Ruth Mari Cocks

Director British Council Wales. Views my own. Love life, all things international, connecting people, & kindness. Back in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 after 🇪🇬 🇹🇭 & 🇦🇫

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

Yay! We are so happy! A good day for all @BCouncil_Wales! #Erasmus

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Britain is rejoining Erasmus+.

From 2027, thousands of students, apprentices and young people will be able to study and work across Europe, gaining international experience and new skills.

Run by the @BritishCouncil, the programme will unlock a range of opportunities for people from different backgrounds across the UK.

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

You’ve been a brilliant committee and we’ve so enjoyed working with you!

[Senedd Culture @SeneddCultureIR]

In the run up to the #SeneddElection our Committee activities have ceased. Thank you to all who have contributed to our inquiries in the last five years.

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

@RhunapIorwerth But it didn’t talk about overriding devolved matters? It talked about taking the nations seriously, engaging with respect, & having a role to play in those nations. I saw the memo a while back & never read it the way it’s now being portrayed. Quite the opposite.

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

@WillHayCardiff This is exactly how I read the memo when I saw it weeks ago. I’m Welsh & proud and never read it the way it’s being portrayed in the press.

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

Whilst the world shifts again, we hosted a moment of hope 🕊️our #Ukraine Youth Forum, bringing Ukrainian refugees from around #Wales to hear their hopes & dreams for the future. Huge thanks to @SDoughtyMP for coming & listening. Next step-taking their voices to UK policy fora!

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

https://t.co/OWKK2mr8yV

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

What happens when @10DowningStreet hosts a St David’s Day reception?! The boys come out and sing bootifully! 👏🏼 Hope we didn’t keep @Number10cat awake! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @AnnaMcMorrin

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

Can’t wait for this! 👇🏼

[BBC Wales Politics @WalesPolitics]

On #SundaySupplement 8-9am @BBCRadioWales with @VaughanRoderick: @realVickyPryce, @jason_oco @RUKWales, @EmyrLewis4 @AberLawCrim, @Cllr_robstewart @SwanseaCouncil, @GarthDrive. Reviewing the papers: @markjhooper & @RuthyCocks. Listen: https://t.co/UWtgOjuzUF

[Scott McDonald @McDonaldScott_]

We welcome today's publication of the UK Government's ambitious new International Education Strategy. In the announcement, FCDO Minister Baroness Chapman confirmed that the British Council will be a strategic partner in the Government's aim of growing education exports, using our expertise to strengthen education systems around the world.

We will collaborate closely with the Government, the devolved nations, and the education sector to deliver the Strategy's three ambitions, particularly the new ambition to ensure that the UK is the global partner of choice at every stage of learning.

The new strategy supports our belief that continued international engagement in education through student mobility to and from the UK, sustainable transnational education, and sharing expertise through academic collaboration will enhance the UK’s global influence.

[British Council Wales @BCouncil_Wales]

News🗞️The UK Government today has confirmed the expansion of the UK–Ukraine School Partnerships programme over the next 3 years.

This follows meetings this week between schools in Wales & their Ukrainian partners in Kraków.

Learn about the programme👇 https://t.co/H2s2fKeT4d

[British Council Wales @BCouncil_Wales]

🇩🇪 UK–Germany Youth Summit 2026

Are you 18–25 and based in Wales? Apply for a fully funded youth summit in Berlin on democracy and civic engagement.

🗓 19–22 March 2026
⏰ Apply by 25 January
✈️ Travel, accommodation and meals covered
👉 https://t.co/Gvrf65GQOQ

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

What a year 2025 has been! Thank you from all of us @BCouncil_Wales to all of our partners & beneficiaries for supporting, participating & working with us to build connections across the world to support #peace & #prosperity 🌎 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🕊️

[British Council Wales @BCouncil_Wales]

2025 has been a year of big conversations and creative connections in Wales - here’s just some of our highlights.

A huge thank you to all our partners, supporters, and followers - here's to more global connections in 2026! ✨✨#HappyNewYear

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

Delighted to announce the new Chair for our Advisory Committee for Wales is Professor Paul Boyle VC of @SwanseaUni. Paul brings a wealth of experience & networks which comes at a pivotal time for us here in @BCouncil_Wales 👇🏼

[British Council Wales @BCouncil_Wales]

News 📣 Professor Paul Boyle, Vice-Chancellor of @SwanseaUni, has been appointed the new Chair of our Advisory Committee🎉

We look forward to working with Paul as we continue to build international connections for Wales' culture & education sectors 👇

https://t.co/EGZKe0Ozz2

[British Council Higher Education @HEGoingGlobal]

#GoingGlobalPartnerships introduces the Seed Fund for Student Mobility, which offers grants of £10,000 to support and strengthen existing higher education partnerships between the UK and China.

Find out more and apply by 2 February 2026: https://t.co/Aog1JkamYQ

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

Thanks for having me on the show @jasonmohammad! #Erasmus has so much to offer people in #Wales & the UK & we welcome the announcement today from UK Government to enable the UK to participate again & build relationships in the EU & beyond through this expansive programme👇🏼

[British Council Wales @BCouncil_Wales]

Our Director, @RuthyCocks spoke with @jasonmohammad on @BBCRadioWales about UK government's re-association to Erasmus+. Ruth welcomed the news, saying the programme gives young people valuable opportunities that develop their global outlook (at 22 mins) 🌍
https://t.co/H3Hm3qIoxW

[British Council Wales @BCouncil_Wales]

Teach abroad and get paid to explore one of 9 destinations across the world! 🌏

Our English Language Assistants programme is now open for applications.

Apply by 28 Jan. Eligibility criteria apply.

🔗 Find out more: https://t.co/uH4G6PIN7i

[Senedd Research @SeneddResearch]

🗣️@Heledd_Plaid asks for a statement on the decreasing number of learners in Wales gaining qualifications in international languages in schools and colleges.

@BCouncil_Wales’ report suggests that post-GCSE language study is in ‘steep decline’ 👇

https://t.co/NDwArdu96X

#FMQs

[British Council Wales @BCouncil_Wales]

Last month, we launched our latest #LanguageTrendsWales report.

Our Director, @RuthyCocks has reflected on the results and highlighted several unique strengths that could give #Wales a brighter future for language learning.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/RVTkxiEP57

[Ruth Mari Cocks @RuthyCocks]

An inspiring night listening to former President of #Ireland, Mary Robinson speak @chaptertweets! Covering everything from being the 1st female President, to her work @Cop30noBrasil to tackling world crises through @TheElders. What a changemaker & career to aspire to! 🇮🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[British Council @BritishCouncil]

Across the UK, international language learning is at a low point. Ruth Cocks took a look at the new #LanguageTrendsWales report and found that #Wales has some unique strengths that could offer a brighter future for languages. 🔗 Find out more: https://t.co/qNqy5R9vAj