We are pleased to announce the return of the CSC residential workshops for Commonwealth Scholars which will be held at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park in April and May 2022. Maximising your Impact: training for development The residential workshops on Maximising...
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The CSC Connect and Collaborate Event for Commonwealth Scholars
On Friday 25 February the CSC hosted the Connect and Collaborate Event for Commonwealth Scholars studying in the UK at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The Connect and Collaborate Event, which this year was held in place of the annual in-person Welcome Event,...
Discovering the latest news from the CSC Regional Networks
Over the past few months, the CSC’s Regional Network Coordinators have been busy getting to know the Scholars in their UK regions and organising a number of activities to build connections and develop a supportive, vibrant network for Scholars during their scholarship...
Introducing the new Chair of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
The CSC is pleased to welcome Professor Robin Mason as the new Chair of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom. Professor Robin Mason, who is also Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) and Professor of Economics at the University of Birmingham, as...
Countdown to the CSC Connect and Collaborate Event
We are pleased to announce that our in-person CSC Connect and Collaborate Event for Commonwealth Scholars will be held in London on 25 February 2022. This is the largest event in the CSC’s calendar and a chance to celebrate the achievements of new and continuing...
Farewell to the outgoing Chair of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
In December, the CSC bids farewell to Mr Richard Middleton whose distinguished tenure as CSC Chair and formerly as a CSC Commissioner comes to an end in December 2021. Championing higher education and sustainable development Richard Middleton has served the...
CSC Welcome meeting for new Scholars in the UK
On Friday 3 December the CSC held a virtual Welcome meeting for new Commonwealth Scholars studying in the UK. The Welcome Event was hosted by Richard Middleton, Chair of the CSC, and featured short talks by Regional Network Coordinators and CSC staff on how Scholars...
The CSC’s Leaders in Sustainable Development programme of workshops begins with sessions in November
In November, the CSC hosted the opening sessions of the Leaders in Sustainable Development programme 2021-22 with workshops on Writing for Development (11 November) and Leadership Models and Decision Making (25 November). The workshops were led by trainers from...
Discovering the insights from the CSC’s Climate Action webinar series
Between 25 October-19 November, the CSC Alumni Team hosted 12 webinars as part of the CSC Climate Action webinar series. The series provided an opportunity for Commonwealth Alumni to share their work, research, and contributions to tackling climate crises in different...
Introducing the CSC’s Leaders in Sustainable Development programme 2021-22
The CSC’s Leaders in Sustainable Development programme aims to equip Commonwealth Scholars with the knowledge and skills to effect real development impact and become change-makers in their home countries. Through online training, interactive workshops, and resources...