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Translating The Tempest: the power of storytelling and the Bikolisation of Shakespeare

New research to reimagine global Shakespeare through the stories of rural Bikolnon farmers affected by climate change in the Philippines.

The indigenous thinks: knowledge exchange, youth empowerment and climate resilience in Northeast India

Introducing a new research project on how indigenous concepts can reshape global debates on ecology, futurity, and political imagination.

Influence and attraction in a multipolar world

As global tensions rise, trust in emerging powers is growing. This article explores what that means for the UK and why soft power and cooperation matter more than ever.

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Freedom, frustration, and the future: youth perceptions of democracy

Global Perceptions 2025 study reveals that young people prize democratic values while the appeal of authoritarian states is rising. What does this shift mean for the future?

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Next Generation Brazil

Next Generation Brazil explores the hopes, challenges, and resilience of the country’s largest youth generation, highlighting their role in shaping a better future.

Next Generation Kazakhstan

Next Generation Kazakhstan provides an understanding of young people’s perceptions, aspirations, priorities and key needs in Kazakhstan today.

Mauritian Creative Ecosystem

This research explores Mauritius’ vibrant cultural and creative industries (CCIs), deeply rooted in its rich historical and cultural diversity.

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Introducing three reports on Non-Formal Education for Youth-Led Change

New research explores the transformative potential of Non-Formal Education in empowering young people to drive meaningful social change.

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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?

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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.