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British Council Ukraine and BBC Ukraine held the ‘BBC Book Award 2009’ ceremony and discussion titled ‘How can Ukrainian books seize the world?’ on 4 December 2009. Press Release |
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The Creative Community Planning conference took place in Pilsen, Czech Republic on 5–7 November 2009. It brought together people who have been involved with the Future City Game of Creative Cities Project. Post Release |
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The British Government’s Chevening Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. The selection process is undertaken by the British Council in co-operation with the British Embassy. Press Release |
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English Global Products Fair in Kyiv on 28–30 October 2009 brought together ELT professionals from around Ukraine who had worked with the British Council on the ELT and education reform projects. Press Release Photos |
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1–10 October 2009 In the run-up to the Ukraine vs England World Cup Qualifier in Dnipropetrovsk 10 October 2009, the British Council and the British Embassy in Ukraine, with support of the Football Federation of Ukraine and British International School, launched the campaign 'Football Unites', aimed at cultivating contacts between football fans, intercultural dialogue, and friendly links between Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Press Release and programme of events |
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On 24–26 September 2009 we hosted an International Networking Event where 100 navigators and facilitators representing 17 countries got together in Kyiv to develop joint initiatives. Press Release |
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The John Smith Memorial Trust invited applications to participate in the John Smith Fellowship Programme 2010. The Fellowships aim to strengthen and deepen awareness of good governance through a five-week programme in the UK and placements that show the workings of organisations within a long established democracy. Press Release |
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The British Council Teaching Centre announced a new Legal English course at CEF Level B1.0 (British Council Level 7) starting in September 2009. Course details |
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On 25 June 2009 we handed over the Peacekeeping English Project (PEP) to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence. The project has been funded by the UK Government and implemented in Ukraine for over ten years. Press Release |
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15–16 June 2009 25 project participants after two days of team work came up with five creative ideas about revitalisation of the Central city park of Melitopol and transforming it into a unique intercultural park. Press Release (pdf) Recruitment Leaflet (pdf) |
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British Council and Podil District Administration signed an agreement on 11 June 2009 on cooperation in the sphere of education. British Council provides free English lessons to students of Podil schools, deputies of Podil District Council and economically disadvantaged residents. Press Release (pdf) |
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A new Climate Change Information Centre ‘ClimateInfo’ was opened by the British Council and Kyiv-Mohyla Academy on 4 June 2009. Its aim is to raise awareness and improve knowledge of climate change among students, press and public organisations. Press Release (pdf) |
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Challenge Europe project participants have prepared a summary of their successes in Ukraine which aim to accelerate change to a Low Carbon Future. Press Release (pdf) |
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11–12 April 2009 Positive thinking and networking with like-minded peers from 16 European countries help Ukrainian intercultural navigators bring their exciting ideas to life. Read about the fourth training module summarising the first year of project implementation in Ukraine. Press Release (pdf) |
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10 April 2009 Read about the success of The Network Effect, a British Council international project bringing together young professionals to discuss challenges of modern societies, to generate ideas, and to look for solutions. Press Release (pdf) |
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1 April 2009 The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2009, marking its unprecedented international growth and success. Press Release (pdf) |
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27–28 March 2009 25 young participants of Future City Game in Odesa after two days of team work came up with five creative ideas about making the famous Odesa slopes a better place for Odesa inhabitants. Post Release (pdf) Description of Odesa slopes (pdf) Press Conference at Youtube: part 1, part 2, part 3 |
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From 31 March 2009, international students looking to study in the UK can apply for their visa through the new points-based system, which will streamline the Student, visa application process. Announcement (pdf) |
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22-23 March 2009 We have organised a Ukrainian conference for students and teachers from six schools participating in Challenges in Schools project, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science, local education authorities and journalists from national press. Post Release (pdf) Photos (zip, 6,5 Mb) Video |
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5 March 2009 Challenge Europe project held the information and practical seminar in Lviv. Legal, economical and managing principles of effective energy consuming were discussed as well as practical experiance of energy saving in Ukraine. Press release (pdf) |
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3 March 2009 A special class at the ‘Developing Visions of the School of the Future’ conference in Budapest with the participation of 150 students and teachers from 13 countries around Europe from Challenges in Schools project. Press Invitation (pdf) Photos (16 Mb, zip) |
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1 March 2009 Exciting intellectual game by Challenge Europe project aiming to inform young generation about the danger of climate change and ways to reduce carbon use. Announcement (pdf) |
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26–27 February 2009 On Future City Game in Lviv 25 young people representing different disciplines and outlooks worked as a team for two days to generate five creative ideas on how to strengthen Lviv's identity and make the city a better place to live, work and play. Post Release (pdf) Tram Depot Dossier (pdf) Photos (zip, 10 Mb) |
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23 February 2009 A final event of Sharing Experiences in Anti-Trafficking Initiatives: Policy and Practice. Press Release (pdf) |
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13 February 2009 Intercultural Navigators held an Intercultural Evening Fair where people with different cultures, traditions and religions from different parts of Ukraine were invited. Press Release (pdf) |
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