Science and society
SOCIETY – FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Past events in society and governance
For details of past events, visit the links below:
Languages in Greece Today: Richness in Diversity
Do you know how many languages are spoken on the streets of Greece in 2012? Should public services provide information in languages other than Greek? How do other language users enrich our society? Join us in Thessaloniki on 28 March to express your views!
Thessaloniki: 28 March 2012
European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations 2012
To mark the , we invite you to a unique series of events for all ages.
Athens: 6 & 20 March 2012
EUNIC Gender Equality Project
Don’t miss the presentation of the collection of short stories by six European female writers entitled , which we are presenting as part of EUNIC Greece.
Athens: 8 March 2012
The Promotion of Creativity and Innovation in Education and Business
In collaboration with Εν Πλώ publications, we're delighted to invite you to a literary event on the occasion of the Greek publication of ’s book .
Athens: 22 February 2012
Evliya Çelebi: The Book of Travels
Don't miss our exhibition s, part of our project.
Athens: 4 April–26 June 2011
Thessaloniki: 23 December 2011–17 February 2012
TEDxAthens: The Art of Disruption
After our contribution last year to TEDx Athens 2010, we're happy to support this year’s and discover the secrets of the art of disruption along with you and a very interesting line-up of innovators, doers and inspirational speakers.
Athens: 3 December 2011
IQ2 Debate: The new university reform seriously harms education
In collaboration with Intelligence Squared Greece (IQ2), we're proud to present a lively debate on the new university reform.
Athens: 30 November 2011
Migrant Integration Policy Index III (MIPEX III)
MIPEX Greece: Presentation of Migrant Integration Policy Index results.
Athens: 7 April 2011
The British Council at TEDxThessaloniki
We're delighted to be taking part in , this year's TEDxThessaloniki event, which aims to highlight a series of innovative and alternative ideas on the general concept of
Thessaloniki: 2 April 2011
Developing a Culture for Innovation
Come along to a series of workshops and lectures we're organising in collaboration with the Eugenides Foundation aimed at showing ways of .
Athens: 29 March 2011
International Conference: Integration and Diversity or Segregation and Exclusion?
The conference we are organising in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Municipality and the Open Society Institute At Home in Europe Project, will address the fundamental issues of integration and diversity within our societies and cities.
Thessaloniki: 28 & 29 March 2011
IQ2 Debate: Only good can come out of building a mosque in Athens
In collaboration with Intelligence Squared Greece (IQ2), we are organising a debate on a timely topic that will bring high-profile speakers from Greece and Britain together – and against each other – in a heated debate that will give plenty of food for thought.
Athens: 28 February 2011
TEDxAthens: Starting from Scratch
Are you interested in ideas worth spreading? That's what is all about! Enjoy the TED experience, where innovators, doers and inspirational speakers are brought together.
Athens: 26 November 2010
Young People and Foreign Languages
Don’t miss the first-ever discussion organised in Greece on the concept of educational challenges and career prospects arising from foreign language education.
Athens: 11 November 2010
New Media: Is technology making us more sociable?
Explore with us the phenomenon of in a most topical presentation by Meg Pickard, Head of Digital Engagement at the Guardian.
Athens: 10 November 2010
Thessaloniki: 11 November 2010
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Conference
We invite you to a conference we are organising in collaboration with the Ministry of Citizen Protection which aims to raise awareness of issues in the workplace.
Thessaloniki: 24 September 2010
INDIE (Inclusion and Diversity in Education)
Our project aims to promote social cohesion and raise educational standards in culturally inclusive schools.
2008–09
Global Changemakers: 4th Annual Global Youth Summit
Are you aged 16-19? Do you want to make a positive contribution to the world? Then apply to join 60 other young people from all over the world to attend the in the UK and join our growing network.
Deadline for applications: 21 August 2009
Living Together
What are the most important challenges to diversity and tolerance in your community? Share your own experiences and thoughts on these issues by joining our new intercultural dialogue project , which brings together groups from 27 countries across Europe.
2008–09
Intercultural Education Conference
We are delighted to support the international conference , which brings together an international network of professional educators interested in diversity and equity issues in education.
Athens: 22–26 June 2009
Intercultural Dialogue and Means of Creative Expression
Find out more about the digital stories and the short stories created as part of our project through an open discussion entitled , which explores the theme of the harmonious co-existence of people from different cultural backgrounds.
Thessaloniki: 29 May 2009
City Streets Project
Our will take you on a unique photographic journey into the streets of Athens, where Europe meets Africa, Asia and the Balkans.
Athens: November 2007–April 2009
Happy 75th Birthday British Council!
Join us at a street festival we're organising in collaboration with the Hellenic Children's Museum and help us celebrate our birthday! Come and enjoy a fun-packed day of creative activities we've put together for the whole family.
Athens: 4 April 2009
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Don’t miss the first screening of all our local as part of the .
Thessaloniki: 21 March 2009
Meet Professor Tony Bennett
We are delighted to invite you to a lecture on by , Professor of Sociology at the Open University in the UK and author of The Birth of the Museum: History, Theory, Politics.
Athens: 23 February 2009
Close to Home Photography Exhibition
is an exhibition of lens-based work by a group of eight artists from across South East Europe which explores the themes of migration and displacement as part of the wider agenda addressed by our project.
Thessaloniki: 11–30 December 2008
Workshop: Responses to violence in everyday life in democratic society
Do you want to promote social and emotional learning, improve behaviour and reduce violence and conflict in everyday life? Find out how you can attend a European workshop in the UK from 1–5 December 2008.
Deadline for applications: 20 October 2008
Road to Davos
Young activists are making a difference around the world. They're no longer passive consumers or learners – they're actively engaged in society and are working for change. Find out more ...
Launch of Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX)
At a time when Europe is re-evaluating its migration policies, we invite you to this public debate where you'll have the opportunity to find out about the , the latest European study on existing migration policies and practices and the largest of its kind.
Athens: 14 February 2008
Does Europe have a soul?
The conference aims at rediscovering the European phenomenon in its fullness by exploring the dynamic interplay between analytical thought and metaphysical enquiry, between the Christian tradition and the secular drive, and between the integrity of the human person and the 'downgrading' of human values.
Athens: 14 June 2007
International young people’s forum – What do young people want from Europe?
This forum offers a unique opportunity to exchange views with young people from other EU member states, and to send your own message to the European Union. So join us at the public discussion we are organising and get actively involved in the decision-making process for the future of Europe.
Thessaloniki: 5 December 2006
The BBC wants to hear from you!
Are you under 18? Here's your chance to make your voice heard around the world! The BBC wants to find out what young people think are the most important world issues today. A selection of stories will be published online and the best will be turned into programmes for the season scheduled for December 2006. Find out more ...
Draw the World Together at Comicdom Con Athens
We are collaborating in Comicdom Con Athens, which is taking place for the first time this year. The convention aims to present the latest international trends in the world of comics, and to engage the wider Greek public with one of the most interesting aspects of global popular culture.
Athens: 6 & 7 May 2006
Τribute to Zisimos Lorentzatos
In collaboration with the Institute for Neohellenic Research and the Institute of Byzantine Research at the National Hellenic Research Foundation, and the cultural organisation AINOS, we present a Τribute to Zisimos Lorentzatos.
Athens: 12 April 2006
EU & Me
The EU & Me project aims to create mutual understanding between young people in South East Europe and the UK by exploring issues of identity and culture in a series of lively discussions and events.
Komotini: 7 December 2005
Athens: 8 December 2005
Rethymno: 15 December 2005
Thessaloniki: 18 January 2006
Democracy Talks
A unique event on the theme of democracy in the modern era featuring leading British writers and artists.
Athens: 9–10 May 2005
Ludus Dance
The British Council, the Greek Council for Refugees and the Ludus Dance team from the UK present a unique performance of dance, music and film created by young refugees from Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey and other countries.
Athens: 14 November 2004
Hydra V Conference
The fifth conference on UK-Greek co-operation and partnership, organised by the British Embassy, the British Council in Athens and the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP).
Hydra: 8–10 October 2004
