Europe and Central Asia

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.

Research examining how the war in Ukraine shapes young people’s everyday life and perceptions of the future.

New Voices in Cultural Relations special commendation essay examining Russia’s response to investigations into the use of chemical weapons in Syria and the role of information warfare.

New Voices in Cultural Relations special commendation essay investigating the phenomenon of Afrophobia/Anti-Black racism in Europe.

This report presents what we know about women and girls across three areas: education and skills, ending violence, and socioeconomic and political empowerment.

This report highlights young Albanians’ perceptions, aspirations, priorities, and needs.

The evaluation of the Season programme was organised around the six dimensions of tthe OECD DAC evaluation framework (relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, sustainability) as well as UK soft power and perception of the British Council. The evaluation is based on research using a mixed-mode data collection methodology, involving the collation of secondary programme data alongside the collection of primary data via online surveys and in-depth interviews.

Exploring the latest policy changes and the environment for transnational education in Romania.

Two reports providing transnational evidence on the barriers and improvements to equal participation of disabled artists and arts practitioners within European Culture and performing arts.

This essay examines the role of science as a peacebuilding tool.