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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.

03 March 2025
Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature holds their first 'Young Writers in Residency' programme

Nottingham City of Literature has successfully held their first 'Young Writers in Residency' programme in conjunction with Bromley House*…

03 March 2025
Warwick Business School and Coventry City Council picked to lead global UNESCO project

UNESCO has chosen the City of Coventry and Warwick Business School (WBS) to participate in its global project to highlight the role of culture in building a sustainable future for the planet.

25 February 2025
BFI awards £245K for new skills package to get West of England creatives ALL SET for film/TV careers

Bristol City Council’s Film Services have secured a £245,425 award from the BFI National Lottery Places Fund:

24 February 2025
Major lottery grant award to strengthen the network of UNESCO Sites in the UK

The UK National Commission for UNESCO has received a further £250,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to expand and evolve our innovative Local to Global programme.

24 February 2025
Climate Change & UNESCO Heritage Project site visit to Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark

Earlier this month, our Climate Change & UNESCO Heritage (CCUH) project community gathered in Brecon, Wales as part of a two day project visit to Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark.

24 February 2025
Norwich announces the line-up for its City of Literature Weekend in May 2025

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature has announced the stellar line-up of writers and thinkers for its City of Literature Weekend as part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2025.

20 February 2025
Guidelines for Universities hosting Human Rights Defenders 2025 published.

The UNESCO Chair in the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Expansion of Political Space, led by Professor Paul Gready and based at the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR) University of York…

19 February 2025
The 135th Anniversary of The Forth Bridge

An enduring icon of engineering & culture and recognised the world over, The Forth Bridge celebrates its 135th anniversary on 4 March 2025.

19 February 2025
UK Ambassador to UNESCO visits Wales designations and presents to Welsh Government officials

Last week (12-14 February), the UK Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Anna Nsubuga…

19 February 2025
Devonshire Association to celebrate the county's UNESCO links throughout 2025

The Devonshire Association is to celebrate the county's links with UNESCO throughout the coming year, thanks to a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of almost £40,000.

19 February 2025
Manchester to be guest city at iconic Barcelona festival this year

Manchester is to team up with Barcelona this September at the Catalan city's iconic La Mercè festival - which each year attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors into the city for a 4-day…

18 February 2025
English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark celebrates South Devon College's prestigious Green Gown Award for sustainability institution of the Year.

The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark is proud to announce that its partner, South Devon College, has been awarded the coveted Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year.

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