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Isles and islands launch

Isles and islands launch

Join us at SOAS University in London as we launch Isles and islands, a collection of stories that explores the cultural relationships and shared knowledge between the UK and Philippines. Happening 2 November, 18.30 (UK Time). Participants from other countries can join via Zoom.

Woven Networks sharing sessions

The four-day online event featured Woven Networks research findings and their work with forest-dependent craft communities across the Philippines. It also showcased the role of craft in helping communities and forests to thrive.

Five exciting courses for creative professionals

The British Council is offering self-led courses for creative and cultural professionals around the world. They are perfect for creative practitioners looking to update their skills in online community management, facilitating collaborations, and more.

British Council bids farewell to outgoing Head of Arts

Malaya 'Lai' del Rosario, Head of Arts in the Philippines and Regional Programme Lead for Creative Hubs for Good (SEA), bids farewell to the British Council after six years of leadership in strengthening UK and Philippine cultural links, programme management excellence and her advocacy for a more inclusive society. Lai will be much missed!

Creative turn in the sciences

The report investigates collaborative opportunities between the arts and sciences and their potential to spark innovation. The research was led by Diego Maranan through a Connections Through Culture grant.

Creative Innovators evaluation report

According to the report, the programme directly impacted the professional development of 12,665 hub leaders, artists and creative entrepreneurs in the Philippines and emphasised the importance of collaboration between UK and Philippine creative communities.

We Will Rock You Manila

The British Council is pleased to announce the launch of Queen's 'We Will Rock You' a story about two revolutionaries attempting to save rock n' roll in a post-apocalyptic world. 

Don’t miss this event! 27 October to 20 November 2022 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater at Circuit Makati.

Our work in the arts and creative industries

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