Soft power at a turning point, a comparative analysis
Comparing soft power and cultural relations approaches in 18 countries and the EU.
Cultural relations
Cultural Relations in Action: A research study on the British Council’s International Collaboration Grants programme
What are the ingredients to building cultural relations? What are the benefits? This new research study explores cultural relations through the International Collaboration Grants programme.
Eurovision 2023 research. Culture, place and partnership: the cultural relations of Eurovision
United by music? Researching the role of Eurovision 2023 and mega-events in peace, place, shared values, cultural relations, and 'soft power'.
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Mapping trends and best practice in climate action and sustainability in the arts
Research report: this report seeks to map out the current climate crisis and sustainability responses across the British arts and cultural sectors.
Our climate change research: advancing knowledge, enabling action
Article highlighting how research and insight generated by the British Council is contributing to climate action.
How International Student Mobility builds trust and long-term relationships
This study investigates the cultural relations dimensions of international student mobility and found that it builds trust and long-term relationships around the world.
Digital cultural relations: a pathway to trust?
Insight article: international cultural relations is increasingly present in the digital dimension, but what does this mean for building trust?
The recognition of divergent voices: The role of artistic expressions in shaping the conditions for a long-term positive peace
In this essay the authors make a powerful case for artistic expression as a means by which true peace can be achieved.
Science for peace?: A history of the British Council’s cultural relations
This essay examines the role of science as a peacebuilding tool.
Deep listening as an approach to tackle polarisation
Essay exploring deep listening – an approach that prepares individuals for encounters across any divides they find within their communities.