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Painting of James Dewar giving a Friday Evening Discourse in 1904 (c) Royal Institution, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 08 December 2014 - 14:44

Trying to explain science to the public is not a new thing

The Royal Institution’s Dr Gail Cardew FBS traces the UK lineage in science communication and explains where we are with the discipline today.

'We must improve the productivity of our crops so we can buy the world time to get to a point of population stability.' Photo (c) kuhnmi, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 08 December 2014 - 10:05

Can scientists create a new green revolution?

Can scientists improve photosynthesis and increase the productivity of crops to answer the problem of a growing population? Padraic Flood explains.

Tags: Science

'You can create your own multiple-answer questions along with a picture and share them on Facebook and/or Twitter.' Image courtesy of the author

Date: 03 December 2014 - 10:42

Why not make teaching English for exams fun?

Larissa Albano, who won the latest Teaching English blog award for her post Teaching for Exams? Have fun! -- Gift bags, provides some ideas for making English exam classes a bit more fun.

'The first step to reducing teacher talking time is simply to be aware of it.' Photo (c) Mateus Lunardi Dutra, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 03 December 2014 - 07:16

English teachers, are you talking too much in class?

In what ways do English teachers talk too much in the classroom and how can they 'unlearn' this tendency? British Council CELTA trainer Declan Cooley explains.

Tags: English language, Teaching

Teachers in Yemen are pushing for better educational provision for children with disabilities and special needs. Photo (c) Martin Sojka, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 03 December 2014 - 07:07

How the Middle East can help children with special needs

How can countries in the Middle East ensure that children with special educational needs aren't sidelined?

Tags: Schools, Equal opportunities and diversity

Studio portrait of two Aboriginal servicemen from Taree

Date: 03 December 2014 - 06:40

Indigenous Australian soldiers in First World War

The British Council's Amber McCulloch explains what it meant for Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander soldiers to fight alongside their mates in the First World War.

Tags: History

'Women's suffrage marks a watershed moment for equality in many countries.'

Date: 03 December 2014 - 04:08

80 moments that shaped the world: women's equality

In the final instalment of our blog series on the 80 moments that shaped the world in the last 80 years, we turn to number ten: the move towards greater equality for women.

Tags: Publications, Equal opportunities and diversity

'I’ve realised how differently they do things in Italy.' Photo (c) Daniel Peckham, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 28 November 2014 - 06:09

Four things you can learn as a language assistant abroad

What new perspectives can a year abroad provide a young person starting out in life? Hope Gaffney explains.

Tags: Teaching, Work outside the UK, Schools, English language

'It's important to grasp opportunities with both hands.' Photo (c) Moyan Brenn, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adpated from the original.

Date: 27 November 2014 - 04:39

How to survive in a small Italian town on your year abroad

Being the only young English person in a quiet town in a foreign country can be a daunting experience. University student Chloe Stout explains.

Tags: Teaching, Work outside the UK, Schools, English language

Living in paradise means people don't need a lot to be happy

Date: 26 November 2014 - 04:10

What can teaching English in paradise teach you about life?

Sarah Rainford, who is working as an English language assistant in Guadeloupe, explains why the experience is much more than just a beach holiday.

Tags: Teaching, Work outside the UK, Schools, English language

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