- Date
- 13 March 2018 - 11:00
What happens at an international cultural festival?
We asked Juliana Engberg, past Programme Director of the European Capital of Culture, about her experience.
- Tags
- Arts, Festivals, Cultural leadership, Cultural relations
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- Date
- 06 March 2018 - 12:45
'The virus has not gone away' – four researchers discuss Zika
We spoke to four scientists working internationally to tackle the social impact of the disease and combat the virus itself across Brazil.
- Tags
- Science, Scientific research, Women and girls, Equal opportunities and diversity
- Date
- 05 March 2018 - 10:00
One woman's route to building a successful business in Yemen
Fatima (name changed) is a baker in Yemen. She talks about the particular challenges for women within Yemini society, and her route to building a successful business.
- Tags
- Women and girls, Cultural relations, Equal opportunities and diversity
- Date
- 28 February 2018 - 16:30
'All good stories for children are about conflict' – Myra Zepf, children's author
Northern Ireland Children's Writing Fellow Myra Zepf talks about writing for and by children, the joy of multilingual storytelling, and why she loves the Irish word for 'jellyfish'.
- Tags
- Literature, Cultural relations
- Date
- 27 February 2018 - 15:30
'Equality is an unfinished business' – activist and former politician Monica McWilliams
Monica McWilliams co-founded the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition and was one of few women at the table for the multi-party peace negotiations leading to the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement.
- Tags
- Cultural relations, Women and girls
- Date
- 22 February 2018 - 14:47
Livonian literature – writing in a critically endangered language
The Livonian poet Valts Ernštreits was nominated for the Latvju Teksti poetry prize in 2014, and won the Kindred Nations’ award for his book Livonian Literary Language.
- Tags
- Literature, Cultural relations
- Date
- 21 February 2018 - 03:20
'You cannot fade into the background' – fashion entrepreneur Brenda Nakalema
Brenda Nakalema started Uganda's Mosaic fashion house. She talks about Ugandan style, fusing the traditional with the international, and the power of self-confidence.
- Tags
- Fashion, Design
- Date
- 15 February 2018 - 09:18
Nine ways to use emojis in the English classroom
Through trial, error and mild emoji-obsession, Colm Boyd, a materials writer and British Council teacher in Barcelona, has produced these tips for English language teachers.
- Tags
- English language, Teaching resources
- Date
- 07 February 2018 - 17:53
'Sherlock' composer on making music for television and film
Michael Price is a composer for TV and film, known for work including the theme for the BBC TV series 'Sherlock'.
- Tags
- Music, Film, Cultural relations
- Date
- 02 February 2018 - 10:12
How a teaching assistant turned everyday issues into successes
English language assistant Stephanie Glenister talks about the challenges she encountered while teaching in Canada and France.
- Tags
- English language, Teaching, Work outside the UK
