UK ambassador, British Council members visit CvSU

UNITED Kingdom (UK) Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils and members of the British Council visited Cavite State University (CvSU) in Indang, Cavite to share education and research opportunities in the UK for students, educators, and policymakers, according to CvSU President Hernando Robles.

During the visit, Beaufils tackled how the UK and Philippines' higher education institutions such as CvSU can strengthen people-to-people relationships through education, cultural exchange, research and development, gender empowerment, and other collaboration opportunities in areas like agriculture, food security, health and environment.

These are among the programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing UK-Philippine partnerships on priority issues concerning trade and economic development, climate change, environment, maritime security and research.

Meanwhile, British Council Head of Education Pierre Pecson and Account Relationship

Manager Abegail Boboyo gave an overview of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). They discussed how interested students can pursue their academic aspirations through the scholarship opportunities being offered by universities in the UK including the Chevening scholarship program, among others.

The British Council is the UK's international institution promoting cultural exchange and educational opportunities. The organization promotes peace and prosperity by fostering relationships, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

Across the Philippines, the British Council has trained over 6,000 people in agriculture,

construction, and information technology, and more than 1,500 technical vocational education and training educators, local industry associations and cooperatives to increase access to skills development and improve job opportunities for Filipinos.

The visit was spearheaded by the CvSU International and Local Collaboration and Linkages Office (ILCLO).