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General media enquiries: mediateamuk@britishcouncil.org 

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  • Richard Evans - Senior Media and External Communications Manager (Arts)
  • Andrew Moffat - Senior Media & External Communications Manager (Higher Education)
  • Hayley Willis - Senior Media and Campaigns Manager (UK Region)
  • Steven Brown - Media Manager (Schools and Non-formal Education)

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