Publication and Resources
The winning team of the joint Scholarships’ Climate Hackathon propose a solution to boost resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalayas region
On 27 October 2021 we welcomed back four shortlisted teams to present to an audience of judges, fellow Alumni, and Scholars at the grand final policy hackathon event. The finalist teams were: 'Accessible Finance Brazil', 'Sunrise', 'IMAGED (Incentives for Mitigating...
RESILIENT: Developing new goals to reduce inequality and create a healthier planet
Commonwealth Alumnus Barbara MacKinnon shares information about the Foundation for Resilient Health (RESILIENT), launched by the New Brunswick Lung Association in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact in Canada. Opportunity and motivation can arise from...
The finalists of the joint Scholarships’ Alumni Climate Change Hackathon are announced
The climate crisis affects every person, every country and every region. Big ideas from the best minds are needed to help tackle this crisis. Between 19 October and 21 October 2021, 36 scholarship teams (representing over 130 alumni from Chevening, CSC, and Marshall)...
Knowledge Hub webinar series: Sport as an intervention for peace and security
On Friday 24 September 2021, the CSC Alumni Team hosted the latest webinar in the Knowledge Hub series. Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Lin C Sambili Gicheha presented on the topic, ‘Youth, sport, and cultural interventions in preventing violent extremism: Insights from the...
The CSC’s Climate Action webinar series – registration now open!
Between 25 October – 19 November 2021, the CSC Alumni Team will host a Climate Action webinar series, featuring 15 webinars delivered by Commonwealth Alumni, on their work, research, and contributions to tackling the climate crisis. The webinars will explore a range...
Investigating the East African Climate Paradox: Research and youth engagement to tackle the climate challenge
Today’s youth will bear the burden of climate change impacts that are already in motion. But education, outreach, and advocacy can be crucial tools in bringing young people together in the struggle against climate change. As Commonwealth Scholar Babatunde Osho...
Announcing the HMG Scholarships Alumni Climate Change Hackathon presentation events
The climate crisis affects every person, every country and every region. Big ideas from the best minds are needed to help tackle this crisis. Watch scholarship teams from Chevening, CSC, and Marshall pitch their innovative climate solutions, to win a place in the...
Promoting girls’ education – applications for the Alumni Community Engagement Fund are now open!
The CSC’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (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. This year, the CSC will be offering...
Introducing the CSC’s Alumni Advisory Panel 2021-2023
The CSC’s Alumni Advisory Panel provides a platform for Commonwealth Alumni to support the future of the programme and its Scholars by sharing personal insight and expertise to contribute to the development of CSC activities. In September 2021, the CSC appointed its...
Announcing the 2021 Research Impact Award winners
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) and Taylor & Francis Group are delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Research Impact Awards (RIA). One prize is awarded per stream, with an annual topical prize also available to entrants. This year,...
