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.
Europe and Central Asia
Understanding Ukrainian young people’s current concerns, needs, and hopes: Looking ahead to a future rebuilding of Ukraine
Research examining how the war in Ukraine shapes young people’s everyday life and perceptions of the future.
Navigating the chemical weapons taboo: Russia’s response to the OPCW investigations in Syria, 2013–2022
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.
Discrimination in Europe from a Black European perspective: a framework for inclusion and anti-discrimination based on qualitative expert interviews with Black politicians in Europe
New Voices in Cultural Relations special commendation essay investigating the phenomenon of Afrophobia/Anti-Black racism in Europe.
Next Generation: What we know on women and girls
This report presents what we know about women and girls across three areas: education and skills, ending violence, and socioeconomic and political empowerment.
Next Generation Albania
This report highlights young Albanians’ perceptions, aspirations, priorities, and needs.
UK/Ukraine Season of Culture
The Season programme was evaluated using OECD DAC criteria and UK soft power metrics, with data gathered through surveys, interviews, and programme records.
UK – Romania transnational education report
Exploring the latest policy changes and the environment for transnational education in Romania.
Research Series: Time to Act | Arts and Disability
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.
Science for peace?: A history of the British Council’s cultural relations
This essay examines the role of science as a peacebuilding tool.