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Scholar awarded public health educational materials
David Musoke (2007 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar, MSc International Primary Health Care, University College London) has been awarded public health educational materials – books, DVDs, CD-ROMs and accessories – worth £2,000 for the Makerere University School...
Alumnus to be honoured by Canadian university
Dr Kevin Lynch (Commonwealth Scholar, Economics, University of Manchester) is amongst those being given honorary degrees at McMaster University’s spring convocation, to be held on 10 June. A former Clerk of the Privy Council, Canada's highest civil service post, Kevin...
Professional Fellow implements patient safety measures
Nanthini Subbiah is Deputy Secretary General of the Trained Nurses Association of India, and was one of four health professionals who spent time learning about patient safety issues in a range of health agencies in the UK on Commonwealth Professional Fellowships...
Commonwealth Scholar reaches BP Ultimate Field Trip 2010 Grand Final
Eyong Egbe, a Commonwealth Scholar from Cameroon studying MSc Biotechnology at the University of Manchester, reached the Grand Final of the BP Ultimate Field Trip 2010, held on 12 April. Ultimate Field Trip is a team competition for the chance to spend six to eight...
Achievements of CSFP alumnus recognised
The Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament, has been honoured with a Massey University Distinguished Alumni Award. Lockwood has been Speaker since 2008 and has served nine terms as an MP, during which he has held numerous ministerial portfolios....
Maximising the impact: science and technology for society
In celebration of Commonwealth Day, around 70 Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows gathered at Cumberland Lodge from 12-14 March 2010 to address the topic of 'Science and Technology for Society'. Focusing on the key role that science must play in the future of our...
Commonwealth Scholar reaches finals of business plan competition
A business plan put together by Commonwealth Split-site Scholar Shams Usmani (PhD Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University and Lancaster University, 2009) has been shortlisted for the finals of the Rice Business Plan Competition. The business plan, regarding a modified...
Professional Fellows provide insight into international librarianship
Three Commonwealth Professional Fellows gave an enlightening talk to ILIG – the International Library and Information Group of CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) – on 10 March 2010, about the challenges they face in their home...
Professional Fellows meet on Commonwealth Day
A small group of 2009 Commonwealth Professional Fellows and hosts got together on 8 March 2010 – Commonwealth Day – to discuss their Fellowships and how both Fellows and hosts can benefit from them. It was a useful discussion and very encouraging to note the...
British General Election 2010 event
The Magna Carta Institute at Brunel University held an event on 6 March 2010 looking at the British General Election to be held in May 2010. The event featured a number of eminent speakers, including: Sir Robert Worcester – founder of MORI, a survey research...
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