Features
Jan Morris: Some Reflections
Jan’s own words, those of her son Mark, and of poet Katrina Porteous, highlight the impact of the fellowship on Jan’s writing.
A Second Introduction to the States
Ian Hay Davison gives us a glimpse of US life in the 50s as he started his Commonwealth Fund Fellowship.
Forestry in 50’s USA
Extracts from Ken Sargent’s time studying US National Forests
ISO 9000, and how it can help organisations through the COVID-19 crisis
Nigel Croft shares how businesses can maintain a focus on quality.
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Awards in the name of Harkness Fellows can support future generations of learners.
James Colquhoun Irvine and the Commonwealth Fellowships
Sir James Irvine, Principal and VC of St Andrews, played a key role in establishing the Commonwealth/Harkness Fellowships.
Environmentalism in a time of Covid
Fifty years after the US National Environmental Protection Act was signed into law, SARS-CoV-2 may have given environmental protection the boost it needs.
Mad about Astaire
Politician, publisher, contributor to cultural and public life; his daughter Eliza shares stories of Mark Bonham Carter, Commonwealth Fund Fellow 1947-48
Reflections on Learning
Dr Mary Docherty reflects on how personal and professional learning interact in studying integrated healthcare for people with mental health needs.
A Year in the Life of a Livery Master
Edwina Moreton OBE (HF 1976-78) opens our eyes to the much misunderstood role of livery companies. Far from being professional lobby groups, they are, fundamentally, about giving back. She explains their role and her part as Master Trader in the educational and charitable work that the Livery undertakes.