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🗣️ Do you have an accent? Perhaps you think you don't. But our expert doesn't agree...
Watch the video to find out why 👇
But don't worry - we think accents are beautiful! Find out more: bit.ly/3Qsi4FW
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Theo is a story about desire, movement and how access to play defines who gets to imagine a future. – Jo Galvv (@jogalvv), co-director alongside Monica Palazzo (@m.palazzo). @BritishFilmInstitute
youtu.be/APIxF1-8KcI?si=qWXr…
#FiveFilmsForFreedom. #LoveIsLove #LGBTQIA
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🎬 Watch Rosalinda and Diana’s true story in ‘Rag Dolls’, a powerful film directed by Amy Adler, which shares the message that love is universal. @BritishFilmInstitute
youtu.be/egSyX0VnLIo?si=s7bn…
📅 Online for free until 29 March!
#LGBTQIA #LoveIsAHumanRight #EqualRights
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😤 ‘I Hate Helen’. She’s a girl at school that ‘steals stuff’, has ‘gooey eyes’ and a bum ‘that jiggles when she’s excited’. The film completely free to watch online until 29 March
@BritishFilmInstitute. youtube.com/watch?v=iO9mBVPC…
#LGBTQIA #LoveIsEqual #LoveIsAHumanRight
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📢Learn how to plan your networking strategy, position your work and communicate your value to build strong professional relationships.
📅 26 March 2026 | 🕐 1:00pm GMT
📍 Online
joinalumniuk.britishcouncil.…
#AlumniUK #SkillsSeries
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🙏 ‘He or she, it doesn't matter … I am happy.’
🎬 ‘Room 206’ tells the true story of Clair (@clairfaravarjoo) and is one our #FiveFilmsForFreedom, in partnership with @BritishFilmInstitute #BFIFlare.
youtube.com/watch?v=ZBMxQ7NM…
#LGBTQIA #LoveIsEqual #LoveIsAHumanRight
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🎥 ‘Do you ever think about leaving this place?’
🔗 Watch ‘Sweat (Mô Hôi)’ for free until 29 March as part of #FiveFilmsForFreedom, in partnership with @BFIFlare: youtube.com/watch?v=AYZ3MIKo…
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Only a few days to go.
Alumni UK Live 2026 is almost here and registration is still open. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with UK alumni worldwide.
Register today! tinyurl.com/3d944sav
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If you are part of our alumni network, this space is for you.
It is an opportunity to:
• Update your professional skills
• Expand your international network
• Access strategic conversations
• Identify new opportunities
Don't miss out! tinyurl.com/3d944sav
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🌈📽️ #FiveFilmsForFreedom returns – our annual celebration of LGBTQIA stories.
🔗 Until 29 March: britishcouncil.org/five-film… 🤝 In partnership with @BritishFilmInstitute
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#LoveIsLove #LoveIsEqual #EqualRights
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Networking is more than making contacts. It creates opportunity.
At Alumni UK Live 2026, explore how strategic connections drive professional growth and global impact.
Expand your network. Shape your future.
Secure your place today tinyurl.com/3d944sav
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The world is entering a new era.
Our study reveals a profound shift in how young people perceive global power:
the gap between traditional powers and emerging countries has almost disappeared.
Find out more in the Global Perceptions 2025 report. americas.britishcouncil.org/…
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📢 Networking and Relationship Building: The Strategies for Planning to Network
📅 26 March 2026 | 🕐 1:00pm GMT
joinalumniuk.britishcouncil.…
Plan your networking strategy, position your work and build strong professional relationships.
#AlumniUK #SkillsSeries
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At Alumni UK Live 2026, international experts will share practical insights on inclusivity, career progression and the power of global networking.
Discover ideas that can shape your professional future.
Sign up for free: tinyurl.com/3d944sav
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Global power no longer looks the same as it did before.
The perceptions of young people in the G20 are changing rapidly
Explore the Global Perceptions 2025 report and access the complete data.
americas.britishcouncil.org/…
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Join a global countdown for #FiveFilmsForFreedom ... We have five new, deeply thought-provoking, incredible films free to watch from 18 to 29 March 2026!
Bookmark the link now! arts.britishcouncil.org/five…
#FiveFilmsForFreedom #LoveIsEqual #LGBTQIA #EqualRights
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Five Films for Freedom returns in March! A new collection of short films telling the stories of LGBTQIA communities. From 18-29 March watch five incredible films online for free.
Save the dates! arts.britishcouncil.org/five…
#FiveFilmsForFreedom #LoveIsEqual #LGBTQIA #EqualRights
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Alumni UK Live returns on 24 March 2026.
Join our free global online professional development festival. This year’s theme explores inclusive leadership, strategic networking, employability and sustainable development.
Register now tinyurl.com/3d944sav
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Elevate your professional impact online with our free #AlumniUK #SkillsSeries webinar: Communicating with Executive Presence: Online Executive Presence
📅 25 February 2026 | 🕐 1–2pm GMT
🌎 For international alumni of UK universities
Sign up here: joinalumniuk.britishcouncil.…
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🤓Access tools, training, job coaching and opportunities designed to help you advance in your professional career.
Visit our Alumni UK site: americas.britishcouncil.org/…
#AlumniUK
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