Josey Kamanda (2007 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from India, MSc Technology Management, University of Surrey) is now studying for his PhD,  looking at agricultural research policy implications. He is a recipient of the ‘Excellence Scholarship’ for PhD students...
Hannah Openshaw
Cassava: Adding Value for Africa – the next phase
Dr Kolawole Adebayo (2001 Commonwealth Split-site Scholar from Nigeria, PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria and University of Reading) is a Reader in Agriculture at the Federal University of Agriculture,...
Agricultural crop research in South Africa
Dr Ida Paul (2003 Commonwealth Split-site Scholar from South Africa, PhD Environmental Management, University of Pretoria and Durham University) works in agricultural research, looking to improve disease resistance in important staple crops in the region. Ida   is...
Improving food security through international co-operation
Leonard Mizzi (1992 Commonwealth Scholar from Malta, PhD in Agricultural Economics, University of Reading) is currently the Head of Unit in DG Agriculture and Rural Development at the European Commission, Brussels. He is specifically in charge of the unit dealing with...
Improving the food supply chain
Wilson Asamoah (2011 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Ghana, MSc Food Chain Systems, Cranfield University) has found that his scholarship is enabling him to introduce technical innovation in food supply management systems. Following his return to Ghana after his...
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 17
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 17 (June 2013): Leading the search for knowledge, Our Scholars and Fellows, A new path for Commonwealth Scholarships, News round-up, Our alumni, Reaching out – international impact, Networks and events
Wales Regional Network – Commemorating the Modern Commonwealth
The Wales Regional Network for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows will host its third seminar in the series 'Commemorating the Modern Commonwealth through Research and Cultural Exchange'. The event will be held on Thursday 25 July 2013 at Bangor University, and will...
Women, Kashmir and peace talks
By Ezabir Ali, 2012 Commonwealth Professional Fellow from India hosted by Conciliation Resources. 'Nobody can silence me – I have every right to speak.' These were the words shouted by a 40-year-old woman at security staff and state officials, as she managed to...
Commonwealth Scholar presented with 2012 Best Journal Article Prize
Dr Kabelo J Senyatso was presented with the 2012 Taylor & Francis Commonwealth Scholar Best Journal Article Prize at a ceremony at the University of Botswana on 27 June 2013. Around 50 guests were present at the event, including Ben Luckock (British Deputy High...
Professional Fellow strengthens services for acid attack victims
Monira Rahman was a 2012 Commonwealth Professional Fellow hosted by Acid Survivors Trust International. She is Executive Director of the Acid Survivors Foundation in Bangladesh. During her Fellowship, Monira spent three months closely observing the interventions of...
