The International Cultural Relations Research Alliance (ICRRA) is a network of institutions, academics and practitioners in the field of international cultural relations. ICRRA sees itself as a bridge builder between practical cultural work, scholarly reflection and policy advice. The aims of the network are to transfer international research-based knowledge to policymakers and society and to promote the exchange of knowledge and cooperation in cultural relations. ICRRA organises regular networking meetings, workshops and conferences on basic issues in the field of international cultural relations. In particular, the network promotes knowledge transfer from the Global South.
In this way, ICRRA aims, on the one hand, to create a digital forum for international and publicly accessible discussion at a time when the concept of ‘culture' is increasingly moving towards the centre of political debate worldwide. On the other hand, ICRRA focuses on institutionalising and consolidating the theoretical discussion between actors in the field of international cultural relations. The ifa Repository presents freely-available research literature, supplemented by brief non-academic texts.
The ICRRA Network was established by the British Council and ifa in 2019.
Dr. Anita Budziszewska, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, Poland
Prachi Chitre, Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom
Prof. Naren Chitty, Macquarie University, Australia
Dr. Mafalda Dâmaso, King’s College London, United Kingdom
Prof. Okaka Dokotum, Lira University, Uganda
Dr. Carla Figueira, Goldsmiths, University of London, United Kingdom
Silvia Finguerut, Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil
Silja Fischer, International Music Council, France
Pedro Affonso Ivo Franco, Universität Furtwangen, Germany
Prof. Jeang-Yean Goak, Duksung Women's University, South Korea
Prof. Pierangelo Isernia, CReW/University of Siena, Italy
Dr. Lynda Jessup, North American Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, Canada
Avril Joffe, Wits School of Arts in Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Hwa Jung Kim, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
Nataša Kraljević, Mediterranean University Podgorica, Montenegro
Prof. Meike Lettau, Zeppelin University, Germany
Stuart MacDonald, International Cultural Relations, United Kingdom
Andrew Manning, EU National Institutes for Culture, Belgium
Dr. Alessandro Lamonica, Brussels School of Governance, Belgium
Prof. Senayon Olaoluwa, Universiy of Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof. Ben O'Loughlin, Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom
Dr. Eva Polonska-Kimunguyi, London School of Economics, United Kingdom
Dr. James Perkins, British Council, United Kingdom
Sascha Priewe, Aga Khan Museum, Canada
Mariia Protsiuk, Ukraine Institute, Ukraine
Dr. Venka Purushothaman, Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore
Mohab Saber, International Alumni Centre, Germany
Prof. J.P. Singh, George Mason University, United States
Dr. Sarah E.K. Smith, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Dr. Odila Triebel, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen, Germany
Dr. Shadrach Teryila Ukuma, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria
Prof. Cesar Villanueva, Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, Mexico
Chenjun Wang, Macquarie University, Australia
Lesley Williams, University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business, South Africa
Dr. Chun-Ying Wei, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan
ICRRA is a network of researchers and practitioners. It promotes research-based knowledge exchange and discussion on international cultural relations. ICRRA is neither a political association nor a political or government authority; ICRRA neither advocates a particular political programme nor a particular direction. The network supports the exchange, dissemination and discussion of academic and ethical research and strategic work for the public good. Membership is only possible upon application.
Requirements:
In accepting new members, the focus is on the Global South to ensure that it is adequately represented and that ICRRA reflects regional balance. Applicants who do not fulfil the requirements for membership may nevertheless be invited to attend ICRRA meetings and events as guests.
ICRRA members must be open and transparent towards the suggestions, objectives and intentions of research of all kinds that is shared or published via the network, particularly the ifa Repository. All publications must carry the statement that ICRRA research is in the public interest and does not pursue any commercial or political objectives. In addition, in their role as members of the network, members commit themselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards.
It is expected that members contribute actively to the development of the network through engaging in some or all of the following activities:
Members must inform the Steering Committee of any interests or other obligations that may conflict with ICRRA’s objectives and statement of intent. If, in the view of the Steering Committee, a member’s activities or interests conflict with or undermine ICRRA’s objectives or statement of intent, or deviate from its high ethical and integrity standards, membership will be withdrawn.
Complete the online application form
Applications will be examined by the Steering Committee and the British Council. Applicants will receive a reply, if possible within 21 days of receipt of their application. Further information on the application procedure is available via e-mail.
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