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Woman standing on a train platform as a train arrives
Date
29 November 2017 - 09:00

What motivates young people in the UK to study in another country?

The new 'Broadening Horizons' report surveyed UK students about their study-abroad aspirations. Zainab Malik, the author, breaks down the results.

Tags
Publications, Study outside the UK
Photograph of the Eiffel tower
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.

Tags
Study outside the UK, Universities and higher education
Photo of smiling US graduate
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
'If I were to move back to India, I wouldn't choose to live anywhere else'. Image (c) stephaniemonot, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
20 April 2017 - 15:00

My experience living in an Indian megacity

Teaching assistant Natalie Lever gives her advice on how to thrive in one of the world's biggest cities.

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Study outside the UK
'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
'Alsatian culture is a unique mix of French and German influences.' Image (c) jackmac34, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
23 February 2017 - 10:00

Alsace: culturally not quite French, not quite German

Being an English language assistant gives you insight into a new culture. Laura Leichtfried, a language assistant in Alsace, France, tells us about the region.

Tags
Study outside the UK, History
'We were living martial arts - not just taking a class in a room, but training out in the elements.' Image (c) nuzree, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
03 February 2017 - 13:16

Ted Duran: How I began a career in the Chinese film industry

How do you become a martial arts movie star if you aren't Chinese? We asked UK-born actor, fight director and filmmaker Ted Duran, a member of our Generation UK: China Network.

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Work outside the UK, Study outside the UK, Skills, Professional development, Arts
'Northern Ireland is no stranger to emigration.' ©VisitBritain/ Tony Pleavin
Date
09 May 2016 - 07:58

How open are Northern Ireland's 16-year-olds to the world?

We asked Northern Ireland's 16-year-olds about their ambitions to go abroad for study, travel and work. Dr Dirk Schubotz, who directed the research, explains their answers.

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Schools, Work outside the UK, Study outside the UK
What would my life be like if I had been born an ambitious girl in Beijing rather than London? Photo (c) Mat Wright
Date
05 April 2016 - 09:32

Why China can be an exciting place for women

What's it really like to be a smart, ambitious young woman in China? Lara Izzard-Hobbs, an intern at a Chinese law firm as part of a British Council programme, answers.

Tags
Work outside the UK, Study outside the UK
'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
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