Three takeaways from Connect & Inspire 2026
Last week, we welcomed our 2026 Churchill Fellows to London for Connect & Inspire, their first in-person gathering as a cohort and the starting point for their Fellowship journey.
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Churchill Fellows work on the frontline of today’s crucial issues, developing new solutions based on global research and personal expertise. In this section you can find their latest views and advice, news, activities and events.
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Three takeaways from Connect & Inspire 2026
Last week, we welcomed our 2026 Churchill Fellows to London for Connect & Inspire, their first in-person gathering as a cohort and the starting point for their Fellowship journey.
In conversation with Natasha Cox: Learning leads to new creative Saturday school for Black boys
We spoke to Natasha Cox about how her Churchill Fellowship helped shape the next stage of Actively SeeK.I.N.G, the CIC she founded to support Black boys through creative arts. Drawing on learning from schools in the USA, Ghana, and the Caribbean, Natasha has launched the House of K.I.N.G.s Saturday School. She reflects on how the Fellowship deepened her work, opened new doors, and helped turn her research into practical support for young people in East London.
By Natasha Cox, 10 July 2026
July 2026 Fellows' update: Bethany Linder
Bethany Linder (CF 2025) presented a Dementia Researcher webinar on assistive technology and dementia care, sharing insights from her Churchill Fellowship research in Japan.
By Bethany Linder, 9 July 2026
July 2026 Fellows' update: Neil McIntyre
Neil McIntyre (CF 2014) has shared and presented his Churchill Fellowship research widely.
By Neil McIntyre, 2 July 2026
July 2026 Fellows' update: Matt Waugh
Matt Waugh (CF 2020) supported the evaluation of a physical activity programme delivered through Community Living Well – K&C Talking Therapies, in partnership with mental health services.
By Matt Waugh, 2 July 2026
Introducing Our 2026 Churchill Fellows
We’re proud to introduce 109 new Churchill Fellows for 2026.
June 2026 Fellows' update: Leisa Nichols-Drew
Leisa Nichols-Drew (CF 2018) featured on BBC Morning Live alongside Leanne Lucas to discuss the harm caused by pointed kitchen knives and the work of the trauma-informed Lets Be Blunt campaign.
By Leisa Nichols-Drew, 29 June 2026
June 2026 Fellows' update: Emma Beddall
Emma Beddall (CF 2020) delivered a keynote presentation at the Beyond the Family Tree conference presenting findings from her Churchill Fellowship research on how investigative genetic genealogy can help provide resolution for families of unidentified individuals.
By Emma Beddall, 26 June 2026
June 2026 Fellows' update: Jemima Lovatt
Jemima Lovatt (CF 2025) spoke at the UK Environmental Law Association Annual Conference, sharing insights from her Churchill Fellowship research in India and time spent with climate lawyers in Geneva.
By Jemima Lovatt, 26 June 2026
June 2026 Fellows' update: Tony Thompson
Tony Thompson (CF 2012) CEO and Co Artistic Director of Sweet Patootee Arts has shared that the Sweet Patootee Arts TURNING POINT heritage project brochure is out now and available to download for free.
By Tony Thompson, 26 June 2026
June 2026 Fellows' update: Tony Thompson
Tony Thompson (CF 2012) CEO and Co Artistic Director of Sweet Patootee Arts has shared that the Sweet Patootee Arts TURNING POINT heritage project brochure is out now and available to download for free.
By Tony Thompson, 26 June 2026