Bruce Strachan – life after ISH (1980s Resident)
Bruce Strachan, who stayed at ISH in 1983, shares the story of his art career and move to Ethiopia and Kenya. 22 years ago, my...
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Celebrating 60 Years of International Students House
International Students House (ISH) has fostered global friendships, cultural exchange, and support for students from around the world for 60 years. As we celebrate this...
International Women’s Day feature: Kelly Channer
Every year on International Women’s Day we celebrate the women at ISH and this year we turned the spotlight on our HR Director, Kelly Channer....
Spotlight on Penny Evans – IWD Feature
Penny, our Registrar at ISH is one of our long-serving staff members. She has been an integral part of our community, bringing warmth, kindness, and...
Women in STEM: Q & A with Alaa Zam
Alaa is an inspiring resident at International Students House (ISH), and she shares her experiences as a woman pursuing a career in science....
How I got to be the Dean of Student Life – Dr Sharon Bolton
From a farmer’s daughter in Northern Ireland to Dean of Student Life at International Students House, Dr Sharon Bolton’s career has been an adventurous journey....
Scholarship Stories: Olusegun Adediran
Olusegun is a recipient of the 2022/23 ISH – Commonwealth Eye Health Consortium Scholarship. He shares tips on the application process and things to look...
Saving Energy and Water – advice from Alun Wood
Energy is something that we have taken for granted for centuries. Whether it is burning fires to create heat or generating electricity to power our...
Mary and Mr Eliot – Book Talk by Erica Wagner
In 1938, the poet T.S Eliot struck up a friendship with Mary Trevelyan, a passionately curious woman and an intrepid traveller. Their relationship was cosy...
Scholarship Stories: Shruti Das
Shruti Das is 2022/23 ISH – IOE Centenary Mary Trevelyan Scholar at UCL. She shares her experience applying for the scholarship, what it means to...