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Building trust through playing unwinnable games: a carrier bag story

Reflections on a British Council international research fellowship.

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Resilience in precarious times: early career researchers driving global collaboration

Reflections on international research collaboration through the ISPF Resilient Planet Symposium.

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UK cultural diplomacy in Europe 1989-2025

A research collaboration to inform UK soft power strategy.

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Holding a space for plurality: reflections from the Development Studies Association Conference (2025)

Explore insights gathered from our Research Engagement Manager, Sarah Huxley, at the Development Studies Association annual conference (June 2025).

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Language Trends England 2025

Language Trends England 2025 surveyed teachers at more than 1,000 primary, secondary and independent schools to provide an up-to-date picture of language education in England.

Digital Cultural Heritage: Imagination, innovation and opportunity

An in-depth analysis of Digital Cultural Heritage, deep dives into nine technologies, cutting-edge case studies and recommendations for the future of heritage protection.

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The shifting landscape of English requirements: Supporting international student success in UK Higher Education

New research explores the use of English language tests in UK higher education, providing insights to optimise admissions and enhance international student success.

Strengthening UK Soft Power: Strategic Recommendations

Backed by 20 of the UK’s most influential independent organisations, the UK Soft Power Group’s new report outlines strategic recommendations to unlock the full potential of UK soft power.

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UK Arts, Culture and Young People: Innovative practice and trends

What are the issues that young people and the sector are facing across the UK, and how is creative practice responding to those needs?

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Arts and Technologies in India: Reimagining the Future

This report provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge practice at the intersection of arts and technologies in India, with the voices of local artists and practitioners at its heart.