British Council Netherlands

12/06/2026

🌍 Sector spotlight: climate action and sustainability 🌍
📅 17 June | 09.00–13.30 BST
Register here: https://ow.ly/8lLZ50Z8uXq

Bringing together alumni, experts and industry leaders to explore three pathways to climate impact – careers, policy and innovation – this event provides practical insights into how individuals can engage with the green transition. Each session combines real-world experience with actionable guidance to help participants understand their role in the global climate agenda. Join us to:

Explore opportunities and build careers in sustainability
This session covers the green economy, in-demand roles, key sectors and the skills needed to enter and progress in sustainability careers. It also highlights real career journeys and practical entry strategies.

Understand how climate policy is shaped and implemented globally
This session explores the policy landscape, climate diplomacy and career pathways in government, NGOs, multilateral organisations and think tanks, along with the skills needed to enter the field.

Explore how climate solutions are developed and scaled
Topics include climate innovation, funding, partnerships and building sustainable ventures, along with lessons from entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders. Case Spotlight: Alumni UK Climate Action Community of Practice.

Why attend?
✔️ Explore three key climate career pathways.
✔️ Hear from global experts and practitioners.
✔️ Understand in-demand skills for the green economy.
✔️ Gain practical guidance on career entry and growth.
✔️ Connect with a global climate-focused network.

Speakers include investors, innovators, policy experts, government representatives, employers and sustainability professionals.

This event is free for all UK-educated graduates, as part of ’s Series. Join us to learn, share experiences and network with a dynamic community of international UK alumni.

11/06/2026

Media Literacy in the Age of AI - Belfast study visit > Take a look inside!

As part of the Youth Connect programme, young participants from across Europe came together at Queen’s University Belfast to collaborate, exchange ideas and bring their projects to life.

During the visit, they:
⬩ connected with peers from different countries
⬩ worked with experts in media, AI and digital innovation
⬩ explored how technology shapes the way we create and consume information
⬩ built on ideas developed during the national trainings

This study visit offered a space for collaboration, creativity and learning — supporting young people to take their work on media literacy to the next level.

▶️Watch the video to see their journey :
https://ow.ly/IOUx50Z8BWB

As part of the Youth Connect programme in Europe, young participant...

11/06/2026

Looking for ways to vary your sentence structures? 👋

Here’s a great piece of grammar to add extra emphasis to an idea:

‘... not only … but also …’

For example:

‘Regular exercise not only improves your physical health but also has a positive effect on your mood.’

Get some practice by suggesting endings for this sentence. 📚

Find more free prep on our website. ✍️
https://ow.ly/siON50Z8uVu

10/06/2026

Can games help us think differently about the world?

In Chemnitz, Professor Sylvester Arnab worked with creators from across Europe to explore how serious games can support learning, collaboration and new perspectives.

The result: playful ideas with serious impact. 🎮

https://ow.ly/sI3j50Z8uQi

09/06/2026

How can NGOs engage young people online in ways that are safe, meaningful and participatory?

The fourth workshop in the series “From Inclusive Leadership to Active Participation” will focus on digital engagement and how organisations can communicate with young people online, build stronger communities and create safer spaces for participation.

The session will explore digital communication, community building and practical approaches to engaging young people in online environments.

📅 Date: 12 June 2026
🕐 Time: 13.00–16.30 CEST
📍 Location: Online

The event is organised by the Fundacja British Council as part of the Youth Connect EU-Ukraine project.

Register via this link: https://ow.ly/px1O50Z9jn7

09/06/2026

Media Literacy in the Age of AI: the impact in numbers

Here’s what we achieved together 👇
⬩ 6 countries connected across Europe
⬩ 8 trainings and workshops delivered
⬩ 386 applications (with 60% women applicants)
⬩ 178 young participants engaged
⬩ 25+ solutions developed to tackle disinformation
⬩ 25 teams working across borders

From ideas to action this programme empowered young people to not just understand AI-driven media, but actively shape a more responsible digital future.

Because media literacy is no longer optional, it is essential.

09/06/2026

Do you know how to use ‘shall’ in modern English?

You might see it in old books, but today we use it a little differently! 📚

Watch the video, then try it yourself.

Write one offer and one suggestion using ‘shall’ in the comments! 👇

08/06/2026

We’ve just wrapped up Media Literacy in the Age of AI, part of the British Council’s Youth Connect programme that is bringing together young leaders to explore one of today’s most urgent topics: how AI is reshaping the information we see, share and trust.

The programme took place in Cyprus, Greece, France, Ireland, Romania and the UK (Scotland and N. Ireland) uniting youth voices across Europe and the UK.

In a world of algorithm-driven feeds, synthetic content and fast-spreading misinformation, media literacy is no longer just a skill, it’s a form of civic empowerment.

Over the past months, participants worked collaboratively through trainings, ideathons and international exchanges to:
⬩ sharpen critical thinking and identify bias, manipulation and disinformation
⬩ understand how algorithms, data and platforms shape public discourse
⬩ explore ethical questions around privacy, online behaviour and responsibility
⬩ co-create innovative solutions: from apps to campaigns, promoting responsible media engagement

From local workshops across Europe to a final international study visit, the programme connected emerging changemakers with experts, researchers and policymakers - turning ideas into action and empowering a new generation of digital leaders.

The result? A growing network of young people equipped not just to navigate the digital world — but to shape its future for the common good.

Find out more via the link below:
🔗 https://ow.ly/4KuG50Z8BJ0

08/06/2026

Last Call: 6th Online Colloquium on Early Plurilingualism

👉 Join us on Wednesday, 10 June, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Paris to explore how language-responsive teaching and CLIL can support children’s multilingual development.

📅 On Wednesday, 10 June 2026
🕝 2.30–4.30 pm CEST
📍 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free registration

https://ow.ly/5u3O50Z7xU0

07/06/2026

Career Essentials Series: thrive in the transforming workplace

📅 Thursday 11 June | 12.00 – 13.30 BST | Online
Register your free place: https://ow.ly/tAuo50Z7u8s

The workplace will experience more change in the next five years than it has in the previous twenty. AI is a key driver – even for non-technical roles. Green skills are also in rising demand. This session explains what employers are looking for in the ever-changing workplace and how you can position yourself for success.

Hear from industry experts and careers professionals as they share insights on emerging skills, career strategies and future trends.

This free webinar is for any final-year international students and graduates of UK universities. Join us to:

👉 Stay ahead of emerging workplace trends.
👉 Understand how to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
👉 Gain actionable insights from leading experts and employers.
👉 Build the skills and mindset needed to succeed in the future of work.