Reflections on the evolution of Britain
Reflections on the evolution of Britain: Brexit, Identity, & the United Kingdom’s Place in the World. A short summary of the 2016 Edmund Burke Lecture given by Ciarán Devane.
Cultural relations
Asking the questions Google can’t answer
Alistair MacDonald reports on the highlights of the 3rd biennial International Culture Summit – including the UK Government’s promise to ratify the Hague Convention on cultural protection.
British Council annual lecture 2016
In the British Council Annual Lecture, Sir Ciarán Devane discusses the importance of cultural connections, and some of his predictions for the big issues of tomorrow.
All the world's
Research report: how Shakespeare is viewed around the globe and the role his work can play to support the UK’s soft power.
Lessons from Ukraine
Ukraine looks towards a European future but first the country must transform its education system and support its universities in exile. The UK can do much more to help.
India and the UK: A 2050 vision
A new report suggests great opportunities for India and the UK from forging a closer partnership, starting with culture and education. But evidence suggests the UK will have to up its game.
The value of dialogue
A collection of essays and personal reflections.
India matters
Research report: how stronger educational and cultural ties can help to unlock the full potential of the UK-India relationship.
Culture matters
Why culture should be at the heart of future public policy.
As others see us
Culture, attraction and soft power.