News

In this section you can read the latest news from UNESCO in the UK. From blog posts and case studies to press releases and newsletters, use the search functionality to find what your looking for.

09 April 2026

UNESCO UK launches trails guide in partnership with Great Western Railway to inspire sustainable exploration across the South West

A new campaign and digital platform, Explore UNESCO South West Trails, has launched…

08 April 2026

Digital on the Edge: Accelerating Digital Technology Readiness for Climate Extremes

The UK National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to support this hybrid side event at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026.

30 March 2026

Dyfi Biosphere enters a new phase with Welsh Government support

The UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere has secured core funding from the Welsh Government for the financial year 2026-27. This is in support of its five-year development plan and marks a significant step forward…

30 March 2026

Hearing the voice of nature as we build peace

Academics and activists came together for a workshop to explore the relationship between nature and peace. How does this fit with UNESCO's mission on Wales? Darllen yn Gymraeg.

26 March 2026

Protecting the human mind: new brochure explains the UNESCO Recommendation on neurotechnology

A new brochure explains the recently adopted UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology - the first global agreement to ensure that emerging neurotechnologies are developed and used with…

17 March 2026

UCL’s Professor Daisy Fancourt named as new UNESCO Chair, advancing knowledge and practice in Arts and Global Health

Daisy Fancourt, Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology and Head of the Social Biobehavioural Research Group at UCL, has been announced as the new UNESCO … Chair in Arts and Global Health.

11 March 2026

Localism in practice – York Minster Precinct Neighbourhood Plan

The city of York, both a tentative World Heritage Site and a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts…

11 March 2026

UKNC Programmes Featured in New Report on Heritage and UK Soft Power

A new report by The Heritage Alliance, From Local to Global:

05 March 2026

UNESCO at 80: Building a networked Organisation for the future

As UNESCO marks its 80th anniversary, it does so under increased pressure.

29 January 2026

UK Government launches International Education Strategy 2026

The UK Government published its International Education Strategy 2026 in January.

29 January 2026

AI archaeology pilot at Vindolanda featured on ITV National News

The UK National Commission for UNESCO’s pioneering AI and archaeology pilot at Vindolanda Roman Fort has been featured on ITV National and Regional News…

13 January 2026

UNESCO and Somerset House Launch International Arts Residency on the Ethics of AI

Somerset House Studios and UNESCO launch a new joint residency programme…