20th July 2019
Stockholm, Sweden
One of the many things that the UK and Ukraine have in common is a keen interest in quality education. We are both countries that like to study (and play!) hard. The UK remains a destination of choice for Ukrainian students, who often leave my country as star graduates. International students come to the UK […]
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23rd October 2017
Skopje, North Macedonia
The Chevening programme does not only help its scholars complete their dreams – it offers them the possibility to experience the undreamed. More than financial support, this scholarship gave me a prestigious identity along with many privileges and opportunities. One of them was definitely the exclusive chance to visit 10 Downing Street, the residence and […]
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10th August 2017
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
Have you heard about Chevening? It’s the UK’s world-beating scholarship programme for international students. It allows you to study for a Masters degree of your choice at any university in the UK. You do the work, and we cover the costs, including your tuition fees and travel costs. We even pay for your living expenses! […]
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9th December 2016
Colombo, Sri Lanka
On Monday, I went to the opening of the London Stock Exchange Group’s new technology hub in Sri Lanka. The hub is in the TRACE Expert City precinct of Colombo. It’s a lovely location: working closely with the Urban Development Authority, the Group’s architects have converted beautiful old brick railway buildings into light and spacious […]
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