Publications
Through our research, reports and opinion pieces, we give our latest insights into important global questions and trends facing individuals, nations, businesses and communities. We look at the ways in which cultural relations can help tackle some of the major issues of today through co-operation and exchange in culture and education.
Watch the highlights of the debate at the soft power report launch in London or the author, John Holden's, presentation of the soft power report's findings.
You can also have a look at the transcript or download the audio of the whole debate from our blog.
This report, produced in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton and Ipsos Public Affairs, looks at the importance employers place on intercultural skills. It shows that employers value intercultural skills as highly as formal qualifications; as well as recognising the tangible business benefits of having a workforce with such skills, they see the clear risks associated with employees lacking them.
Watch a related session from Going Global, the international higher education conference.
Based on new international research undertaken with Ipsos MORI and YouGov, the British Council's Trust Pays report considers questions such as: 'How trusted is the UK?' 'Does cultural exchange shape opinions of Britain?' 'Does the level of trust have an impact on trade?'
Watch a recording of the debate about Trust Pays
The Power of Culture to Change Lives
Why culture should be at the heart of efforts to tackle some of the key challenges facing the international community. This was produced for the Edinburgh Culture Ministers Summit in August 2012.
The Power of Culture to Change Lives (PDF 2MB)
The Edinburgh International Culture Summit


