Events
Find out about the latest events organised by the CSC community for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni.
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12/01 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development workshop 2022 – Preparing for Social Impact: Strategy Planning Online |
| 26/01 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development workshop 2022 – Transitioning to a Career Online |
December 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 01/12 Morning |
CSC Alumni Nigeria and Sierra Leone- Workshop on Inclusion for People with Invisible and Visible Disabilities Hybrid |
| 03/12 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Nigeria and Sierra Leone- Welcome Home Event Hybrid |
| 07/12 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Advisory Panel – virtual meet-up Online |
| 08/12 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development workshop 2022 – Mastering Networking Online |
| 12/12 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- Building Climate Resilience in Small Islands- Barbados and the Commonwealth of Dominica Online |
| 13/12 Evening |
CSC Alumni Pakistan- Welcome Home Event Hybrid |
| 15/12 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development workshop 2022 – Leadership Models and Decision Making Online |
November 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 03-04/11 All day |
CSC Alumni Tanzania- Project StandUp: alumni association community engagement Tanga |
| 10/11 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development workshop 2022 – Research Project Management Online |
| 12/11 All day |
CSC Alumni Uganda- Mental health and psychosocial support workshop for school children: UCSFAA community engagement Gulu |
| 15/11 Afternoon |
CSC’s Mentoring Programme – introductory webinar Online |
| 17/11 Afternoon |
CSC’s Mentoring Programme – introductory webinar Online |
| 24/11 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development workshop 2022 – Writing for Development Online |
| 29/11 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- The Viability of Mandatory Rehabilitation in Jamaican Prisons Online |
October 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12/10 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- Private eye care in Nigeria: A key to SDG 3? Online |
| 18/10 TBC |
CSC Alumni Nigeria- Developing Girls’ Participation in Sport: COSFAN community engagement Ekpoma |
| 19/10 TBC |
CSC Alumni Nigeria- Developing Girls’ Participation in Sport: COSFAN community engagement Ekpoma |
| 27/10 All day |
CSC Alumni Uganda- School career guidance session for secondary and university students Kampala |
| 27/10 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Ghana- Panel discussion on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Sports Online |
| 27/10 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Nigeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone- Access to Commonwealth Scholarships webinar series Online |
| 29/10 Morning |
CSC Alumni Uganda- Uganda Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Alumni Association AGM 2022 Kampala |
September 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 01/09 Morning |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Zambia Hybrid |
| 06/09 Afternoon |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Pakistan Online |
| 08/09 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- Girls in STEM: case study of a secondary school in Nairobi Online |
| 30/09 Afternoon |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- India Online |
August 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 18/08 Afternoon |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- India Online |
| 20/08 Afternoon |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Lagos, Nigeria Online |
| 23/08 Afternoon |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Abuja, Nigeria Online |
| 24/08 Morning |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- South Africa Online |
| 25/08 Morning |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Ghana Online |
| 25/08 Morning |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Sierra Leone Online |
| 25/08 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- Turning barriers into possibilities: improving para sports in Kenya Online |
| 26/08 Afternoon |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Kenya Online |
| 30/08 Morning |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Malawi Online |
| 30/08 Morning |
Pre-Departure Briefing for 2022 Scholars- Tanzania Hybrid |
July 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 18/07 Morning |
Knowledge Hub Hangouts- Exploring plant and tree health Online |
| 21/07 Afternoon |
Farewell Event for Commonwealth Scholars 2022 Central London |
| 28/07 TBC |
CSC Alumni Nigeria and Sierra Leone- Access to Commonwealth Scholarships webinar series Online |
| 29/07 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- Machine learning, blockchain technology & sustainable development in Africa Online |
June 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 15/06 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Climate Change and the Sustainability Nexus panel event Online |
| 23/06 Afternoon |
Parliamentary Reception for Commonwealth Scholars Central London |
| 24/06 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- Inclusive mobility as a service in Lagos, Nigeria Online |
May 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 05/05 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Social Entrepreneurship: Impact and Evaluation (part 2) Online |
| 12/05 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Preparing for Social Impact: Strategy Planning Online |
| 19/05 Afternoon |
CSC Mentoring Programme- virtual meet-up for Mentors Online |
| 20/05 Afternoon |
CSC Mentoring Programme- virtual meet-up for Mentees Online |
| 30/05-01/06 All day |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Maximising your Impact: training for development Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park |
| 31/05 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- Mind the Borders- Governing borderless climate risks Online |
April 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 01/04-03/04 All day |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Maximising your Impact: training for development Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park |
| 21/04 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Social Entrepreneurship: Impact and Evaluation (part 1) Online |
| 27/04 Afternoon |
Development in Action webinar- From Chennai to Coventry: A peace educator’s journey into policy Online |
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12/01 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Research Project Management Online |
| 13/01 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Preparing for Social Impact: Strategy Planning Online |
| 19/01 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Social Entrepreneurship: Launching your own Social Project Online |
| 21/01 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Mastering Networking Online |
| 25/01 Afternoon |
Mental health and wellbeing workshop with Dr Dominique Thompson Online |
December 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 02/12 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Nigeria- Workshop on Inclusion and Digital Accessibility of Persons with Disabilities Abuja |
| 02/12 Evening |
CSC Alumni Zambia- Reintegration Event and Climate Dialogue Lusaka |
| 03/12 Morning |
CSC Welcome 2021 for Commonwealth Scholars Online |
| 06/12 Afternoon |
Climate Action webinar series- Green House Gas reduction in Canada Online |
| 06/12 Afternoon |
Programme Officer information session Online |
| 09/12 Afternoon |
Leaders in Sustainable Development programme – Transitioning to a Career Online |
| 15/12 Morning |
Mental health and wellbeing workshop with Dr Dominique Thompson Online |
| 18/12 Morning |
CSC Alumni India- Homecoming Networking Event Online |
| 20/12 Afternoon |
Programme Officer information session Online |
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 02/09 Afternoon |
Scholar drop-in session Online |
| TBC Afternoon |
CSC Knowledge Hub event- The gendered impact of the COVID-19 crisis on frontline workers Online |
| 06/09- 26/09 |
Applications open for the CSC’s Mentoring Programme 2021-2022 Online |
| 07/09 Morning |
Alumni Association meet and greet for Commonwealth Scholars from Kenya Online |
| 10/09 Afternoon |
Scholar drop-in session Online |
| 16/09 Afternoon |
Scholar drop-in session Online |
| 23/09 Evening |
Alumni Association meet and greet for Commonwealth Scholars from Guyana Online |
| 24/09 Morning |
Knowledge Hub webinar- Youth, sport and cultural interventions in preventing violent extremism: Insights from the field in Kenya Online |
| 24/09 Afternoon |
Scholar drop-in session Online |
| 27/09-08/10 | HMG Scholarships Alumni Climate Change Hackathon Online |
| 30/09 Afternoon |
Scholar drop-in session Online |
August 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 17/08- 03/09 |
Applications open for the CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund- climate action |
| 20/08 Afternoon |
Alumni Association meet and greet for Commonwealth Scholars from Nigeria Online |
| 26/08 Afternoon |
Knowledge Hub webinar- Volcano monitoring in the Eastern Caribbean: A chronicle of collaboration and resilience Online |
| 26/08 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni South Africa- Pre-departure briefing and panel discussion: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing Online |
| 27/08 Afternoon |
Pre-departure briefing for 2021 Commonwealth Scholars from Nigeria Online |
| 27/08 Afternoon |
Scholar drop-in session Online |
July 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 02/07 Afternoon |
CSC Farewell Event for Commonwealth Scholars Online |
| 07/07 Afternoon |
Parliamentary Event for Commonwealth Scholars Online |
| 29/07 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni South Africa- COSFA-SA Career Development Workshop Online |
| 29/07 Afternoon |
Knowledge Hub webinar- Development of printable solar photovoltaic devices towards achieving net zero targets Online |
| 29/07 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Uganda Panel Discussion: Enhancing cyber security among young adults Online |
| 29/07 Evening |
CSC Alumni Kenya Panel Discussion: Inclusive employment for persons with disability- what are the gaps? Online |
June 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 25/06 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Kenya Roundtable Discussion: Doing business in global pandemic and beyond Online |
| 30/06 Afternoon |
Knowledge Hub webinar- Drone Technology and Agricultural Development: Awareness and Adoption in Nigeria Online |
May 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 13/05 Afternoon |
Leadership Models and Decision Making (May workshop) Online |
| 18/05 Afternoon |
In conversation with Dr Awino Okech Online |
| 20/05 Afternoon |
Writing for Development (May workshop) Online |
| 21/05 Afternoon |
Distance Learning workshop – Writing for Development Online |
| 27/05 Afternoon |
Public Engagement (May workshop) Online |
| 27/05 Afternoon |
Distance Learning workshop – Research Project Management Online |
| 28/05 Afternoon |
Approaching COP26: Climate change, sustainable development, and climate mitigation in a warming world Online |
April 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 08/04 Afternoon |
Developing Great Professional Skills Online |
| 08/04 Afternoon |
Writing and Communicating in Diverse Teams Online |
| 22/04 Afternoon |
Transitioning to a Career Online |
| 23/04 Afternoon |
Knowledge Hub webinar- Beyond raising revenues: Tackling barriers to building stronger tax-governance links in Nigeria Online |
| 29/04 Afternoon |
Social Entrepreneurship: Impact and Evaluation (part 1) Online |
| 29/04 Afternoon |
Social Entrepreneurship: Impact and Evaluation (part 2) Online |
March 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 04/03 Afternoon |
Leadership Models and Decision Making Online |
| 09/03 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Nigeria- COSFAN Community Engagement and School Outreach Abuja |
| 11/03 Afternoon |
Influencing and Overcoming Barriers Online |
| 25/03 Afternoon |
Social Enterprise, Institutions, and Impact Models Online |
| 25/03 Afternoon |
Launching your own Social Project Online |
| 25/03 Afternoon |
Knowledge Hub webinar- Smallpox Eradication: Revisiting the Indian success story Online |
| 26/03 Afternoon |
Public Engagement Online |
| 29/03 Morning |
Staying Positive and Beating Burnout Online |
February 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 04/02 Afternoon |
Research Proposal and Grant Writing for Development Impact (part 1) Online |
| 05/02 Morning |
Wellbeing workshop with Dr Dominique Thompson Online |
| 05/02 Afternoon |
Research Project Management Online |
| 10/02 Afternoon |
Wellbeing workshop with Dr Dominique Thompson Online |
| 11/02 Afternoon |
Research Proposal and Grant Writing for Development Impact (part 2) Online |
| 19/02 & 20/02 Morning |
CSC Alumni Ghana- Reintegration Workshop Online |
| 20/02 Morning |
CSC Alumni Caribbean Regional Event- Connect and Communicate Online |
| 23/02 Morning |
CSC Alumni South Africa- Reintegration Workshop Online |
| 25/02 Afternoon |
Cultural Intelligence Online |
| 27/02 Afternoon |
Knowledge Hub webinar- Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence Research in Africa: PapsAI use case in Uganda Online |
| 27/02 Morning |
CSC Alumni South Africa- Alumni Advocacy Workshop Online |
January 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 14/01 Afternoon |
Researcher excellence: Public Engagement Online |
| 21/01 Afternoon |
Mastering Networking Online |
| 28/01 Afternoon |
Writing for Development (January workshop) Online |
| 29/01 Morning |
Wellbeing workshop with Dr Dominique Thompson Online |
December 2020
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 04/12 Morning |
CSC Alumni Nigeria- COSFAN Annual General Meeting (AGM) Online |
| 10/12 Afternoon |
Preparing for Social Impact: Strategy Planning Online |
| 11/12 Afternoon |
Welcome event for Commonwealth Scholars Online |
| 18/12 Afternoon |
5 Years on from the SDGs: What’s next? Online |
| 19/12 Evening |
CSC Alumni India panel discussion- ‘Resilience, sustainability and leadership: hope and possibilities’ Online |
November 2020
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12/11 Afternoon |
Writing for Development (November workshop) Online |
| 17/11 Morning |
CSC Alumni Nigeria COSFAN end of year webinar- ‘COVID-19: where are the silver linings?’ Online |
| 19/11 Afternoon |
Communicating to Increase the Impact of your Research (part 1) Online |
| 26/11 Afternoon |
Communicating to Increase the Impact of your Research (part 2) Online |
October 2020
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 14/10 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni WSA Panel Discussion: Access and inclusion in a pandemic Online |
| 29/10 Afternoon |
CSC Alumni Pakistan Panel Discussion: Gender issues in employment Online |
September 2020
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 17/09 Afternoon |
Social Entrepreneurship: Impact and Evaluation Online |
| 30/09 Afternoon |
Knowledge Hub webinar- Youth: the missing peace in global security Online |