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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.

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Creative Technology Hubs in Germany: Mapping Creative Technology Hubs and Considering their Potential for Inclusive Practice with Migrants in Germany

Mapping creative tech hubs in Germany, exploring how immersive technologies can support innovation, inclusion and skills development for migrant communities.

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Music and Peacebuilding in Nigeria

Vashala Charles, a PhD student in cultural sustainability at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, discusses the role of music in peacebuilding among communities affected by Boko-Haram.

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Arts and Technologies in ASEAN: Interconnected Parts

Interconnected Parts takes a closer look at practices and trends in the arts and technology ecosystems of ten ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste.

British Council Global Arts Programmes Outcomes Synthesis Report

This report is a synthesis analysis of outcomes from a sample of the British Council’s Global Arts Programmes.

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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?

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.

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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.

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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.