On Friday 11 March, the Cameroon Alumni of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (CACSAF) held a one-day hybrid conference to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday 14 March. The theme of the conference was ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating and Transforming...
Kirsty Scott
Latest insights from the CSC’s Alumni Advisory Panel
In January and February, members of the Alumni Advisory Panel 2021-2023 were invited to review the CSC’s Pre-Departure Briefing sessions (PDB) and materials, as part of an ongoing review of this activity led by the CSC’s Programme and Policy teams. Preparing Scholars...
CSC’s Alumni Advisory Panel virtual meet-up
On Tuesday 22 February, 26 members of the CSC’s Alumni Advisory Panel 2021-2023 joined a virtual meet-up. The objectives of the meet-up were to provide an opportunity for panel members to network, discuss completed panel activities, and work together to identify and...
Virtual meet-up for Commonwealth Alumni in Canada
On Sunday 30 January 2022, the Canadian Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (CACSF) hosted a virtual meet and greet event for members. The event was organised by the association coordinator, Kevin Goheen (1983 Scholar from Canada) and Liz Raddatz (2005...
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in Kenya
On 3 February 2023, a Welcome Home Event was held for recently returned 2021 Commonwealth Scholarship recipients from Kenya. The event was delivered by the British Council, on behalf of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). The event provided an...
Insights from the CSC’s Alumni Advisory Panel
In December, members of the Alumni Advisory Panel 2021-2023 were invited to consult on the draft Alumni Engagement Strategy 2022-2025 to inform developments and the delivery of alumni activities. As part of their participation, panel members were asked to share their...
Register for Interchange 22, the online conference for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni
We are pleased to announce Interchange, the online conference for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni, hosted by the British Council, is returning for a second year! The conference will take place between 14-16 March 2022. Exchange ideas across the CSC community This...
RESILIENT: Developing new goals to reduce inequality and create a healthier planet
Commonwealth Alumnus Barbara MacKinnon shares information about the Foundation for Resilient Health (RESILIENT), launched by the New Brunswick Lung Association in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact in Canada. Opportunity and motivation can arise from...
The CSC’s Climate Action webinar series – registration now open!
Between 25 October – 19 November 2021, the CSC Alumni Team will host a Climate Action webinar series, featuring 15 webinars delivered by Commonwealth Alumni, on their work, research, and contributions to tackling the climate crisis. The webinars will explore a range...
Announcing the HMG Scholarships Alumni Climate Change Hackathon presentation events
The climate crisis affects every person, every country and every region. Big ideas from the best minds are needed to help tackle this crisis. Watch scholarship teams from Chevening, CSC, and Marshall pitch their innovative climate solutions, to win a place in the...