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Next Generation Poland

This study captures the experiences, aspirations, ambitions and values of Poland’s youth.

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The Big Conversation Climate Change

Research report: study providing insight on values and attitudes towards climate change among the populations of China, India, Japan and Mexico.

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Next Generation Lebanon

Amidst a social uprising, economic and political challenges and a global pandemic, young people in Lebanon have their say at a crucial moment in the country’s history.

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Cultural relations, dialogue and co-operation in an age of competition

Research report: we explore the role that cultural relations plays in more challenging contexts in building a resilient platform for dialogue and co-operation between nations.

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The Big Conversation pilot research

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

Accelerating Women's Employability Through Social Entrepreneurship: The case of Mombasa, Kenya

Report providing insights on barriers and enablers required to thrive within the social enterprise sector.

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Soft power and cultural relations in a time of crisis

How do leading countries soft power approaches differ and what seems to work best? This report examines the institutional landscape and global presence of different international bodies.

Next Generation Nigeria

Next Generation Nigeria explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Nigeria.

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The Missing Pillar – Culture's Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

A tool to deepen understanding of the link between arts, culture and social and economic development. Learn more about culture's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Transnational routes to on-shore UK higher education

This report is a review and update on the work carried out by HEFCE in 2014 and 2015 on TNE pathways to higher education in England.