British Council Insight

Watch the latest #YouthConnectLive to explore how community research can help you better understand different voices: 🔗 bit.ly/4umOdxv Have questions? Share them here and join our Q&A session, where selected questions will be discussed: fb.me/e/4efDPf7aX

What does it mean to be a young person navigating a world shaped by #AI, algorithms, and disinformation? That question brought young people from Cyprus, France, Greece, Ireland, Romania, and Scotland together in #Belfast. Our #YouthConnect programme exists because the UK's place in the world is built on the relationships it creates across the globe.  When young people from #Europe come together to tackle shared challenges: digital citizenship, data ethics, the business models driving social media, they don't just learn. They build the mutual understanding, trust, and networks that sustain long-term ties between nations.

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We’re delighted to announce our Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH), University of Edinburgh. Join our online Q&A webinar on 26th May, 14:00–15:00 (UK time). Find out more: britishcouncil.org/research-insig……

🎙 What are the factors driving change in the relationship between nations? We hear from @janeohlmeyer, Professor of Modern History @tcddublin on UK-Ireland relations #OurWorldConnectedPodcast. 👉 Tune in: britishcouncil.org/research-insig…

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What can East Asia teach us about English education? A new report from the British Council explores curriculum reforms in China, Japan and Korea. Find out more: britishcouncil.org/research-insig…

The British Council is set to take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+. Erasmus+ opens new opportunities for people from across the UK to gain knowledge and experience by studying, training or working abroad. Find out more: ow.ly/mO7L50YwKfw #ErasmusPlusUK

Britain is rejoining Erasmus+. From 2027, thousands of students, apprentices and young people will be able to study and work across Europe, gaining international experience and new skills. Run by the @BritishCouncil, the programme will unlock a range of opportunities for people from different backgrounds across the UK.

In a noisy, fast-moving world, podcasting offers something rare: space to reflect 🎧 This piece explores how #OurWorldConnectedPodcast uses storytelling, research and dialogue to build trust across cultures. Read the article: britishcouncil.org/partner/intern…

Our symposium on culture, influence and security explored how cultural exchange and collaboration shape global relationships today. Listen to the speakers from the event share their thoughts 👇

🎙What does it mean to be a ‘city of culture’? And what role can culture play in shaping more peaceful societies? Hear from @ShanazGulzar Director @bradford2025, filmmaker Marko Pešikan and Caitlin Askin @museumfreederry on #OurWorldConnectedPodcast britishcouncil.org/research-insig…

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new Global Evaluation Framework 2026 Tender. Find out more: find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029825-…

The #UKPolandSeason celebrated artistic co-creation. Our evaluation shows it helped artists and organisations strengthen international networks, secure new funding, and develop new approaches. Read the report: britishcouncil.org/research-insig… @PLInst_London @InstytutAM @BritishArts

📅 26 March | 12:00–13:30 (CET) We’re contributing insights to this webinar on advancing gender equality in complex contexts, including lessons from our Next Generation research series. Join the conversation and register here 👇 events.ringcentral.com/events/empower…

What makes Germany the highest ranked country for soft power? Our new Trends in Soft Power 2020–2025 report shows that in today’s global landscape, strategic coherence often matters more than sheer resource scale. Download the report: britishcouncil.org/research-insig…

Which countries invest most in soft power? Our latest report, Trends in Soft Power 2020–2025, compares funding levels and models across 25 countries. Explore the findings: britishcouncil.org/research-insig…

🎙What can cultural relations organisations be doing now, and in the future, to support people in the midst of the conflict in the Middle East? We hear from @ZahidMahmood7, @BritishCouncil's Director in #Libya, on #OurWorldConnectedPodcast. 👉Tune in: britishcouncil.org/research-insig…

Whilst the world shifts again, we hosted a moment of hope 🕊️our #Ukraine Youth Forum, bringing Ukrainian refugees from around #Wales to hear their hopes & dreams for the future. Huge thanks to @SDoughtyMP for coming & listening. Next step-taking their voices to UK policy fora!

The soft power landscape is shifting. Our new report Trends in Soft Power 2020–2025 examines how 25 leading economies are responding to new geopolitical realities. Download the report: britishcouncil.org/research-insig…