The Association of Commonwealth Universities

King’s Fellow Glenville McLeod will be presenting at University of the West of Scotland on Thursday 30 July, exploring how universities can help strengthen governance, resilience and institutional capacity in the wake of disasters.

Drawing on his expertise in government and public policy, Glenville will discuss how developing countries can move beyond emergency response to build more coordinated, adaptive and resilient institutions for the future. Register to attend this in person event: https://buff.ly/317iu19

Leadership in the Wake of Disaster: Governance and the role of Universities Join us for this interesting event on our Paisley campus on Thursday 30th July

King’s Fellow Laksham Sanassee recently completed a research visit at University of Bath as part of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme.

Through the programme, King’s Fellows are able to conduct their research at their home Small Island Developing States university along with their partner university in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or United Kingdom. This opportunity allows the King’s Fellows to access new facilities, new expertise and a wider research network that they may not have had access to otherwise.

In his reflection, Laksham shares how his time at Bath advanced his work on sustainable materials and helped shape the next stage of his academic journey. https://buff.ly/y1rdDbc

Global Collaboration for Sustainable Materials: Reflections from an ISCC King’s Commonwealth Fellow Laksham Sanassee, Institute for Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC) King’s Commonwealth Fellow, reflects on his research visit to the University of Bath.

“I arrived at the residential week in Jamaica hoping for a theoretical education. I left with an experience that completely reshaped my approach to research and climate advocacy for Small Island Developing States.”

In this powerful reflection, King’s Fellow Dr Preeya Mohan shares how the KCFP Climate Resilience Fellowship residential in Jamaica transformed her approach to research, collaboration, and climate advocacy. From exploring early warning systems to engaging with community-led resilience projects, the experience highlights the importance of bridging knowledge with practice.

Read the blog in full: https://buff.ly/r6vIng7

Beyond the Classroom: Reflections from the KCFP's Residential King’s Fellow Dr Preeya Mohan reflects on her time visiting Kingston, Jamaica as part of the inaugural KCFP Climate Resilience Fellowship residential.

Today is the final day of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Climate Resilience residential, wrapping up a week of learning, collaboration and innovation.

The morning will focus on project design, as the King's Fellows discuss their insights from the week and how their learnings will aid them in developing their projects further throughout their Fellowship.

In the afternoon, the fellows will deliver individual project presentations, showcasing their ideas, progress, and the diverse approaches they are taking to address climate challenges across their Commonwealth Small Island Developing States.

It was an inspiring week that has fostered new connections, deepened expertise, and laid the foundations for continued collaboration.

Learn more about the KCFP Climate Resilience Fellowship and how the work that the King's Fellows are doing will result in a near-immediate effect against the current climate crisis. https://buff.ly/NelmeZV

Day 4 of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Climate Resilience residential focused on deepening knowledge and sharpening key skills.

The day began with reflections on the recent site visits, giving Fellows the opportunity to connect real-world insights with their research. Sessions then moved into the foundations of climate finance, exploring how projects are funded and sustained.

In the afternoon, Fellows developed their ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to wider audiences - an essential skill for creating meaningful impact and driving engagement beyond academia.

Learn more about the entire KCFP programme and its goals: buff.ly/sTjpuuh

Day 3 of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) Climate Resilience residential took the King’s Fellows into the field.

The morning began with a visit to the Rio Cobre Flood Early Warning System, offering first-hand insight into how technology and community engagement are helping to mitigate flood risks. In the afternoon, Fellows visited I-SEEED Ltd to explore sustainable agriculture practices and a survivor refuge, highlighting innovative, locally driven approaches to resilience.

These site visits provide invaluable real-world context, allowing Fellows to connect their research to practical solutions addressing the impacts of climate change.

Meet the King’s Fellows and learn more about their professional backgrounds and research interests: https://buff.ly/AZ0hZ6O

Day 2 of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) Climate Resilience residential is underway!

The day began with a daily check-in and a continuation of systems thinking sessions, helping Fellows deepen their understanding of complex climate challenges. In the afternoon, the focus is on accessing and using data to better frame research and decision making, an essential step in strengthening the impact of the Fellows work.

The evening, will see the Fellows come together for a cocktail reception, celebrating the diversity of the cohort through their national dress.

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Our King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Climate Resilience Fellows (KCFP) have officially begun their week-long residential!

For the first time, the cohort is meeting in person, bringing together a global network of climate resilience professional to connect, collaborate and learn from one another. The week kicked off with introductions and Fellows presenting their research posters, setting the stage for an exciting week of learning and development.

Over the coming days, the Fellows will continue to develop their research projects, collaborate with their peers and take part in site visits across Jamaica to see firsthand how climate resilience professionals are tackling the impacts of climate change in their communities.

Be sure to follow our socials throughout the week to see what the Fellows have been getting up to.

Learn more about the KCFP: https://buff.ly/Rd1QmHU

On World Environment Day, we’re reminded that climate action can’t wait, especially for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) who experience disproportionate effects of climate change.

The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) is helping to build climate resilience across Commonwealth SIDS by offering fellowships for mid-career public service professionals, undergraduate scholarships, and PhDs to develop practical solutions in climate change, health, education and engineering, while strengthening local systems and retaining talent in-country.

Through these fully funded fellowships, the KCFP will enable sustained short, medium and long-term impact for Commonwealth SIDS and their communities.
Learn more about the KCFP and what the opportunity means to the inaugural cohort of PhD King’s Fellows: https://buff.ly/wWUONtd

The King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP), inspired by His Majesty King Charles III and his life’s work to create opportunity and to tackle contemp...

Commonwealth Scholarship applications close tomorrow ⏰

This is your last chance to apply for a life-changing opportunity to complete a fully funded master’s degree in:

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
🇿🇦 South Africa

Submit your application by 15:00 UTC, 3 June 2026
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