AI Set to Transform Archaeological Protection at Vindolanda Roman Fort
At Vindolanda Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall, a new pilot by the Vindolanda Trust, Kassandra and the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC)…
24 November 2025
New Research Framework Positions UNESCO sites as Living Laboratories for Climate Action and Sustainability
UNESCO UK has launched a new Framework and Research Agenda, positioning UNESCO sites as living laboratories for climate resilience.
19 November 2025
Colourful new mural strikes a chord as city marks four years as a UNESCO City of Music
A new mural celebrating the value of music has been unveiled at the Telegraph Building in Donegall Street…
18 November 2025
Investing in Peace and the Future: The National Lottery Heritage Fund Marks £1 Billion of Support for UNESCO Sites and Programmes
As UNESCO marks its 80th anniversary, new analysis reveals that since 1994…
16 November 2025
UNESCO at 80: The Global Peace-Building Mission Born in the UK
16 November 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in London.
10 November 2025
British Scientists Join UNESCO in Global Push to Protect the World’s Glaciers
The UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) has launched a landmark scientific report, Glaciers and Ice Sheets in a Warming World:
05 November 2025
Ali Bowden recieves the Edinburgh Award 2025
The first Director of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Ali Bowden was presented with the Edinburgh Award by the Lord Provost Robert Aldridge yesterday evening (Tuesday 4 November).
03 November 2025
Measuring the Value of World Heritage: Lessons from The Great Spa Towns of Europe
Last month, representatives from The Great Spa Towns of Europe gathered in the German spa town of Bad Ems for their General Assembly.
31 October 2025
Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature: Aberystwyth Ceredigion joins global network of Creative Cities
Today, 31 October 2025, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, has become Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature…
27 October 2025
Exeter City of Literature unveils a new Devon-wide strategy to connect the region's culture
Following a private celebration with cultural ambassadors, council members, and notable Devon literary figures…
23 October 2025
World recognition for an expanded Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere in Sussex
Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually
16 October 2025
Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums saved for the nation
Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually
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