Crossing Points: UK-Australia / New Zealand / Pacific
Essay collection: islands in the stream – the UK’s relations with Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region explored.
United Kingdom
Reading the tea leaves
Alison Baily looks at the rich and surprising history of the nation’s favourite beverage – and what it reveals about cultural contact and infusion.
Diversity in all its diversity
People everywhere say they want diversity. But this may mean different things. International engagement requires understanding of this area and practicing what we preach.
The UK as champion of emerging creative economies
New research explores the value of the UK’s support for creative industries in emerging economies.
The UK’s soft power challenge
The UK’s soft power pre-eminence is vital for its post-Brexit future, but increasingly being challenged. Insight looks at the latest evidence.
Harry Potter and the drivers of trust
Why Harry Potter is a leading emissary of British attractiveness and values, and his little-known link with the British Council.
Knowledge diplomacy
Knowledge Diplomacy’ is increasingly appearing in debates about the role of education internationally. We look at why.
Exploring the value of the arts
Ian Thomas presents new evidence for the soft power impact for the UK of arts seasons and other forms of cultural engagement.
Language Trends 2019
Research series: our annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, finding out about the current state of language teaching and learning.
‘English is the currency!’
British poet Dr Benjamin Zephaniah opened the British Council ELTons Awards for Innovation in English Language Teaching with a poem to mark our 85th anniversary.