The Chevening community extends to all corners of the globe. Here is the latest news on what is going on in the Chevening network, and blogs from members of our community.
Victor Almeida, an Afro-Brazilian Chevening Alumnus born and raised in Manaus, Brazil, studied as part of the 2015-2016 cohort, an MSc in Transnational Crime, Justice and Security, a degree granted by the University of Glasgow.
Evans Lyndon Baines-Johnson was awarded the Chevening Scholarship in 2015 from Sierra Leone, in West Africa. Before studying Governance and Public Policy at the University of Sheffield, Evans was involved in the 2014 Ebola response as part of an international NGO. This experience was the starting point of a rewarding and fulfilling journey as a volunteer, turning into the catalyst for the career he is now pursuing.
March 2021 marked an important moment for the Russia Chevening Association – they launched the Diversity and Inclusion Club. The club aims to develop a network of Russian and international female leaders, exchange experiences, empower and support each other in tackling acute challenges in business, social, cultural and personal development. Olga Diachenko, member and leader of the Russia Chevening Association speaks to us about it.
Life at a UK university consists of more than just studying. We hear from Fiona Mehta, a student at Brunel University about what there is to do outside of the classroom while studying in the UK.
Advances in technology are changing the way we live, work and play. But as technological advances accelerate, so too does the need for cyber security experts.
If you're arriving in the UK from a country on the UK government's "red" or "amber" list, you will need to quarantine upon arrival for 10 days. Chevening programme officers have come up with some ideas to help you pass the time effectively and enjoyably, keeping boredom levels to a minimum!
I arrived the University of Warwick Lakeside accommodation on 2 October 2020, ready to begin studying for a master’s degree in International Development Law and Human Rights.
International students arriving in the UK from "red-list" countries currently need to quarantine for 10 days in a managed quarantine hotel. What's it like? How can you prepare yourself? Chevening Fellow Eduardo tells us about his experience about arriving from Brazil.
Former Chevening Scholar Sibulele Ngomane tells us about her experience of living at Goodenough College and the opportunities it's afforded her
With postgraduate students finishing their exams, and lockdown restrictions coming to an end, scholars have been keen to get out and explore the United Kingdom!
