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.

12 September 2025
New Culture Minister champions UNESCO Creative Cities in his first speech

The new Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP…

12 September 2025
Wakefield, UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning, publishes 'Wakefield Futures Commission' Report

Wakefield, designated a UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning in 2024, has set out a bold vision for better skills and jobs in the District with the publication of the Wakefield Futures Report.

09 September 2025
MOPAN publishes UNESCO Assessment Report 2025

MOPAN (Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network) has published its latest Assessment Report for UNESCO.

09 September 2025
UK Minister joins UNESCO Digital Learning Week events in Paris

In the first week of September UNESCO held its flagship conference 'Digital Learning Week' (DLW), and the UK was represented by Minister Stephen Morgan…

08 September 2025
New multi-day walking route launches in the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark

'The Roof of England Walk' - a 301km, multi-day trail that explores the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark and National Landscape - has been launched.

08 September 2025
UNESCO Scam Alert - Stay Vigilant

UNESCO has identified an ongoing phishing campaign fraudulently impersonating the organisation.

05 September 2025
UKNC Chief Executive and Secretary-General visits Gorham's Cave Complex UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gibraltar

At the end of August, UKNC Chief Executive and Secretary-General, James Bridge, took a break from his holiday in the south of Spain to make an official visit to the Gorham's Cave Complex…

06 August 2025
Exeter Cathedral’s hidden treasures unveiled in new exhibition space

Exeter Cathedral, situated in the heart of Exeter UNESCO City of Literature, is now displaying fascinating treasures from its collections for the first time in a brand-new exhibition space.

05 August 2025
Funding opportunity for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC): Cultural heritage and climate change networks to drive policy change

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) - in partnership with the UKNC, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)…

01 August 2025
Perth UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art opens creative community assets in Perth city centre and unveils a new identity and website

Perth, the UK's only UNESCO City of Craft and Folk Arts…

30 July 2025
Network Link - July 2025

Monthly newsletter from the UK National Commission for UNESCO.

29 July 2025
UK National Commission for UNESCO continues programme of parliamentary engagement

Two further recent meetings with UK Government Ministers have taken place as part of the UKNC's strategy for parliamentary engagement.

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