What role does English play in our multilingual world?

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Redefining Prosperity: placing culture and public value at the heart of growth

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 Innovation and Public Purpose. Together, t ...  Show more

International Youth Day: amplifying voices beyond August 12th

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 World, Connected, host Christine Wilson revis ...  Show more

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