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'In 2015, just 38 per cent of young people agree that the Arab world is better off following the Arab Spring.'

Date: 02 June 2015 - 13:29

What is the appeal of ISIS?

There is significant debate about what motivates some young people in the Middle East and North Africa to join ISIS. The British Council's John Dubber considers the issues.

Tags: Education

'The potential benefits of bilingualism are not being realised.' Photo (c) Mat Wright.

Date: 02 June 2015 - 07:50

Wales: bilingualism untapped in further language-learning

The authors of the first Wales-wide Language Trends research report explain the dire situation for modern foreign languages in Wales.

Tags: Secondary school, Schools

Dubai attracts students from the Middle East, North Africa and beyond

Date: 02 June 2015 - 05:52

Are international branch campuses misleading students?

Nine UK universities operate in Dubai, but how can students be sure they get what they pay for? We asked Dr Warren Fox to set the record straight.

Tags: Universities and higher education

'Respect for human rights ensures the physical security and basic liberties that a university needs to exist and operate.' Photo (c) Mat Wright.

Date: 01 June 2015 - 13:38

Can universities go global without losing their values?

As universities expand abroad, must they compromise their values of personal and academic freedom? Robert Quinn of Scholars at Risk looks at this thorny issue.

Tags: Universities and higher education

'Studying abroad helps students become more self-confident.' Photo (c) Mat Wright

Date: 01 June 2015 - 09:07

How can more UK students be encouraged to study abroad?

The UK doesn’t send out nearly as many students abroad as it welcomes. How can the UK encourage its students to travel further afield to study? Zainab Malik explains the latest findings.

Tags: Universities and higher education

'Leaders take opportunities outside the classroom to build networks and become culturally savvy.' Photo (c) Flazingo Photos under CC-BY-SA-2.0 licence.

Date: 01 June 2015 - 08:30

What do the world's most successful people study?

What sort of degree do you need to be a leader? Does your experience at university affect your success after graduation? Stephanie Blochinger explains our latest research.

Tags: Universities and higher education

'Resource creators are not just producing the same old stuff year on year.'

Date: 29 May 2015 - 08:09

What's new in English language teaching?

Rachael Roberts looks at the latest trends ahead of the ELTons Awards for innovation in English language teaching resources, live-streamed on 4 June 2015.

Tags: English language, Teaching, Teaching resources

'It was seen as a wonderful historic city, but they wanted to propel it into the 20th century.'

Date: 27 May 2015 - 08:46

How Venice Biennale became 'art world’s Olympics' (podcast)

The Venice International Art Biennale today attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year. But how did it become one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world?

Tags: Arts, Visual Arts

'Social enterprises are businesses.' Photo (c) Hand in Hand International licensed under CC-BY-2.0, adapted from the original.

Date: 22 May 2015 - 10:50

Income inequality: is social enterprise the solution?

Global income inequality is growing fast, but can social enterprise make a difference? The British Council's Paula Woodman looks at the issues ahead of the European Development Days event.

Tags: Social enterprise

'Chronic sleep deprivation is getting increasingly common.' Photo (c) Chris Gladis, licensed under CC-BY-2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 21 May 2015 - 16:05

Why aren't we getting enough sleep, and why does it matter?

Dr Malcolm von Schantz of the University of Surrey explains his research into sleep and biological rhythms, and how they interact with our health.

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