Brand Britain Wins
Once again the UK tops the charts in its attractiveness to young people polled across the G20 countries.
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Soft power and a cultural relations approach to cultural heritage protection
Cultural heritage protection is a route to powerful and effective cultural relations by bringing partners together to protect, nurture, dignify and celebrate the source of identified value.
Introducing Scott McDonald, new Chief Executive of the British Council
It’s a real pleasure to introduce this latest edition of Insight, and to introduce myself as I take up my post as the British Council’s new Chief Executive.
A decade of opportunity for an ambitious Global Britain
New report from the British Council APPG calls for an ambitious, sophisticated and well-funded soft power strategy to support UK trade, diplomacy and leadership over the next decade.
Building resilient bilateral relations for a more competitive world
New research highlights the unique role that cultural relations plays in maintaining dialogue and co-operation between nations during challenging times.
Putting youth voices and insight at the heart of education summit
Harnessing the voices of young people, forging partnerships and collecting research, how the British Council supports the GPE Global Education Summit
Global Britain: the UK’s soft power advantage
The Global Perceptions 2020 report reveals how the UK and other countries rate in the eyes of the next generation of young people.
Language Trends England 2021
Research series: the Language Trends 2021 report surveyed teachers at more than 1500 primary, secondary and independent schools across England.
Culture, climate change and co-operation in a networked world
As the UK prepares to host COP26, new research and events show how soft power can help foster dialogue and agreement on climate change.
Global Britain: the UK’s soft power advantage
At this crucial turning point we offer new insight into the UK’s standing in the eyes of young people around the world.