Throughout January and February, the CSC has been hosting site visits for Commonwealth Scholars based at universities across the UK. Our Programme Officers have travelled the length and breadth of the country to meet Scholars and learn about their UK study...
On Monday 6 February the CSC welcomed over 300 Master’s and PhD Commonwealth Scholars to the Connect and Collaborate Event 2023 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The Connect and Collaborate Event is the largest event in the CSC calendar and is an important...
On Wednesday 25 January, the CSC Alumni Team launched the 2023 CSC Development in Action webinar series. To kickstart the series, the team hosted a special conversation event with recent CSC Research Impact Award (RIA) winners, Commonwealth Alumni Dr Mirriam Makungwe and Dr Olajide Olusola about the impact of their doctoral research. The speakers discussed their winning research articles, the important role of research and researchers in addressing global challenges, and how they intend to contribute to sustainable development through the implementation and uptake of their findings.
The CSC’s 2022 Leaders in Sustainable Development workshops began last term with sessions on writing, networking, leadership, and project management to support career success and development impact. Hosted online, the workshops offer an inclusive space for Scholars...
The CSC is very pleased to welcome its new Regional Network Coordinators who will be leading an exciting programme of events and activities for Scholars in their UK regions this year. After a competitive selection process, the final 12 Scholars were decided in October...
In response to the UK government’s call to action at last year’s COP26 in Glasgow, the CSC’s Time Limited Programme (TLP) for 2022-2023 is focused on Clean Energy, Air and Oceans. While the pace of climate change quickens, our world urgently needs solutions to turn...
Higher education has the power to transform people’s lives, opening possibilities to undertake specialist research, harness skills for professional development, and forge lasting networks for future development impact. Many people, however, experience obstacles to...
Undertaking a postgraduate degree is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills, and gain enriching experiences that can transform your future. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend all your time devoted to studying. Research suggests that a...
The CSC is pleased to announce that applications for the Leaders in Sustainable Development workshops are now open for all current Commonwealth Scholars. The workshops form part of the CSC’s Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – a year-round programme of...
On Thursday 21 July 2022, the CSC welcomed Commonwealth Scholars and guests to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the annual Farewell Event. For Scholars approaching the end of their time in the UK, this event marked an important moment to reflect on...
