Voices
Clare Vaughan began her career as a teacher in Wales, going on to spend 20 years preserving and promoting the Welsh language in Patagonia. We talked to her about her adventure.
Black History Month takes place in the UK each year in October and it's a great time to learn more about Black history, culture and heritage. Here we share 10 lesser-known stories and facts.
The Marshes of Iraq is an important documentary about how climate change is destroying a way of life. Budoor Al Abid tells us how she used film to highlight the plight of the Marsh Arabs.
The British Council’s 90-year history includes many memorable moments and people. Chief Executive, Scott McDonald, takes us on a whistle-stop tour of our timeline.
Oral histories: the British Council in Action features 26 interviews with people from around the world who have worked with the British Council - James Perkins tells us more.
Professor Boping Yuan gives a fascinating insight into growing up in Chairman Mao’s China, and shares how education and the British Council helped change his life.
The UK’s National Trust – Europe’s biggest conservation charity - is twinning some of its properties with cultural heritage sites in Africa and the Middle East. Dave Simpson explains why.
University of Oxford student Sophie Magalhaes spoke to the Deputy CEO of the British Council, Kate Ewart-Biggs for Cherwell magazine and asked her for some advice for young people.
Jeremy Barnett, Premier Skills Senior Project Manager, explains how football is helping empower women and girls around the world.
Walker Darke writes about his experience of being part of the Generation UK Programme.