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Trochi Cymru Ukraine — спільний проєкт Music Export Ukraine та BBC Cymru Wales, підтриманий у межах #ConnectionsThroughCulture 2025 Українські та валлійські артисти підготують спільний виступ на Immersed Festival ▶️ britishcouncil.org.ua/progra… 📸Music Export Ukraine, Yuriy Griaznov
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🩰 Through the Body, to Be Heard Проєкт, підтриманий #ConnectionsThroughCulture 2025, об’єднує танцівниць із Великої Британії та України й розвиває мережу інклюзивних митців сучасного танцю. Докладніше ▶️britishcouncil.org.ua/progra… 📸 1: Anna Seymour 2: Bez Sliv 3: Oksana Andreeva
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📢Calling international LGBTQIA filmmakers! 📽️Submissions are open for @BFIFlare 2026. We'll select five short films from Flare for #FiveFilmsForFreedom – our online short-film programme showcasing global queer stories. 🔗bfi.org.uk/explore-our-festi… 📅Apply by 5 December.
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🎻 Hiraeth: Our Silent Anthem — проєкт, що поєднує музику, науку та ШІ, щоб зробити невидиме видимим. Він досліджує людську стійкість, війну і втрату через мистецтво. Підтримано в межах #ConnectionsThroughCulture. ▶️ britishcouncil.org.ua/progra… 📸Andy Baertschi, Luke Harris
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🖋️Творення спільнот через поезію. Співпраця між проф. Г’ю Робертсом і @bookforumlviv, підтримана #ConnectionsThroughCulture, об’єднує митців навколо сили української поезії воєнного часу. ▶️britishcouncil.org.ua/progra… 📸Олена Мевша, Артур Дрон
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🎭 «Кодове ім’я “Отелло” — українська інтерпретація Шекспіра крізь досвід війни. Проєкт об’єднує @YorkShakes та Івано-Франківський драмтеатр. Більше про грантерів #ConnectionsThroughCulture ▶️ britishcouncil.org.ua/progra… 📸York International Shakespeare Festival
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📚 Один із проєктів #ConnectionsThroughCulture 2025 — створення англо-українського словника зі збереження культурної спадщини. Він допоможе подолати мовні бар’єри та стане інструментом повоєнного відновлення. ▶️ ow.ly/F0XA50Xisfj 📸Katya Belaia-Selzer Studio
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Познайомтеся з українськими грантоотримувачами “Зв’язків через культуру 2025/26”! Їхні проєкти досліджують теми різноманіття, інклюзії та кліматичних змін, показуючи, як творчі партнерства можуть змінювати світ. 🔗 Детальніше: britishcouncil.org.ua/progra…
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Our CEO @McDonaldScott_ has signed a Memorandum on inclusive culture with the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation in Kyiv. First step: £50,000 to support disabled & neurodiverse artists, sustainable projects, exchanges & research. Part of the UK–Ukraine 100 Year Partnership. ✨
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“War inevitably increases the number of people with disabilities, and the arts can provide a vital space for their reintegration, restoring a sense of belonging, and strengthening the visibility of disabled artists in society.” — @McDonaldScott_, CEO @BritishCouncil
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“Russian missiles will not stop our support for Ukraine – the British Council’s vital work goes on.” — our Chief Executive @McDonaldScott_ Read his column on why resilience and cultural ties matter more than ever ⬇️ theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Last night Russia launched strikes killing innocent civilians including children. Our thoughts are with those affected by these ruthless attacks, which also damaged the @uaBritish building. This is unnacceptable. Russia is showing once again it is not serious about peace.
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Following last night’s attack on Kyiv, our office has been severely damaged and is closed to visitors until further notice. Sadly, one of our guards was injured and is now in hospital. While responses may be delayed, our work with 🇺🇦 partners in education and culture continues.
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🚨 Free to download and out now, the new guide ... 🏛️ Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine! Practical tools, case studies and step-by-step guidance, supporting professionals to rethink how they present Ukrainian history and identity. 🔗 arts.britishcouncil.org/reso…
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Ukrainian trio Death Pill are heading to LOUD WOMEN's 10th anniversary festival in London! 🎸 Chosen from 37 Ukrainian bands, the Kyiv hardcore/punk/grunge outfit continues creating despite war, with debut album praised by @MetalHammer & @guardian. 📅 6 September📍@RichMixLondon
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🤝 Supported by @UA_Institute, Cultural Diplomacy Foundation & British Council within 100 Year Partnership Agreement 🇺🇦🇬🇧
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📚 Work with words? Proud that UNESCO Cities of Literature Lviv & Odesa have joined ILX 2025–26! International programme bringing together 30 professionals from Ukraine, Indonesia, Ireland, South Korea & UK. Online sessions global symposium. Applications close 1st July!
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Kharkiv's Nafta Theatre is heading to @edfringe! 🎭 Someone Like Me — a physical solo performance about a bodiless entity discovering Ukrainians' wartime experiences. Based on interviews with people aged 6 to 90. 📅 Jul 30 - Aug 10 📍 Assembly George Square Studios 🎪 12 shows
🎭 Kharkiv-based independent theatre Nafta brings their play Someone Like Me to edinburg Festival @edfringe — the world’s largest performing arts festival in Scotland.
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More info & tickets: assemblyfestival.com/whats-o… 🤝 This is @UA_Institute, Cultural Diplomacy Foundation & British Council collaboration within the 100 Year Partnership Agreement 🇺🇦🇬🇧

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