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From 2008 to 2011 we are organising our work around three broad themes with high relevance for the UK and Norway. Each theme consists of a series of partnership projects in the following cross disciplinary areas and will receive similar human and financial resource from the British Council in Norway over the 3 year period.
Projects under this theme consider the impact of energy use on our environment, and the actions being taken (or not being taken) at different levels of society to encourage sustainable behaviours and to mitigate the effects of climate change. This theme builds upon the strategic energy relationship between Norway and the UK, and places a special emphasis on discussions around resource exploitation in “the High North”. Work under this theme will aim to inform and develop the strong interest in the energy, climate change and consumption debate in both countries.
Projects under this theme address the lively ongoing discussions around the definition of art and the public domain which are characterised by such contested concepts as “public/private space”, “social space”, “community space”, “common/shared space”, “third space”, “real place” and “new public art”. Under this theme we will showcase UK artistic contributions and further stimulate public policy debate in order to position the UK as an innovative and creative partner in this evolving field.
Projects under this theme address the recurring topics of identity, multiculturalism and diversity together with other significant demographic shifts in our societies (for example the aging population). These topics are prominent in both Norwegian and British societal and cultural debates, and pose a significant adaptive challenge for the advanced societies of Western Europe. We aim to expose our audiences and partners to the experiences, ideas and contributions of both the UK and third countries with respect to these issues. rd country policy perspectives with our audiences and partners, and help broker and implement joint initiatives which further develop these internationalist and entrepreneurial approaches.
We work in partnership with individuals and public and private sector organisations to fund and deliver project-based activity. We are responsive to the needs of our partners.
Our delivery methods include structured visits, seminars, conferences, performances and exhibitions together with UK, Norwegian and/or international partner institutions.
We provide advice to individuals and organisations on opportunities for engagement with the UK with relevance to our themes.
We encourage individuals and organisations with an interest in partnering with ourselves and the UK to contact us with specific proposals which fit our themes.
In the UK the British Council is registered as a charity (not-for-profit-organisation) and operates as an executive non-departmental public body. We receive a grant from the British Government and are represented in 110 countries worldwide.
Our patron is Her Majesty The Queen and our Vice-Patron is His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales.
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
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