@ruthcocks
Director British Council Wales. Back in the homeland after postings in Afghanistan, East Asia and Egypt. Would be comedienne but clashes with diplomacy π Likes all things international, politics, culture, education, languages and comedy. Views my own.
Ramadan Kareem to all those celebrating around the world! π.
One of my favorite times of year when I was living in countries which observed this peaceful period.
Sending love and light at a time when the world needs it most ποΈ
#RamadanMubarak #RamadanKareem
Great interview this evening on Sky w/ Senedd Members @mickantoniw.bsky.social & @alundavies.bsky.social from Lviv #Ukraine.
Driving #aid from #Wales to the front lineππΌ
Punchy, committed & brave π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ ΏπΊπ¦
βItβs the right thing to do' - Welsh politicians on going to Ukraine
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The world feels like a completely different place than it did a few weeks ago. Seismic shifts in geopolitics and every morning I wake up wondering what next. Itβs like watching a real life Trueman Show. Words and falsehoods have such a huge impact alone. I donβt want a world led by bullies.
Our new #international #schools partnerships with @f1tv.bsky.social is a BRILLIANT way of getting kids excited about #STEM subjects.
Partnering w/ schools in #India or #SouthAfrica, letβs give #schools in #Wales a global outlook through real-life interactions & shared passions ππΌπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ
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A really productive meeting w/ Cab Sec for Education & Minister for HE today @senedd.wales
about the future of international working in #Wales from #HE to #schools including international #language learning.
Thereβs so much potential w/ great assets in Wales which could maximize impact for Walesπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ
Schools in #Wales! We are coming to Carmarthen!
Based on years of #international #learning between #Wales & #USA, our community-focussed #schools conference is a brilliant day of professional development for #teachers.
Places go quickly so sign up now ππΌπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ π
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Weβre running a Cross Party Group at the Senedd on Feb. 18th with Football Association Wales to hear more about how #arts/#culture and #education organizations can support Walesβ womenβs #football team making it to the #Euros 2025! π All welcome. Get in touch. #Sportsdiplomacy
Great to hear @prifweinidog.gov.wales speak at the @walesforeurope.bsky.social event today. Followed by a passionate panel discussion on the impact of #Brexit on #culture, #education & #youth which I was happy to join with @elunedh.bsky.social & Elin Jones π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ
GΕng xΗ fΔ cΓ‘i!
Celebrate Chinese New Year w/our new #education pack for the Year of the Snake!
For primary #schools & #teachers to learn more about this festival, the #languages, customs & traditions of #China π¨π³ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
#ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
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βAs the chill winds of Maga-style nationalism blow across borders, such institutions should be cherishedβ.
Read @theguardian.comβs view on the future of British Council and UKβs #softpower ππΌ
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