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Our World, Connected

British Council
Cultural Heritage
Culture
Climate Change
Sustainable Development Goals
Artificial Intelligence
Language For Resilience
Youth Skills Development
Peacebuilding
Gender Equality
Language Learning
Education In Africa
British Council
Cultural Rights
Bias In AI
Community Cohesion
Liverpool
Eurovision Song Contest
Cognitive Science
Storytelling
Ethics

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

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Latest Episodes

What does cultural heritage have to do with climate change, and how can creativity help communities respond to a crisis that threatens both land and legacy?

In the opening episode of Season 3, host Christine Wilson explores cultural heritage and cre... more

We’re back! Join us over the coming 12 episodes, where we’ll be continuing our global conversations about culture, education and language, asking how creativity, learning, and international exchange can help us meet the challenges of today’s complex ... more

What role can education play in times of war, displacement, and uncertainty? And how can schools and universities provide not just learning, but hope, courage, and resilience for communities in crisis?

In this bonus episode of Our World, Connected, ... more

What does it mean to tell stories through the spaces we live in? And how can architecture be a source of memory and repair?

In this bonus episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson revisits a powerful conversation with Kabage Karanja, ar... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sally Flint
Writer and researcher who combines artistic expression with climate conversations.
University of Exeter
Episode: Culture as climate action: creativity, community and change
May Al-Ibrashi
Architect focused on community empowerment through heritage conservation.
Megawra
Episode: Culture as climate action: creativity, community and change
Wadi Ben-Hirki
Nigerian activist and founder of the Wadi Ben-Hirki Foundation, advocating for marginalized girls
Wadi Ben-Hirki Foundation
Episode: Teaching hope: conflict, courage and community
Funmi Olonisakin
Vice President of International Engagement and Service at King's College London and founding Director of the African Leadership Centre
King's College London
Episode: Teaching hope: conflict, courage and community
Baroness Beeban Kidron
Film director, crossbench peer in the House of Lords, founder and chair of 5Rights Foundation
5Rights Foundation
Episode: Rewired: How technology is changing us all
David Crystal
Leading expert on the English language
Episode: Rewired: How technology is changing us all
Lara Halilovic
Media consultant
Episode: Rewired: How technology is changing us all
Emily Kasriel
Journalist and media executive who developed the deep listening approach
Episode: Connecting through dialogue: deep listening in divided times
Hawra Ghandour
English teacher, educational trainer, and a British Council Ambassador
British Council
Episode: Connecting through dialogue: deep listening in divided times

Host

Christine Wilson
Director of Research and Insight at the British Council, and host of the podcast.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Insightful and engaging

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReeceEW
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Culture and Development

    Loved the discussion around the role culture and play in helping with sustainable development and offering something different around the SDGs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Newton Howard
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and engaging discussions that cover a wide array of contemporary cultural and global issues.
Reviews highlight the transformative power of the podcast in exploring the intersection between arts, culture, and social change.

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Connecting through dialogue: deep listening in divided times
Q: What is deep listening?
Emily defines deep listening as a mindset where you are fully present, open to whatever the speaker shares with respect, curiosity, and awareness of your own judgments.
Connecting through dialogue: deep listening in divided times
Q: Why do you think Deep Listening has had such a lasting effect on her?
Emily mentioned that Hawra was already open to thinking about deep listening and that the practical exercises provided during training allowed participants from different backgrounds to practice effectively.
Exhibitions in motion: what happens when art travels
Q: What do you hope for from the audiences who engage with the exhibition?
Rosie expresses hope for the exhibition to be a point of rest and for audiences to find resonance in the diverse experiences presented.
Exhibitions in motion: what happens when art travels
Q: How does the philosophy of Kabage resonate with you?
Rosie reflects on the gesture of repair and its courage in mending relationships, adding that artists are at the forefront of solving social issues.
Classrooms in crisis: the role of education technology in conflict
Q: So we're seeing many digital technologies being used against displaced people, can you elaborate?
Digital technologies often introduce vulnerabilities and can exploit or harm vulnerable populations rather than help them.

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Recent guests on Our World, Connected include:

1. Dr. Sally Flint
2. May Al-Ibrashi
3. Wadi Ben-Hirki
4. Funmi Olonisakin
5. Baroness Beeban Kidron
6. David Crystal
7. Lara Halilovic
8. Emily Kasriel

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