Voices
Should Arabic join other modern languages on the UK school curriculum? Yes, says Tony Calderbank, who argues that is essential to the UK’s long-term economic and cultural prosperity.
Listen to this audio interview with star designer Thomas Heatherwick from our archives, where he talks about his design of London's iconic buses, among other things.
Is there a scientific reason that explains why humans kiss? Yes, says Emer Maguire, winner of the Northern Irish instalment of the international science communication competition FameLab.
What can be done to ensure school students in developing countries are not later excluded from the world of work? Abdikadir Ismail reports from rural Kenya.
Does multilingualism cause language delays and identity problems? Nayr Ibrahim busts a few more myths about speakers of multiple languages.
Ahead of International Women's Day this Sunday, the British Council's Nishat Riaz writes about the gender disparity in leadership in South Asia’s higher education and beyond.
Educators agree that critical thinking is a crucial skill for the 21st century, but is it harder to teach in some cultures than in others? The British Council's Don Watson reports.
Does China's workforce have the communication, teamwork and self-motivation skills necessary for continued economic success?
Digital art has been around since the 1950s in the UK. We spoke to 15 Folds about the growing impact of digital art on the museum and gallery sector in the UK,
What role can biogas play in meeting Africa's energy needs? Zephaniah Kivungi, winner of the Scottish AmeyCespa award for his dissertation on creating energy from waste, explains.