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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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Blogs & conversations

The environmental saviour that is… Donkey milk

As part of his Churchill Fellowship, Ross Watson travelled to the Balkans to see how four countries collaborate to remove invasive non-native plants along the 1000km Sava River. In Serbia’s Zasavica reserve, he found donkeys and horses grazing semi-ferally on invasive plants – turning a major environmental problem into prized products like milk, cheese, and soap. His Fellowship showed how being creative and using the right tools in the right way can bring environmental, economic, and community benefits – lessons he is keen to apply in the UK.

By Ross Watson, 11 September 2025

Blogs & conversations

The environmental saviour that is… Donkey milk

As part of his Churchill Fellowship, Ross Watson travelled to the Balkans to see how four countries collaborate to remove invasive non-native plants along the 1000km Sava River. In Serbia’s Zasavica reserve, he found donkeys and horses grazing semi-ferally on invasive plants – turning a major environmental problem into prized products like milk, cheese, and soap. His Fellowship showed how being creative and using the right tools in the right way can bring environmental, economic, and community benefits – lessons he is keen to apply in the UK.

By Ross Watson, 11 September 2025

Blogs & conversations

From idea to award – what we learned from last year’s Churchill Fellowship applications

Abigail Campbell, Head of Fellowship, reflects on what we learned from the 2025 application round – from who applied and where they wanted to go, to the ideas that really stood out. She also shares what makes a strong application, and offers tips for anyone thinking of applying for a Churchill Fellowship in 2026. If you’re considering applying this year, Abigail’s reflections will give you an inside look at the process and some helpful advice to guide your journey.

News

New Trustees and Chair Designate

The Churchill Fellowship announces it has appointed Marina Brounger and Mark Damazer CBE to its Board of Trustees. In addition, Mark Damazer has been named Chair Designate and will formally take up the position of Chair of Trustees on 1 January 2026, when The Hon. Jeremy Soames concludes his tenure after nine years as Chair.

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