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The large tower of Penrhyn Castle in North Wales, constructed in the style of a Norman castle. It has large turrets on each corner and is set in grass surrounded by wintry trees.
Date
08 October 2024 - 17:30

National Trust twins with international heritage organisations to tackle effects of climate change

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.

Tags
Climate change, Climate action, Cultural heritage
The participants of the British Council's 90 Youth Voices programme on a London boat trip, they are sailing up the River Thames approaching Tower Bridge.
Date
13 September 2024 - 19:00

90 Youth Voices from around the world come together to solve global issues

Lízbeth Díaz, one of the participants of the British Council's 90 Youth Voices, describes the programme in action.

Tags
Social change, Youth, Peace, justice and strong institutions, Cultural relations, Civil society
People viewing a large artwork in a gallery.
Date
12 September 2024 - 15:30

The art that travels the world building relationships for the UK

The British Council Collection consists of around 8,800 works of British art, but has no permanent gallery. We talked to Head of Collection, Moira Lindsay, to find out more.

Tags
Visual Arts
Students sitting outside the University College of London's neoclassical Wilkins Building with its portico of ten Corinthian columns.
Date
10 September 2024 - 18:00

Britain needs the power of culture and education to be Great

Scott McDonald and David Thompson look at how education and culture contribute to a country’s soft power and how it can help Britain reap the rewards of growth, security and influence.

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Cultural relations and soft power, Soft power and influence, Cultural leadership
A poster in a school - on a yellow background text says: Je vais. Tu vas. Il / elle / on va. Nous allons. Vous allez.
Date
15 July 2024 - 09:00

Our new survey finds schools in England struggle to recruit language teachers

Vicky Gough takes a look at the results of the British Council Language Trends England 2024 survey and finds schools struggling, but there's hope for the future.

Tags
Language learning, Schools, Languages, Languages, Teaching, Schools
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.

Tags
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.

Tags
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
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