On 04 February, Commonwealth Alumni in Lahore attended a networking reception and panel discussion on the topic, ‘Challenging Gender Roles in Pakistani Society - Women Empowerment and Gender Equality’. Alumni were joined by representatives from the Government of...
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Exploring Access and Inclusion in Malawi’s Key Economic Sectors
On 2 February 2024, the Malawi Commonwealth Alumni Association Network (MCAAN) hosted a panel discussion on access and inclusion challenges and opportunities in Malawi’s main economic sectors: agriculture, mining, and gender and social welfare. Commonwealth Alumni...
Exploring gender in higher education in Nigeria
On 1 February 2024, Commonwealth Alumni in Nigeria attended a panel discussion on, ‘Intersectionality of Gender and its Impact on Higher Education’. Alumni were joined by Emma Hennessey, Head of The Scholarships Unit at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development...
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in Nigeria
On 30 January 2024, recently returned Commonwealth Scholars from Nigeria joined a virtual welcome event to share their UK study experiences and plan the next steps in their personal and professional development. They were joined by Emma Hennessey, Head of Scholarships...
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in Nigeria
On 30 January 2024, recently returned Commonwealth Scholars from Nigeria joined a virtual welcome event to share their UK study experiences and plan the next steps in their personal and professional development. They were joined by Emma Hennessey, Head of Scholarships...
Latest insights from the CSC’s Alumni Advisory Panel
In November, members of the Alumni Advisory Panel 2023-2025 were invited to consult on the proposed event series which aims to prepare scholars for the initial post-scholarship period once they have completed their studies and returned home. Preparing scholars for the...
Transforming India: Alumni panel discussion on fostering a digital ecosystem
On 16 December 2023, Commonwealth Alumni based in Mumbai, India gathered to take part in a panel discussion on, ‘Transforming India: fostering a digital ecosystem in the next decade’. The event brought together experts representing academia, public health, law, and...
Exploring how modern lifestyles affect mental health in Kolkata, India
On 8 December, Commonwealth Alumni in Kolkata, India attended a panel discussion on, ‘Mental Health Emergency - How Modern Lifestyle affects our Mental Health’.  The event opened with a welcome address by Aatreyee GuhaThakurta, Head of Higher Education Mobility,...
Development in Action webinar series: Understanding how carbon financed projects contribute towards Sustainable Development Goals
On Tuesday 28 November, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Lilian Kagume for the Development in Action webinar series. Lilian delivered a webinar on ‘Understanding how carbon financed projects contribute towards Sustainable Development Goals’....
Promoting Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Ghana
On 30 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Ghana participated in an information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, how to apply, and what makes a good quality...