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
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.
Soft power and cultural relations: a comparative analysis
Research report: we explore soft power and cultural relations policies, approaches and institutions in 13 countries and the EU.
Digital Cultural Relations: a literature review and research agenda
Research report: a literature review and short report exploring how the digital shift is affecting international cultural relations, and where future research on this topic needs to focus.
Harnessing the power of culture to tackle climate change
The arts have a significant role to play in helping us address climate change. We look at the role that cultural policy has in helping us develop and envisage a more sustainable world.
What role is there for cultural relations in the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030?
The UK is one of 193 UN member states committed to achieving 17 SDGs by 2030. What role is the British Council playing in contributing to sustainable development through cultural relations?
Reflecting on Change – Exploring an international disability arts programme
A report on the impact of the British Council's international disability arts work by Tim Wheeler. Includes discussion of current issues, case studies and resources.
Brand Britain Wins
Once again the UK tops the charts in its attractiveness to young people polled across the G20 countries.
The DICE Research and Development Fund - International Digital Cultural Relations
Research report: study looking into what International Digital Cultural Relations can look like based on the experiences of 20 digital partnerships across six countries.
Soft power and a cultural relations approach to cultural heritage protection
Cultural heritage protection is a route to powerful and effective cultural relations by bringing partners together to protect, nurture, dignify and celebrate the source of identified value.