It’s a real pleasure to introduce this latest edition of Insight, and to introduce myself as I take up my post as the British Council’s new Chief Executive.


Sub-Saharan Africa education series
Research series looking at what the evidence tells us about girls’ education in Africa.

Culture, climate change and co-operation in a networked world
As the UK prepares to host COP26, new research and events show how soft power can help foster dialogue and agreement on climate change.

Building resilient bilateral relations for a more competitive world
New research highlights the unique role that cultural relations plays in maintaining dialogue and co-operation between nations during challenging times.

Putting youth voices and insight at the heart of education summit
Harnessing the voices of young people, forging partnerships and collecting research, how the British Council supports the GPE Global Education Summit

Language Trends England 2021
Research series: the Language Trends 2021 report surveyed teachers at more than 1500 primary, secondary and independent schools across England.