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.

22 July 2024
Two new World Heritage Sites set to join the UNESCO in the UK network

Two new sites in the UK are set for inscription onto the UNESCO World Heritage List later this week (w/c 22 July 2024).

01 June 2024
Leading specialist in cultural heritage and sustainable tourism appointed to the Board of the UKNC

Professor Mike Robinson has been appointed to the Board of the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO as a new joint Non-Executive Director for Culture.

01 February 2024
Manchester and Wakefield join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

Manchester and Wakefield District have become the latest UK cities to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.

05 October 2022
UK National Commission for UNESCO awarded £250,000 Heritage Fund grant to support UK’s UNESCO sites to reach their full potential

The UKNC has received support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund (05th October 2022).

25 June 2020
UK UNESCO sites lead the way on sustainable development and create value for local communities

Published today (25 June 2020) by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, new research shows UNESCO projects can help build a greener, more equal and more peaceful world…

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