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Yasmin El-Beih’s BBC Chevening placement taught her to invoke readers’ curiosity about the world, just as international tourism ground to a halt.

Britain’s Archaeological History  (ongoing) Britain’s eclectic history means it’s a nation that is incredibly rich in archaeology. From well-known Neolithic sites like Stonehenge and Avebury, to Roman roads, Saxon hoards and Viking burial sites, the land beneath our feet provides many clues about the country’s past. Discover some of Britain’s best kept heritage sites to […]

Virtual events Southbank Centre online season Ongoing With many entertainment venues shut for physical events, broadcasts from the world of music, literature and film are being streamed for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home for a fraction of the cost! Pancake Day 16th February Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is traditionally […]

As future leaders, young people really can influence politics and benefit society

Chevening unites scholars across the globe, but for some the bond goes far deeper.

Virtual events Tales Tattled & Told – 16 January Join Lichfield-based storyteller Maria Credali and the Tales Tattled & Told crew for an evening of storytelling, carried with music by the Oxfordshire duo Wednesday’s Wolves.   Florence Nightingale Comes Home – 21 January The Royal College of Nursing Library and Archives presents a roundtable event discussing […]

It has been an unusual year, but don’t let that stop you from exploring and enjoying the UK. Have a look at the in person and virtual events for this month. 

Virtual events Book Week Scotland [16 – 22 November] People of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. Manchester Animation Festival [15-17 November] Manchester Animation Festival is the UK’s largest Animation Festival dedicated to the celebration of the animated art […]

I hadn’t planned on being a teacher. With a bachelor’s degree in biology, I was enthusiastic that further studies in forensics would be suitable. That plan did not materialise, and I took up my first job as a high-school biology teacher. Having worked for five years at my school, I could see that my students’ […]

Virtual events Cheltenham Literature Festival 2 – 11 October The literary festival will celebrate its 71st anniversary in 2020 and will see the launch of major books, as well as more than 500 talks, workshops and performances touching upon subjects as diverse as history, politics, sport, food and fashion. Iris Prize Festival 6-11 October Iris […]