Commonwealth, aligned with its equity,...
The Alastair Niven Memorial Seminar celebrates a lifetime of Commonwealth service
Leaders in education, policymakers, and Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni gathered in Westminster last week for the Alastair Niven Memorial Seminar, a special event honouring the life, work, and enduring legacy of Dr Alastair Niven LVO OBE (1944-2025). The seminar...
The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholarships to UK Soft Power
The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholarships to UK Soft Power The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines how Commonwealth Scholarships contribute to the United Kingdom’s soft power, a key priority of UK government policy. It argues...
Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship
Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines how entrepreneurial Commonwealth Alumni contribute towards job creation in low and middle income countries. In these countries, the...
Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships
Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines the important role that Commonwealth Alumni play in enabling forms of international cooperation that deliver value for both the UK and partner...
Commonwealth Day 2026 marks a global call to unlock shared opportunities
On Monday 9 March, Commonwealth Scholars joined the multi-faith service of celebration and unity at Westminster Abbey in London to mark Commonwealth Day 2026. This flagship ceremony, organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, welcomed more than 1,800 guests,...
Universal Health Coverage: The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholars
Universal Health Coverage: The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholars The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines how Commonwealth Alumni contribute to progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a central component of both Sustainable...
Climate Action Through Higher Education: The Impact of Commonwealth Scholarships
Climate Action Through Higher Education: The Impact of Commonwealth Scholarships The CSC has published a policy briefing paper examining how Commonwealth Scholarships support the UK’s climate goals. This paper explores how Commonwealth Scholarships support climate...
Commonwealth Scholarships Make Economic Sense to the UK
Commonwealth Scholarships Make Economic Sense to the UK The CSC has published a policy briefing paper examining the economic impact of Commonwealth Scholarships on the United Kingdom. This paper is the first in a series of policy briefing papers published by...
Community Resilience and Knowledge: Talanoa on Flood Mitigation in Lawai Village, Fiji
Lawai Village is dealing with the severe consequences of riverbank erosion and flooding. In December 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Milika Sobey led a Talanoa on flood mitigation for villagers and local authorities.
Latest Publications and Resources
From At-Risk Youth to Retirees: Advocating for the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning in Trinidad and Tobago
The CSC is happy to present the latest case study showcasing the work of Commonwealth Alumni. This study features Rachael Guzman De Vlugt, an Alumnus from Trinidad and Tobago, who was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship in 2017 to complete an MSc in Education for...
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Security
Across the Commonwealth, governments face a rapidly shifting security landscape shaped by political volatility, technological change, and the growing influence of information in public life. It is within this environment that Commonwealth Alumnus, Matthew Hefler, has...
Bridging Evidence, Equity, and Community Health
Across Malaysia’s evolving health landscape, clinicians face rising burdens of chronic disease, recurring infectious outbreaks, and deep inequalities in access to care — challenges intensified by the COVID19 pandemic. It is within this demanding context that...
Strengthening Climate-Smart Planning and Community Resilience in Northern Ghana
As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s (CSC) ongoing case study series showcasing the global impact of its alumni, we are delighted to present the work of Vincent Buobodaare Dari, a Ghanaian spatial planner whose Scholarship-enabled expertise is driving...
Bridging Zambia’s Learning Gap through Innovation and Inclusion
The CSC is pleased to present our next case study as part of its ongoing series showcasing the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Charles William Zulu, a Zambian education specialist whose work has helped transform remedial education and...
Strengthening India’s Food and Nutrition Systems: From Policy Vision to Ground-Level Impact
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Abhishek Jain, a Commonwealth Shared Scholar and development policy specialist, whose work has contributed to the...
Youth Crime, Digital Poverty, and Substance Abuse: Advocating for evidence-based interventions in Jamaica
The CSC is happy to present our next individual impact case study, the latest in our ongoing series highlighting the impactful work of Commonwealth Alumni around the world. This study features CSC Alumnus Stephen Christopher Johnson, who was awarded a Commonwealth...
Eliminating Hepatitis B Virus and Improving Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Healthcare in Zambia
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Enock Syabbalo, a Commonwealth Distance Learning Alumni, who studied gastroenterology at Queen Mary University of London...
Soil Health in Bangladesh and Canada: Understanding Degradation, Heavy Metals, and Carbon Sequestration
The CSC is delighted to present its next individual impact case study, the latest in our series showcasing the development impact of our alumni around the world. This case study features CSC Alumnus Shayeb Shahariar, who was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship in 2012...
From Research to Impact: Advancing Public Health, Nutrition and Food Security in Bangladesh
The CSC is proud to present our next individual impact case study in our ongoing series highlighting the achievements and impacts Commonwealth Alumni around the world. This study features Fahmida Akter, a researcher committed to addressing malnutrition, food security,...
