More Stories
Further stories to illustrate the British Council's cultural relations activities around the world.
Cultural Relations Helps the War Effort
Mavis began work with the British Council in 1939 just a few weeks before the start of the Second World War. She describes working in war-time Britain, the early days of the British Council and the influence of work in cultural relations to aid peace.
Celebrating 75 years of English language teaching
Duncan was an English Language Tutor with the British Council for over 30 years across eight countries. He started with the British Council just after the Second World War and talks about English teaching in the early years of the organisation.
British Council Germany: Podium Discussion on Human Rights
Celebrating several anniversaries, British Council Germany and the Goethe-Institut invited illustrious guests to hold a podium discussion on the role of the arts in the defence of human rights.
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.
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.
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.
UK Art Curators' Networking Day
On 14 October 2009, the British Council brought UK curators together and gave them a packed art tour, along with plenty of opportunities to network.
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.
Artistic celebration of 75 years of cultural relations
Bringing artists, children, and young people together from different cultures and backgrounds the British Council celebrated its 75th anniversary across Saudi Arabia in the cities of Riyadh, Damman and Jeddah throughout July 2009.
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.
