The new UK/UA Creative Partnerships programme, launched by the British Council in cooperation with the Ukrainian Institute, will support 14 partnerships between arts organisations in Ukraine and the UK.

This report tells the story of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, when the UK found itself as host on behalf of the 2022 winners Ukraine, due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country in 2021. It deepens our understanding of the role of Eurovision and mega-events more broadly in international relations, peace, place, and too in 'soft power', and it explores the special moment of Liverpool and Ukraine collaborating to host Eurovision 2023.

UK/Ukraine Season comes to a close after bringing together audiences of over 1,000 artists and cultural professionals from the UK and Ukraine.

Peacebuilding in Northern Ireland and socially engaged arts practice: What role can the arts and creativity play in countries emerging from conflict and polarised societies in navigating unresolved concerns, ongoing debates and controversial questions for our communities.