The Our World Connected podcast series by the British Council delves into various global issues in education, culture, and society. It highlights topics like the digital divide, educational inequities, and cultural connections in a rapidly changing world. Featuring interviews with experts and educators, the series explores how technology and collaboration can address challenges and foster understanding across borders.

Episode 11: Transnational education: A policymaking perspective with Attorney Lily Milla and Amanda Mojilip. Transnational education (TNE) is redefining how students access international learning opportunities. Through joint degrees, online courses, overseas campuses, and global university partnerships, education is becoming borderless.

Episode 10: Are young people disengaged? with Disty Winata and Dhari Al-Malih. Almost half of the world’s population will be voting in elections in 2024.
Young people, however, are less likely to join this large group of voters than older generations. Many believe this is because young people are less interested or engaged in politics and society. In this episode host Christine Wilson challenges these assumptions about youth participation and reveals a more optimistic picture, backed by British Council Next Generation research.

Episode 8: Culture and education: Seeds of hope in times of conflict with Dr Hala Nur and Amr Gamal. Hear how essential work in culture and education is sustained during times of crisis.

Episode 7: Youth skills in a rapidly changing world featuring Dr John Mugo and Beria Wawira – two colleagues on a mission to empower millions of young people and parents through the Zizi Afrique Foundation in Kenya.

Episode 6: The power of language in difficult times exploring how language learning can enhance well-being, unite communities, and support people displaced by conflict.

Episode 5: Climate change and cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is our link to the past – the shared stories, traditions, and places that shape who we are today but the climate emergency threatens much of this heritage around the world.

Episode 2: How to ensure gender equality for the next generation? with Professor Naila Kabeer and Dharini Priscilla. Host Christine Wilson, Naila and Dharini confront the pressing issues and promising developments driving the agenda for gender equality worldwide.

Episode 1: Is culture the missing key to global progress? with Alexandra Xanthaki and Pedro Affonso Ivo Franco. Culture is fundamental to who we are as human beings. Yet it is missing from global efforts to resolve the most pressing human issues of our time.