To celebrate World Disability Day on 3 December, Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni participated in an expert panel discussion on the topic, ‘Amplifying leadership of Persons With Disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future- possibilities, opportunities and...
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) is looking to appoint an independent member of its Audit and Risk Management (ARM) Committee, starting in early 2025. The role is unremunerated, although out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed in line with CSC policies. The...
Between 21-22 November 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Ifeoma Lilian Nwakama delivered a two-day workshop to promote access to education for children with disabilities and discuss national legislations on the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria.
On Wednesday 20 November, the CSC held its 65th Anniversary Impact Showcase Reception at Lancaster House in London to celebrate six and a half decades of supporting students from across the Commonwealth undertake life-changing postgraduate studies at UK universities....
In November 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Afeez Shittu delivered two workshops for high school students on disability rights and political participation for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Oyo State, Nigeria.
On Tuesday 26 November 2024, the CSC Alumni Team invited Commonwealth Alumnus Mahendra Kumar to deliver a webinar on ‘Climate change challenges for Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS)’. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of Strengthening...
On 7 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Ghana participated in a panel discussion on the accessibility of eye healthcare in Ghana. Eye healthcare is an integral part of health, however challenges in administering eye healthcare are prevalent in West, East and Southern...
On 6 November, the Canadian Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (CACSF) hosted a CSC 65th Anniversary Reception at the British High Commission in Ottawa. The event brought together over 30 Commonwealth Alumni living in Ottawa, Kingston and Montreal to...
On 1 November, the Solomon Islands Commonwealth Scholars Alumni Association (SICSAA) held an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). Since 1988, 16 citizens of the Solomon Islands have been awarded a...
Annabel Boud will take up the role of inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) from 1 November 2024. The CSC is an arm’s length body of the UK Government, an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by...
