Date: 16/09/2024
Duration: 14:00-16:00 (EAT)
Location: Kampala
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Alumni Association Uganda (CSFAAU) celebrate 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships
Commonwealth Alumni across Uganda are invited to join CSFAAU in celebrating 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships. This event will launch a series of celebratory activities and events.
Hosted by the British Council in Uganda, the event will showcase the impact of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows at the local, national and international level and provide a platform for alumni to share their stories. The event will be attended by representatives of key CSC stakeholders, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Uganda Ministry of Education, Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), and Windle International.
Attendees will be joined by special guest speaker, Kate Ewart-Biggs, British Council Deputy CEO.
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome and introductions
14:10 – 15:00 Alumni and Scholar recognition
15:00 – 15:40 Discussion on the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships
15:40 – 16:00 Official launch of Commonwealth Scholarships @65 in Uganda
Millicent Mugabi, Country Director, British Council Uganda
Kate Ewart-Biggs, Deputy CEO, British Council
Caroline Kiconco, Program Manager, Commonwealth Scholarships
Prof William Bazeyo, CSFAAU Patron (Former Deputy Vice Chancellor-Makerere University, CEO African One Health University Network
Collin Ogara, Chair, CSFAAU
Janefrances Acam, 2015 Commonwealth Professional Fellow, Principle Nursing Officer, Ministry of Health Headquarters, recognised for her outstanding contributions in midwifery
Shubaya Kasule, Commonwealth Alumnus, recognised for her outstanding contributions in providing psychosocial and counselling services
James Otai, 2019 Commonwealth Shared Scholar, Co-founder and Director, Image Her (IH), Study UK Alumni Awards global finalist
