Professor I M Dharmadasa (Commonwealth Scholar, PhD Solid State Electronics, Durham University) is Professor and Head of Electronic Materials & Sensors Group at Sheffield Hallam University, and has a background in solar energy research. His 'solar village' project...
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Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 12
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 12 (May 2010): Commonwealth Scholarships: achieving international excellence, Partnering for success with UK universities, Country profile – Kenya, News round-up, Scholars' news, Alumni in action, Networks and events...
Alumnus featured on BBC news
Dr Heather Bell (Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil in History, University of Oxford), Director of International Strategy at the University of Oxford, UK, was featured in an item on the flagship BBC news programme News at Ten on 28 April 2010. The item was looking at...
Fellow named as new provost
Professor Bandele Olajide Osinusi has been named as the new Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria. He has enjoyed a distinguished medical career and, between November 1978 and May 1979, was at the Queen Mother’s Hospital, Glasgow for six...
Scholar awarded public health educational materials
David Musoke (2007 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar, MSc International Primary Health Care, University College London) has been awarded public health educational materials – books, DVDs, CD-ROMs and accessories – worth £2,000 for the Makerere University School...
Alumnus to be honoured by Canadian university
Dr Kevin Lynch (Commonwealth Scholar, Economics, University of Manchester) is amongst those being given honorary degrees at McMaster University’s spring convocation, to be held on 10 June. A former Clerk of the Privy Council, Canada's highest civil service post, Kevin...
Professional Fellow implements patient safety measures
Nanthini Subbiah is Deputy Secretary General of the Trained Nurses Association of India, and was one of four health professionals who spent time learning about patient safety issues in a range of health agencies in the UK on Commonwealth Professional Fellowships...
Commonwealth Scholar reaches BP Ultimate Field Trip 2010 Grand Final
Eyong Egbe, a Commonwealth Scholar from Cameroon studying MSc Biotechnology at the University of Manchester, reached the Grand Final of the BP Ultimate Field Trip 2010, held on 12 April. Ultimate Field Trip is a team competition for the chance to spend six to eight...
Achievements of CSFP alumnus recognised
The Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament, has been honoured with a Massey University Distinguished Alumni Award. Lockwood has been Speaker since 2008 and has served nine terms as an MP, during which he has held numerous ministerial portfolios....
Maximising the impact: science and technology for society
In celebration of Commonwealth Day, around 70 Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows gathered at Cumberland Lodge from 12-14 March 2010 to address the topic of 'Science and Technology for Society'. Focusing on the key role that science must play in the future of our...
