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British Council Science
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
DNA50 portal
latest science news

Read about the latest developments in UK and European science in our monthly e-newsletters, Science Insight and European RTD Insight.

science communication

Our new website, Talking Science, provides up-to-date information and links to the latest ideas in science communication in the UK.

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.
Laboratory glassware © Robert Longuehaye NIBSC/ SPL
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.
Peckham library, London - Image © Jon Spaull
Publications & resources
We have a selection of online and hard copy publications, to keep readers informed and up-to-date on developments in science, both in the UK and around the world
Neptune, Astronomy and Space © Digital Vision
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
cubed logo banner © Britsh Council
'cubed' webzine
Visit this month’s cubed to discover the new generation of Light Emitting Diodes offering a brighter and safer energy efficient solution. Find out how mobile phones and computers could interact with each other. Or learn about the new surgical robot, which could enable surgeons to carry out complex and demanding procedures. Find out more in cubed.
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