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A buddha carved into a large rock.
Date
23 May 2024 - 09:00

The world is on fire, so why should we care about cultural heritage?

In a world affected by conflict, climate change and economic uncertainty, culture and cultural icons are under threat, but our Cultural Protection Fund is protecting heritage worldwide.

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Arts and Culture – International Development Cultural heritage and museums Cultural heritage
Date
13 March 2024 - 14:30

A Ukrainian opera’s journey from premiere to awards night

The UK premiere of Opera Aperta's award-winning 'Chornobyldorf' was part of the UK/Ukraine Season of Culture. Here Dasha Stokoz talks to the team behind the production.

Tags
Arts and culture Music Performance
A body of water with some boats, buildings and trees in the foreground, with tree covered peaks in the background.
Date
08 March 2024 - 15:00

How one young woman conquered her fears and embraced life abroad

Elizabeth Liang, an English Language Assistant in Hong Kong, tells us how her time as a Language Assistant has taught her new life skills and helped her grow in confidence.

Tags
Language learning English language
A group of smiling people with author Michael Rosen at the British Council ELTons awards.
Date
07 March 2024 - 14:34

The ELTons Awards: Celebrating innovation in English language teaching

How can an awards ceremony promote innovation in English language teaching? Cerys Wright explains why you should enter the British Council's ELTons Innovation Awards.

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English and languages Teaching Exams
Kate Ewart-Biggs in front of a pink background
Date
23 January 2024 - 18:30

"Don’t be in such a hurry. Enjoy the world."

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.

Tags
Language learning Global citizenship Cultural leadership
Three young women smile at the camera. Paris and the Eiffel Tower can be seen in the background.
Date
10 January 2024 - 11:00

The value of living like a local in France

What’s it like to relocate 500 miles from home to work? Molly Noble, an English Language Assistant in Nantes, France, explains how embracing the French lifestyle was the key to success.

Tags
ELT in education OE Work outside the UK English language
Two young people stand with their backs to the camera, while they are filmed and recorded by two other students, while other students watch.
Date
03 January 2024 - 10:00

How young people from the island of Ireland used film to tackle cross-border issues

Gabriela Gergova, a young Bulgarian journalist and grantee of the British Council’s Stronger Together programme looks at how a group of young people used film to tackle important issues.

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Film
Benjamin Zephaniah smiling on stage, he is standing at a British Council branded podium, with a glass teleprompter on each side.
Date
18 December 2023 - 16:30

Benjamin Zephaniah, a friend of the British Council

Rachel Willcocks and Sinead Russell look back at the life, work and impact of Benjamin Zephaniah and his friendship with the British Council.

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Literature
Three people standing together pose for the camera at a conference.
Date
14 December 2023 - 18:00

Pledging to help refugees use the power of language learning

Joseph Field talks about the new British Council pledge to refugees, and how he hopes it can be used to develop language education for displaced people around the world.

Tags
ELT in education OE English
Woman sitting looking at the camera with a laptop open on a table in front of her.
Date
14 December 2023 - 12:00

New report looks at how artificial intelligence could affect ELT

Artificial intelligence has captured the world’s imagination, generating countless headlines and driving heated debate, but how will it affect ELT, asks Amy Lightfoot.

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Language learning ELT in education OE Research and reports English language
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