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HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 5 March 2025

Wednesday, March 5 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, must check out HT City Delhi Junction!

Catch it Live on Wednesday, 5 March 2025

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 11:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

British Council offers scholarships to English language teachers, details here

The option of studying for the online MA with the University of Portsmouth includes a two-week fully funded residential visit to the University of Portsmouth.

British Council recently announced a scholarship opportunity for English language teachers in India. (Unsplash)

education

Updated on Feb 21, 2025 08:21 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

6 free courses by British Council for students and teachers

British Council is offering free online courses for students and teachers. The registration process is ongoing for these courses. Check them out.

education

Updated on Feb 12, 2025 02:02 PM IST

ByPapri Chanda

State government, British Council unveil programme for higher education institutions

British Council and Maharashtra department of higher and technical education have launched the Capacity Building for International Officers programme, said officials

cities

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

British Council invites applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2025, know more

British Council is inviting applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 to honour leaders for their contributions from their education pursued in UK.

education

Published on Oct 04, 2024 07:29 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Karnataka govt, British Council partner to launch 4 skilling programmes

The programmes include the SCOUT programme, English Skills for Youth, Capacity Building Training for International Officers, and Freemium Digital Library Wall.

education

Updated on Sep 11, 2024 02:01 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

British Council launches project to build climate resilience among Indian youth

The British Council launched an initiative to equip India's youth and communities with skills needed to become resilient to climate impacts.

education

Updated on Jul 11, 2024 03:33 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

University of Strathclyde & British Council are offering students scholarship

University of Strathclyde & British Council are offering 1 scholarship to students from either India, Malaysia or Thailand. Details here.

education

Published on Apr 15, 2024 05:59 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

International Women’s Day: British Council launches scholarships for women

As per a press release, the scholarship will cover tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa, health coverage fees, English language support, and more.

British Council announces the launch of scholarships for Women in STEM programme, that is aimed at empowering women scholars to advance their careers in STEM. (Representative image)

education

Published on Mar 06, 2024 08:31 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Study Abroad: 71 UK universities offering 210 postgraduate GREAT scholarships

For the 2024-25 academic year, 210 GREAT Scholarships are being offered by 71 UK universities to students across 15 countries.

This year, 25 UK universities are providing 26 postgraduate GREAT scholarships to Indian students.(AFP)

education

Published on Feb 28, 2024 03:45 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

British Council announces ‘GREAT Scholarships 2O24’ for Indian students

As per a release, the GREAT Scholarships program seeks to foster strong links between the UK and India, and welcome more Indian students to UK.

The British Council as announced the GREAT Scholarships 2024 for Indian students in collaboration with the GREAT Britain campaign . (Representative Image)

education

Published on Feb 14, 2024 07:49 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Cambridge University Press & Assessment introduces ‘Cambridge Climate Quest’

The initiative will provide learners from Classes 8 to 12 with a foundational awareness of climate change issues, a release issued by Cambridge said.

education

Published on Dec 15, 2023 02:44 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Open call for Indian designers and SMEs to submit ideas for sustainable fashion

7 grants of up to £7,000 each will be provided for the collaborative projects between Indian participants and their UK counterparts.

The New Landscapes India: R&D Grant Scheme is a 3-year initiative that aims to encourage partnership in sustainable fashion, textiles, and technology between stakeholders in India and the UK. (Photo by Sam Lion on Pexels)

education

Published on Nov 10, 2023 01:19 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

British Council invites festival enthusiasts to join the SAFCA

The South Asia Festivals Academy's Intermediate Course starts in January 2024, with applications open until November 19, 2023.

SAFCA features a series of short courses specifically designed to equip festival managers with the skills essential for success in the ever-evolving festival landscape.

education

Published on Oct 17, 2023 05:56 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

British Council Invites applications for study UK Alumni awards programme

British Council invites applications for Study UK Alumni Awards program honoring UK alumni achievements.

education

Published on Oct 10, 2023 03:52 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

UK keen on welcoming IIT offshore campus, say British officials

Several universities from the UK are also interested in setting up their branch campuses in India and are waiting for final regulatory framework

Two IITs have already announced setting up their offshore campuses and have signed formal agreements.(Agency File Photo)

education

Published on Sep 21, 2023 06:29 PM IST

PTI |

British Council, Microsoft sign MoU to enhance job prospects of Indian youths

British Council has collaborated with Microsoft and co-developed three-year partnership programme, 'English Skills for Youth'.

British Council, Microsoft signs MoU to enhance job prospects of Indian youths

education

Updated on May 30, 2023 11:16 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

British Council STEM Scholarships 2023-24 announced for women scholars

British Council STEM Scholarships 2023-24 has been announced for women scholars. Students can check the details below.

education

Published on Mar 03, 2023 01:17 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Karnataka govt, British Council partner to strengthen education, research exchange

Government of Karnataka and the British Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further bilateral cooperation in higher education in the presence of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru on Thursday.

education

Updated on Dec 17, 2020 03:31 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | ByANI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur

Number of British students in India to double by March 2021

The higher education-focused bilateral programme, UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI), which has 235 British students in India at present, aims to raise the number to 400 by March 2021.

education

Published on Sep 04, 2019 07:25 PM IST

New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service

India-UK education meet: Student mobility, employability on agenda

The delegation is being hosted by the British Council - the UK government’s international organisation for educational and cultural exchange - as part of the higher education focused bilateral programme UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).

education

Published on Aug 31, 2019 05:41 PM IST

London | ByPress Trust of India

British Council invites project ideas for crafts sector, apply before November 11

The projects will aim to benefit India’s seven million-strong crafts community. More details can be found on www.britishcouncil.in.

education

Published on Aug 29, 2019 04:28 PM IST

New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service

International School Award by the British Council goes to Red Roses Public School

Recent happenings in Delhi-NCR schools

Students of Red Roses Public School enjoyed a Global Cuisine activity(HT)

ht school

Updated on Jul 03, 2019 03:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Zoom into Mumbai’s past through Foy Nissen’s lens

There’s plenty to see at the show at the JNAF gallery of the CSMVS – Some 90 black-and-white images, largely of Mumbai since the early ’60s, show a city both familiar and remote

The Prince of Wales statue (the original Kala Ghoda), photographed by Foy Nissen.(JNAF, CSMVS)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2019 04:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRachel Lopez, Mumbai

Zoom into Mumbai’s past through Foy Nissen’s lens

There’s plenty to see in Foy Nissen’s Bombay Photographs, a show at the JNAF gallery of the CSMVS, which opens today. Some 90 black-and-white images, largely of Mumbai since the early ’60s, show a city both familiar and remote.

cities

Published on Mar 15, 2019 06:22 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByRachel Lopez

New language training course by British Council

Primary Plus will provide children with a chance to interact confidently in English, through speaking, reading, and writing and participating in storytelling, singing, rhyming, games, craft, movement and drama.

education

Published on Dec 26, 2018 12:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

For British painter Howard Hodgkin, India was muse and escape

The British Council closed its 70th anniversary celebrations with a talk about a perfectly chosen landmark, its own headquarters in Delhi.

cities

Published on Nov 24, 2018 12:21 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRachel Lopez

Delhiwale: Summer’s cold comfort, filled with books

A library offering not only a great selection to read but also an escape from summer

The British Council library on Delhi’s KG Marg is just the right place to while away a long horrible summer afternoon—for free.(HT photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 07, 2018 09:36 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Drop outdated perceptions about India, says UK’s new home secretary Sajid Javid

As home secretary, Javid will be responsible for the central issue of immigration: the identification and return of Indians who have no right to be in the UK, and growing demands to improve the UK visa offer to Indians.

Sajid Javid stands outside the Home Office after being named as Britain's Home Secretary in London on April 30.(Reuters Photo)

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Updated on Apr 30, 2018 11:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times, London | ByPrasun Sonwalkar

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Latest from british council

Wednesday, March 5 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, must check out HT City Delhi Junction!

The option of studying for the online MA with the University of Portsmouth includes a two-week fully funded residential visit to the University of Portsmouth.

British Council is offering free online courses for students and teachers. The registration process is ongoing for these courses. Check them out.

British Council and Maharashtra department of higher and technical education have launched the Capacity Building for International Officers programme, said officials

British Council is inviting applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 to honour leaders for their contributions from their education pursued in UK.

The programmes include the SCOUT programme, English Skills for Youth, Capacity Building Training for International Officers, and Freemium Digital Library Wall.

The British Council launched an initiative to equip India's youth and communities with skills needed to become resilient to climate impacts.

University of Strathclyde & British Council are offering 1 scholarship to students from either India, Malaysia or Thailand. Details here.

As per a press release, the scholarship will cover tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa, health coverage fees, English language support, and more.

For the 2024-25 academic year, 210 GREAT Scholarships are being offered by 71 UK universities to students across 15 countries.

As per a release, the GREAT Scholarships program seeks to foster strong links between the UK and India, and welcome more Indian students to UK.

The initiative will provide learners from Classes 8 to 12 with a foundational awareness of climate change issues, a release issued by Cambridge said.

7 grants of up to £7,000 each will be provided for the collaborative projects between Indian participants and their UK counterparts.

The South Asia Festivals Academy's Intermediate Course starts in January 2024, with applications open until November 19, 2023.

British Council invites applications for Study UK Alumni Awards program honoring UK alumni achievements.

Several universities from the UK are also interested in setting up their branch campuses in India and are waiting for final regulatory framework

British Council has collaborated with Microsoft and co-developed three-year partnership programme, 'English Skills for Youth'.

British Council STEM Scholarships 2023-24 has been announced for women scholars. Students can check the details below.

Government of Karnataka and the British Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further bilateral cooperation in higher education in the presence of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The higher education-focused bilateral programme, UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI), which has 235 British students in India at present, aims to raise the number to 400 by March 2021.

The delegation is being hosted by the British Council - the UK government’s international organisation for educational and cultural exchange - as part of the higher education focused bilateral programme UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).

The projects will aim to benefit India’s seven million-strong crafts community. More details can be found on www.britishcouncil.in.

Recent happenings in Delhi-NCR schools

There’s plenty to see at the show at the JNAF gallery of the CSMVS – Some 90 black-and-white images, largely of Mumbai since the early ’60s, show a city both familiar and remote

There’s plenty to see in Foy Nissen’s Bombay Photographs, a show at the JNAF gallery of the CSMVS, which opens today. Some 90 black-and-white images, largely of Mumbai since the early ’60s, show a city both familiar and remote.

Primary Plus will provide children with a chance to interact confidently in English, through speaking, reading, and writing and participating in storytelling, singing, rhyming, games, craft, movement and drama.

The British Council closed its 70th anniversary celebrations with a talk about a perfectly chosen landmark, its own headquarters in Delhi.

A library offering not only a great selection to read but also an escape from summer

As home secretary, Javid will be responsible for the central issue of immigration: the identification and return of Indians who have no right to be in the UK, and growing demands to improve the UK visa offer to Indians.

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