The Connections Through Culture grants programme is designed to nurture fresh cultural partnerships between East Asia and the UK. These grants are instrumental in supporting new ideas and collaborations from artists and cultural organisations at any stage of development.

The grants supported in this round of Connections Through Culture programme have focused on two distinct areas: diversity and inclusion and, addressing climate change. The collaborative efforts across borders and artistic disciplines will lead to new thoughts and ideas created to address global challenges.

The grants support new connections, exchanges and collaborations. These grants help build long-term relationships and collaborations between artists, cultural professionals, creative practitioners and art and cultural organisations, hubs, networks, and collectives.

Connections Through Culture grantees 2023

Lam Ngoc Ngan

Vietnam
University of Warwick
Lam Ngoc Ngan aims to improve healthcare quality in rural Vietnam. With an interest in cancer research, she has identified individuals she would like to learn from at University of Warwick. She intends to work in an academic institution to study cervical cancer after graduation.

Dirce Maria Jose Guterres de Sa Benevides

Timor-Leste
University of Warwick
Dirce Maria Jose Guterres de Sa Benevides, through her academic journey, hopes to improve efficiency and foster continuous improvement. She aims to contribute towards sustainable growth in Timor-Leste by optimizing resources and leveraging technology.