Publication and Resources
Latest insights from the CSC’s Alumni Advisory Panel
In November, members of the Alumni Advisory Panel 2023-2025 were invited to consult on the proposed event series which aims to prepare scholars for the initial post-scholarship period once they have completed their studies and returned home. Preparing scholars for the...
Transforming India: Alumni panel discussion on fostering a digital ecosystem
On 16 December 2023, Commonwealth Alumni based in Mumbai, India gathered to take part in a panel discussion on, ‘Transforming India: fostering a digital ecosystem in the next decade’. The event brought together experts representing academia, public health, law, and...
Exploring how modern lifestyles affect mental health in Kolkata, India
On 8 December, Commonwealth Alumni in Kolkata, India attended a panel discussion on, ‘Mental Health Emergency - How Modern Lifestyle affects our Mental Health’. The event opened with a welcome address by Aatreyee GuhaThakurta, Head of Higher Education Mobility,...
Development in Action webinar series: Understanding how carbon financed projects contribute towards Sustainable Development Goals
On Tuesday 28 November, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Lilian Kagume for the Development in Action webinar series. Lilian delivered a webinar on ‘Understanding how carbon financed projects contribute towards Sustainable Development Goals’....
Promoting Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Ghana
On 30 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Ghana participated in an information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, how to apply, and what makes a good quality...
Exploring the impact, use and effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the socio-economic agenda
On 01 December 2023, the Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Association of Kenya (CSAAK) hosted a hybrid panel discussion on, ‘Leveraging Technology and Innovation in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya and beyond’. The event coincided with Kenya Innovation...
Challenging Gender Roles and Promoting Gender Equality in Pakistan
On 19 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Karachi 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...
Promoting Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Uganda
On 18 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Uganda participated in an information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, how to apply, and what makes a good quality...
Raising Awareness of Mental Health in Mymensingh, Bangladesh
On 15 November, the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) hosted a seminar in Mymensingh on the importance of mental health in daily life. The seminar aimed to promote mental health awareness and support the implementation of wider...
Welcoming the new Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioners
We are pleased to welcome five new Commissioners to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) this year. Each Commissioner will contribute their expertise and leadership to help steer the future direction of CSC in the years ahead. Since 1960, the CSC...