Connections Through Culture Evaluation Report
The Connections through Culture grant funded 137 UK–Southeast Asia projects, strengthening creative ties, skills, and equity, with 88% sustaining collaborations post-project.
Cultural relations
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.
Cultural Relations and Cultural Diplomacy in a Pariah State: The British Council in South Africa, 1958–1994
Essay exploring the history of educational co-operation between the UK and South Africa.
Sport, cultural relations and peacebuilding
Essay exploring the link between sports and diplomacy.