In November 2024, Commonwealth Alumni Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata and Ronald Kiyemba delivered a workshop to promote awareness of disability inclusion in health research institutions in Uganda.
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Microplastic and nanoplastic pollution: promoting actionable strategies to save oceans in India
In November 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Bunty Sharma delivered a two-day national workshop on, ‘Microplastic and Nanoplastic Pollution (MNP-2024): analytical tools for detection and remediation techniques’. The workshop was designed to promote analytical tools to detect and mitigate micro-nanoplastic pollution, build capacity amongst new researchers in this technique and discuss strategies to prevent further plastic contamination of rivers, oceans and coastal areas in India.
Promoting inclusive learning for students with disabilities in Higher Education in Tanzania
In December 2024, Commonwealth Alumni Stanslaus Francis and Sardina Zabron Tinkasimile delivered a workshop to promote awareness on inclusive learning for students with disabilities in Higher Education (HE) in Tanzania.
Interchange25: Empowering Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Between 19-28 March 2025, the CSC’s global conference, Interchange25, brought together over 400 scholars and alumni from 45 countries for a series of expert panel discussions and interactive sessions on the theme, ‘Entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation’. The...
Youth unemployment strategies to reduce youth at risk in Jamaica
In January 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Kerissa Nelson delivered a training workshop to promote awareness of effective employment strategies for youth at risk in Jamaica.
Promoting social inclusion through Special Olympics Unified Sports (SOUS) in Kenya
In December 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Stephen Ojwang delivered a training workshop to promote Special Olympics Unified Sports (SOUS) for students with disabilities in Kenya.
Delivered on 3 December, the workshop marked World Disability Day, which promotes the rights and well-being pf persons with disabilities globally.
Promoting dignity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya
In December 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Azenath Okemwa delivered a training workshop for community members in Kisii county, Kenya to raise awareness of the challenges faced by gender and sexual minorities and promote LGBTQ+ rights.
65 Years of Impact- Celebrating the contributions of Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni in Ghana
On 13 December, the Commonwealth Scholars & Fellows Alumni, Ghana (CoSFAG) delivered an event for alumni in-country to celebrate 65 years of development impact through Commonwealth Scholarships. The event served to bring together alumni in Ghana to network and...
Towards a Knowledge Hub – Marking 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships in Bangladesh
On 7 December, the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) held a summit to mark the 65th anniversary of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). The summit brought together over 170 Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni from...
Supporting youth enterprise and entrepreneurship in Tanzania
On 15 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Tanzania facilitated a webinar on enterprise and entrepreneurship for young budding entrepreneurs and Commonwealth Alumni. The aims of the webinar were to discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur and the importance of...
