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The deadline to submit applications for 2012 Travelling Fellowships is next Tuesday, 4th October at 5pm. For those interested in applying this year, remember to apply before the deadline! If you miss the deadline, or prefer to apply next year, you can register from Wednesday 5th October to receive an alert in May 2012, when applications open for travel in 2013.
Recently returned Fellows
- Dr. Gavin Davidson has been in Canada studying the assessment of people with impaired decision making function. Gavin is a lecturer in social work at Queen's University and has reported his findings to the Government team working on the Mental Capacity (Health, Welfare and Finance) Bill that is proposed for Northern Ireland.
- Ian Nuttall has been learning from the experiences of various search and rescue teams and individuals not only about disaster response but also about planning and training for such events. Read more about his Fellowship in Canada and the USA in the Buxton Advertiser.
- We have mentioned before Deepesh Patel, who has been researching medecinal plants. The Sunderland Echo have recently published an article about his Amazon adventure.
Fellows' updates
Since returning from the Amazon, Deepesh Patel has been very busy promoting science to schools and the public. Have a look at his update.
New reports
Harriet Harriss on "Building community university partnerships for teaching & learning excellence & community enhancement" (pdf report)
Jayne McLenghan on "Rehabilitation in the military population From two different perspectives" (pdf report)
Nassara Bostan on "Challenging stereotypes, challenging perceptions: Muslim sisters doing it for themselves!" (pdf report)
Since returning from the Amazon, Deepesh Patel has been very busy promoting science to schools and the public. Have a look at his update.
New reports
Harriet Harriss on "Building community university partnerships for teaching & learning excellence & community enhancement" (pdf report)
Jayne McLenghan on "Rehabilitation in the military population From two different perspectives" (pdf report)
Nassara Bostan on "Challenging stereotypes, challenging perceptions: Muslim sisters doing it for themselves!" (pdf report)
In the News
Read about Jim Smith's Fellowship in the USA, where he travelled to see how music is being used to help treat addiction. Having conquered his own addictions Jim has been using music in addiction meetings for the last decade. In the States they're about 20 years ahead so Jim was keen to learn more.
105 Churchill Fellows have been selected from 942 applicants, for grants in 2011 to visit 81 countries on six continents, for an average of over six weeks to carry out a wide range of projects. More information can be found on Trust's press page .
The Fellows selected come from all over the UK, representing a wide variety of backgrounds, qualifications, professions and interests. Some examples include:
The Fellows selected come from all over the UK, representing a wide variety of backgrounds, qualifications, professions and interests. Some examples include:
Tony Wright, 50 from Northumberland, will go to the USA to explore Interventions for armed forces veterans with multiple & complex needs.You can also see the full list of all 2011 Fellows including their projects and the countries that will be visited and the lists of awards according to region. The categories for the 2012 Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowships will be announced on 10 May 2011.
Christina Taylor, 19 from Manchester, who will travel to the USA and Japan Investigating discipline and support within hip hop dance for children.
Jacqueline Williamson, 35 from Londonderry, will visit Australia to research Crisis Intervention Services: a ‘Big Society’ initiative for homeless people.
Adrian Tarka, 22 from London, will travel to the USA to examine Best practice engaging with young people in addressing educational disadvantage.
John Geden, 44 from Hampshire, will visit Australia, USA and Asia to find out How to apply extra-territorial legislation to combat child abuse.
Julie Logan, 52 from Bristol, will go to the USA to explore Expert research & practice: improving the workplace for adults with dyslexia.
Jessie Jowers, 32 from Gloucestershire, will travel to USA, Mexico and Ecuador Investigating the cultural significance of native bees.
Claire Chapman, 38 from Edinburgh, will visit Norway and Africa to research her project Harnessing hyrodpower.
Alison Lui, 31 from Liverpool, flies to the USA and Canada to investigate Corporate governance and regulation of banks.
Sarah Hope, 48 from Wales, will travel to Canada to research Preventive health to reduce chronic conditions.
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