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Featured events and international opportunities for the UK

  • English seminar series
    Seminars for English teachers

    Seminars for English teachers

    Are you a professional in English language teaching in the UK? Join our seminars on current issues in English language teaching. This is an opportunity for professional development and networking. Every seminar is free of charge, but you need to book in advance.

  • Read what's behind the award-winning design of the British Antarctic Survey's research station
    Ice Lab exhibition: Manchester

    Ice Lab exhibition: Manchester

    'Ice Lab: New Architecture and Science in Antarctica' is an exhibition illustrating how innovative contemporary architecture is enabling scientists to live and work in one of the most extreme environments on our planet. See it in Glasgow until 2 October or in Manchester from 21 October 2013.

  • Simon Schama
    Live: The Story of the Jews

    Live: The Story of the Jews

    In partnership with Editorial Intelligence and the British Council, writer and historian Simon Schama will be speaking about ‘The Story of the Jews’ – the basis for his new book and recent BBC TV series. Please visit this page to watch a live stream of the event on 7 October, 18:30 BST

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