Pupils in a classroom
November 2024

Cultural relations in schools: evolving practice in a globalised world

This study provides an overview of the benefits and impact of schools collaborating internationally through a cultural relations approach.

  • Education
  • Schools and teachers
  • Cultural relations
  • International development
  • United Kingdom
  • Multiple regions
  • Research report
  • Research series
A woman wearing a purple shawl with floral patterns stands beside a wire mesh gate with a small green-and-yellow bird inside.
November 2024

Next Generation Bangladesh 2024

The British Council’s Next Generation research series intends to bring the opinions and perspectives of young people in Bangladesh to the forefront of policy debates.

  • Youth voices
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • Research report
  • Research series
A child learning languages
July 2024

Language Trends England 2024

More than 1300 school teachers from across England contributed to the 22nd report about language teaching and learning, finding most secondaries face recruitment challenges.

  • Education
  • Language learning
  • Schools and teachers
  • United Kingdom
  • Research report
  • Research series
Two young men dancing, with a man in the foreground playing a drum.
July 2024

Next Generation Iraq

Next Generation Iraq explores the aspirations, priorities and challenges experienced by one of the world’s youngest populations, engaging with over 1,200 Iraqi youths aged 18-30.

  • Non-formal education
  • Climate change
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Girls' education
  • Skills and employability
  • Youth voices
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Research series
Young people sitting outside on stairs engaging in dialogue
April 2024

Next Generation Sudan

Next Generation Sudan explores the perceptions, aspirations and ambitions of young people in Sudan amidst conflict and at a pivotal juncture in the country’s history.

  • Youth voices
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Research report
  • Research series
March 2024

Next Generation: What we know on women and girls

This report presents what we know about women and girls across three areas: education and skills, ending violence, and socioeconomic and political empowerment.

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Girls' education
  • Youth voices
  • Europe and Central Asia
  • Middle East and Africa
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • Multiple regions
  • Research report
  • Research series

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