British Council Insight

Tweets from the Policy and Research teams @BritishCouncil, the UK’s international cultural relations and education organisation 🌍

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🎉 Our World, Connected podcast is a finalist in the prestigious 2026 #SignalAwards Thought Leadership category! We are also in the running for the Signal Listener’s Choice Award, decided by you.

If you love the show, vote!

👉Vote by 15 October: https://t.co/j6EXGW8lc2

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What happens when a story crosses a border? Can it also help us move beyond our own boundaries? We hear from award-winning author Elif Shafak reflecting on belonging, memory and the power of literature in divided times #OurWorldConnectedPodcast

Tune in: https://t.co/zzO3Ma5BmO

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We’re looking forward to ICRRA Talks 2026: Where next for the global order? (20–22 Oct).

Join the online event exploring new approaches, methodologies and practices for international cultural relations: https://t.co/Z6LMfdQXPy

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Award-winning podcast Our World, Connected is back for season four. Christine Wilson, Director of Research and Insight, will meet experts and changemakers from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues of our time. Follow the show! https://t.co/bmT2oEHlws

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What if culture and heritage are not peripheral to democracy, but part of the infrastructure that sustains it? This article explores how culture can build trust, strengthen belonging, enable dialogue and help communities navigate shared challenges: https://t.co/0vJrDbdMwh

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We’re delighted that our Next Generation Brazil research has won Silver in the ESOMAR Best Social Impact Research Awards! Delivered in partnership with @SOSEduConsult, the research explores the views and aspirations of young people in Brazil.

https://t.co/lBw4qmqJhj

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What if we didn't measure economic success by just growth, but by public values?

On #OurWorldConnectedPodcast Professor Mariana Mazzucato @IIPP_UCL reflects on why arts and culture should be seen as essential public infrastructure.

👉 Tune in: https://t.co/pbQC1ceKpi

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How can we ensure that #InternationalYouthDay is both a celebration and a catalyst for change? On #OurWorldConnectedPodcast we hear from inspiring young people reflecting on the role of their communities and how they’re using their voices to create change: https://t.co/sIr0cL1wHs

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In this article, Dr Sheila Ronoh, former student representative on the DSA Council, reflects on the #DSA2026 conference, particularly the role arts and culture can play in creating spaces for belonging, dialogue and trust: https://t.co/PRk4IUlgIl

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📢 We're seeking a supplier to deliver a UK-wide youth consultation to help shape the future of the #ErasmusPlus Youth programme following the UK's reassociation in 2027.

🗓️ Apply by 7 Aug 2026
🔗https://t.co/5rTjs8aH7a

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Language Trends England 2026 surveyed teachers at 1,000+ primary, secondary and independent schools to capture the real picture of language education across England. What are the findings? Find out: https://t.co/LuZglqhOkO

#LanguageTrendsEngland #MFLTwitterati #MFL #edutwitter

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Arts and culture are integral to #peacebuilding. Ian Thomas and @Shux_ley will be sharing new report findings at @DSA2026
Find out more about the session: https://t.co/RXIo0Z4vGX

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Arts and #culture are part of everyday survival in conflict. Read our new Art as Peace Building report to learn how the arts contribute to #peacebuilding.

Find out more: https://t.co/sSB0qgqPzV

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🎙 What can football teach us about connection, community and diplomacy in an interconnected world?

We hear from @lempika7 about how football can be a tool for soft power #WorldCup2026 #OurWorldConnectedPodcast.

👉 Tune in: https://t.co/a7mIdljWrB

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Congratulations to Megan Green (University of Leeds), winner of the 2026 New Voices in Cultural Relations Prize.

Judges praised her dissertation on Schools of Sanctuary for its potential to inform practice and shape attitudes towards refugee education. https://t.co/Rq3KDx78mU

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Young people in the Western Balkans navigate complex information environments shaped by disinformation and low trust in media and public institutions.

Our latest report explores how they respond to these challenges and decide what information to trust: https://t.co/yRfD4QmEXp

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🎙 What skills will young people need to thrive in a greener, more inclusive digital future? We hear from @The_One_William @CarnegieMellon about how #digitaltransformation and #greenskills are reshaping societies #OurWorldConnectedPodcast.
Tune in: https://t.co/q8dpQDmSyO

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Social cohesion is one of the challenges of our time, and a new independent evaluation confirms our arts and cultural heritage programmes are making a difference.
The findings show our work strengthens participation, dialogue, belonging, inclusion, and connections across communities where we work around the world. Read the full report: https://t.co/XEKuFq0UNr

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The more opportunities young people have to learn, the more likely they are to see climate change as urgent.

Explore new insights from our Next Generation research:

https://t.co/hpd6fxvVcn

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Register for our webinar exploring new insights from the Next Generation series and upcoming climate skills research, and discover how we can better support young people in the green transition: https://t.co/gk3pgIgNlA