Ruth Mari Cocks

@RhunapIorwerth But it didn’t talk about overriding devolved matters? It talked about taking the nations seriously, engaging with respect, & having a role to play in those nations. I saw the memo a while back & never read it the way it’s now being portrayed. Quite the opposite.

There we have it in black and white. Starmer’s own version of Boris Johnson’s muscular unionism. This is a direct assault on the democratic views of devolved Governments. Labour is now actively working against the interests of Wales in order to protect its own self-interest.

@WillHayCardiff This is exactly how I read the memo when I saw it weeks ago. I’m Welsh & proud and never read it the way it’s being portrayed in the press.

Responding to the leaked Keir Starmer Memo a No 10 Downing Street source said: "We make no apologies for being determined to deliver for people across all four nations of the UK. "In Wales, Scotland and NI, there are clearly reserved areas of governmental responsibilities and this Government is committed to upholding this devolution settlement with mutual respect and partnership."

Whilst the world shifts again, we hosted a moment of hope 🕊️our #Ukraine Youth Forum, bringing Ukrainian refugees from around #Wales to hear their hopes & dreams for the future. Huge thanks to @SDoughtyMP for coming & listening. Next step-taking their voices to UK policy fora!

What happens when @10DowningStreet hosts a St David’s Day reception?! The boys come out and sing bootifully! 👏🏼 Hope we didn’t keep @Number10cat awake! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @AnnaMcMorrin

Can’t wait for this! 👇🏼

We welcome today's publication of the UK Government's ambitious new International Education Strategy. In the announcement, FCDO Minister Baroness Chapman confirmed that the British Council will be a strategic partner in the Government's aim of growing education exports, using our expertise to strengthen education systems around the world. We will collaborate closely with the Government, the devolved nations, and the education sector to deliver the Strategy's three ambitions, particularly the new ambition to ensure that the UK is the global partner of choice at every stage of learning. The new strategy supports our belief that continued international engagement in education through student mobility to and from the UK, sustainable transnational education, and sharing expertise through academic collaboration will enhance the UK’s global influence.

News🗞️The UK Government today has confirmed the expansion of the UK–Ukraine School Partnerships programme over the next 3 years. This follows meetings this week between schools in Wales & their Ukrainian partners in Kraków. Learn about the programme👇 britishcouncil.org/.../uk-ukraine…

🇩🇪 UK–Germany Youth Summit 2026 Are you 18–25 and based in Wales? Apply for a fully funded youth summit in Berlin on democracy and civic engagement. 🗓 19–22 March 2026 ⏰ Apply by 25 January ✈️ Travel, accommodation and meals covered 👉 britishcouncil.de/en/uk-germany-…

What a year 2025 has been! Thank you from all of us @BCouncil_Wales to all of our partners & beneficiaries for supporting, participating & working with us to build connections across the world to support #peace & #prosperity 🌎 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🕊️

Delighted to announce the new Chair for our Advisory Committee for Wales is Professor Paul Boyle VC of @SwanseaUni. Paul brings a wealth of experience & networks which comes at a pivotal time for us here in @BCouncil_Wales 👇🏼

#GoingGlobalPartnerships introduces the Seed Fund for Student Mobility, which offers grants of £10,000 to support and strengthen existing higher education partnerships between the UK and China. Find out more and apply by 2 February 2026: ow.ly/h1EM50XKjf5

Thanks for having me on the show @jasonmohammad! #Erasmus has so much to offer people in #Wales & the UK & we welcome the announcement today from UK Government to enable the UK to participate again & build relationships in the EU & beyond through this expansive programme👇🏼

Teach abroad and get paid to explore one of 9 destinations across the world! 🌏 Our English Language Assistants programme is now open for applications. Apply by 28 Jan. Eligibility criteria apply. 🔗 Find out more: tinyurl.com/t7rsrx3s

🗣️@Heledd_Plaid asks for a statement on the decreasing number of learners in Wales gaining qualifications in international languages in schools and colleges. @BCouncil_Wales’ report suggests that post-GCSE language study is in ‘steep decline’ 👇 wales.britishcouncil.org/en/language-tr… #FMQs

Last month, we launched our latest #LanguageTrendsWales report. Our Director, @RuthyCocks has reflected on the results and highlighted several unique strengths that could give #Wales a brighter future for language learning. Read more 👇 britishcouncil.org/voices-magazin…

An inspiring night listening to former President of #Ireland, Mary Robinson speak @chaptertweets! Covering everything from being the 1st female President, to her work @Cop30noBrasil to tackling world crises through @TheElders. What a changemaker & career to aspire to! 🇮🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Across the UK, international language learning is at a low point. Ruth Cocks took a look at the new #LanguageTrendsWales report and found that #Wales has some unique strengths that could offer a brighter future for languages. 🔗 Find out more: tinyurl.com/y3f2d3xe

@BCouncil_Wales Empowering the future generation with the skills to tackle on global issues 👇🏼 #COP30 #ClimateAction nation.cymru/news/welsh-pup…

“Being in Wales is like being in a poem about the sea and the mountains.” Ukrainian poet & translator Tania Rodionova spent a month at Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre, as part of a @BritishCouncil residency supporting artists affected by conflict. More 👇 wales.britishcouncil.org/en/about/press…