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June 2019

The unselfish meme? How culture has shaped human destiny

Alison Baily reviews the evidence for the fundamental role culture has played in the evolution of our species and the structure of our minds.

  • Arts and culture
  • Cultural heritage
  • Cultural relations
  • Insight article
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June 2019

Uniting Nations: Culture and sustainable development

British Council Arts Director Kate Arthurs speaks at the UN about how culture can help reduce poverty and create social change.

  • Arts and culture
  • Cultural relations
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Insight article
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June 2019

Next Generation Myanmar

Next Generation Myanmar explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across the country.

  • Youth voices
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • Research report
  • Research series
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May 2019

Knowledge diplomacy in action

Research report: what can we learn from cases where higher education and research institutions have led initiatives that build multilateral relations?

  • Education
  • Higher education
  • Cultural relations
  • Research report
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May 2019

Colombia’s next generation

New research reveals the hopes, fears, and dreams of young Colombians as they look to a peaceful future.

  • Youth voices
  • Americas
  • Insight article

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