Throughout January and February, the CSC has been hosting site visits for Commonwealth Scholars based at universities across the UK. Our Programme Officers have travelled the length and breadth of the country to meet Scholars and learn about their UK study...
On Monday 6 February the CSC welcomed over 300 Master’s and PhD Commonwealth Scholars to the Connect and Collaborate Event 2023 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The Connect and Collaborate Event is the largest event in the CSC calendar and is an important...
The CSC’s 2022 Leaders in Sustainable Development workshops began last term with sessions on writing, networking, leadership, and project management to support career success and development impact. Hosted online, the workshops offer an inclusive space for Scholars...
The CSC is very pleased to welcome its new Regional Network Coordinators who will be leading an exciting programme of events and activities for Scholars in their UK regions this year. After a competitive selection process, the final 12 Scholars were decided in October...
Higher education has the power to transform people’s lives, opening possibilities to undertake specialist research, harness skills for professional development, and forge lasting networks for future development impact. Many people, however, experience obstacles to...
On Friday 28 October, the Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom held a presentation and networking event for Nigerian Commonwealth Scholars studying in the UK. Hosted by His Excellency, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, this historic occasion was the first time...
Undertaking a postgraduate degree is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills, and gain enriching experiences that can transform your future. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend all your time devoted to studying. Research suggests that a...
On World Mental Health Day, we share our tips for looking after your wellbeing and supporting your mental health to ensure you can make the most of your scholarship this year.   What do we mean by mental health and wellbeing? Broadly speaking, it is our sense of who...
The CSC is pleased to announce that applications for the Leaders in Sustainable Development workshops are now open for all current Commonwealth Scholars. The workshops form part of the CSC’s Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – a year-round programme of...
Over the past year the CSC’s Regional Network Coordinators have organised a variety of activities to energise the networks and bring the Scholar community together in every region of the UK. This year’s Regional Network Coordinators hosted over 30 events between them...
