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'The pharaohs left a huge scientific legacy.' Photo (c) David Stanley, licensed under CC-BY-2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
24 February 2016 - 18:40

Why has Egypt produced so many great scientists?

We asked Nancy Elhalfawy, an Egyptian PhD student, about her country's scientific legacy and how it inspired her to become a scientist.

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Science, Universities and higher education
Nour Najem is among the designers who use handmade fabric.
Date
24 February 2016 - 14:46

'Fashion is a beautiful thing'

At London Fashion Week 2016, we spoke to four rising stars in the British Council's International Fashion Showcase about the future of international high fashion.

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Arts, Fashion
'My dad's a proper business man who dresses ‘improperly’ and I wanted to reflect this in something as basic as a shoe.'
Date
23 February 2016 - 17:50

'Objects tell stories most historians would never write'

Jasleen Kaur talks about her identity as a Scottish-Indian artist, the secrets of everyday objects, and why the most interesting stories are often those we don't hear about.

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Arts, Education
'China has experienced staggering progress in the past three decades.'
Date
23 February 2016 - 05:10

Who says UK is China's junior partner in new golden era?

Tim Clissold, specialist in asset recovery in China and author of Mr China, explains why he thinks a special relationship between the UK and China is mutually beneficial.

'The plan was to meander our way north for the remaining twelve days of the winter break.' Photo
Date
15 February 2016 - 11:24

How my Indian friends helped me out of a tricky situation

Bobby Sebolao, who is completing a five-month teaching placement in India, was amazed by the ambitious plan his Indian friends conjured up to try and help him out of a tricky situation.

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Work outside the UK, Teaching, English language
'The Chinese students I've made friends with are always willing to explain things and introduce me to other students and teachers whenever I need help.'
Date
12 February 2016 - 11:19

What I've learned from studying in China

After completing a semester abroad in Hong Kong as an undergraduate, Thomas Dyson decided to go to Shanghai as an international student. He talks about his experience of learning Mandarin.

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Study outside the UK, Universities and higher education
'Making the most of your year abroad can have a real impact on your future.'
Date
05 February 2016 - 16:08

From language assistant to Chinese government official

Abbey Heffer couldn't speak much Mandarin when she first arrived in China. Now, two years later, she works for the Chinese government and speaks the language confidently.

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Work outside the UK, Education, Teaching, English language
'It is likely that the Monkey King started his life as a foreign import.' Photo (c) Yun Huang Yong, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adpated from the original.
Date
03 February 2016 - 14:25

Is the Monkey King the world's most popular superhero?

You may have never heard of him, but the Monkey King has been adored in the world’s most populated country for centuries. James Trapp examines his roguish charm.

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Schools, Teaching resources
Young boy sitting among ruins with other people standing in the background
Date
03 February 2016 - 05:09

How art helped these children traumatised by war

Filmmaker Sara Ishaq relates how a four-day art workshop helped give a degree of solace to Yemeni children made homeless by war.

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Civil society, Arts
'War and displacement have a far-reaching impact beyond the school gates.' Photo (c) DFID, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
02 February 2016 - 13:51

Refugee children are not getting the education they need

A number of barriers are stopping refugee children in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan getting the education they need. Some steps have already been taken, but there is a lot to be done.

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Education, Schools
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