Voices
We asked Maung Day, Burmese poet and writer in residence at Edge Hill University in the UK, about poetry in Burma today, and the influences on his own writing.
Have you ever dreamed of writing stories for children? New Zealand children’s author and editor Don Long offers a few tips to lift your writing to the next level.
Why are many people afraid of public speaking, and what can be done about it? Ros and Neil Johnson, speech and drama specialists at Theatresaurus, explain.
The British Council's Dr Jo Beall explains the relationship between cities and universities, why it is important, and how it is changing.
Roald Dahl is famous for his exuberantly inventive use of language. Dr Susan Rennie, chief editor of the Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary, describes his techniques.
Steve Gardam, director of the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, explains the great writer's working habits and what they teach us about how to be creative and productive.
Michael Peak explains how UK universities can protect themselves against uncertainty following the EU referendum by offering transnational education.
Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, explains what motivates us to protect and care for our built heritage.
Space scientist Professor Monica Grady of the Open University spoke to the British Council's Ellie Buchdahl at this week's London International Youth Science Forum.
Emily Reynolds of our schools team explains why it is in students' interests to know about the 'Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs), and how teachers can teach them.
