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COVID-19: impact and innovation in the Americas arts and culture sector

In the third part of our arts and cultural COVID-19 series, we explore how the arts and cultural sector across the Americas are responding to the pandemic.

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Germany: the future of the past

Newly arrived Director Germany, Paul Smith shares his initial insights of the country and explores how the past informs the views and hopes of the next generations.

How can international education collaboration address the employment shocks caused by COVID-19?

We examine the latest research on TVET impacts which indicates that international collaboration on education system reform around the skills sector is required to meet future challenges.

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The UK is the most attractive country in the G20

The UK tops the world as the most attractive country for young people across the G20. The findings of the latest research into international views of the soft power of leading nations.

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.

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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.

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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.

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