Tag: UK

Evening with Chevening

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the “Evening with Chevening” event at the British Embassy in Jakarta. This gathering was extra special as it marked the 40th anniversary of the Chevening Scholarship program, a UK government initiative that has been empowering future leaders worldwide since 1983. Over the past four decades, Chevening has built a global network of more than 57,000 alumni, including 20 current or former heads of state.

In Indonesia, the impact of Chevening is significant, with numerous scholars benefiting from the opportunity to pursue fully funded master’s degrees in the UK. The program covers university tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs, and more, allowing scholars to focus entirely on their studies and personal development. Attending the event was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and celebrate the program’s ongoing commitment to nurturing leadership and fostering positive change in Indonesia and beyond.

Britcham Special UK Alumni & Business Gathering

About twice a year, I attend events of British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (Britcham). Tonight (24 October 2017) the event was carried out at UK Ambassador Residence in Patra Kuningan, Jakarta.

UK Alumni Discussion on Smart Cities

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Today, the UK Embassy — with British Council & IABA — carried out a thematic discussion on Smart Cities Beyond ICT-Based Cities, in Panghegar Hotel, Bandung. I happened to be in Bandung after the IEEE Lecture at Telkom University, so I attended this event. The speakers were Prof Suhono (ICT), Prof Haryo (Planology), & Ms Heni (City Management), with Ms Mira as the moderator.

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Before leaving, we have small informal chats about the progress of some Smart City initiatives in Indonesia.

A Visit to British Ambassador Residence

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Small discussion with British Ambassador to Indonesia & ASEAN – Mr Moazzam Malik.

KIBAR Gathering

KIBAR Gathering at Birmingham Park

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