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British Council Science
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British Council Science

Our science programme supports scientific collaboration through the exchange of ideas and knowledge. We aim to build lasting relationships and networks between young scientists around the world.

We aim to make connections between science, technology and society and to stimulate debate about the impacts on science on people’s lives. We encourage people to talk about science.

Our science vision
We look forward to how we will work in 2010
Our global science network
Our science network is working over 60 countries around the globe.
UK science team
Contact us in the UK
LearnEnglish Science
Café Scientifique
Guide to the organisation of science, engineering and technology in the UK
Science seminars
UK science festivals
Darwin Now
Our Darwin Now project celebrates Charles Darwin's remarkable legacy in the 21st century. An international programme of activities will look at how Darwin’s theory of evolution continues to influence branches of science today.
Climate change

Low Carbon Futures is a global project which aims to achieve understanding of the case for tackling climate change and establish relationships and networks which lead to action. Find out more about the project here.

Glasgow Science Centre - Image © Keith Hunter
UK Science
By promoting UK culture and creativity, we have a unique role to play in sustaining communications for, and about, UK science, engineering and technology. Read more about our work in UK science promotion, develpoment and innovation.
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Research collaboration
We are keen to build links with scientists around the world and we provide resources to help establish and strengthen these partnerships, increasing our contribution to scientific research.
Happy students - photographer Colin Charles
Society & science
Science affects our everyday lives in thousands of different ways. Our programmes include activities to develop a greater understanding of science and the impact on our lives.
Darwin Now
Science Projects

Each year, our products and services are planned around one or two scientific themes. Depending on the country and their target audiences, the projects involve a variety of activities: Find out more.

New initiatives
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'cubed' webzine
Visit this month’s cubed and discover the new technology that measures the fieriness of chilli peppers. Explore the new online technology that gives personalised search results. And learn about the next generation of computers that may also be our ‘friends’. Find out more in cubed.
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