British Council India, e-News

Here is your chance to challenge the UK in debate. Debating Matters, the exciting national debate programme is back for the second year. Debating Matters is open to students of Class XI and XII. Pioneered by the Institute of Ideas, UK, and supported by Wellcome Trust, it aims to be less formal than the traditional debating competitions whilst being highly rigorous, with a strong emphasis on students researching their arguments well.

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Last date to apply: 15 August 2009

CHARLES WALLACE INDIA TRUST Scholarships 2010-11

The Charles Wallace India Trust is an arts, heritage conservation and humanities scholarship fund. It supports talented Indians in the early or middle stage of their careers to spend focused time in the UK, helping to achieve their artistic, professional or academic ambitions.

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Last date to apply: 31 October 2009

the fifth curator

The British Council is launching an innovative programme to find an international curator to select its final exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery. The Fifth Curator competition is a unique new opportunity for an aspiring curator to select an exhibition of works from the British Council Collection. We are looking for someone who is based permanently outside the UK, who believes they have the passion and knowledge to be a leading curator. More...

Last date to apply: 4 September 2009

study in the uk

Interested in studying in the UK but don't know where to start? Attend a free interactive seminar on study opportunities in the UK and get your queries answered.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 3.30 pm,
British Council auditorium

What's happening in other cities

Pune

Workshop on 'Market Yourself' by Suhasini Kirloskar
Library members can participate in the workshop which is designed to help students and professionals to build their career in the current competitive environment.
13 July, 11 am to 6 pm, British Library
Open to Library members by prior registration. For further information call on 020-25654351

Pre-departure briefing

Students preparing to leave for the UK can attend the pre-departure briefing and get advice on visa application, immigration and travel. Students will also get to interact with the alumni who will share their experiences of studying in the UK.
17 July, 11 am to 2 pm, Hotel Sun-N-Sand

Open to all by prior registration. For further information call on 020-25654351

Workshop on Negotiation Skills by Milind Birwarkar

Library members can attend the workshop by prior registration.

27 July, 11 am to 6 pm, British Library

For further information call on 020-25654351

Study in the UK
A free interactive seminar on study opportunities in the UK.
Every Friday, 3.30 pm, British Library

Orientation on IELTS Examinations
Every Friday, 4 pm, British Library

Ahmedabad

Launch of Graphic Novels Collection

The Library will display collection of graphic novels.

7 July, British Library

Perception: Book Discussion

Attend a discussion on the famous book 'My Story' by Kamala Das. Dr Ila Pathak, Secretary of Ahmedabad Women Action Group will be the lead speaker at the discussion.

11 July, 5.30 pm to 7 pm, British Library

Open to all. For further information call on 079-26462398

Workshop on Writing Skills

The workshop will cover basic guideline of effective business communication through letters and e-mails.

18 July, 4 pm to 7 pm, British Library

Entry by prior registration. For further information call on 079-26462398

Education UK Promotional Visit:

University of the West of England, Bristol

9 July, 11 am to 5 pm, British Library

University of Sunderland

16 July, 11 am to 5 pm, British Library

City of Bristol College

23 July, 11 am to 5 pm, British Library

Delegates from all the above 3 universities will be available on the respective dates to meet students and answer their queries, give application forms and accept documents.

Open to all. For further information call on 079-26462393 extn 102

Annual Pre-departure briefing

Students preparing to leave for the UK can attend the pre-departure briefing to find out all that they need to know before starting their UK experience. The briefing will include sessions on student visas, travel, health and safety, alumni interaction etc.

31 July, 12.30 pm to 5 pm, Ahmedabad Management Association ATIRA campus, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad

Entry by prior registration. Limited registrations at a nominal registration fee. For further information call on 079-26462393 extn 102

Orientation on IELTS Examinations

7 and 21 July, 4 pm, British Library

Open to all

Study in the UK
A free interactive seminar on study opportunities in the UK.
Every Wednesday and Friday, 3 pm, British Library

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