Publication and Resources
Scholar’s contribution to climate change recognised
Jyotiraj Patra, a Commonwealth Scholar studying for a DPhil at the University of Oxford, has been selected as one of the Brightest Young Climate Leaders 2010 in India. This was a joint initiative of the Hindustan Times, Artic Holdings and the British Council to...
New Distance Learning Scholarships
A partnership between the University of the Gambia and Leeds Metropolitan University has resulted in a new MSc in Responsible Tourism being made available via Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships. The Vice Chancellor of the University of the Gambia, Professor...
New professorship for alumnus
Professor Jones Olanrewaju Moody (Commonwealth Scholar, PhD, King’s College London, 1986-1989) has recently been promoted to be the first Professor of Pharmacognosy in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and also elected Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Former Scholar awarded two fellowships
Dr Amam Zonaed Siddiki (Commonwealth Scholar, PhD in Molecular Parasitology, University of Liverpool, 2002-2006) was recently awarded a Fellowship by the British Council, Bangladesh to attend a training workshop on 'Building a successful international research...
Deputy vice-chancellor alumni appointments
Professor Olorunfemi Olaofe (Commonwealth Scholar, PhD Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, 1979-1982) has been appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Ado-Ekiti in Nigeria. With an academic background in chemical engineering, prior to...
Alumnus heads foundation linking medicine and arts
Dr Jock Murray, Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, has been appointed President of the Robert Pope Foundation. Jock was a Commonwealth Scholar (1967-1968) and Commonwealth Fellow (1985), and formerly Dean of Medicine at...
Renewable energy for sustainable livelihood
Commonwealth Scholar Collen Zalengera (MSc in Renewable Energy, Loughborough University) has launched a project where renewable energy technologies will be installed in a community to meet the various energy needs of the people. The project will involve solar lighting...
Alumnus links Ghana and Scotland
Dr Charles Amarety Aryiku (Commonwealth Scholar, MRC Psychology, University of Edinburgh, 1979) has been commissioned as Scotland’s first Honorary Consul-General for Ghana, at a ceremony in the City Chambers in Glasgow. The ceremony was conducted by HE Professor Kwaku...
Alumnus named as new vice-chancellor
Professor Adetokunbo Sofoluwe (Commonwealth Scholar, MSc Numerical Analysis, University of Edinburgh, 1974) has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria. Professor Sofoluwe, whose academic area is in computing, was the Deputy...
Reception for Distance Learning Scholars and alumni in Kenya
A reception was held on 8 February in Nairobi, Kenya for current Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholars and alumni. The event was hosted by Dr John Kirkland, Executive Secretary of the CSC As well as members of the CSC community, guests included HE Mr Rob Macaire, UK...
