On Tuesday 28 November, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Lilian Kagume for the Development in Action webinar series. Lilian delivered a webinar on ‘Understanding how carbon financed projects contribute towards Sustainable Development Goals’....
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Promoting Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Ghana
On 30 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Ghana participated in an information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, how to apply, and what makes a good quality...
Exploring the impact, use and effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the socio-economic agenda
On 01 December 2023, the Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Association of Kenya (CSAAK) hosted a hybrid panel discussion on, ‘Leveraging Technology and Innovation in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya and beyond’. The event coincided with Kenya Innovation...
Promoting Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Uganda
On 18 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Uganda participated in an information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, how to apply, and what makes a good quality...
Raising Awareness of Mental Health in Mymensingh, Bangladesh
On 15 November, the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) hosted a seminar in Mymensingh on the importance of mental health in daily life. The seminar aimed to promote mental health awareness and support the implementation of wider...
Welcoming the new Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioners
We are pleased to welcome five new Commissioners to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) this year. Each Commissioner will contribute their expertise and leadership to help steer the future direction of CSC in the years ahead. Since 1960, the CSC...
Exploring the challenges and prospects of mental healthcare in Abuja, Nigeria
On 2 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Abuja, 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 UK Foreign,...
Development in Action webinar series: Stakeholders of terrorism within the Caribbean context
On Thursday 26 October, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Emanuel Patrick Quashie for the Development in Action webinar series. Dr Quashie delivered a webinar on ‘Stakeholders of terrorism within the Caribbean context’. This webinar addressed...
Exploring the challenges and prospects of mental healthcare in Lagos, Nigeria
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...
Development in Action webinar series: Generating energy from agricultural waste in Nigeria: A case of Abakaliki rice mill cluster
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...