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Jazzfest Berlin brings together 24 acts and more than 135 musicians from over 25 countries – with a strong UK presence in this year’s programme. The festival opens on 29 October with UK pianist, composer and bandleader Alexander Hawkins. @blnfestspiele berlinerfestspiele.de/en/jaz…

The #StudyUKAlumniAwards celebrate the inspirational individuals – entrepreneurs, community leaders, business people and artists – making incredible contributions around the world. 🎉 Find out more: ow.ly/olKf50ZPSUa

Burcu Gözmen, an English teacher, shares a practical tip to help you approach language more effectively in the classroom. Join the free online self-study TeachingEnglish course ‘Understanding Language Systems’. Don’t miss out – enrolment closes on 30 September!

Calling all English language teachers! Join TeachingEnglish ‘How to teach pronunciation’. A free, practical 3-month course. Certificate awarded 🧾 Sign up here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rV4zd0 #HowToTeachPronunciation #TeachingEnglish #ELT

French, German and Spanish early-career researchers: Springboard 2026 grants are open!   Support includes research placements, meetings and skills training with partners in the UK.  📅 Apply by 30 September: ow.ly/6CHY50ZPrcW

🩺 Sector spotlight: health and life sciences 📅30 Sept. at 10.00–14.15 CEST Register here: ow.ly/vvLl50ZO6fj Free and online for all #AlumniUK members. Join us to find your role shaping the future of health and life sciences. #AlumniUK #SectorSpotlight

IELTS for UK Visa and Immigration and Life Skills test sessions are now available in Frankfurt from October. Book your seat now 👉ow.ly/wK5E50ZOK1E #IELTSGermany #BritishCouncilIELTS

🎬 Looking for your next cinema pick? BBC Culture has selected 10 films worth watching this September. 🍿 Which one is on your watchlist? 👉 Explore the full list: ow.ly/997650ZO4wF

Our British Council commission for the 61st International Art Exhibition @la_Biennale is artist Lubaina Himid’s installation, Predicting History: Testing Translation. See the installation online 👉 ow.ly/a5cp50ZNJsI

📚 What have you been reading this year? BBC Culture has rounded up 14 standout books from 2026 so far. ✨ Discover the books that caught the critics’ attention and find inspiration for your next read. 👉 ow.ly/Y59f50ZMO2n

Every statistic has a human voice behind it. The newest edition of #HumanStories shines a spotlight on the people whose lives, careers and communities have been shaped through cultural exchange, education and creativity. ow.ly/o1TB50ZL41y

🍂 Parts of England are already showing signs of a changing season, from falling leaves to berries ripening early. But what’s behind this unusual shift in nature? 🌳 Discover the story: ow.ly/Yhyb50ZKAZs

How to teach listening? Our new free course for English language teachers. By the end of it, you'll be able to: • design and plan classroom listening activities that meet learner needs • apply strategies to improve active listening skills Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rV4k-0

Study #nursing in the UK and start your journey to a fulfilling career. The UK is a world-leader in nursing education; you’ll be taught by experts and practising nurses and gain practical experience with the UK’s #NHS Find out more on our website: ow.ly/2ghn50ZIUWW

With world-class universities, a rich cultural heritage and a welcoming community, Wales offers an unforgettable student experience. Discover the Study in Wales experience on our Study UK webpage: ow.ly/YSl650ZFwEG

The classroom is evolving. Are we keeping up? English-medium education is changing as institutions respond to new student expectations, employability demands and global competition. Explore the key shifts shaping the future of universities: ow.ly/oCRj50ZFvWm #HigherEd

We hear from 6 inspiring young people, including Amanda da Cruz Costa and @JuhiAdhikari reflecting on the role of their communities, and how they’ve used their voices to create change #IYD2026 #OurWorldConnectedPodcast. 👉 Tune in: ow.ly/2m1150ZENck

Are you a teacher looking to better integrate digital technologies in your day-to-day? Join our free Integrating digital technologies – professional development course for English language teachers. Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rTW6b0 #TeachingEnglish #ELT

Is your institution’s English-medium strategy sustainable? Successful EMI is about more than changing the language of instruction. It requires investment in academic quality, teacher readiness and student support: ow.ly/9Cpt50ZEpwa #HigherEducation #EMI