On 11 December the CSC held its virtual Welcome Event for new Commonwealth Scholars who began their master’s courses this term. The Welcome Event was hosted by Richard Middleton, Chair of the CSC, and featured guest speakers Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, Dr Dominique...
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Knowledge Hub webinar series
The CSC’s Knowledge Hub webinar series was launched in July 2020 and provides a platform for members of the CSC’s Knowledge Hubs to interact and discuss key topics related to the six CSC development themes. The overall aim of the CSC webinar series is to support and...
Virtual meet ups for our new Commonwealth Scholars!
The 2020-21 academic year is now well under way and we believe September and October was the perfect time to get to know our Scholars and welcome them to the CSC family. We decided to hold a series of informal virtual meet ups, as a space where Scholars are able to...
Looking after health and wellbeing on World Mental Health Day
On World Mental Health Day, our Senior Welfare and Immigration Officer, Ratha Senthinathan, considers why good mental health is essential for a successful scholarship experience and highlights the support Scholars can access whilst studying. Taking care of your mental...
CSC Farewell event 2020 for Commonwealth Scholars
On 7 September 2020 the CSC held its virtual Farewell event for departing Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows to celebrate their achievements and look ahead to their prospects as Commonwealth alumni
Virtual Development Training Workshops
As the CSC’s Virtual Engagement Programme has taken off over the past few months, Scholars, Fellows and alumni have come together and collaborated in different ways through online events, activities and networks. Scholars have been enthusiastic about engaging in...
Parliamentary event for Commonwealth Scholars 2020
On 3 July the CSC and Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Support Group hosted their annual Parliamentary reception event for Commonwealth Scholars featuring talks from several distinguished Parliamentarians including the Minister of State for the...
University of Southampton 60th Anniversary Event
University of Southampton 60th Anniversary Event Posted on 10 July 2019. Written by Nadim Khan, Programme Officer at the CSC who attended the event supporting our Commonwealth Scholars. Commonwealth Scholars studying across the UK South West region were invited to...
A fond farewell to our Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows
The Farewell Event for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows took place on 15 July 2019, with 175 Scholars from 26 countries attending. The annual event, which was held in Australia House this year, celebrates the work of departing Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows and...