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.

01 October 2025
'From Science to Society: UK Contributions to Global Water Challenges' Conference Programme Announced - 1 December 2025

The programme for the 'From Science to Society: UK Contributions to Global Water Challenges' conference has been announced.

01 October 2025
University of Birmingham at COP30: Bridging Research and Policy for Global Climate Action

As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil (10-21 Nov)…

30 September 2025
UNESCO in the UK Associated Schools Programme Network (ASPnet) 'Seeds of hope for a better future' Competition 2025 winners announced

The winning schools from around the world in the UNESCO in the UK / ASPnet 'Seeds of hope for a better future' Competition 2025 have been announced.

25 September 2025
Norwich UNESCO City of Literature launches campaign to place reading and writing at the heart of city development

Prominent figures including author and broadcaster Stephen Fry and Alice Macdonald MP joined forces with local government, businesses, cultural organisations…

23 September 2025
UK programme selected as a finalist in the UNESCO Prize for the use of ICT in Education 2025

'Experience AI', a free educational programme that offers cutting-edge resources on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for educators, and young people aged 11 to 14…

18 September 2025
Reframing Culture: Research Highlights its Central Role in Addressing Global Challenges

Culture is increasingly recognised as foundational in addressing the interconnected challenges of our era, from climate change to biodiversity loss.

18 September 2025
The National Trust and UNESCO sites: A Partnership for Sustainable Development

A new report from the National Trust, the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC)…

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