Publication and Resources
Supporting representation in a Connected Commonwealth
CSC Alumni South Africa As part of this year's Commonwealth theme, 'A Connected Commonwealth', on 20 March 2019 the UK in South Africa hosted a roundtable discussion for Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni at the UK Trade Commissioner's Residence in Johannesburg. The...
Ruksana Rimi and Fred Ikanda win the 60th anniversary (2019) Best Journal Article Prize
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) and Taylor & Francis Group are delighted to announce Ruksana Haque Rimi and Fred Ikanda as the Scholar and alumni winners of the 60th anniversary (2019) Taylor & Francis Commonwealth Scholar Best Journal...
Reconnecting for a Commonwealth Alumni Community
CSC Alumni Malaysia Commonwealth Alumni in Malaysia gathered on 23 February 2019. The event provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with their peers, establish networking and partnerships, and further develop the Commonwealth Alumni community in Malaysia. As...
Commemorating International Day for Disaster Reduction in St Lucia
CSC Alumni St Lucia International Day for Disaster Reduction was introduced in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Held every year on 13 October, the day celebrates...
Alumni mark Commonwealth Day 2019
Commonwealth Day is held every year on the second Monday of March. In 2019, it took place on Monday 11 March. Each year a theme is chosen to enhance the celebration of Commonwealth Day by informing events held on the day and throughout the year. The theme chosen for...
At the heart of civil society
CSC Alumni Uganda Panel Discussion What does accountable leadership look like and can it change society for the better? Commonwealth Alumni in Uganda gathered on Thursday 6 December 2018 in Kampala to discuss these questions as part of a panel discussion on the topic...
Strengthening partnerships
CSC Alumni Nigeria- COSFAN end of year workshop Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association Nigeria (COSFAN) organised an evening reception and workshop for Commonwealth Alumni and Distance Learning Scholars on the theme 'Galvinising strategic partnerships...
Science and technology- a new way of thinking and achieving peace
CSC Alumni Ghana Lecture The CSC Alumni Ghana Lecture was held at the British Council on Friday 23 November 2018 to discuss 'The role of science and technology for peace and development', in commemoration of World Science Day for Peace and Development, held annually...
Sharing entrepreneurial journeys with Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows
As part of the CSC’s development training, 15 Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows attended a workshop on ‘Social entrepreneurship for development impact’ held on 13 December 2018. This workshop, facilitated by The School for Social Entrepreneurs, explored key themes...
Enhancing research and impact through collaboration
Written by Krystel Lee, Senior Programme Officer at the CSC who attended the event supporting our Commonwealth Rutherford Fellows. Commonwealth Rutherford Fellows were invited to attend an event hosted by Leicester Institute for Advanced Studies, University of...
