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World-famous names invite
students to discover the 'Real UK' Famous UK celebrities and organisations
are encouraging students from around the
world to find out more about learning and
living in the UK.
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'Real UK', a new campaign by the British
Council, is giving young people from 12
countries the chance to spend two weeks
in the UK. They will meet with inspiring
personalities, visit leading companies,
learn about study opportunities and enjoy
some of the UK's top cultural attractions.
Celebrities supporting the campaign
include Sir Alex Ferguson, Manager
of Manchester United football club;
Professor Stephen Hawking, author of A
Brief History of Time; and paralympic
athlete, Tanni Grey-Thompson. |
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Leading British companies are also
lending their support including Dyson,
Eidos Interactive and the BBC World
Service. Inventor, James Dyson, said, 'At
Dyson, we are led by innovation and new
technology… this is truly creative and
exciting work. So, I hope that Real UK will
show young people from other countries
that the UK has a great deal to offer.'
The winners have been chosen and
we hope to report on their trip in our
next issue. You can find out more at
www.educationuk.org/realuk |
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