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Social Cohesion in Europe Literature Review

The Social Cohesion in Europe Literature Review, 2021 provides an overview of relevant research and policy literature on social cohesion in Europe.

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The Big Conversation pilot research

Research exploring values and attitudes towards international cooperation at a time of global crisis.

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Next Generation Nigeria

Next Generation Nigeria explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Nigeria as the country celebrates 60 years of independence and responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Next Generation Zimbabwe

January 2020 Next Generation Zimbabwe explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across the country. It looks at their views on the opportunities available to them, their interaction with family and friends, their values, and how they view Zimbabwe and its place in the world, specifically in light of the change following the 2017 election.

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Next Generation Ethiopia

October 2019: research exploring the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Ethiopia, looking at opportunities, values and politics.

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Language Trends 2019

July 2019: our annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, finding out about the current state of language teaching and learning.

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The state of higher education in Syria pre-2011

A report based on interviews with Syrian academics living in exile in Turkey and university staff and students still working or studying inside Syria.

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Next Generation Myanmar

June 2019: Exploring the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people, and how they view Myanmar’s transition and its place in the world.

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Knowledge diplomacy in action

What can we learn from cases where higher education and research institutions have led initiatives that build multilateral relations?

Next Generation Germany

Next Generation Germany

May 2019: research exploring the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Germany, looking at education, employment, immigration and identity.

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Language Trends Northern Ireland 2021 - Research Findings

Language Trends Northern Ireland 2021

Discover the key findings from our research into language learning in Northern Ireland

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Read our new report on skill sharing and curriculum use in the Connecting Classrooms programme

Read the ‘Unlocking a world of potential' report from Connecting Classrooms

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Read our reports on English language use in higher education

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