English Global Products Fair

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

'Football Unites' campaign

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, are launching 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

International Networking Event

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

Stephen Byers MP launches 2010 John Smith Fellowship Programme in Ukraine

The John Smith Memorial Trust is inviting 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

British Council Ukraine introduces a new Legal English Course

The British Council Teaching Centre is pleased to announce a new Legal English course at CEF Level B1.0 (British Council Level 7) starting in September 2009. Course details

Peacekeeping English Project handed over to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence

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

Future City Game will generate ideas for Intercultural Park in Melitopol

15–16 June 2009 25 project participants after two days of team work will come 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) Application Form (doc)

British Council to cooperate with Podil District Administration in the sphere of education

British Council and Podil District Administration signed an agreement on 11 June 2009 on cooperation in the sphere of education. British Council will provide free English lessons to students of Podil schools, deputies of Podil District Council and economically disadvantaged residents. Press Release (pdf)

Climate Change Information Centre ‘ClimateInfo’

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)

Challenge Europe project: first year of success

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)

Fourth step towards success

11–12 April 2009 Positive thinking and networking with like-minded peers from 16 European countries will 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)

When the network works

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)

IELTS celebrates twenty years of growth

1 April 2009 The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is proud to celebrate its twentieth anniversary in 2009, marking its unprecedented international growth and success. Press Release (pdf)

Future City Game creates a new look of Odesa slopes

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

New student immigration system

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)

Ukrainian vision of the school of the future

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

’Energy Efficiency — practical experience’ seminar

5 March 2009 Challenge Europe project holds the information and practical seminar in Lviv. Legal, economical and managing principles of effective energy consuming will be discussed as well as practical experiance of energy saving in Ukraine. Press release (pdf)

'Challenges in Schools' conference

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)

Energy City Quest

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)

Future City Game in Lviv

26–27 February 2009 On Future City Game in Lviv 25 young people representing different disciplines and outlooks will work 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)

International Anti-Trafficking Conference

23 February 2009 This conference is a final event of Sharing Experiences in Anti-Trafficking Initiatives: Policy and Practice. Press Release (pdf)

Intercultural Evening Fair

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)