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Dive into the world of Agatha Christie! 🕵️‍♀️✨ Explore 7 enchanting locations that inspired her legendary mysteries, from the charming streets of Torquay to the picturesque landscapes of Devon 🏰🔍 : ow.ly/qJxT50YUSZ0

‘The humans must be at the centre of all the work that we do.’ 💬 At the Creative Central Asia Forum 2026, Dr Sarah Jones and Daniyar Kosnazarov reflect on balancing digital skills with human creativity, empathy and critical thinking. 👾 #GrowthReimagined

📢 Webinar: Co-creating evaluation rubrics for plurilingual children. It’s time for a new approach. Join us for a session on co-creating evaluation rubrics with primary teachers, children and families. 📅 20 May | 12:00 BST 👉 Register: bit.ly/3PZrZCv

Creative projects need to speak the language of value to grow and sustain. 💬 Watch the full talk on the British Council Europe YouTube channel ▶️ ow.ly/EReE50YQZwV #GrowthReimagined

Teachers set goals—but students don’t always understand what success looks like. Involving learners in creating success criteria can boost engagement, feedback & ownership: ow.ly/KbJc50YQ1Pa

What really drives creativity in cities? 🤔 From policy to practice, we hear from Daniyar Kosnazarov and John Newbigin on the role of communities, networks and shared responsibility in creative environments. #GrowthReimagined

There's a gap between how universities assess English communication and what employers actually need. 🎓➡️💼 Join us to close the divide. 📅 Thursday 7 May | 13:00 BST 👉 bit.ly/4uVvqKM #WorkplaceCommunication #Employability #BritishCouncil

What are the pros and cons of AI in education? And how can it be best used to support teachers and learners? Find out in our latest Voices article – read it here: ow.ly/nakz50YOV8G

Many English learners lack confidence in speaking—often due to grammar-heavy teaching. A project in Mount Koya, Japan shows how aligning curriculum, assessment & teacher development can change that: ow.ly/xGlk50YOBsu

'It only takes one step to open doors you could have never imagined'- Sinem Vatensever, Women in STEM Scholar 🚨Last chance to apply to our Women in STEM scholarship and get your studies to top UK university funded. Apply now before it's too late: ow.ly/fuWi50YOX6L

Teachers! Want to introduce safeguarding best practices in your school but not sure where to begin? We’ve created a free step-by-step guide to help you get started. Explore the Global Safeguarding Starter Kit: ow.ly/e8tH50YOpT8

English sounds different everywhere. And that’s exactly the point. This English Language Day, we’re exploring how English is spoken across the UK and around the world: bit.ly/4eyqbuv @RobDrummond @ManMetUni

🎉Happy #WorldEnglishDay! Today we celebrate the global language that connects classrooms and communities. At #TeachingEnglish, we’re proud to support teachers worldwide with free resources that empower learners to express themselves confidently 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0rTPRN0

🎙What does it really mean to be a ‘city of culture’? We hear from @ShanazGulzar Director @bradford2025, filmmaker Marko Pešikan and Caitlin Askin @museumfreederry on #OurWorldConnectedPodcast. Tune in: ow.ly/IThU50YMqqn

One decision can change everything Apply for a Women in STEM Scholarship in the UK and shape your future today 🔗ow.ly/K0Uj50YC3rx

See how UK alumni have turned innovative climate ideas into real world action at #AlumniUK’s webinar: 🌍 Climate action through community: stories from around the world 📅22 April at 12:00 BST 📍Online Register now: ow.ly/HZkB50YKaoH

🏙️ Cities are increasingly defined by their cultural life and the connections they create. Watch the full talk on British Council Europe YouTube channel. #GrowthReimagined

Have you accessed your free resource pack yet? It accompanies our 3-month course TeachingEnglish: Communication skills. Start here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rTV5-0 #CommunicationSkills #TeachingEnglish #ELT

💬 ‘Instead of physical infrastructure, we’re thinking more about cultural infrastructure…’ Watch the full talk on British Council Europe YouTube channel. #GrowthReimagined

Step back in time and discover how people really lived in Tudor England 🏰 From simple, handcrafted interiors to homes filled with symbolism, these historic houses reveal a world far removed from our modern lives: ow.ly/HKx150YBmUg