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Regional Perception Poll on the ASEAN Creative Economy

This new report explores the evolving landscape and strategic needs of the cultural and creative sectors within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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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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Next Generation Brazil

Next Generation Brazil explores the hopes, challenges, and resilience of the country’s largest youth generation, highlighting their role in shaping a better future.

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Arts and technologies in China: Connecting futures

‘Arts and technologies in China: Connecting futures’ maps the landscape of arts and technologies in Mainland China as the country emerges as a global technological powerhouse.

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A guide to arts and culture opportunities in Mainland China

A practical guide to China’s fast-changing cultural landscape, offering insights, case studies and recommendations for UK artists and organisations.

Next Generation Kazakhstan

Next Generation Kazakhstan provides an understanding of young people’s perceptions, aspirations, priorities and key needs in Kazakhstan today.

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Why technology needs artists: 40 international perspectives

As technology is front and centre of UK agendas, 56 global leaders in art and technology highlight the critical role of artists in shaping human-centred futures.

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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).

Mauritian Creative Ecosystem

This research explores Mauritius’ vibrant cultural and creative industries (CCIs), deeply rooted in its rich historical and cultural diversity.

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.