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Bring the excitement of the Commonwealth Games into your classroom 🌍🏅 Download our FREE classroom resource pack 🔗 bit.ly/40OREQD 📸 At the pack launch, pupils at St John Paul II School, Glasgow, met gymnast Cameron Lynn and official #Glasgow2026 mascot Finnie!

Erasmus+ UK is officially open for business – an exciting moment for the British Council and all the UK organisations looking to get involved.   The programme will offer life-changing opportunities to study, train and collaborate across 30+ countries in Europe and beyond, open to schools, colleges, universities, youth groups, sports clubs and adult education providers.   Over 100,000 people are expected to benefit in year one. Funding opens in November, but you can start preparing now: 🔗 ow.ly/pSj850Z1G42   #ErasmusPlusUK @ErasmusPlusUK

The @BritishCouncil and @durham_uni have been involved in UK-supported conservation with Nepal to safeguard its remarkable history for future generations. Honoured to hear about this work at Maya Devi Temple and Kapilvastu — the birthplace and ancient home of Lord Buddha.

Come Together.

"The British Music Embassy has a vital role to play as a fantastic showcase to help the UK’s incredibly diverse industry grow at home and abroad." UK Music Chief @Tomkiehl has welcomed the announcement of BME's (@britishmusicbiz) @sxswlndn showcase. tinyurl.com/4tk5z75y

📚 Bibliophiles: join us at Hay Festival, Wales, 21–31 May! 📚 As @HayFestival’s global partner, we're supporting a series of events featuring authors from the UK, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Mexico and Peru. 🔗 ow.ly/tahB50Z1A3c 📷 Billie Charity and Hay festival

Interested in Erasmus+ funding for your UK school? Take the first step on your journey: find a partner school and start a project together through our online events. Register now: ow.ly/f1zc50YXEqa #ErasmusPlusUK #Schools

📢 New partnership announced! An agreement between Libya’s NOC and the British Council will boost English training and build skills across the oil sector From specialised programmes to “Train the Trainers”, it reinforces 🇬🇧 as a trusted partner in education, development & growth

At a time of heightened uncertainty, informed decisions on education matter. The latest briefing from the British Council’s MENA Higher Education Insights team examines the implications of the war between the US, Israel and Iran for education across GCC countries and Iraq. It covers: • country-level impacts • examinations • airspace restrictions and travel • mobility trends • transnational education (TNE) For governments, institutions and partners, trusted insight is essential in a fast-changing landscape. The British Council is committed to supporting international education cooperation through evidence-led analysis, long-standing regional partnerships, and expertise across higher education systems. Read the full briefing: …ortunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/short-articles…

Britain is rejoining Erasmus+. From 2027, thousands of students, apprentices and young people will be able to study and work across Europe, gaining international experience and new skills. Run by the @BritishCouncil, the programme will unlock a range of opportunities for people from different backgrounds across the UK.

British Council Chief Executive @McDonaldScott_ said:

UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027: government announces @BritishCouncil is set to become the National Agency for Erasmus+ in the UK. Via @educationgovuk: gov.uk/government/new…

The British Council is set to take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+. Erasmus+ opens new opportunities for people from across the UK to gain knowledge and experience by studying, training or working abroad. Find out more: ow.ly/mO7L50YwKfw #ErasmusPlusUK

The Department for Education has announced that the British Council will be taking on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+. Erasmus+ has a proven track record of changing lives, opening up learning experiences, providing insight into cultures, and nurturing global citizenship As the National Agency, we will work closely with UK Government, the Devolved Governments, and @EU_Commission to make the most of the programme's opportunities for young people across the UK. #ErasmusPlusUK

The UK and the EU have today completed the final step for the UK’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027 🤝 Good news for students, apprentices, educators and young people across Europe. 🇬🇧 The @BritishCouncil has been appointed as the UK’s National Agency for Erasmus+

Teachers! We’re getting ready for the Commonwealth Games and All In for #Glasgow2026. We'll have a great new resource pack for you in April. Our info webinars on 29/30 April will give you ideas to use with your pupils to celebrate the Games. Register now: britishcouncil.org/commonwealth-g…

Following a hugely successful pilot year that reached over 150,000 young people across the UK, India, Brazil and South Africa, Formula 1® is extending its collaboration with the @BritishCouncil for a further two years to deliver the F1-inspired education programme, Learning Sectors. The expanded initiative will now reach F1 host nations China, Spain and Mexico, and is set to engage nearly 250,000 students in more than 1,000 schools throughout the programme. For more information, read here: corp.formula1.com/formula-1-revs…

Pleased to speak at the #FiveFilmsForFreedom reception in Parliament last night. Powerful global LGBTQIA+ stories from Brazil, Vietnam, France, Mexico/USA and the UK. Watch the films here until 29th March: film.britishcouncil.org/about/work/fiv… @BritishCouncil @BFIFlare

#FiveFilmsForFreedom is the world’s largest global LGBTQ+ digital film festival. Watch films from Brazil, France, UK, Mexico & Vietnam: arts.britishcouncil.org/five-films Our team (pic) showcased the films in Parliament, with thanks to Ministers @CPJElmore & @Lord_Collins for their support

Culture has an amazing power to bring people together. I met with Nigeria’s Culture Minister @hanneymusawa to celebrate the UK-Nigeria Season of Culture in 2028: britishcouncil.org.ng/about/press/UK… We’ll be working together to build new opportunities to grow our creative sectors.