The Association of Commonwealth Universities shares the June edition of Synthesis, featuring the latest news and funding opportunities, along with stimulating events organised by the ACU's members and partners around the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026: Waves of Change has just opened for entries. It is free to enter, open to anyone aged 18 to 30 from across the Commonwealth's 56 member nations. The competition is run by the Royal Commonwealth Society, in partnership with the City of London Corporation's Youth Natural Environment Board, and the Commonwealth Secretariat.
What is it?
A photography competition asking young people to document a world in motion. The theme, Waves of Change, invites entrants to photograph the ocean and its relationship to communities, environments, and the future. Entries are accepted across four categories:
Who can enter?
Any of your students or members aged 18 to 30 who hold citizenship or residency in a Commonwealth nation. No prior photography experience is required. They simply submit one original photograph and a statement of up to 300 words. It is free.
Why does it matter?
This is a genuine platform on a global stage. Winners will be celebrated across the Commonwealth's institutional networks, reaching audiences across 56 nations and 2.7 billion people.
Prizes
There are four category winners in total. The overall winner (selected from those four) receives a cash prize of £1,000. The three remaining category winners each receive £250.
Key dates
Kate McNab
Communications and Public Affairs Officer
T: +44 (0)20 3727 4300 | M: +44 (0)7912 892318 | W: www.royalcwsociety.org
The Association of Commonwealth Universities shares the May (Part II) edition of Synthesis, featuring the latest news and funding opportunities, along with stimulating events organised by the ACU's members and partners around the Commonwealth.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities shares the May edition of Synthesis, featuring the latest news and funding opportunities, along with stimulating events organised by the ACU's members and partners around the Commonwealth.
Apply if you are a Sri Lankan academic, artist, or professional interested in post-doctoral research, teaching, performance, consulting or other similar activities in the United States.
The award includes a living stipend, airfare, health insurance, and other support.
Apply by October 1, 2026. Details: https://fulbrightsrilanka.org/award/visiting-scholar/
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer fully-funded Master’s scholarships to Commonwealth citizens. Successful applicants can travel to a different country in the Commonwealth, where they can study a variety of courses and benefit from the expertise provided by leading universities. Developing new skills, gaining a qualification and experiencing life in another country benefits both the individual and their home country.
Three fully funded Master’s scholarships are available, hosted by member institutions in Papua New Guinea and South Africa. Further details of the scholarships, including eligibility, host universities and details on how to apply, are available on the ACU website.
Applications close on 3 June 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
We have developed a marketing toolkit with materials that you can use to share these scholarship opportunities with your networks. The toolkit includes:
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities shares the April edition of Synthesis, featuring the latest news and funding opportunities, along with stimulating events organised by the ACU's members and partners around the Commonwealth.
Falling Walls Lab is a unique pitch competition that provides young researchers and entrepreneurs with a platform to present their research project, business plan or social initiative.
Winners advance to global opportunities, including the FWL finale in Berlin, Germany!
The applications are open to all the innovators across Sri Lanka. We would appreciate it if you could spread the word amongst your networks.
Key Details:
📅 Event Date: 26 May 2026
📍 Venue: University of Colombo
⏳ Application Deadline: 12 April 2026
Please find attached:
More FAQs: Falling Walls Lab FAQ | Falling Walls
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has announced admissions for its Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes for international students for the 2026–27 academic year. Renowned for its world-class research ecosystem, IISc offers both research-focused and course-based postgraduate pathways across multiple disciplines.
Programmes Offered
Research Programmes
Course Programmes
Key Features
Important Dates
An online informative session will be announced via the Office of International Relations (OIR) website.
Further Information
Prospective applicants can find details on departments, eligibility criteria, the selection process, and the online application portal at:
https://oir.iisc.ac.in
For inquiries: admission.oir@iisc.ac.in
Contact
Office of International Relations
Indian Institute of Science
CV Raman Avenue, Bengaluru 560012, India
Tel: +91 80 2293 2560
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