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Infographic indicating: Survey findings suggest that at least 12 per cent of students in eight key East Asia markets will cancel or delay their study plans this year. This would equate to 13,539 fewer new students and a £463 million decline in direct student expenditure.

The future for the UK as host to East Asian students

Recent international student survey data presents the UK with two possible scenarios and a window of opportunity for recruitment, retention and reassurance.

An empty classroom in Kano State, Northern Nigeria

Confronting the disruption to education

Two new British Council reports present insights into into how ministries of education and teachers are coping with challenges they are facing due to COVID-19.

Pasig River Art for Urban Change: 'Anak Ka Ng' by Ralph Eya and children from Hospicio de San Jose. We are proud to partner with Metro Manila Development Authority in promoting creative use of public space and reviving the Philippine capital's important transportation route and water source.

Creative innovation in the East Asia arts and culture sector

In the second of a series of articles on the international impact of COVID-19 on the arts and cultural sector, we consider the experience in East Asia.

An image of a poster in the style of communist propaganda posters of the past. The image shows two medical professionals holding their raised hands in a show of victory in the fight against Covid-19. The main text says ‘At home is patriotism’ to encourage people to stay at home and not spread the disease.

'There was no confusion' – lessons from Vietnam on COVID-19

The British Council's Christine Wilson and Donna McGowan, Director Vietnam discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the country.

British Council image of two people at a 2 metre distance with the words keeping our distance but staying connected

How we are adapting our work during COVID-19

During this public health crisis, the British Council is innovating at a pace you might not expect from an 86-year old organisation.

Where now for international higher education?

Like many sectors, UK higher education has been hit hard by the global pandemic. Michael Peak examines the sector's longer term challenges.

Soft power and COVID-19

Mona Lotten, Head of Policy Insight at the British Council discusses the impact of COVID-19 on soft power relationships with Jonathan McClory, Portland.

Man looking at burnt down factory in conflict zone

Developing young people’s resilience to violent extremism

The UK is taking a leading role in contributing to our understanding of the complex question of how to prevent violent extremism. We examine a new report with evidence from leading experts.

Sichuan Fine Art Institute, Chongqing, China

COVID-19’s impact on the arts sector in China

In the first in a series of articles charting how different countries have responded to the crisis we turn to China's arts sector.

Boys and Languages in the UK

Boys in the UK are under-performing when it comes to learning foreign languages. We look at why this matters, and what can be done to improve it.

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