Knowledge Hub
A gateway to research, tools, and insights across culture, heritage, and education. This section is designed for practitioners, researchers, and lifelong learners.

Articles & Resources
Explore expert-written articles, trend reports, toolkits, and guides that deepen understanding of global cultural and educational practices.

International Cultural & Heritage Institutions
Access curated information about leading cultural organizations, UNESCO networks, museums, and heritage bodies influencing global policy and preservation.

International Educational Institutions
Find global academic partners and institutions advancing culture-based education, leadership, and innovation across disciplines.
Culture & Trends
Culture, Art, and Global Trends: Catalysts for Identity, Diplomacy, and Inclusion
- UNESCO – Dialogue for Peace
- British Council – Cultural Diplomacy & Soft Power
- Chatham House – Soft Power in the Post-COVID Era
- WEF – Generative AI and Creativity | Davos 2024
- UNESCO – Indigenous Languages Decade (2022–2032)
- British Council – International Cultural Diplomacy
- Milton Bennett – Cultural Diversity in Practice


Heritage & Challenges
Understand how institutions and communities are responding to heritage loss and protection.
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Cultural Heritage: Global Challenges
An overview of the global efforts and challenges in preserving cultural heritage
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Intangible Cultural Heritage: Challenges & Possibilities
A discussion on the complexities and opportunities in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
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Safeguarding Heritage in a Changing World
Insights into protecting cultural heritage amidst global changes and crises.
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Returning Cultural Heritage Items: Challenges Explained
An exploration of the difficulties involved in repatriating cultural artifacts.
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Cultural Heritage and Peace: 70 Years of The Hague Convention
A reflection on the impact of The Hague Convention over seven decades in promoting peace through cultural heritage protection.
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Understanding Art Repatriation
A look into the processes and significance of returning art and cultural objects to their places of origin.
Creative Economy
Explore the future of creative industries and policies driving cultural innovation.
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Creative Economy Explained
An overview of what constitutes a creative economy and its significance.
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How a Strong Creative Industry Helps Economies Thrive
A TED Talk discussing the impact of creative industries on economic growth.
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Planning Your Way to Creative Economy Success
Insights into strategic planning for thriving in the creative economy.
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The Creative Economy in the Digital Age
Exploration of how digital advancements are shaping the creative economy.
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Creative Economy: Our Common Future – Event Highlights
Highlights from the World Conference on Creative Economy.
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Otis College 2025 Creative Economy Report Panel
A panel discussion analyzing the influence of creative sectors on the economy.
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UNCTAD – Creative Economy Outlook 2024
Presentation of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's report on the creative economy.


Museum Innovation
Discover how museums are adapting to digital futures and new ethical challenges.
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Is the Future of Museums Digital?
A comprehensive discussion on how digital transformation is shaping the future of museums.
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How Do Digital Museums Enhance the Museum Experience?
An exploration of the ways digital technologies are enriching museum experiences for visitors.
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Digital Museums
Insights into the development and impact of digital museums in the modern era.
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Digital Explorations 3D Virtual Museum
A walkthrough of a 3D virtual museum celebrating the Paralympics, showcasing innovative digital preservation techniques.
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Reinventing Museums for the Digital Generation
A discussion on how museums are adapting to engage with the digital-native generation.
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Future-Proofing the Digital Museum: 2023 Conference
Highlights from a conference addressing the challenges and strategies for digitizing museum collections.
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The Digital Future of Museums: Conservations and Provocations
A dialogue on the evolving role of digital technologies in museum practices and visitor engagement.
Libraries in the Digital Age
Examine the role of libraries in digital access, literacy, and heritage.

The Role of Libraries in the Digital Age
Mackenzie Smith, University Librarian and Vice Provost for Digital Scholarship at UC Davis, discusses her career and efforts to encourage women in technology.

What Role Do Libraries Play in the Digital Age?
A discussion on the evolving functions of libraries in today's digital world.

Robert Darnton: The Library in the Digital Age
Robert Darnton explores the impact of digital information on traditional libraries.

Books and Libraries in the Digital Age
A pioneering scholar of the Enlightenment and of the history of the book, Robert Darnton, director of the University Library at Harvard, discusses the digital transformation of libraries.

Libraries in the Internet Age
An overview of how libraries have adapted to the internet era.

Beyond Books: The 21st Century Public Library
Exploring how modern libraries offer more than just books, serving as community hubs.

Libraries and Archives in the Digital Age
A look into the challenges and opportunities for libraries and archives in the digital era.
Cultural Competencies
Learn how to build cultural fluency, diversity leadership, and global awareness.
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Intercultural Competence Explained
An educational overview by Sinah Schmid and Verena Wilk from the University of Jena, detailing the concept of intercultural competence.
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Developing Intercultural Competencies through Story Circles
UNESCO introduces Story Circles as a practical methodology to enhance intercultural understanding.
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Intercultural Competence Overview
A concise explanation of intercultural competence, highlighting its importance in global interactions.
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10 Examples of Cultural Competency
This video presents real-world scenarios illustrating cultural competency in various settings.
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Intercultural Competence by a Social Psychologist
A social psychologist provides insights into the nuances of intercultural competence.
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What is Cultural Competence?
University students share their perspectives on cultural competence and its relevance today.
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Developing Intercultural Competence Through Story Circles
An exploration of how storytelling can be used to foster intercultural skills and empathy.
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Cultural Intelligence: The Competitive Edge for Leaders | Julia Middleton
Julia Middleton discusses the importance of cultural intelligence as an evolution from IQ and EQ, emphasizing its role in effective leadership.


Urban Culture & Policies
Explore how cities are using culture to promote equity, identity, and resilience.
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Culture is a Right: Urban Policies and Cultural Rights
An exploration of how urban policies can uphold and promote cultural rights within cities.
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Culture – The Soul of Cities
A visual narrative by National Geographic photographer REZA, highlighting the integral role of culture in urban environments.
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The OECD Principles on Urban Policy
An overview of the OECD's guidelines aimed at fostering smart, sustainable, and inclusive cities.
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Reimagining Urban Planning: Arts and Cultural Strategies
A webinar discussing innovative approaches to urban planning through the integration of arts and culture.
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Conversations: Culture in Urban Development
A panel discussion on the transformative power of art and culture in shaping vibrant urban communities.
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Culture for Cities? A Conversation about the Role of Arts
An examination of how arts contribute to urban identity and regeneration, using case studies from Baltimore and Newark.
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Conversations: Creative Cities Talk – Culture for Urban Identity
Insights into the role of culture as a mediator in fostering social cohesion and urban regeneration.
Education & Lifelong Learning
Discover global trends in culture-based learning and education policy.
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Lifelong Learning: Re-discover the Coolness of Learning
An exploration of how continuous learning shapes our future, emphasizing the importance of lifelong education.
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Frankly Speaking: Why Should We Care About Lifelong Learning?
A discussion on the relevance of lifelong learning in today's rapidly changing society.
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Lifelong Learning – Explained for Beginners (In 3 Minutes)
A concise overview of lifelong learning, its benefits, and how to incorporate it into daily life.
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The Power of Lifelong Learning | Spalding Jugganaikloo
Insights into the significance of lifelong learning for personal and professional growth.
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Unlock Your Potential – The Power of Lifelong Learning (3 Minutes)
A motivational piece highlighting the transformative impact of continuous education.
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The Power of Lifelong Learning: Unlocking Your Greatest Potential
An inspiring talk on how embracing lifelong learning can lead to personal fulfillment.
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Why You Should Embrace Lifelong Learning
A recent discussion emphasizing the importance of continuous learning in personal development.

Cultural Diplomacy & Intercultural Communication

What Is Cultural Diplomacy?
An insightful exploration into the concept of cultural diplomacy and its significance in international relations.

The Power of Culture: Global Diplomacy in the 21st Century
A session examining how culture serves as a bridge between nations, transcending political and geographical boundaries.

Cross-Cultural Communication: Diplomacy and Law | Cam Ngoc Vu
A talk highlighting the importance of understanding values, beliefs, and ways of thinking in cross-cultural communication.

Intercultural Communication: Why Is It Important and How to Improve It?
A discussion on the significance of intercultural communication and strategies to enhance it across different cultures.

The Surprising Paradox of Intercultural Communication | TEDxNelson
A TEDx talk exploring the complexities and paradoxes inherent in intercultural communication.

Cross-Cultural Communication | Pellegrino Riccardi | TEDxBergen
A presentation emphasizing the nuances of cross-cultural communication and its impact on global interactions.
Science Diplomacy & Science Management
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Science Diplomacy as an Intercultural Encounter
A session from the InsSciDE Open Conference exploring how science diplomacy fosters intercultural understanding and collaboration.
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The Role of Science and Tech Diplomacy in a Globalized World
A panel discussion on the significance of science and technology diplomacy in addressing global challenges.
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UNESCO's Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers
An overview of UNESCO's guidelines promoting ethical standards and support for scientific researchers worldwide.
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Communicating Science to Policymakers
Insights into effective strategies for scientists to convey their research to policymakers, enhancing evidence-based decision-making.
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Science Diplomacy in Action: Bridging Cultures and Supporting Development
A discussion on how science diplomacy can bridge cultural gaps and contribute to sustainable development.
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Leveraging Science and Tech Innovations for Diplomacy
Exploration of how scientific and technological advancements can be harnessed to advance diplomatic objectives.
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Science Diplomacy and the Prevention of Conflict
An examination of the role science diplomacy plays in conflict prevention and fostering international cooperation.


Life Design & Career Planning
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Designing Your Life | Dave Evans | Talks at Google
Dave Evans discusses how to apply design thinking to life and career planning.
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5 Steps to Designing the Life You Want | Bill Burnett | TEDxStanford
Bill Burnett shares five actionable steps to design a fulfilling life.
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How to Know Your Life Purpose in 5 Minutes | Adam Leipzig | TEDxMalibu
Adam Leipzig guides you through a quick exercise to discover your life purpose.
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Designing the Life You Really Want | Dave Evans | Stanford eCorner
Insights on creating a life that aligns with your values and aspirations.
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Designing Your Life: Creating a Life That Works for You | Stanford Online
An overview of the Designing Your Life course offered by Stanford.
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Designing Your Life | Bill Burnett & Dave Evans | CreativeLive
A comprehensive course on building a well-lived, joyful life.
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Designing Your Life with Bill Burnett | RachReflects Episode 15
An interview discussing the principles of life design.
Design Thinking & Creative Leadership
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What Is Design Thinking? | MIT Sloan
An explanation of design thinking principles and applications by MIT Sloan.
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Design Thinking: A Quick Overview | Stanford d.school
A brief introduction to the design thinking process from Stanford's d.school.
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Creative Leadership: How to Build Creative Confidence | IDEO U
Insights into fostering creativity within teams and organizations.
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The Power of Design Thinking | Tim Brown | TEDxSanJoseCA
Tim Brown discusses the impact of design thinking on innovation.
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Design Thinking for Educators | IDEO
Applying design thinking in educational settings.
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Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All | David Kelley | TEDxStanford
David Kelley shares strategies to build creative confidence.
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Design Thinking Explained | Harvard Business Review
An overview of design thinking and its business applications.

Cultural Tourism

Culture, Heritage and Sustainable Tourism | UNESCO X Royal Enfield
A collaborative initiative exploring the intersection of culture, heritage, and sustainable tourism.

What is Sustainable Tourism? Why Sustainable Tourism Management Matters
An informative session discussing the principles and importance of sustainable tourism management.

Introducing Ik Community Cultural Tourism for Sustainable Development
A project highlighting how the Ik community leverages cultural tourism for sustainable development.

How Does Sustainable Cultural Tourism Benefit Local Communities?
An exploration of the positive impacts of sustainable cultural tourism on local communities and heritage.

The International Conference on Cultural Sustainable Tourism
Insights from a global conference focusing on sustainable methods for travel and cultural tourism.

Seasoned Riders on Responsible Tourism | UNESCO X Royal Enfield
A discussion with experienced riders on promoting responsible tourism practices.

The Great Himalayan Exploration | UNESCO & Royal Enfield Project
An initiative aiming to discover and promote intangible cultural heritage in the Himalayas.
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