Cultural Relations and Cultural Diplomacy in a Pariah State: The British Council in South Africa, 1958–1994
Essay exploring the history of educational co-operation between the UK and South Africa.
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Deep listening as an approach to tackle polarisation
Essay exploring deep listening – an approach that prepares individuals for encounters across any divides they find within their communities.
Science for peace?: A history of the British Council’s cultural relations
This essay examines the role of science as a peacebuilding tool.
The recognition of divergent voices: The role of artistic expressions in shaping the conditions for a long-term positive peace
In this essay the authors make a powerful case for artistic expression as a means by which true peace can be achieved.
Difficult Conversations
Essay collection: this series looks at how the arts enable reparative engagement with legacies of trauma and conflict.
Making sense of climate change in the digital age
Essay discussing making sense of climate change in a digital world where new communication technologies are prevalent.
Astronomy as a catalyst for cultural relations
Essay exploring how astronomy has generated intercultural encounters throughout its history.
Contemporary festivals in Sub-Saharan Africa
This essay considers how arts festivals across the African continent are innovating in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Cities and everyday ‘endotic’ cultural relations
Essay discussing cultural relations as a fluid experience within cities.
An obtuse triangle: the nexus between digital skills, soft power and climate change mitigation in Georgia
Essay discussing climate change mitigation, soft power and digital skills in the context of Georgia.