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ON THIS PAGE:
Challenge Europe
Ordinary Lives Project Moves to Europe
Transatlantic Network 2020
Local authors at Edinburgh Book Festival
Young Apeldoorn Conference
Mock Council of the European Union
Global Xchange International Volunteering Programme
Willie Doherty and Gerard Byrne exhibit in Belfast
Lives Entwined III
Investors in People Award
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What's On in Northern Ireland |
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Ordinary Lives Project moves to Brussels |
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 The Ordinary Lives project explores stories of European migration through the eyes of 18 young people living in or moving to Northern Ireland, describing the experience of arrival and departure, the people met, and those left behind. Their fascinating experiences have been captured in text and photographs. Working with our partner OFMDFMNI, Ordinary Lives, first seen in Belfast, moves moves to the European Parliament, Brussels, in early September. For more information contact Emily Wilcox. |
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Transatlantic Network 2020 |
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Transatlantic Network 2020 is a major new British Council initiative aimed at strengthening ties between Europe and North America. Targeting early career professionals aged 25-35 with future potential to shape society, the programme focuses on the sharing of experience and knowledge with events organised around key global challenges facing Europe and the US.
TN2020 will hold its first one week summit, jointly hosted by British Council Northern Ireland and Ireland, between 28 September and 3 October 2008. The event will begin in Belfast and move to Dublin. Approximately 100 participants will come together for a week of inspiring and memorable visits and debates. Why not get involved? For more information contact Emma Baker.
The official launch took place in Berlin 16-19 March 08 and involved 30 participants from across the UK, Europe and North America . A compilation of ‘think-pieces’ that we commissioned from writers and journalists across Europe and the US were unveiled: Mary Fitzgerald of the Irish Times gives the Island of Ireland perspective.
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Two local authors take part in Edinburgh International Book Festival |
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| We are pleased to announce that local authors Glenn Patterson and David Park will feature in The Bookcase, our biennial showcase for contemporary British literature, taking place from the 14 - 18 August 2008 at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The programme will offer readings, performances and discussion from a wide range of established writers and emerging authors from the UK, with opportunities for interaction among participants. For further information contact Colette Norwood. |
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Mock Council of the European Union |
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| Schools are invited to register for the annual Mock Council of the European Union, to be held on Friday 17 October 2008 in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings, Belfast. The event is aimed at 16-18 year old pupils with an interest in European affairs or politics and lively debate. To get a feel for the event, watch last year's webcast. More details and this year's application form |
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British Council Northern Ireland wins prestigious Investors in People award |
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Achieving success through people is the motto of the Investors in People organisation, and we are delighted to have won its award. Colm McGivern, Director of the British Council Northern Ireland, said "We are delighted with our success in this award, valuing people is at the core of our corporate objectives. We view the award as a valuable way for a worldwide organisation like ours to gain more from its people and to recognise their contribution in support of our goals." |
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Addressing the problems of climate change and global warming, 21 young Europeans took part in this dynamic event held in Dublin this June, kick starting the first year of 
