Voices
What are the global trends in student mobility, and can the UK maintain and grow its position as a major host country for international students?
Of all the Nobel laureates who have studied abroad, 38 per cent have studied in the UK, according to research published last week. The British Council's Jenny Katzaros takes a look.
Professor Michael Dobson explains how Shakespeare manages to be simultaneously historical and contemporary, ahead of his Smart Talks on this subject in China on 21-24 September.
Sarah Veber, who's working for PM Training as part of our work-study exchange programme, explains why apprenticeships are sometimes preferable to a university education.
Ashley Dujlovic, who is working for Social adVentures in the UK as part of an international work-study exchange programme, looks at the benefits of lifelong learning.
What makes a house unliveable? Canadian student Maria Bustos Fabregui, who is being mentored by a social enterprise in the UK this summer, explains.
Sarah Keith, who is working for social enterprise Startup Canada as part of a British Council exchange programme, looks at some of the common pitfalls.
Internships can be rewarding for the interns, but also for the organisations hosting them. Tim Edwards of PM Training shares his tips here.
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How can mobile technology diagnose eye disorders? Rumina Awal, a UK student interning for a social enterprise in Canada, looks at the latest developments.
What can you do to prepare for a tough job market? Stephanie Griffiths, who joined the British Council in the UK this summer as part of our summer internship programme, shares a few tips.