Director, British Council Myanmar. Formerly based in Malaysia, India, China and Italy. Views are my own.
Yangon, Myanmar
Joined March 2012
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Sarah Deverall retweeted
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King and all of the Royal Family at this time of grief.
Huge congratulations @SayedAzamAli1! Fantastic recognition of the extremely important work you have been doing over the years and your relentless commitment to raising awareness in the areas of #foodsecurity and #underutilisedcrops! @UKinMalaysia – at Myanmar
There we were with the Red Arrows! Fun times! Enjoy the last month and the bridge to the next stage @Graham_Kendall! – at Myanmar
As I start my final month at @UoNMalaysia and @UniOfNottingham, I thought I would post from pictures from my 21 years at this wonderful institution. #GXKJan2021 @SarahDeverall
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I’ll be watching closely too, even though I’ve now left Malaysia! Best of luck Atteleth Don Perlis! Great memories of your performance in the national finals! @mightmalaysia @my_British @UKinMalaysia #FameLabInternational2020 – at Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
One of my favourite events here in Malaysia has been the #FameLabInternational2020 competition. Talented Malaysian contestant Atteleth Don Perlis in semifinal tonight midnight MY time @FameLab @UKinMalaysia @my_British. Watch and vote!
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Sarah Deverall retweeted
Many thanks to @AusHCUK @DrJoannaNewman @hkuchah1 and @ward_esme as well as our fantastic Chair @Maddalaine for a brilliant session on role of arts, education and culture in supporting open societies #softpower
👇Register below for future events 👇
britishcouncil.org/research-…
Sarah Deverall retweeted
Dr John Chan shares with Shawn his tips to make the most of her time as an international student in the UK. #ReadyForYou
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Dr John Chan shares how different it is to study medicine in the UK: "The teaching methods in the UK were very different... it wasn't just teacher based, it was also interactive." #ReadyForYou
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Are you dreaming of pursuing a career in Medicine? Meet Shawn, currently a student at St George's University of London, and Dr John Chan, a UK alumnus who is now a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. #ReadyForYou
Sarah Deverall retweeted
All British Council Teaching Centres and Professional Development Centres in Malaysia have reopened with adult classes running in Kuala Lumpur, Damansara and Penang.
Get in touch with us here: bit.ly/3kEKf02
thestar.com.my/news/educatio… @staronline
Very good to have a chance to say farewell to Mr Radhakrishnan, Chairman of our @my_British Governance Board, & @choichuan and colleagues from @ShearnDelamore, who have given us such sound advice over the years!
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Sarah Deverall retweeted
Calling Malaysian social enterprises!
How has COVID-19 affected your business?
Join a short Global Comparison study to share your experience and drive better support for social enterprises: bit.ly/3akOOb3
Image: @EarthHeir
@SocialEnt_UK @SocEntGlobal
ALT Earth Heir produces & distributes "Fair Trade Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)" for Malaysian frontline medical personnel, frontline social workers and others involved in the management and control of COVID-19.
Many thanks from me too to @UKAmb_Hay for hosting the lovely lunch and for the years of support from him and his @UKinMalaysia team over my time with @my_British in #Malaysia! I look forward to continue to be part of the #UK in #ASEAN team from my new role in #Myanmar. – at Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
We said goodbye to @SarahDeverall yesterday as she prepares to move from Malaysia to Myanmar. Lunch, hosted by HE @UKAmb_Hay (thank you - much appreciated). But this is not goodbye, We still have a lot to do in #ASEAN. Catch up soon .@UKinMalaysia @UoNMalaysia @BritishCouncil
Sarah Deverall retweeted
The Edinburgh International Festival @edintfest in now online. The venues may be dark, but the festival spirit shines on! Find out more about the programme here bit.ly/2sbEHC1 and enjoy the festival on their YouTube channel bit.ly/34cwCzi #CultureConnectsUs
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As a @TEDx curator and coach, #UKAlumniAwards professional achievement global finalist for Malaysia and @UniversityLeeds graduate, Winston Liew, has implemented various campaigns across Penang for sustainability and social issues, to ensure lasting change worldwide.
Learn more👇
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We know how daunting moving to another country can be & we want to reassure you that universities are working hard to ensure that you know what to expect before you travel to the UK. Please contact your university for more information on this: bit.ly/39SJ0oM #ReadyForYou
The UK is open to international students. We want you to feel welcome and at ease when you arrive in the UK, so please contact your university for more information on how they can support you on arrival to the UK.
Find out more: bit.ly/3goHLAp #ReadyForYou
Sarah Deverall retweeted
🇲🇾 has been added to the 🇬🇧 government’s travel corridor list.
This is effective from 00:00 on 07 Aug (BTS) in Wales and from 4 am on Tuesday 11 Aug (BST).
Sarah Deverall retweeted
New research, conducted by @UniNorthants , has been released, which looks at social innovation and how it is embedded across higher education institutions in five countries in East and South East Asia.
Read the reports here: britishcouncil.org/society/s…
#CultureConnectsUs
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Thank you His Excellency Charles Hay, British High Commissioner to Malaysia @ukamb_hay @UKinMalaysia for the invitation to speak at the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur’s Chevening Talk Series tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you all there. #IAmChevening
Congratulations to you too @Graham_Kendall on a great virtual substitute for the live graduation event and this on the occasion of #UNMC’s #TwentiethAnniversary! Delighted to be part of it! – at Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Thank you @SarahDeverall for recording a video, congratulating all our are graduands who become graduates today. Congratulations to all of our new alumni, please be ambassadors for @UKinMalaysia. #UNMGraduation @BritishCouncil @UniofNottingham #WeAreUoN buff.ly/2OPiEdV
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