Publication and Resources
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in Ghana
On 15 February, recently returned Commonwealth Scholars from Ghana attended a virtual welcome home event to share their UK study experiences and plan the next steps in their personal and development. They were joined by Commonwealth Alumni and representatives from the...
Strengthening Gender Equality in STEM Education in Ghana
On 14 February 2024, Commonwealth Alumni in Ghana attended a panel discussion on, ‘Strengthening Gender Equality in STEM Education in Ghana’. Alumni were joined by Alison Cairns, Policy Manager, Scholarships, Tertiary Education and Partnerships Department at the...
Promoting Commonwealth Scholarships in Ghana
On 13 February 2024, Commonwealth Scholars in Ghana participated in an information session on Commonwealth Scholarships for people living with disabilities. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Scholarships, highlighting the CSC’s...
Improving maternal child health in Eastern Uganda through the Sanyu Africa Midwives Commonwealth Alumni Association
On 6 February, the Sanyu African Midwives Commonwealth Alumni Association (SAMCA) delivered a workshop to midwives and midwifery students from health centres and midwifery schools across the eastern region. The purpose of the workshop was to improve the knowledge and...
Development in Action webinar series: Exploring impact through doctoral research: In conversation with the 2023 CSC Research Impact Award winners.
On Tuesday 30 January, the CSC Alumni Team launched the 2024 CSC Development in Action webinar series. To kickstart the series, the team hosted a special conversation event with recent CSC Research Impact Award (RIA) winners, Commonwealth Alumni Maryam Bashir and Dr...
Challenging Gender Roles and Promoting Gender Equality in Pakistan
On 04 February, Commonwealth Alumni in Lahore attended a networking reception and panel discussion on the topic, ‘Challenging Gender Roles in Pakistani Society - Women Empowerment and Gender Equality’. Alumni were joined by representatives from the Government of...
Exploring Access and Inclusion in Malawi’s Key Economic Sectors
On 2 February 2024, the Malawi Commonwealth Alumni Association Network (MCAAN) hosted a panel discussion on access and inclusion challenges and opportunities in Malawi’s main economic sectors: agriculture, mining, and gender and social welfare. Commonwealth Alumni...
Exploring gender in higher education in Nigeria
On 1 February 2024, Commonwealth Alumni in Nigeria attended a panel discussion on, ‘Intersectionality of Gender and its Impact on Higher Education’. Alumni were joined by Emma Hennessey, Head of The Scholarships Unit at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development...
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in Nigeria
On 30 January 2024, recently returned Commonwealth Scholars from Nigeria joined a virtual welcome event to share their UK study experiences and plan the next steps in their personal and professional development. They were joined by Emma Hennessey, Head of Scholarships...
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in Nigeria
On 30 January 2024, recently returned Commonwealth Scholars from Nigeria joined a virtual welcome event to share their UK study experiences and plan the next steps in their personal and professional development. They were joined by Emma Hennessey, Head of Scholarships...