Juan Nascimbene is the Argentine candidate that has been selected to participate in this conference. 16-19 year-olds activists and future leaders from around the world are given a platform to discuss global issues such as climate change, intercultural conflict and radicalisation, disease and poverty.
The Hornby Regional School is co-funded by the Hornby Educational Trust and the British Council and offers an opportunity to build regional networks and create projects between different countries.
Argentina was selected to host this year’s international seminar, the theme of which is English for young learners in LatinAmerica and the Caribbean.
onedotzero, recognised internationally as an innovator in the digital film field, returned to Buenos Aires for the second year in September. The event included new screening programmes, installations, exhibitions, local talent focus, presentations, live music and audio visual shows, and a competition supported by the British Council. Now the winner, Antonio Balseiro from estudio gazz, is travelling to the UK to experience at first-hand the latest trends in digital art.
Julian Barnes, acclaimed author of Flaubert's Parrot, England England, Metroland and many other works, is giving a talk in Malba at 2000hs on 6 February. If you would like to reserve a place, please send a message with your name and e-mail address to info@britishcouncil.org.ar. Seats will be reserved until 2010hs. For more information on Julian Barnes, we suggest you look at Contemporary Writers.
Santiago Llach, the Argentine candidate selected to participate in this year’s IYPE scheme, is visiting the UK. His 10-day tour of the publishing industry, includes meetings in London, Essex and Edinburgh as well as participation in the London Book Fair.
The British Council is supporting the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival with a retrospective of the work of the British film-making partnership of director Michael Powell and writer Emeric Pressburger. The BAFICI site offers more information on the programme.
British publisher and journalist Nick Caistor is participating in the Semana de Editores (Publishing Week). This one-week programme, organised by Fundación TYPA, aims to promote Argentine literature and stregthen links between publishers from different countries. Nick Caistor has translated works by Alan Pauls and Edgardo Cozarinsky among other Latin American writers.
Nick Caistor is giving an open talk on 24 April at the Universidad de Belgrano at 10 hours (Zabala 1837,Salón Roca Primer Subsuelo, Buenos Aires).
Vivien Stern is Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for Prison Studies (ICPS) at King’s College, London, and Honorary President of Penal Reform International (PRI), a non-governmental organisation promoting penal reform throughout the world. Her latest book is ‘Creating Criminals’. During her visit to Argentina, she is participating in the III AIDEF (Inter-American Association of Public Defenders) Congress. On 12 June at 1830, together with Supreme Court Judge E Raúl Zaffaroni, she is giving an open talk (with interpretation) in the University of Buenos Aires Law Faculty (Aula de Carrera Docente).
Five young British publishers are visiting Argentina on an industry tour. On 19 June at 1700 they are talking, together with young Argentine, Mexican and Columbian publishers, on ‘New trends in the UK publishing market’ at Clásica y Moderna (Callao 892). This event (with interpretation) is open to the public.
Opening of the 2008 Chevening scholarships call to study in the UK in 2009-2010.
- The call to select the Argentine representative for this award that champions and celebrates the importance of creative entrepreneurs working in the international publishing sector is now open.
A young Argentine is taking part in this activity which brings together 16 to 18 year olds from around the world. The event is related to the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of ‘On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection’.
An informative session is taking place at 1700 at the British Council. For enrolment please send an email to cheveningsesionesinformativas@britishcouncil.org.ar
The British Council is visiting the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo as part of the EuroPosgrados university tour. We have a stand and are giving a talk to students about studying in the UK and scholarships.
Two head teachers from Hayes Park Primary School (London Borough of Hillingdon) and Whiteheath Infant and Nursery School (Tower Hamlets) are visiting Argentina. On 19 and 20 they are participating in a workshop in Buenos Aires together with eight head teachers from schools in Buenos Aires, Tucumán, Chubut and Mendoza. Themes are ‘School management and coaching in relation to self-evaluation’, and ‘Every child matters’. They are also visiting schools around the country.
The British Council is supporting this initiative organised by the Secretaría de Cultura de la Municipalidad de General Pueyrredon (Argentina) and the University of Birmingham. The event (comprising exhibitions, presentations and lectures) is the first step to support the development of Mar del Plata in relation to local economic policies, focussing on criticical thinking and creativity. At Centro Cultural Villa Victoria, Mar del Plata.
Dr Paul Moore, Head of the School of Creative Arts from the University of Ulster, is participating in a seminar organised under the Ministry of Education programme Escuela y Medios.
This programme, organised by the British Council and the Argentine Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, offers Argentine teachers of English an opportunity to work as language assistants in UK educational institutions.
Application open for participants, course director and tutor for the regional school co-funded by the British Council Yes! Regional Project and the Hornby Educational Trust. For further information check our website
The British Council is supporting the visit of Dr Robert Wintemute, professor of King’s College London and specialist in HIV/AIDS During the Symposium he is participating in the following activities:
September 12 , 15.00 – 16.30 hs: Round table: “From Victims to Subjects of Law”
September 13, 11.30 – 12.00 hs: Closing plenary
The British Council has a strong presence at this major conference which brings together teachers of English from around the country. This year we are supporting the visit of Henry Widdowson and other specialists in English language teaching and literature.
Presentation organised by the British Council in partnership with the Dirección de Educación Superior y Capacitación, Dirección de Cultura y Educación de la Provincia de Buenos Aires at the Palacio Municipal in La Plata. Please check our website for details on registration.
Presentation organised by the British Council in partnership with the Ministerio de Educación, Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires at the Facultad de Derecho, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Please check our website for details on registration.
The British Council is participating in this fair in Tandil (Universidad Nacional del Centro) as part of the EuroPosgrados programme – talking to students about studying in the UK and scholarships.
This large festival, a celebration to mark the end of this project, is coordinated by all the trainers, tutors and young leaders from the three partner institutions (Instituto River Plate, Colegio Southern Cross and Municipalidad de San Martín), who have been involved in the programme since 2003.
Application closes for these scholarships to study in the UK in 2009-10.
The British Council is visiting the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán as part of the EuroPosgrados university tour. We have a stand and are giving a talk to students about studying in the UK and scholarships.
During this visit to Argentina, Young Knives and Johnny Flynn of Transgressive Records are giving a concert. Also, Toby and Jim, the founders of the label, are offering a talk aimed at industry professionals to share experiences. (Venues and exact dates tbc).
The British Council is visiting the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba as part of the EuroPosgrados university tour. We have a stand and are giving a talk to students about studying in the UK and scholarships.
A group of 11 primary teachers from North Yorkshire schools are visiting schools in Argentina. The theme is ‘Turning Schools Around in Challenging Circumstances’.
Course participants, online tutors and trainers meet for their sixth and final face-to-face meeting at the Escuela Normal J B Alberdi in San Miguel de Tucumán. The programme is the result of a partnership between the British Council and the Ministry of Education of Tucumán.
The British Council and the British Embassy are supporting the visit of Prof Howard Glennerster from the London School of Economics, who on 13 November will participate in a plenary session on Poverty and Inequality during this congress organised by AAPS (Argentine Association on Social Policies).
Teacher trainers, specialists and experts from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela come together at the Hornby Regional School to build networks, engage in dialogue, forge shared experiences and start cross-border projects. For further information check our website.
- The 43rd IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) Conference takes place in Cardiff. Plenary Speakers are Elana Shohamy, Marc Prensky, Bonny Norton, Fauzia Shamim and Claudia Ferradas. The conference is attended by around 1500 ELT professionals from more than 70 countries. It involves a 3.5 -4-day programme of over 300 talks, workshops and symposiums and, in addition to giving delegates a chance to meet leading theorists and writers, and exchange ideas with fellow professionals from all sectors of ELT, it enables them to see the latest ELT publications and services in a large resources exhibition involving around 70 ELT-related exhibitors.
The Trust supports ELT practitioners from developing countries and countries in transition. This scheme enables teachers of English to attend Master courses in Linguistics and ELT at British Universities. The application process closes on Monday 13 April.
We are selecting two young Argentines, aged between 16-18 years, to attend an International Student Summit, held in partnership with the Natural History Museum. Applications are being accepted until 30 April. The theme is Darwin and Evolutionary Science to reflect the influential legacy and far-reaching scope of Charles Darwin’s theories and work. The summit is to take place at the Natural History Museum London from June 30 to July 2 2009.
Ramiro Villalba Garibaldi from AZ Editora, the Argentine finalist in this year’s IYPE scheme, is visiting the UK. His 10-day tour of the publishing industry, includes meetings in London, Essex and Edinburgh as well as participation in the London Book Fair.
Los Campesinos, part of Wichita Recordings, are playing in Buenos Aires. We are working on this, jointly with local producer Matías Lóizaga and venue La Trastienda Club, as a pre promotional event to the Wichita Tour, coming to the city in early July as part of our Incubator project.
The Minister of Education of the City of Buenos Aires, Dr Mariano Narodowski, is participating in this seminar. The agenda includes discussions on projects related to bilingual schools managed by the government, drawing on results and experiences from Spain. The programme includes visits to schools and contacts with students, teachers and education authorities. Participants from Mexico, Colombia and Chile are also participating.
Darwin Now celebrates the lasting impact that Darwin's ideas about evolution, and his approach to the understanding of the natural world, have on our lives. The exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of his birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of ‘On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection’. At the Museo de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia – Angel Gallardo 470.
There is information on the exhibition and other activities and resources including educational materials to download and posters for loan
The British Council will participate in the ALFA Fair, which will take place at the Hotel Marriot Plaza (Florida 1005, Capital Federal). Through a stand in the event, we will promote the Chevening Scholarships and educational opportunities in the UK.
The entrance is cost free, prior subscription through the AL.F.A. website: www.fundacionalfa.org.ar.
0900 Official opening
1100-1145 e-English for teacher: a case study by Graeme Hodgson (Introduced by Geoff Smith) – Río Paraná A Room -
1200-1245 English and the British Council: what now, what next? By Jan Van de Putte and Analía Kandel – Amazonas Room
1230-1315 A British Council Blended Learning Programme: implementing multilayered professional development in Tucumán by Silvia Luppi and Mary Godward – Buenos Aires Room
1445-1530 Mind the gap: teacher training and new technologies by Analía Kandel – Río Colorado Room
1015-1100 Made to Measure: developing language skills through contemporary poems by Beatriz Pena Lima (Introduced by Mary Godward) – Río Colorado Room
1215-1245 Closing ceremony
Q&A sessions about the Chevening Scheme and the Call for 2010/11 British Chevening Scholarships.
Previous registration is needed to attend the Chevening informative sessions through an email to cheveningsesionesinformativas@britishcouncil.org.ar, stating name and ID number. The sessions take place at the British Council.
|
