Pasig River Art for Urban Change: 'Anak Ka Ng' by Ralph Eya and children from Hospicio de San Jose. We are proud to partner with Metro Manila Development Authority in promoting creative use of public space and reviving the Philippine capital's important transportation route and water source.
June 2020

Creative innovation in the East Asia arts and culture sector

In the second of a series of articles on the international impact of COVID-19 on the arts and cultural sector, we consider the experience in East Asia.

  • Arts and culture
  • Digital and technology
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • Insight article
Pupils in a classroom
June 2020

Language Trends 2020

Research series: our annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, finding out about the current state of language teaching and learning.

  • Education
  • Language learning
  • Schools and teachers
  • United Kingdom
  • Research report
  • Research series
A busy market scene of colourful crafts, food vendors, and people browsing and buying goods.
May 2020

Creative and Cultural Districts in Thailand

A study of four creative districts in Thailand, focusing on the unique features of their creative ecosystems and the interlinks between hubs and neighbourhoods.

  • Arts and culture
  • Creative economy
  • Cultural heritage
  • Economy and prosperity
  • Skills and employability
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • Research report
British Council image of two people at a 2 metre distance with the words keeping our distance but staying connected
May 2020

How we are adapting our work during COVID-19

During this public health crisis, the British Council is innovating at a pace you might not expect from an 86-year old organisation.

  • English
  • Digital and technology
  • Insight article
Sonia Boyce
February 2020

On British Art and Culture in Europe

Sonia Boyle was announced as our next representative at the Venice Art Biennale, and we take a look at the UK’s complex but important place in the rich culture of Europe.

  • Arts and culture
  • Cultural relations
  • Europe and Central Asia
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article

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