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28th August 2013

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by Paul Madden

British Ambassador to Japan

A week in an Aboriginal community

Indigenous Australians have been on this continent for around 40,000 years. So it was a great privilege to spend 5 days in the Aboriginal community of Hopevale, in Cape York in the far north of Queensland. My principal impression was the warmth of the people I met. Each evening a different family invited me to […]

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19th April 2012

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by Nigel Baker

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

The Olympic spirit to build a better society

Justin Bedford, Deputy Head of Mission: The spectacle of the Olympic and Paralympic Games gives us a reminder of what sporting excellence should be all about: top-class competition, set within a spirit of friendship. This summer, just 100 days from today, the 2012 Olympic Games will open in London. The last time London hosted the […]

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17th October 2011

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by Nigel Baker

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

Community Education

Amongst my various introductory calls since arriving in Rome this August, I have had the opportunity to visit the Venerable English College and the Pontifical Scots College. These are both ancient institutions – the Venerable English College celebrates the 650th anniversary of its foundation, by King Edward III, next year – which throughout their history […]

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24th January 2011 Ottawa, Canada

Our First British High Commission Science Salon with Special Guest: Dr. David Strangway!

One week ago today we had our inaugural Science Salon event!  What is a Science Salon you ask?  Well imagine trying to channel Bohemian France, with it’s parlours and poets and artists, into a science themed event, and there you have it – A Science Salon! The goal of these events is to bring people […]

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