Photograph of George Orwell
February 2019

With apologies to Mr Orwell

A discovery in the British Council’s archives throws new light on its relationship with Orwell.

  • Arts and culture
  • Literature
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
January 2019

Culture: The bedrock of nations

With global affairs are increasingly influenced by populism and identity politics, Paul Smith examines the vital importance of culture in international relations.

  • Arts and culture
  • Cultural relations
  • Insight article
Image of MP’s and guests at the award ceremony
December 2018

Internationalism in schools

MPs celebrate schools offering international opportunities for their pupils.

  • Education
  • Schools and teachers
  • Insight article
September 2018

Exploring the Public Realm: A teenage takeover of libraries

September 2018: This essay explores libraries and youth takeovers in three cities in the North of the UK, with youth challenging who owns ‘public’ – if interior – space.

  • Arts and culture
  • Literature
  • Youth voices
  • United Kingdom
  • Essay

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