Publication and Resources
Development in Action webinar series: Breadbasket in peril – strategies to combat wheat blast for food security
On Friday 30 August, the CSC Alumni Team invited Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Tofazzal Islam to deliver a webinar on ‘Breadbasket in peril: strategies to combat wheat blast for food security’. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of strengthening resilience...
Meet the 2024 CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund organisers
The CSC Alumni Team are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF). Over the next nine months, they will plan and deliver community-focused engagement activities to raise awareness across one of five chosen themes. Keep...
Development in Action webinar series: Gender and development in Fiji and the Pacific: A practitioner’s perspective
On Wednesday 31 July, the CSC Alumni Team hosted a webinar on “Gender and development in Fiji and the Pacific: a practitioner’s perspective”, delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Kaushal Sharma. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of Access, inclusion and...
Highlighting the role of geospatial data in sustainable development in Malawi
On 19 July, the Malawi Commonwealth Alumni Network (MCAN) held an event to discuss the role of geospatial technology and data in achieving sustainable development. The event brought together an expert panel representing government, academia and data science. Through a...
Scholars explore youth development in CSC’s 65th anniversary year
To mark the 65th anniversary of the CSC, and last year’s Commonwealth Year of Youth, the CSC’s London and South East Regional Network hosted an event exploring youth development and the Youth Development Index (YDI). Professor Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts, a double...
Time Limited Programme 2024 & 2025: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Job Creation
In the last three decades, participation in higher education has seen unprecedented growth around the globe. Whilst the number of skilled graduates has grown, many job markets have been unable to keep pace, leaving young people with valuable expertise but increasingly...
Celebrating this year’s Commonwealth Scholars at Farewell 2024
On Tuesday 2 July 2024, we welcomed Commonwealth Scholars to the Farewell event at Alexandra Palace in London to celebrate their success and mark the end of their time in the UK. In partnership with the Chevening and Marshall Scholarship schemes, the Farewell event...
Development in Action webinar series: Corporate Sustainability: An organisational approach to build a sustainable world
On Friday 28 June, the CSC Alumni Team hosted a webinar on “Corporate Sustainability: An organisational approach to build a sustainable world”, delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Souvik Ghosh. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of Promoting innovation...
Understanding wealth creation in Kenya
On 20 June, the Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Association of Kenya (CSAAK) launched their year-long series of talks and activities on wealth creation. The first talk of the series focused on understanding taxation and financial well-being. CSAAK President, Sarah...
Reconnecting Commonwealth Alumni in Trinidad and Tobago
On 1 June 2024, Commonwealth Alumni living and working in Trinidad and Tobago gathered in Port of Spain to reconnect and share memories of their time as scholars. The event marks the first alumni gathering post-COVID and provided an opportunity for alumni to meet in...
