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March 23, 2021

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1 – 12 November 2021. The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The UK is committed to working […]

March 2, 2021

For many undergraduates, opportunities to pursue or continue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom (UK) is a lifelong dream. GREAT Scholarships 2021, launched in October 2020 by the Study UK campaign and delivered by the British Council, offers Sri Lankan students access to world-renowned UK higher education opportunities. Each scholarship is jointly funded by the […]

December 4, 2020

The British Council in Sri Lanka has, through its many projects, supported gender equality, and reducing violence against women. Together with civil society assistance, they have offered technical assistance, capacity building and grants to implement innovative projects. The annual international campaign ‘16 days of activism against gender-based violence’ began on 25 November and ends on […]

October 26, 2020

With an aim of ensuring economic empowerment for women and youth, and supporting them to transform into successful entrepreneurs, the British Council in Sri Lanka through its Enterprise Programme has engaged in a series of initiatives to provide vital skills and knowledge needed to affect social change in their communities. The Enterprise programme, funded by […]

April 4, 2020

The British Council, Sri Lanka organised the Sri Lanka English Language Teacher Educator Conference (SLELTEC) 2020 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, to showcase the achievements of English teacher educators in the country and reflect on current issues and possible future challenges locally and regionally. Held during the first week of March at the […]

March 26, 2019

12 March saw the launch of a landmark survey on the experiences and expectations, attitudes and aspirations of young Sri Lankans. ‘Next Generation Sri Lanka’ research, which seeks to amplify the voice of youth and the importance of their role in forming the society of the future, was launched at the Lighthouse Auditorium and Lawns […]

British Council drives climate action through youth-based Social Action Projects

British Council launches ‘GREAT Scholarships 2021’ in Sri Lanka to support outstanding students gain world-class education in the UK

British Council marks 16 days of Activism against gender-based violence with spotlight on inspiring and collaborative projects

British Council Enterprise Programme empowers women and youth entrepreneurs through skills and knowledge

British Council Sri Lanka’s English Language Teacher Educator Conference showcases achievements and reflects on issues and challenges

‘Next Generation Sri Lanka’ – amplifying the youth voice