Ageing is associated with the onset of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), being physically active is key to maintaining health, optimising physical function, and independent living for the elderly. Psychological wellbeing of older people is equally important and those who are active are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
On Tuesday 4 July 2023, Commonwealth Scholars joined Scholars from the Chevening and Marshall Scholarship schemes for a joint Farewell event to mark the end of their time in the UK. Held in Alexandra Palace in London, the event was a memorable occasion and an...
On Wednesday 12 July, the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Association, Nigeria (COSFAN) inaugurated the Lagos State Chapter of the association to facilitate alumni engagement in the South-West region. As part of the inauguration, attendees were invited to join an...
Last month, we welcomed 35 Commonwealth Scholars to the Palace of Westminster for the CSC’s annual Parliamentary Reception in collaboration with the Council for Education in the Commonwealth’s Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Support Group and the...
On Thursday 6 July, Canadian Commonwealth Alumni living in and around London joined a private backstage tour of the Royal Opera House, hosted by Commonwealth Alumnus Dan Dooner (1984 Scholar), Staff Director of the Royal Opera House. The Royal Opera, based in London,...
On Wednesday 14 June, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Mansee Bal Bhargava for the Development in Action webinar series. Dr Bhargava shared a presentation on ‘The pedagogy of water: designing education to support a better understanding of...
The CSC was delighted to welcome a select group of Commonwealth PhD and Split-Site Scholars to its residential workshop on Maximising Your Impact: Training for Development at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor from the 2-4 June 2023. This was the second residential workshop...
ACEF is an annual fund which seeks to support Commonwealth Alumni in raising awareness of key development issues at the community level through the organisation of an engagement activity.
In Ghana, there are several factors at play when it comes to young women’s participation in STEM professions, including gendered family norms, classroom dynamics, and the influence of policymaking which can simultaneously support and hinder access to STEM education.
On Wednesday 24 May, the CSC Alumni Team hosted the Development in Action webinar on ‘High-risk feminism in Colombia: women’s mobilisation in violent contexts and lessons learnt’. The webinar was delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus, Dr Julia Zulver. This webinar...
