EUNIC is looking for a researcher or team of researchers to examine how taking a cultural relations approach to cultural programmes supports peace and stability in fragile contexts.

EUNIC members met in their first online General Assembly on 29 and 30 October 2020. They elected a new Board of Directors, exchanged on EUNIC’s partnership with the EU as well as on Associate Membership and approved the establishment of new EUNIC clusters. EUNIC now counts 125 clusters worldwide.

Digital transformation has accelerated rapidly in recent years. The spread of Covid-19 has given it an enormous boost, and cultural and educational institutions had to react swiftly to adapt. What are the opportunities of artificial intelligence for culture and education? And the potential risks? What role does Europe play in all these technological developments? What does this mean for cultural relations?

With only ten years left to realise the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the value of arts and culture for the achievement of the SDGs could be better understood, evidenced and embedded in policy and practice. In this event, we will discuss the cultural dimension of sustainable development and how the goals can serve the cultural sector at home and abroad. How can policy makers, public bodies and the cultural sector work together on cultural policies and programmes that contribute to the SDGs?

The Board of Directors of EUNIC have unanimously decided in their meeting of 21 September 2020 to extend the incumbent’s term as Director for an additional period of two years, up until August 2023.

The Cluster Fund Call 2020 contributes to supporting local cultural sectors worldwide. This year's fund sees an increase of 50% from 2019, with 20 EUNIC members contributing to a total budget of 313,370 euros.

What projects is EUNIC putting in place on the ground? How is EUNIC’s work beneficial to individuals and organisations who engage with the network in our partner countries around the world? What will cultural relations work look like tomorrow? The new EUNIC brochure gives answers to these questions.

What does good cultural relations work look like today? How can cultural relations work be fair? As jury members, Yemisi Mokuolu and Kateryna Botanova were tasked with finding the best pilot projects in the European Spaces of Culture programme. In a conversation with EUNIC Director Gitte Zschoch they discuss the value and role of European cultural relations today.

How can the cultural relations sector combat the negative effects of the corona pandemic? How can advocacy for culture in foreign policy be strengthened? In a EUNIC Talk about “Cultural Relations and Covid-19”, held on 15 July 2020, cultural managers from five different countries engaged in a discussion with representatives from EU institutions and the sector.

This online debate brings cultural relations professionals and representatives of the European Commission together to talk about the future of cultural relations in times of Covid-19.