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Our World, Connected

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In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with Professor Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London and Founding Director of the UCL Institute for…
International Youth Day: amplifying voices beyond August 12th

August 12, 2026 · 18 min

Did you know that 12 August is International Youth Day? But what happens the day after is just as important, so how can we ensure that it’s both a short-term celebration and a catalyst for lasting change? In this special episode of Our…
The Beautiful Game: how football connects the grassroots and the global

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Future skills: how to thrive in a greener, more inclusive digital world

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What skills will young people need to thrive in a greener, more inclusive digital future? In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with William Mutero, Director of the Center for Inclusive Digital…
Resetting relationships: UK-Ireland connections, culture and the stories that bind us

April 29, 2026 · 39 min

What does it really mean to reset a relationship between nations? In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson is joined by Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin…
Culture, connections and peace: stories from Bradford, UK City of Culture 2025

April 1, 2026 · 37 min

What does it really mean for a city to be a “city of culture”? And what role can culture play in shaping more peaceful and connected societies? In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with Shanaz Gulzar…
Cultural relations in conflict: listening and learning

March 10, 2026 · 14 min

What can cultural relations organisations be doing now, and in the future, to support people in the midst of the conflict in the Middle East? In this special mini-episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with Zahid…
The long game: diplomacy in an age of anger

February 25, 2026 · 51 min

What does diplomacy look like in an era defined by conflict, mistrust and geopolitical rivalry? In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with Laurie Bristow, former UK Ambassador to Afghanistan, Russia and…
Multilateralism at a crossroads: does international cooperation still work?

January 28, 2026 · 50 min

Does multilateralism still matter - and what would change if global cooperation were built for today’s world, not yesterday’s? Marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly, this episode of Our World, Connected…
Radical inclusion: driving social change with and for young disabled people

December 17, 2025 · 33 min

What does radical inclusion really look like – and what would change if dignity, access and belonging were built into our systems from the start? Marking the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this episode of Our World…

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About the show

Our World, Connected is the award-winning podcast from the British Council. Host Christine Wilson, Director of Research and Insight, explores how culture, language, and education are shaping our lives and our shared future. She speaks to experts and changemakers around the world to discover what connects us in an increasingly fractured world. From climate action and global diplomacy to AI and the power of storytelling, discover how people are finding new ways to understand one another and make a difference.