International Student Ambassadors: Chuma from Nigeria
April 13, 2020
Chuma is a Nigerian student who is studying MSc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship Why did you choose the University of Nottingham? I chose UON because it is a Russell group university and it is awarded gold for its Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The university also offers a great networking environment, because it has a culturally …
International Student Ambassadors: Etieno from Nigeria
March 30, 2020
Etieno is a Nigerian student who is studying MPH Public Health (Global Health) Why did you choose the University of Nottingham? There are different things I always look out for before I apply to study in any university; academic strength, university ranking, location, tuition fees e.t.c. While surfing the internet for schools that offered Public …
Our scholarship experience — Developing Solutions scholars from Africa
November 29, 2019
In this blog post, students from Africa talk about their experiences of studying at the University of Nottingham, and receiving the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship. Theophilus from Ghana — Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship “It has always been my dream to pursue my Masters in the UK, but I didn’t really know which institution and how …
My Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Journey
November 11, 2019
By Mary from Nigeria who recently completed our MA Education course, funded by a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship I graduated from the University of Jos, Nigeria, as a teacher in 2014. I spent the following four years teaching in different roles, first as lecturer at a Federal College of Education under the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) …
International Student Ambassadors: Adejuyigbe from Nigeria
February 27, 2019
Why did you choose to study your specific course? As a child, I was passionate about sports especially football and I followed the English Premier League keenly. I nursed the dream of taking care of footballers like the pitch-side medics I saw in the television. I have since grown to become a physiotherapist that does …
International Student Ambassadors: Gbemisola from Nigeria
February 18, 2019
Why did you choose to study your specific course and what are your favourite aspects of the course so far? I choose MSc Public Health (Global Health) because I wanted to develop my skillsets and gain more knowledge on how to effectively carry out Health Interventions in my home country, with Nigeria being one of …
Top tips for Chevening applicants
October 31, 2018
By Deborah Braide, a Chevening Scholar from Nigeria, with contributions from other Chevening Scholars at Nottingham. This was adapted from a longer blog available here. Hi, I’m Debbie… I’m from Nigeria and I’m studying Msc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship at the University of Nottingham. I also run a social enterprise for women and youth in STEM, …
My University of Nottingham experience
December 20, 2017
By Nnamdi Orah from Nigeria, studying MSc Oncology at Nottingham with a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. Nnamdi is also the Commonwealth Scholarships Regional Network Coordinator for the Midlands. My journey to a Masters in Oncology resulted from a desire to know more about cancer, beyond making the diagnosis. Following my post-graduate medical fellowship in Histopathology, the University of …
My phenomenal time at Nottingham
September 26, 2017
By Cecilia Aransiola, a Chevening Scholar (2016-17) from Nigeria who has recently completed her LLM in Human Rights Law at the University of Nottingham. Though a year has gone by, the memories of my phenomenal time at the University of Nottingham remain indelible in my heart. It has been a year! A year of excellent …
Spring Term thoughts from a Chevening Scholar
January 30, 2017
By Cecilia Oluwafisayo Aransiola, from Nigeria, studying LLM Human Rights Law with a Chevening Scholarship. It is the Spring Term, the springing forth of renewed energy to pursue our most cherished dreams. Casting my mind back at the Autumn Term, it has been a phenomenal few months at the prestigious University of Nottingham. A dream come …
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