Voices
A British Council report with the University of Sussex on women in South Asia's higher education sector suggests that men could do more to help women succeed. Ismail Badat explains.
Nine UK universities operate in Dubai, but how can students be sure they get what they pay for? We asked Dr Warren Fox to set the record straight.
The Venice International Art Biennale today attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year. But how did it become one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world?
Dr Malcolm von Schantz of the University of Surrey explains his research into sleep and biological rhythms, and how they interact with our health.
How many words derived from Greek have you used today? British Council teachers in Greece, Martha Peraki and Catherine Vougiouklaki, explain why English owes so much to the Greek language.
What are the signs of burnout and how can we avoid it? Teacher trainer Agi Enyedi looks at the issues and provides some advice ahead of her related webinar on 15 May 2015.
Known for her irreverent and humorous art, Sarah Lucas has been selected to represent Britain with a major solo show at the 56th Venice International Art Biennale.
Ageing is inevitable. Or is it? Law Wing Sze, a third-year medical student and the grand winner of the FameLab Hong Kong final, explains the latest research into why we grow old.
Are Iranian primary schools very different from UK ones? Samira Hazari, a primary school teacher in Iran, gives us a glimpse of school life for Iranian children.
What is the best method for acquiring another language? Declan Cooley, CELTA trainer at the British Council in Poland, investigates.