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07 November 2025

Manchester celebrates national award for unlocking regional growth through lifelong learning

The Get the Nation Learning Awards have recognised Manchester City Council with their ‘Regional Growth Award’ for its success in embedding lifelong learning … at the heart of its economic and social…

07 November 2025

MPs to hold a debate on the 80th anniversary of UNESCO

On Tuesday, 18 November 2025, Members of Parliament will gather in Westminster Hall to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of UNESCO (the United Nations Educational…

04 November 2025

Legal flexibility helps UNESCO Biospheres boost nature conservation and human wellbeing, study shows

The legal flexibility associated with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves has helped communities to become more involved in conservation, new analysis shows.

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

14 October 2025

Major new study to reveal the value of the UK’s UNESCO sites

A major new study will assess the economic and non-economic value of the UK’s UNESCO sites. From the world-renowned Stonehenge and Tower of London to Biosphere Reserves…

13 October 2025

Event: From Science to Society - UK Contributions to Global Water Challenges

Exploring the role of international organisations in advancing global water science and practice amidst geopolitical shifts.

13 October 2025

New Exhibition: Penumbra: An Experimental Journey into the Darkness at Kents Cavern

An invitation to step into the unknown…

02 October 2025

Dr Jane Goodall: 1934 - 2025

The UK National Commission for UNESCO pays tribute to Dr Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025) who passed away on 1 October, aged 91. A British primatologist and anthropologist…