News Fellowship launches two new programmes
We are excited to announce the launch of two new Fellowship programmes: Supporting Engagement in Education and Promoting Lifelong Health.
26 June 2024
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News Fellowship launches two new programmes
We are excited to announce the launch of two new Fellowship programmes: Supporting Engagement in Education and Promoting Lifelong Health.
26 June 2024
Blogs & conversations Supporting engagement in education – enabling all students to thrive
In this blog, learn more about our new Fellowship programme launching on September 4, dedicated to enhancing student engagement in UK education.
24 June 2024
Fellows' updates June 2024 Fellows' update: Alexandra Lyons
Alexandra Lyons (CF 2023) delivered a presentation at the National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Summer Symposium, sharing highlights from her Fellowship research.
By Alexandra Lyons, 2024
Fellows' updates May 2024 Fellows' update: Tracey Francis
Tracey Francis (CF 2015) recently spoke to Members of the Scottish Parliament on the Economy and Fair Work Committee about the barriers to employment for young people with disabilities.
By Tracey Francis, 2024
Fellows' updates May 2024 Fellow's update: Rosie Clayton
Rosie Clayton (CF 2016) will be joining the Digital Badging Commission, a commission to transform how individuals, employers, and organisations recognise and reward learning and skills development.
By Rosie Clayton, 2024
Blogs & conversations First steps on a Fellowship journey
After feeling disheartened by unsuccessful postdoctoral fellowship applications, I came across the Churchill Fellowship, offering a unique opportunity for people who are passionate about improving a specific issue in the UK to go and look at how things are done elsewhere. It seemed like a great opportunity to have some real, focused impact.
By Lizzy Winstone, 2024
Fellows' updates May 2024 Fellows' update: Erica Sosna
Since receiving Activate Funding for her career mentoring model, The Career Equation, Erica Sosna (CF 2012), Founder of Career Matters, has hosted many free live sessions for teachers and youth workers on initiating career conversations. She also recently addressed students at Coventry University and graduates on the Microsoft Aspire Graduate Scheme regarding career decision-making.
By Erica Sosna, 2024
Fellows' updates April 2024 Fellows' update: Anthony Bravo
Anthony Bravo (CF 1979), principal of Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT), has been given an OBE for Services to Further Education (FE).
By Anthony Bravo, 2024
Fellows' updates April 2024 Fellows' update: Alison Holland
Through her work with Darlington Assistance for Refugees (DAR), Alison Holland (CF 2017) has developed an Orientation Programme to help young refugees and asylum seekers transition into UK schools, inspired by her Fellowship in Sweden.
By Alison Holland, 2024
Fellows' updates April 2024 Fellows' update: David Stanley
Disability Campaigner and Founder and CEO of the Music Man Project David Stanley (CF 2019) returned to the Royal Albert Hall for a ground-breaking performance and was presented with a prestigious Point of Light Award.
By David Stanley, 2024