Enews March-April 2008 - Newsletters - British Council

March-April 2008

'Converging Lines' poets Clare Pollard, Antony Dunn, Julia Copus and Matthew Hollis

We're delighted to present Converging Lines, a poetry partnership working to bring talented new poets from the UK to an international audience, in a literary get-together with the Greek poets Marigo Alexopoulou, Yiannis Efthimiadis, Michalis Papandopoulos and Vasilis Rouvalis. Athens: 11 March 2008.

RIDER SPOKE INTERACTIVE CYCLING ADVENTURE ON THE STREETS OF ATHENS!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to take part in Rider Spoke, the latest interactive work for cyclists from the internationally renowned artists' group Blast Theory. Your mission is to find a hiding place on a pre-arranged route on the streets of Thissio with a handheld computer as your only ally. Athens: 13-16 March 2008.

MEET UK WRITER KATE MOSSE

As part of our UK Writers in Greece programme, we're proud to present Kate Mosse, author of the international No. 1 bestseller Labyrinth. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and hear her reading extracts from her work. Athens: 18 March 2008. Thessaloniki: 19 March 2008.

PHYSICAL THEATRE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SPACE TRAVEL

Until space tourism becomes a reality, we're offering the next best alternative - your chance to join us on a trip through the history of space travel with two shows for children and ... childish adults! Space 50 Thessaloniki: 28 March 2008. Muttnik - The First Dog in Space Thessaloniki: 29 & 30 March 2008.

FAMELAB COMPETITION 2008

Are you 18 or over? Can you make a three-minute presentation on a scientific topic in front of a live audience and a panel of judges? If so, you could be one of the winners of our Famelab Competition for science communicators! Registration deadline: 31 March 2008. Qualifying Rounds: Athens 7 April 2008 & Thessaloniki 9 April 2008.

DISCOVERING SCIENCE

Come along to our Discovering Science series of events where young researchers will take children and adults on a journey through the miraculous world of biology, chemistry and physics with a range of interactive presentations and experiments! Athens: 30 March, 6 & 13 April 2008.

EDUCATION UK EXHIBITIONS

Our Education UK Exhibitions are a unique opportunity to meet UK institutions here in Greece. Representatives from universities and other institutions of further and higher education will be available to provide free face-to-face information about undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. Admission Free. Athens: 12 & 13 April 2008. Thessaloniki: 16 April 2008.

QUICK LINKS

THE SPLINTER IN THE FLESH
We invite you to see the first presentation in Greece of the dance research piece The Splinter in the Flesh choreographed by Greek-born Athina Vahla. Athens: 20 March 2008.

MEDICAL SPECIALTY SEMINAR
If you're a final-year medical student or graduate interested in pursuing your medical specialty in the UK, attend our seminar designed to facilitate access to the UK health system, while assisting and supporting you in the pursuit of paid training posts in UK hospitals. Athens: 22 March 2008.

DIVERSIONS - THE DANCE COMPANY OF WALES
Come and see Diversions perform and enter a world of seamlessly slick, exhilarating dance by ten talented dancers and acclaimed choreographers Stephen Shropshire and Stephen Petronio. Athens: 28-30 March 2008.

TEACHING SUCCESS - TRAIN WITH US
We offer three-hour Teacher Development Seminars throughout the year to introduce practising EFL teachers to a range of up-to-date methods and techniques. Forthcoming seminars include Teaching Young Learners, Improving Students' Writing and Developing Reading Skills. Athens: 6 & 20 March, 3 April 2008.

MORE FORTHCOMING SCIENCE EVENTS!
If you want to keep up to date with the latest scientific developments, don't miss our forthcoming science events this spring! Café Scientifique - Eugenics in the 21st Century Thessaloniki: 17 March 2008. Ten Questions Science Can't Answer (yet) Athens: 27 March 2008. Wizards of Science - 1st Scientific Experiment Contest Athens: 12 & 13 April 2008.

FREE EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSIONS
Are you thinking of studying at a university in the UK? Attend one of our free Education Information Sessions and find out everything you need to know about studying on an undergraduate or postgraduate course. No registration required - just come along on your preferred date! Athens & Thessaloniki: 19 March, 2 & 16 April 2008.

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