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Ruth Cocks
@ruthcocks.bsky.social
Director British Council Wales. Back in the homeland after postings in Afghanistan, East Asia and Egypt. Would be comedienne but clashes with diplomacy 😆 Likes all things international, politics, culture, education, languages and comedy. Views my own.
Ramadan Kareem to all those celebrating around the world! 🌎.

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 🕊️

#RamadanMubarak #RamadanKareem
February 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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 line👇🏼

Punchy, committed & brave 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦

‘It’s the right thing to do' - Welsh politicians on going to Ukraine
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine agrees crucial minerals deal with US - source
A Ukrainian government source tells Sky News that Kyiv has agreed the terms of a minerals deal with the US. Meanwhile, the Kremlin contradicts Donald Trump's claims about European peacekeepers in Ukra...
news.sky.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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. It’s like watching a real life Trueman Show. Words and falsehoods have such a huge impact alone. I don’t want a world led by bullies.
February 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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, let’s give #schools in #Wales a global outlook through real-life interactions & shared passions 👇🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌎
bit.ly/4ajNjZJ
February 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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.
There’s so much potential w/ great assets in Wales which could maximize impact for Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌎
February 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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 👇🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🌎
wales.britishcouncil.org/en/programme...
wales.britishcouncil.org
February 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM
We’re 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 Wales’ women’s #football team making it to the #Euros 2025! 😆 All welcome. Get in touch. #Sportsdiplomacy
February 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌎
January 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Gōng xǐ fā cái!

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 🇨🇳🌎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

#ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake

www.britishcouncil.org/school-resou...
www.britishcouncil.org
January 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
‘As the chill winds of Maga-style nationalism blow across borders, such institutions should be cherished’.

Read @theguardian.com’s view on the future of British Council and UK’s #softpower 👇🏼

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the British Council: cherish and preserve | Editorial
Editorial: Financial struggles dating back to the pandemic are imperilling the future of a bastion of soft power. The government should find a way to help
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM