The race for international education
How can universities and Government work together to maximise the huge potential benefits available from international education, and face the growing competition from Europe?
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Yemen: ‘People trust us because we stayed on’
Alone amongst the major international cultural institutes, the British Council is still operating in war-torn Yemen. Rowaida Khulaidi explains why it matters.
Language trends in the UK
The latest edition of Language Trends reveals worrying signs of decline in language teaching in schools.
Communicating science globally
The Famelab competition communicates science, which is a significant driver of the UK’s attractiveness.
Connecting through culture
The latest Edinburgh International Culture Summit report focuses on culture, wellbeing, and investment.
The unselfish meme? How culture has shaped human destiny
Alison Baily reviews the evidence for the fundamental role culture has played in the evolution of our species and the structure of our minds.
Uniting Nations: Culture and sustainable development
British Council Arts Director Kate Arthurs speaks at the UN about how culture can help reduce poverty and create social change.
Myanmar’s complex future
New research reveals what young people from Myanmar think about their future at a time of unprecedented change.
The competition for collaboration
New research underlines the value of supporting engagement in international higher education – and a warning that the UK mustn’t be left behind.
Culture keeps US-UK relationship special
As Trump visits the UK, evidence shows the 'special relationship' means little to ordinary people, but that US-UK ties are deeper than ever and transcend politics.