The theme this year was Lead the Change: Inspiring Change in a Globalised World, giving scholars from Bristol and institutions across the UK the opportunity to demonstrate to peers and academics how their research inspires leadership and change in an increasingly connected world.
The programme involved a range of thought-provoking scholar-led seminars on topics as diverse as the gender pay gap in the Dominican Republic, cyber-security in Kenya and how humour is driving social change in Nigeria.
The Chevening Conference is the flagship academic event and this year’s conference at Bristol was fully subscribed within hours of tickets becoming available.
Dr Erik Lithander, the University of Bristol’s Pro-Vice Chancellor (International), said:
“It was a great honour to welcome so many inspiring and accomplished scholars from across the world to the University of Bristol for the fifth annual Chevening Conference.
“This year’s conference was an opportunity for Cheveners to share their research and present innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges we face in an increasingly connected and complex world.
“The quality and depth of ideas presented was truly inspiring. If these are the leaders of tomorrow, we can feel assured the future is in good hands.”