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Syrian artists are looking to find an answer to the question of what happens next. Photo: Mohamad Khayata, Stitching My Syria Back, 2014
Date
21 January 2015 - 08:03

What are Syrian artists showing us about the conflict?

Lois Stonock co-curated an exhibition by Syrian artists who are showing us the conflict in new ways. Read a transcript of her exhibition tour.

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Arts, Visual Arts, Global development
'Around 40 per cent of 15- to 24-year-olds in Tunisia are unable to find employment.' Photo (c) Gwenael Piaser, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
19 January 2015 - 02:36

Can digital learning improve education in the Maghreb?

Four years on from the Arab Spring, what challenges face North Africa's youth and how can technology transform its education systems? The British Council's Chris Neil looks at the issues.

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Skills, Universities and higher education
'International experience is vital for the development of Palestinian society.' Photo (c) PalFest, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
07 January 2015 - 08:15

Why Palestinian universities are looking abroad

The British Council’s Tim Sowula accompanies UK publication Times Higher Education on a trip to sound out Palestinian universities.

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Universities and higher education
Students in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa recognise the challenging nature of the job market. Photo: Mat Wright for the British Council
Date
05 January 2015 - 08:22

How employable are African graduates in their countries?

While young graduates in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa do all they can to make themselves employable, they still face significant hurdles in landing jobs. Tristan McCowan analyses.

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Universities and higher education, Skills
'For some of the exercises, all you need is a pack of post-its.' Photo (c) Angela, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
22 December 2014 - 12:51

Fun ways to teach English collocations

Do your students have difficulty deciding which words go together in English? Tim Warre, who won our most recent Teaching English blog award, lists his most effective tips.

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Teaching, English language, Teaching resources
'Barranquilla is famous for its carnival.' Photo (c) Ashley Bayles, licensed under CC-BY-2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
18 December 2014 - 15:14

How to connect with the locals in Barranquilla

Alecia Bailey, an English language assistant in Barranquilla, Colombia, explains why it's important to make friends among the locals, and gives some tips for soaking up the nightlife

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Teaching, Work outside the UK, Schools, English language
'The majority of the drivers are very talkative.' Photo (c) Ernie, licensed under CC BY-2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
17 December 2014 - 16:18

Five things you must do in China (if you're feeling brave)

To really understand and enjoy another culture, you need to jump right in. So says Charlotte Hawker, who's working as an English language assistant in Nanjing, China.

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Teaching, Work outside the UK, Schools, English language
'Work experience abroad is an increasingly impressive and desired characteristic for employees.' Photo (c) Flazingo.com, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
16 December 2014 - 08:39

Ten reasons to become an English language assistant

Shereen Chenia, who has returned to the role of English language assistant for a second time, explains the benefits of this opportunity.

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Teaching, Work outside the UK, Schools, English language
The space you work in directly affects your productivity and creativity. Photo (c) Nick Castonguay, licensed CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 under and adapted from the original.
Date
15 December 2014 - 15:00

What kind of workspace do you need to be creative?

Kerem Alper, co-founder of Turkey’s first creative hub, explains what creative professionals need from their working space.

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Arts, Creative Economy
Mat Collishaw, Zoetrope, All Things Fall, Galleria Borghese. Photo by Andrea Simi, courtesy Special Superintendence for the Historical, Artistic and Ethno-anthropological Heritage and for the Museum of the City of Rome, the artist, 1/9unosunove.
Date
15 December 2014 - 14:21

'It's an accomplishment if someone stops to look at art'

British artist Mat Collishaw explains the ideas behind his exhibition, Black Mirror, which engages with Italian masters.

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Arts, Visual Arts
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