On 31 October, Commonwealth Alumni in Lagos, Nigeria, attended a panel discussion on the challenges facing mental healthcare in Nigeria. The panel was comprised of speakers representing the health care sector, including representatives from the Lagos State Ministry of...
On Thursday 21 September, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Scholar Prince Anthony Okoro for the Development in Action webinar series. Prince delivered a presentation on ‘Generating energy from agricultural waste in Nigeria: A case of Abakaliki rice mill...
We are excited to be hosting a residential weekend at Cumberland Lodge on ‘LGBT+ Rights in the Commonwealth’ as part of the 2023 Time Limited Programme. This three-day workshop will take place from the 3-5 November 2023 and is open to all Commonwealth Scholars in the...
On 26 September, Commonwealth Alumni in Abuja participated in an information session on Commonwealth Scholarship opportunities in Nigeria. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Scholarships available in Nigeria, how to apply, and...
On 2 October, the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) hosted a seminar in Dhaka on the importance of mental health in daily life. The seminar aimed to promote mental health awareness and support the implementation of wider measures to...
On 1 October, Commonwealth Alumni in Islamabad, Pakistan gathered for a networking reception centred around the interconnectedness of well-being, mental health and climate change. The event aimed to inspire Commonwealth Alumni and communities they represent to harness...
In August, the CSC Alumni Team hosted a Development in Action webinar on ‘Supporting refugee students’ education and wellbeing in Uganda’, delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Zaharah Namanda. This webinar will address the CSC development theme of Access, inclusion, and...
Over the past year, the CSC’s Regional Network Coordinators have organised over 30 events across the UK to bring Scholars together and offer enriching ways to learn and build a community while they are studying in the UK. Our Regional Network Coordinators have worked...
On 7 September, Commonwealth Alumni took part in a panel discussion on ‘Youth in Leadership and Governance in South Africa’. The event was hosted by the British Council in South Africa and brought together speakers and representatives from the British High Commission...
On 8 September, members of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Alumni Association-South Africa (CASFAA-SA) delivered a mentorship and information session to 45 students at the African Leadership Academy (ALA). The academy seeks to transform Africa by...
