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February 27, 2023

A great deal of public attention has been focused on climate change and environmental issues over the recent years – and rightfully so. This includes the involvement of youth climate groups that address essential concerns associated with nature, waste, pollution, health, livelihoods, and the like. As part of its commitment to enable […]

February 21, 2023

Sri Lankan students encouraged to apply to continue their STEM education at a prestigious UK university The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM supports women wishing to pursue their postgraduate study in science, technology, engineering or maths at a university in the UK. This prestigious scholarship will allow over 100 women […]

February 8, 2023

The British Council hosted a networking event to welcome the recent batch of Sri Lankan Commonwealth Scholars returning from the UK recently. Commonwealth Scholarships are offered to citizens and permanent residents of a Commonwealth country with a record of academic achievement and the potential to make a positive impact in their home […]

August 1, 2022

SEDR is a four-year access to justice project implemented by the British Council and funded by the European Union as part of its Strengthening Transformation, Reconciliation and Inclusive Democratic Engagement (STRIDE) Programme in Sri Lanka. At the heart of SEDR is the desire for peaceful co-existence and a fair and just Sri Lanka. During […]

April 27, 2022

The Project Blue Next Generation is a youth-led initiative in Sri Lanka that aims to promote the important role the ocean plays in the world by bringing together different communities including Volunteer Organizations, Environmental Groups, researchers, activists, students, and more. The project is a part of the British Council’s COP26 Challenge […]

April 25, 2022

There is a close relationship between the environment and the entire ecosystem of this land, this includes people. Mankind used to have a strong attachment to the environment in the past, but it is diminishing now. People are a component of the environment but, they are not playing their part for […]

January 31, 2022

The British Council is pleased to announce the scholarships for women in STEM are back for a second year. The scholarships will support over 100 women from around the world in continuing their STEM studies at a university in the United Kingdom (UK). The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM […]

December 12, 2021

At the British Council in Sri Lanka we’re excited to be preparing for the reopening of our teaching centres for face-to-face classes on 7 January 2022 in Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna and Matara. After a considerable period of closure due to the pandemic, our students and teachers are keen to be back in […]

November 9, 2021

British Council’s global Climate Connection programme has reached almost 200 million people online and directly engaged with over 2,000 creative innovators to tackle the climate crisis through arts and culture, education, and the English language. British Council research of 8,000 young people globally highlights urgent need to include them in climate policy […]

September 13, 2021

75 percent of young people around the world report having skills to deal with climate change in their communities – but 69 percent have never participated in climate action. Concern that voices of women and minority groups overlooked in current climate change policy. 67 percent of young people feel leaders cannot address climate […]

British Council launches ‘Youth Leadership for Climate Action’ – New project inspires young people to take climate action

British Council scholarships programme to support women in STEM

Commonwealth scholars from Sri Lanka receive a warm welcome

Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution project successfully completes phase 1 of implementing Active Citizens programme

Project Blue Next Generation, Forging Forward to Protect Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment

British Council Active Citizens Programme contributes to environmental protection in Chilaw

British Council scholarships continue to support women in STEM

British Council Plans to Reopen Teaching Centres for Young Learners

British Council highlights role of education, culture, and creativity in addressing climate change at COP26

British Council report highlights urgent need to include young people in climate change policy