Midlands and Oxford

Regional Network Coordinators

Jeffrey Dio (Midlands)

Jeffrey Dio is a Commonwealth Master’s Scholar from Nigeria, currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Birmingham. With over five years of experience in social entrepreneurship, Jeffrey is passionate about driving sustainable development through skills acquisition, enterprise creation, and recycling initiatives. He is the founder of Diox-classic Footwear, a Nigerian brand specialising in handmade shoes and youth empowerment through sustainable entrepreneurship.

Through this initiative, he has trained more than 500 young people, with over 40% successfully establishing their own businesses nationwide. By promoting recycling and environmentally conscious practices, his work also contributes to reducing waste while creating economic opportunities, directly addressing youth unemployment.

Jeffrey’s vision is to build a sustainable ecosystem of youth-led enterprises that combine innovation, environmental responsibility, and social impact. As the Midlands Regional Network Coordinator, he aims to foster collaboration among Scholars and promote initiatives that advance inclusive, sustainable development.

Parth Adhikari (Oxford)

Parth Adhikari is a Commonwealth Shared Scholar from India, currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Parth is a mechanical engineer and civil servant who has worked with the Indian Ministry of Railways, the world’s fourth largest rail transportation network.  

Over the past nine years, he has led multilateral teams and worked on infrastructure modernisation, service innovation, and sustainable operations. Some initiatives have been recognised for their impact on environmental standards and service efficiency. Parth’s academic and professional journey is driven by a belief that public institutions can be transformed to better serve people through effective policy, robust systems, and inclusive governance.  

He has also served as a volunteer with the Armed Forces of India, an experience that deepened his understanding of leadership and public duty. Beyond work, he writes poetry, plays squash, and occasionally ventures into the open sea for a dive.  Parth is looking forward to learning from and contributing to a rich ecosystem, and to reimagining a more humane, responsive, and equitable governance. 

University Representatives

If you are interested in becoming a University Representative and assisting in building a strong network of Scholars and Fellows, please contact the relevant Coordinator for your region or email engage@cscuk.org.uk to find out more.