Apply for a grant to mark the European Day of Languages 2019

The European Day of languages marks the diversity of languages spoken on our continent. The official day is September 26th. Europe Direct Durham is offering schools in our region the chance to bid for a grant of £75 to arrange an event in school which shows how languages are used in eth modern workplace. You…

A night of German Kultur

Although a little damp, the evening went off really well and a huge hit was the Tübinger Saxophon Ensemble – absolutely amazing ! Terrific performances from our local schoolchildren who had worked with Martina Schwarz all day to enchant their parents and carers. Also performances from two local groups who will travel to Tübingen in…

Introducing the Spanish Apprentices

Students from Biddick Academy scooped the top job at our search for talented Spanish linguists at an event held in Durham University’s school of modern languages. The team proved to be the most persuasive with their advert to encourage Spanish speaking visitors to our region. Pitted against seven other very strong school teams, the group battled…

Stressed about Brexit?

Regardless how you voted at the Referendum, in the general election or in the European Parliamentary elections, you may have questions about Brexit and Citizens’ rights The right to work, study and live in a different European country to where you were born Pension rights The need for visas when travelling and changes to duty…