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From the Archives: a line-up for the ages - speakers at the Royal Commonwealth Society
Since 1885, the Royal Commonwealth has welcomed some of the most influential figures in the history of the Commonwealth. Its clubhouse on Northumberland Avenue became a key stop for politicians and activists visiting London, offering opportunities to sway members through speeches and social gatherings. In this edition of From the Archives , the dedicated team curating the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Archive at Cambridge University Library uncovers some of the club’s most fas
Elizabeth van der Valk
Oct 145 min read


Maun Community Unites for a Cleaner Thamalakane River
On 23rd September 2025, Wild Entrust and Commonwealth Sport Botswana welcomed the Commonwealth Games Federation’s King’s Baton Relay to Maun. The Baton, which travels through every Commonwealth nation Campaign began at 8 am on Le Morne Beach. Orchestrated by RCS’s in-country partner We Recycle and Commonwealth Games Mauritius, a 25-strong team comprised of community members, youth, and athletes collected 35 kg of litter, amounting to 8,228 pieces of plastic, from along the Le
Wild Entrust Botswana
Oct 33 min read


Reimagining Learning with Enlighten VR - CYGEN Member Spotlight for Nigerian Independence Day
Enlighten VR is a virtual reality learning platform designed to upgrade education through immersive experiences. I created this platform to bridge the gap between traditional learning and emerging technology, giving students and educators the chance to interact with their subjects in 3D virtual environments, rather than just reading from flat textbooks.Â
Daniyan Titilayo
Oct 12 min read


Mauritius' Lively Contribution to the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign
8 September 2025, Mauritius’s contribution to the Commonwealth Clean Ocean Plastics Campaign began at 8 am on Le Morne Beach. Orchestrated by RCS’s in-country partner We Recycle and Commonwealth Games Mauritius, a 25-strong team comprised of community members, youth, and athletes collected 35 kg of litter, amounting to 8,228 pieces of plastic, from along the Le Morne shoreline.Â
James Clark
Sep 263 min read
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