More Stories
Further stories of cultural relations activities around the world to enhance opportunities worldwide in our 75th anniversary year.
Love makes the world go round
10,000 English language learners around the world voted on their favourite and least favourite words. Flip flop came into the top 75 with Love beating the others to the number one slot.
Sting’s guitarist shapes heart of Kuwait’s music
Celebrated international guitarist Dominic Miller takes master classes for Kuwait teenage musicians and headlines anniversary concert.
Challenge Europe to tackle climate change
Young people from Ireland and Northern Ireland develop practical ideas to form part of a Pan-European effort to tackle climate change.
A showcase of young talent and inspiration
On Wednesday 15 July HRH, the Prince of Wales met with young people from around the world who have benefited from the work of the British Council, at a celebration of its 75th anniversary.
Football for cultural collaborations
Kazakhstan uses the attention of the football worldcup qualifier in June to inform understanding of British Culture on a shoestring budget.
Indian writing festival for London Book Fair
Some of India’s most influential and creative thinkers have come to the UK to the largest ever festival of Indian writing overseas as part of the British Council’s cultural programme at The London Book Fair.
Has Iraq turned a corner?
‘Has Iraq turned a corner?’ panel discussion was held in May as part of the Reel Iraq Festival, a celebration of Iraqi cinema, music and culture.
UK collborates with best of India's new alternative musicians
India Soundpad is an ambitious project aimed at encouraging creative collaboration between the emerging alternative music scenes in India and the UK.
Lives transformed through dance
In May British Council Ethiopia celebrated the 75th anniversary with a special dance performance at The National Theatre in Addis Ababa.
