United Kingdom

The evaluation of the Season programme was organised around the six dimensions of tthe OECD DAC evaluation framework (relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, sustainability) as well as UK soft power and perception of the British Council. The evaluation is based on research using a mixed-mode data collection methodology, involving the collation of secondary programme data alongside the collection of primary data via online surveys and in-depth interviews.

This study investigates the cultural relations dimensions of international student mobility and found that it builds trust and long-term relationships around the world.

Research series: more than 1300 teachers from primary, secondary and independent schools across England contributed to this year's report about language teaching and learning.

Two reports providing transnational evidence on the barriers and improvements to equal participation of disabled artists and arts practitioners within European Culture and performing arts.

In this essay the authors make a powerful case for artistic expression as a means by which true peace can be achieved.

This essay examines the role of science as a peacebuilding tool.

Essay exploring the history of educational co-operation between the UK and South Africa.

The State of Creativity by the Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) is a series of essays reflecting on UK creative industry policy over the last ten years. Available in nine languages.

Research report: we explore soft power and cultural relations policies, approaches and institutions in 13 countries and the EU.

Research series: this year's Language Trends report surveyed teachers at more than 1600 primary, secondary and independent schools across England about language learning.