Churchill Fellows work on the frontline of today’s crucial issues, developing new solutions based on global research and personal expertise. In this section you can find their latest views and advice, news, activities and events.
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We’re excited to announce the launch of three brand-new Churchill Fellowship programmes – opening for applications on 2 September 2025. Building a society that cares, Building prosperous and resilient economies, and Making space for the arts. Each offers a unique opportunity to explore global ideas and bring fresh thinking to the UK on some of the biggest issues we face today.
We’re excited to announce the launch of three brand-new Churchill Fellowship programmes – opening for applications on 2 September 2025. Building a society that cares, Building prosperous and resilient economies, and Making space for the arts. Each offers a unique opportunity to explore global ideas and bring fresh thinking to the UK on some of the biggest issues we face today.
Ross Watson (CF 2023) contributed to the Summer 2025 edition of Scottish Forestry journal for the Royal Scottish Forestry Society with an article on his Churchill Fellowship research into the management of invasive non-native plants.
By Ross Watson, 19 July 2025
Joy O’Neill (CF 2020) has been appointed as a Trustee for the charity Social Farms and Gardens.
By Joy O'Neill, 18 July 2025
Sarah Yardley presented a poster at the July 2025 Health Services Research UK Conference, sharing early findings from her Churchill Fellowship.
By Sarah Yardley, 17 July 2025
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the death of Sir Brian Clarke, Churchill Fellow and former Advisory Council member and Trustee of the Churchill Fellowship.
Nina Smith (CF 2023) was mentioned on BBC Breakfast in relation to the 3 Dads Walking campaign, which has led to suicide prevention being added to the curriculum in England.
By Nina Smith, 15 July 2025
Monica Lakanpaul is returning to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust after 13 years at Whittington Health and was featured on the BBC World Service Trust's HealthCheck podcast, discussing health inequalities.
By Monica Lakhanpaul, 14 July 2025
We spoke to Churchill Fellow Elizabeth Carrington about her 1973 Fellowship, which took her to Hungary, Switzerland, and Italy to explore new physiotherapy techniques for children with cerebral palsy and neurological disorders. She reflected on how the experience shaped her lifelong international career – from India to Yemen to the World Health Organization – and why she still feels so connected to the Fellowship more than 50 years on.
By Elizabeth Carrington, 10 July 2025
Caroline Leek (CF 2024) was invited by Macmillan Cancer Support to attend a workshop discussing cancer care and contributing to the development of the National Cancer Plan for England.
By Caroline Leek, 10 July 2025
Becky Rogerson MBE has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from Durham University.
By Becky Rogerson, 9 July 2025
Becky Rogerson MBE has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from Durham University.
By Becky Rogerson, 9 July 2025
