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Insight article

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Music and Peacebuilding in Nigeria

Vashala Charles, a PhD student in cultural sustainability at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, discusses the role of music in peacebuilding among communities affected by Boko-Haram.

Part of an artist’s illustration representing themes discussed at the event ‘Insights from Non-Formal Education Initiatives for Youth-Led Change’ in December 2024.

Introducing three reports on Non-Formal Education for Youth-Led Change

New research explores the transformative potential of Non-Formal Education in empowering young people to drive meaningful social change.

Introducing our 90th anniversary research fellows

International researchers from South Africa and Ukraine discuss their plans as they prepare to start fellowships in the UK through our new partnership with IASH, University of Edinburgh.

Lost+Found project performance installation. Two performers on stage in front of a background projection featuring geometric yellow and black line art.

OFF/TRACK Collective: Imagining New forms of Cultural Production

Dr Poppy Spowage reflects on her CREDO Research Secondment with The British Council.

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Research in the midst of conflict: New perspectives on peacebuilding in Sudan and Ethiopia

New research from the Enabling University Peace Education (EUPE) project on conflict and peacebuilding in Sudan and Ethiopia.

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Cultural relations, multilateralism and sustainable development

Reflections from the International Cultural Relations Research Alliance conference.

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Developing effective learning in Nepal

This insight brief presents the findings of case studies on the development of successful schools in Nepal, with a focus on curriculum, pedagogy, and school leadership.

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Our climate change research: advancing knowledge, enabling action

Article highlighting how research and insight generated by the British Council is contributing to climate action.

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Climate action, community resilience and women’s empowerment

The British Council announces a new partnership with University of Cambridge to support an international research programme on community-led climate resilience.

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Digital cultural relations: a pathway to trust?

Insight article: international cultural relations is increasingly present in the digital dimension, but what does this mean for building trust?

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