British Council Finland

06/10/2026

Bookworms exist in every language 💬

We’re working with the National Literacy Trust to connect readers across the world and help set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people reading online in 12 hours.

From books to magazines, comics to poems - whatever you’re into, take 10 to read into it.

Sign up to take part with readers of all ages and backgrounds in a collective ‘time out’ that transcends borders.

🏆 World record attempt:
Thursday 8 Oct

🔗 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/n2kQ50ZTmMt

06/10/2026

A big thank you to our Major Partner Art Fund, Supporting Partners Frieze, Cork Street Galleries, Digital Partner Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Commission Supporters Henry Moore Foundation, Rothschild Foundation and The Girlfriend Fund, all of whom have helped bring this year's British Pavilion to life.

Visual identity: TEMPLO

05/10/2026

Readers assemble! Join us as we attempt to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title 📚

In the lead up to World Mental Health Day, the British Council and National Literacy Trust are setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most people reading online in 12 hours.

Whether it’s a book or a magazine, a comic or a poem, an e-book or an audiobook - whatever you’re into, take 10 to get into it.

Get stuck in with readers of all ages and backgrounds in a collective ‘time out’ that transcends borders.

🏆 World record attempt: Thursday 8 Oct

🔗https://ow.ly/3CYw50ZUoqk

05/10/2026

Here are some examples of the resources you can find on our platform! 📄

Go on this link https://ow.ly/Ok5s50ZS928 and discover what resources you can access!

If you are an organisation or professional that would like to share a resource, first register as a user and then just click on the "Share a resource" button!

05/10/2026

Catch up on our Erasmus+ webinars!

Ready to take your first step into the world of international education and partnerships with Erasmus+? Or to explore how the programme has changed? With the next funding application window fast approaching in November 2026, it’s time to start planning now.

This June, we recorded a series of free online events for everyone in adult education, higher education, schools and vocational education and training.

Erasmus+ opens new opportunities for people from across the UK to gain knowledge and experience by studying, training or working abroad. Find out how you can get involved.

04/10/2026

Teachers, let's make memories 📚

The British Council and National Literacy Trust are inviting schools around the world to help set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title the most people reading online in 12 hours.

If you’re looking for a fun break in a busy school day, take 10 to encourage your class to read whatever sparks joy.

🏆World record attempt: Thursday 8 Oct

🔗Sign up here: https://ow.ly/cv0O50ZTPxV

04/10/2026

‘Much as’ we try, sometimes we forget to use these linking words for contrasting ideas!

Learn the difference between them in today’s carousel.

Want to practise your writing? Find free writing activities from B1 to C1 on our website: https://ow.ly/ug3O50ZToAF

02/10/2026

Join us in setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title 📚

We’re working with the National Literacy Trust to connect readers across the world and set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most people reading online in 12 hours.

From books to magazines, comics to poems - whatever you’re into, take 10 to read into it.

Sign up to take part with readers of all ages and backgrounds in a collective ‘time out’ that transcends borders.

🏆 World record attempt:
Thursday 8 Oct

🔗 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/H56Y50ZTmHQ

02/10/2026

Bookworms exist in every language 💬

We’re working with the National Literacy Trust to connect readers across the world and help set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people reading online in 12 hours.
From books to magazines, comics to poems - whatever you’re into, take 10 to read into it.
Sign up to take part with readers of all ages and backgrounds in a collective ‘time out’ that transcends borders.

🏆World record attempt: Thursday 8 Oct
🔗Sign up here: https://ow.ly/s93x50ZTPye

02/10/2026

Thinking about applying for the Study UK Alumni Awards?

Join our webinar on Wednesday 7 October to get application tips from the Study UK team and previous winners.

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/7L0x50ZTobJ