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Teaching English

My favourite lesson activity competition for English teachers for sharing a favourite classroom activity has now been finalised. Find out the winning activities. Thank you to everyone who has contributed.

English class at the British Council © Chris Martin

Darwin Now

Darwin Now is our global initiative which explores the impact of Charles Darwin’s remarkable legacy in the 21st century. Our international programme of activities will look at how Darwin’s theory of evolution continues to influence science today. For further details.

Design Competition

"International Young Design Entrepreneurs Competition" awards are a unique opportunity for young designers to engage with up and coming leaders in their local creative sector. Find out the details.

Video conferencing		Science		Scholarships
Our video-conferencing centre in Ankara provides the facilities for you to hold events and meetings across the world.		Get involved with UK scientific innovation through our projects, events and science magazine cubed.		We can help you fund your post graduate study with scholarships advice on applications and scholarship searches.