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Date
06 June 2019 - 12:29

How to make partnering with a Chinese university a success

China's scientific research is on the rise. UK universities should see this as an opportunity to partner with Chinese institutions long-term. The British Council's Andrew Zerzan explains.

Tags
Higher education, Universities and higher education
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Date
27 September 2018 - 07:57

One documentary filmmaker's advice for beginners

Baby Ruth Villarama is a documentary filmmaker whose recent film follows domestic workers competing in a beauty pageant. She shares her advice for new documentary makers.

Tags
Theatre, Study in the UK, Universities and higher education
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Date
13 December 2017 - 12:32

Why one student from the Gulf decided to study in the UK

Ebtihal Al Kindi is an Omani student in her third year at the University of Glasgow who responded to a new British Council report.

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Publications, Study in the UK, Universities and higher education
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Date
15 November 2017 - 08:00

How to prepare your learners for an English-speaking university

Averil Bolster and Peter Levrai have practical ideas for teachers who are new to English for academic purposes, or experienced teachers who want a refresh. 

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Universities and higher education, Teaching resources, Professional development
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Date
10 October 2017 - 14:54

Five Erasmus+ facts you might not know about

Erasmus+, the European Union exchange programme, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The British Council's Ruth-Sinclair Jones explains why now is the perfect time to take part.

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Study outside the UK, Universities and higher education
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Date
11 September 2017 - 14:48

What do the 2018 world university rankings tell us?

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 are with us, but there's little change. The British Council's John Bramwell explains.

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Universities and higher education, Study outside the UK, Study in the UK
'To make a city more creative, you need lots of artists.' Image (c) qimono, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
23 May 2017 - 17:31

How can a city rely less on its past and make itself more creative?

We asked Andy Pratt, Professor of Cultural Economy at City University London, about ways that a city can be more creative.

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Creative Economy, Universities and higher education, Cultural relations
Date
02 May 2017 - 14:28

Why do businesses cluster together?

What causes industries to cluster together in certain parts of a city, and is it a good thing? We asked Kat Hanna, Research Manager at the Centre for London.

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Creative Economy, Technology, Universities and higher education
'Everything has to work on a smartphone, so course design will be mobile-responsive.' Image (c) DariuszSankowski, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
19 April 2017 - 15:20

Will online courses overtake the traditional degree?

Simon Nelson, the CEO of online learning platform FutureLearn, gives his predictions about online learning.

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Universities and higher education, Professional development, Technology, English language, Learning resources
'Reviewers of funding applications are far more likely to award grants to applicants with strong overseas networks.' Image (c) PublicDomainPictures, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
15 March 2017 - 15:26

How to successfully apply for international research funding

What's the best way to sort through overseas research opportunities, and make your application stand out? We asked Huw Merfyn Hughes of Cardiff Metropolitan University.

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Universities and higher education, Professional development, Study outside the UK, Work outside the UK
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