What we do
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We work in the areas of science and the environment. In science, we work with partners to build lasting relationships between scientists and researchers around the world and support scientific collaboration through the exchange of ideas and knowledge. We also aim to build bridges between scientists and the public by providing opportunities to talk about science and its impact on society. In environment, we work with passionate, committed individuals to work together across the globe to develop ideas that can help tackle climate change.
WHAT WE DO
(c) The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2011 - Size Matters
This year's series will be given by Dr Mark Miodownik, a materials scientist from King's College London, who will explore the extraordinary world of size and scale in the two part lecture series called 'Size Matters'.
Climate Champion, image (c) British Council Climate Champions
We support passionate, committed individuals between the ages of 15 and 18 to work together across the globe to develop ideas that can help tackle climate change, and to voice their opinions to decision makers.
Climate Leader, image (c) British Council Climate Leaders
We support university students and post-university emerging leaders develop and implement projects to tackle climate change by providing skills and leadership training and access to our international networks.
E-idea Competition (c) British Council
Through E-idea, the British Council and LRQA are supporting young eco-entrepreneurs who have ideas for projects that address some of the biggest sustainability challenges for their communities.
Project archive: christmas lecture, image © Yomiuri Shimbun Science Communication
We aim to make connections between science and society, increasing interest in science and technology among young people, and stimulating debate about the impacts of science on people's lives.
NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2010 (c) British Council Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2010 were held in Japan
September 2010
ASEFUAN International Conference, August 2010 (c) British Council British Council Climate Leaders present at ASEFUAN International Conference
August 2010
Climate Champion 2010 (c) British Council
Climate Champions 2010 were announced
July 2010
E-idea competition (c) British Council E-idea Competition winners announced in grant ceremony
June 2010
Climate Leader training in Korea (c) British Council Climate Leader training was held in Korea
March 2010
Climate Champion, image (c) British Council
Seven Japanese Climate Leaders took part in COP15
December 2009
Climate Leader, image (c) British Council Climate Champions met with UK Foreign Secretary via a video link (PDF 95KB)
12 November 2009
Nature Cafe, image (c) Amanaimages Report of Nature Café is updated
October 2009
Christmas Lecture 2009, image (c) British Council Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2009 was held in Japan
July 2009
Climate Champion, image (c) British Council
Climate Champions met with Prince Charles in Nara Préfecture
29 October 2008
Climate Champion, image (c) British Council
International Climate Champions presented the 'Kobe Challenge' to Ministers attending the G8 meeting in Kobe (PDF 278KB)
May 2008
