British Council Greece Enews May-June 2009

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May-June 2009

Are you 18-35 years old? Do you care about the environment? Are you passionate and curious about it? Do you want to make a difference to the world? We are now recruiting a group of young 'Climate Advocates' for Challenge Europe. Apply now to join this exciting project! Deadline for applications: 29 May 2009.

FAMELAB COMPETITION 2009 GRAND FINAL

Reserve your seat at the FameLab 2009 Grand Final, where the winner of our science communication competition will be decided. Join us at this spectacular event and help select the Audience Award Winner by voting for your favourite 'FameLabber'! Athens: 14 May 2009.

DR ROBERT BLOOMFIELD LECTURE
BC-AD: BEFORE CHARLES AND AFTER DARWIN

As part of our Darwin Now Exhibition, we're delighted to invite you to a lecture on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution entitled BC-AD: Before Charles and After Darwin by Dr Robert Bloomfield, Head of Innovation at the Natural History Museum in London. Athens: 20 May 2009.

ROBOTIX LAB: ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN

Come along to our Robotics Workshops for children between the ages of 9 and 15 and join us on a magical journey into the world of artificial intelligence, where you'll find out more about robots, their intelligence and the way they work. Athens: 23 & 24 May 2009.

OPA 0.2 (ON PERFORMANCE ART)

Join us at OPA 0.2 (On Performance Art), the 2nd international performance art festival organised by Bios, a unique meeting point for artists and audiences alike to explore one of the most vibrant art forms through a varied programme of live performances, tributes, lectures, talks and open discussions. Athens: 20-26 May 2009.

THE SCIENCE OF ECOLOGY

Don't miss SciCo’s new performance The Science of Ecology, an entertaining, inspiring and thought-provoking theatre-like science show, which aims to shed light on various aspects of ecology. Athens: 28 & 30 May 2009.

INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND MEANS OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Find out more about the digital stories and the short stories created as part of our Imagine your Future project through an open discussion entitled Intercultural Dialogue and Means of Creative Expression, which explores the theme of the harmonious co-existence of people from different cultural backgrounds. Thessaloniki: 29 May 2009.

QUICK LINKS

IELTS (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)
IELTS is the first choice of universities and companies throughout the world and is recognised in Greece by the Supreme Council for Hiring Personnel in the Public Sector (ASEP). Tests are offered monthly in Athens and Thessaloniki - and on 27 June also in Larissa, Patras and Irakleio - with results available in a matter of days. Find out more about IELTS and how to register. And don't forget, we offer intensive IELTS Preparation Courses at the Athens Teaching Centre!

CAMBRIDGE ESOL EXAMS ONLINE RESULTS
Waiting for the results of your March 2009 Cambridge ESOL KET/PET exam? The results are available on our website now, and the KET/PET May 2009 results will be available in early July. Please note that this service is available only to candidates who take exams through the British Council.

DOCUMENT TRANSLATION AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Do you need to submit translated and certified documents to UK educational institutions/authorities or to the Greek authorities? We can undertake the official translation and certification of your education documents.

FREE EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSIONS
Thinking of studying at a UK university? 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 to a session in Athens or Thessaloniki on your preferred date!

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Whether you want to take a Bachelor's or a Master's degree, or study English in the UK, our Student Support Services can help you identify and apply for the right course.

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