Conflict, Culture and Communication

Maureen Guirdham - Visiting Professor and Honorary Fellow at Westminster University in the UK- believes that Intercultural Communication skills hold the key to resolve global conflicts.

Europe's single currency - and culture?

Europe's new currency, the Euro, unites 12 countries in the European Union. With more than 300 million people using the new currency, what impact will the new unity have on the cultures on the old continent?

Films as a tool for learning about culture
Culture is expressed in many ways - and one of the richest treasure chest of culture is art. We take a look at films expressing cultural values.

Coming Home - Get set for a Culture Shock
Coming home after spending some time abroad is not an easy task. Just as when moving abroad, coming home can be another culture shock. So it is important to be prepared for it.

Christmas Traditions around the World
Christmas traditions around the (Christian) world are all but the same. Go on a trip and see how Christmas is celebrated in different countries....

Celebrating the New Year
The old year goes out - the new comes in. The days around New Year's Eve are a time for many to think back to the past year and to think ahead what comes next year, and it is also the time to revive some ancient traditions and superstitions that promise to bring good luck in the New Year.