Brand Britain Wins
Once again the UK tops the charts in its attractiveness to young people polled across the G20 in new research released by the British Council.
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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.
Internationalism can drive prosperity at home
For the UK to prosper it must be in a position to compete and succeed internationally. Thi latest inquiry sets out how international experience can support positive change at home.
UK cities: a global network in support of an outward looking nation
We consider what UK cities mean for our international connections and what role they can play in fulfilling the ambition to become a truly Global Britain.
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.
Collaboration, creativity, innovation: how to build resilient UK - Europe relations
The Pontignano Conference has shown education and culture as key assets to support the UK’s international ambitions in a decade where resilient relationships are crucial.
Introducing Scott McDonald, new Chief Executive of the British Council
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.
A decade of opportunity for an ambitious Global Britain
New report from the British Council APPG calls for an ambitious, sophisticated and well-funded soft power strategy to support UK trade, diplomacy and leadership over the next decade.
Cultural relations – key approaches in fragile contexts report available
A new report from the British Council outlines how the promotion of cultural relations can enhance opportunities to build greater peace and stability in fragile contexts.
8000 and rising: youth voices on climate action
New research has captured the views and experiences of climate change of over 8,000 young people across 23 countries. More needs to be done to bring these diverse voices into dialogue.