The British Council currently offers two online news bulletins:
is a monthly science news bulletin covering the latest developments and forthcoming events in science, engineering and technology in the UK.
(Research and Technological Development) Insight is a monthly online publication which provides the latest news on European Union (EU) policy; research; education, training and culture; external collaboration; events and awards; new publications and online resources.
How do you usually keep up to date with the latest developments in science?
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Science magazines |
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Government departments |
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British Council news bulletins give you summaries of the latest scientific advances from all the above sources for free.
Go to http://www.britishcouncil.org/science-publications-online-news.htm
Read the information on that page and then return here and try and complete an activity that tests your comprehension of the texts.
Do you usually have time to read about current research from more than one source?
Click on one of the bulletins, which will open as a separate Word document. Do you think an online bulletin like this is useful? Write and tell us what you think.
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