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A buddha carved into a large rock.
Date
23 May 2024 - 09:00

The world is on fire, so why should we care about cultural heritage?

In a world affected by conflict, climate change and economic uncertainty, culture and cultural icons are under threat, but our Cultural Protection Fund is protecting heritage worldwide.

Tags
Arts and Culture – International Development, Cultural heritage and museums, Cultural heritage
Photo from The Blue and Yellow Submarine Parade in Liverpool. The photo shows a big submarine-like parade float with glass windows. It is painted in colours of the Ukrainian flag (blue and yellow), and there are performers inside and on top of the submarine, performing. In the foreground, parade participants, visitors and revellers are dancing and celebrating in blue and yellow outfits.
Date
24 October 2023 - 07:12

United by Music: cultural mega-events and global relations

Christine Wilson, British Council's Director Research and Insight writes about the impact of mega-events like EuroFestival on cultural relations and soft power.

Tags
Arts and Culture – International Development, Arts, Festivals, Wider Europe, UK, Cultural leadership
Young students sitting together outside in a park
Date
24 May 2023 - 12:00

Why should colleges work internationally?

Ruth Owen Lewis of Gower College and Dr Caroline Chipperfield from Petroc College, share how integrating internationalism into strategy and curriculum has transformed their colleges.

Tags
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) – International Development, Further education
Colourful images of Ukrainian mosaics, that have been destroyed in the war, projected at nighttime onto a large rectangular building with an arch of four columns in the middle.
Date
11 November 2022 - 11:54

We must accelerate efforts to protect Ukraine’s culture

Culture will be central to Ukraine's recovery - enabling people to process trauma, share a common identity and articulate shared experiences, says Scott McDonald.

Tags
Arts and Culture – International Development, Cultural leadership, Cultural relations
Premier Skills female footballer wearing a hijab and holding a football
Date
06 September 2022 - 18:00

Women’s football – more than just a game

Jeremy Barnett, Premier Skills Senior Project Manager, explains how football is helping empower women and girls around the world.

Tags
Football, Women and girls, Women and girls – International Development, Gender equality, Sport
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