Press releases
Below you will find press releases about British Council's projects that are taking place around the world this year.
Response to Graham Devlin report and announcement of Director Arts
18 / 12 / 2008
Following the extended arts consultation earlier this year we undertook further internal research to examine the principles underlying our selection and development of suitable content for our arts and creative economy work globally
Football unites England and Russia
16 / 12 / 2008
As part of the Football Unites project, the British Council is organising a match between visiting Spartak Moscow and Tottenham Hotspur fans in a celebration of football and the friendships created through sport.
British Council response to Public Accounts Committee Report - 'British Council: Achieving Impact'
11 / 12 / 2008
We welcome the PAC report on the British Council’s impact and their endorsement of our achievements. We also appreciate their recognition that the British Council is a ‘valued and valuable’ organisation and that it is ahead of similar organisations
Debate puts spotlight on next 'Design City' for 2009
08 / 12 / 2008
The Design Museum’s current exhibition, Design Cities 1851-2008, argues that seven cities have each enjoyed a ‘moment’ when their particular economic, cultural and geo-political stars have aligned to have a transformative effect on the history of design.
Credit Crunch spells boom or bust for universities, conference told
04 / 12 / 2008
Universities face a period of boom or bust as the credit crunch intensifies competition for students in the lucrative global higher education market, a major international education conference will be told today.
Global vision for London 2012 being realised through “International Inspiration”
26 / 11 / 2008
The London 2012 bid team’s promise in Singapore to engage and inspire the youth of the world through sport took a huge step forward today
Number of UK students choosing to study abroad with ERASMUS continues to rise
06 / 11 / 2008
After several years of declining numbers of outgoing Erasmus students from the UK, the British Council announced today an increase in the number of students choosing to study abroad with Erasmus.
Russian Arbitration Court ruling announced in Moscow
17 / 10 / 2008
The British Council can confirm that the outcome of the court hearing in Moscow today indicated a reduction in the tax bill.
Lebanon based creative wins inaugural visual arts award
14 / 10 / 2008
The worldwide search for the most innovative young visual arts professional reached a climax today when Shereen Diab was named the first International Young Visual Arts Entrepreneur 2008.
Record number of schools win International School Award
08 / 10 / 2008
Every year the number of schools that receive the prestigious DCSF International School Award continues to grow.
