In August, the CSC Alumni Team hosted a Development in Action webinar on ‘Supporting refugee students’ education and wellbeing in Uganda’, delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Zaharah Namanda. This webinar will address the CSC development theme of Access, inclusion, and...
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Promoting the Role of Youth in Leadership and Governance in South Africa
On 7 September, Commonwealth Alumni took part in a panel discussion on ‘Youth in Leadership and Governance in South Africa’. The event was hosted by the British Council in South Africa and brought together speakers and representatives from the British High Commission...
Promoting higher education opportunities in South Africa
On 8 September, members of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Alumni Association-South Africa (CASFAA-SA) delivered a mentorship and information session to 45 students at the African Leadership Academy (ALA). The academy seeks to transform Africa by...
Promoting Access and Inclusion in Higher Education in Nigeria Through Commonwealth Scholarships
On 31 August, Commonwealth Alumni in Abuja participated in an information session on Commonwealth Scholarship opportunities and support for people living with disabilities (PLWD). The event was comprised of a general information session and panel discussion with...
Promoting Commonwealth Scholarships in Kenya
On 18 August, in collaboration with the Kenya State Department for Higher Education and Research, the Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Association of Kenya (CSAAK) held regional information session on Commonwealth Scholarships for those living in the Nairobi region....
Celebrating Higher Education in India
On Tuesday 8 August, the Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows India (ACSF) and a select group of Commonwealth Alumni were invited to attend a networking reception hosted by the British High Commission in India. The reception celebrated higher education in...
Meet the 2023 CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund organisers
The CSC Alumni Team are pleased to announce the 2023 CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) organisers. Over the next 8 months, they will plan and deliver community-focused engagement activities to raise awareness across one of three chosen themes. Keep reading...
Developing alumni engagement in India through local alumni networks
On Friday 21 July, the Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows India (ACSF) Executive Board held an annual meeting to agree event and engagement activities for Commonwealth Alumni in India in 2023/2024. Led by ACSF President, Dr Dhruva Chaudhry, members of...
Supporting students in Ghana for life after school
On 14 July 2023, the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Ghana (CoSFAG) delivered a seminar for final year students at the Faculty of Social Sciences, KNUST on preparing for life after school. The seminar aimed to share tips and guidance to support students in...
Inclusive sports for senior citizens in India
Ageing is associated with the onset of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), being physically active is key to maintaining health, optimising physical function, and independent living for the elderly. Psychological wellbeing of older people is equally important and those who are active are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.