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Between theory and practice: ICRRA at the International Conference on Cultural Policy Research in Ottawa

Reflections on the 2026 International Cultural Policy Research Conference

A metal sculpture sat on a bench at University College Dublin overlooking a lake

Listening is where connection begins: reflections on the 2026 Development Studies Association (DSA) conference

The Development Studies Association conference (2026) brought over 500 researchers, practitioners and policymakers to Dublin to reflect on questions of adaptation, resilience and future.

A digital art work by Yevgen Nikiforov with ROCK ‘N’ LIGHT STUDIO and PTAKH JUNG, reimagining Ukraine’s mosaic heritage in response to its destruction

Art as Peace Building: An exploration of practices and impact scenarios of how arts and culture address fragility and conflict

Art as Peace Building: an exploration of practices and impact scenarios of how arts and culture address fragility and conflict

DAE-Creative Bootcamp Evaluation Report (2023–2025)

Evaluation of DAE-Creative Bootcamp (2023–2025), a British Council and Fundación Bunge y Born programme strengthening design start-ups through mentoring, training and innovation.

Sustainable Architecture Practices

Exploring climate-adaptive architecture in Bangladesh, this report highlights community-driven, low-cost innovations shaping resilient, sustainable and inclusive built environments.

Image of York Minster, York, Yorkshire, UK

Evaluation of the British Council’s Contribution to Social Cohesion through its Arts & Cultural Heritage Programmes

External evaluation of The British Council’s contribution to social cohesion through its arts programmes.

Evaluation of the British Council Sub Saharan Africa Arts Programmes

Report summarising the findings from the evaluation of the cumulative impact of the SSA Arts Programme.

UK/Poland Season 2025 evaluation report

Final evaluation report of the UK/Poland Season 2025. The evaluation was conducted by the Audience Agency.

A woman in a wheelchair and a male dancer perform a contemporary duet in a dance studio. She leans forward, holding his hand as he stretches low toward the floor in a dynamic, balanced pose. Studio lights, mirrors, and ballet barres surround them.

Arts and disability in Romania: From fragmented practice to a national framework

This research explores arts and disability in Romania, providing an evidence-based foundation to strengthen cultural participation, representation, and opportunities for disabled people.

Cultural Mobility and Connection: Ireland and the Four Nations of the UK

This report explores UK-Ireland arts and cultural connections. It makes suggestions to drive growth, insight and partnerships in the cultural ecosystem between Ireland and the four nations.