
Our World, Connected is a brand-new podcast from the British Council, placing you at the heart of the biggest global conversations about culture, connection, and empowerment. Join host Christine Wilson, Director of British Council Research and Insight, and a diverse lineup of world-renowned experts and thinkers as they examine the most pressing issues of our time - and uncover the human stories be... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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 Mahmood, the ... more
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 Azerbaijan, a... more
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 explores whether... more
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, Connected e... more
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It’s been great to listen, learn and deepen how culture plays a central role in our everyday lives from the mundane to the big political events. It brings in theory, practical experience and expert commentary and reflection.
A useful listen for anyone interested in arts, culture, politics, international relations, cultural diplomacy and soft power.
Loved the discussion around the role culture and play in helping with sustainable development and offering something different around the SDGs.
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This show explores how culture, education, language, and creative expression intersect with global issues like peacebuilding, climate change, and development. Across episodes, conversations tend to center on diplomacy, radical inclusion, higher education resilience, and the role of culture as a driver of soft power and social change. Guests include diplomats, educators, artists, and researchers who bring firsthand experience from crisis zones, international partnerships, and community-led initiatives. A standout pattern is integrating storytelling and arts with policy and education to foster understanding, empathy, and practical action on pressing global challenges.
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Recent guests on Our World, Connected include:
1. Zahid Mahmood
2. Sir Laurie Bristow
3. Noor Al-Naser
4. Saja Mohammed Alkadhimi
5. Michael Ignatieff
6. Rawan Taha
7. Urvashi Prasad
8. Caryn Nery
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