Surge in rare earth mining as firms fear disruption in supply. N. Myanmar is one of world's leading sources of rare earths essential for our phones & computers (though local Kachin communities get more or less zero, other than environmental destruction) irrawaddy.com/news/burma/ill…

New research commissioned by the British Council finds 87% of cultural venues and festivals don't involve disabled people in selection panels or in the commissioning process. The report is now available to the public: disabilityartsinternational.org/resources/time… @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess

Following the world premiere of The Tempest: Swimming for Beginners, check out the @jpBritishArts blog series for a glimpse behind the scenes of the unique creative process with Jenny Sealey, あうるすぽっと, Graeae and British Council Bangladesh. britishcouncil.jp/en/programmes/… #UKinJAPAN 📷 © JunIshikawa

Last Roundtable on Fair Collaboration in Cultural Relations today. Please contribute through our Survey videoask.com/fqyxhoykd to share your perspectives on a fair collaboration toolkit until 9th of July. Thanks! eunicglobal.eu/news/fair-coll… #faircollaboration #culturalrelations

We are delighted to preview #UKAUSeason today, a joint partnership between Australia House British Council Australia. The artistic programme showcases the diverse, vibrant arts sectors in #Australia and the #UK - Preview the Australia/UK Season here: ukaustraliaseason.com

The magical setting for The Patience of Trees 🌲⛺️🌳Manchester Central Don’t worry if you aren’t here - you can stream the event from tomorrow via MIF Live #MIF21 mif.co.uk/whats-on/watch…

Artists and cultural professionals from the UK and six featured Southeast Asian countries can connect and create projects with Connections Through Culture online grants. Bursaries up to 8,000 GBP are available. Deadline: 5 September. Find out more: britishcouncil.ph/programmes/art…

Listening to this interesting talk ...thinking.... What could trust REALLY mean in this metaverse world? How would FAIR cultural relations look like in this space? Will face-to-face without digital tools be the most TRUSTed space? diplomacy.edu/event/the-meta… #culturalrelations #fair

📢Out now! EUNIC’s work on #FairCollaboration has been published! EUNIC commissioned 6 freelance experts to explore the ethical principles & questions underpinning contemporary #internationalculturalrelations across the globe. Find 'Not a toolkit!' here: ➡️eunic.eu/fair-collabora…

During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers: “I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”

#TheMissingPillar🗨️Jordi Pascual: "We need culture to have a stronger presence and more responsibilities in the post #2030Agenda for development. We need a dedicated Goal. This is what the #culture2030goal campaign will bring to #Mondiacult2022." +info culture2030goal.net

'Everything else that Russia is destroying itself with now. Because every shot at Ukraine, every blow at Ukraine is another step towards Russia's self-destruction.' - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський #StandWithUkraine #StopRussia #StopPutin

Since the Russian invasion began on Feb 24, 28 religious buildings have been damaged across six regions of Ukraine - Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine. #stoprussia #stopputin #UkraineRussiaWar

I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share.

We are thrilled and deeply proud at the news that Sonia Boyce's #BritishPavilion exhibition #FeelingHerWay has won the #GoldenLion La Biennale di Venezia. Huge congratulations to Sonia and Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator Emma Ridgway 🎉🏆🎉

If you are in Berlin on 11/9 and interested in reflection about co-living and freedom, check this out! At c-space berlin #co-living #freedom #berlin #asia #europe

The proposal triggered fierce opposition right across the UK music industry & the wider cultural industries. UK Music has written to the Culture Secretary & has called on the Government to reject the plan ahead of any proposed legislation. Learn more here: bit.ly/3FdbFpT

Absolutely masterful interview on Gaza of Dominique De Villepin, former Prime Minister of France, who famously led France's opposition to the Iraq war and who, IMHO is the best diplomat the West has produced in decades. This is so important, so incredibly well argued, that I

The clearest and most eloquent exposition I’ve heard of the West’s political, moral and strategic debacle in light of the humanitarian catastrophe now unfolding in Gaza