Reimagining HigherEd

Oct 30 2024 100 ep. 41 mins 5
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Higher Education leaders from around the world share their personal stories from within the sector - reflecting on improvements to teaching and learning and the student experience, while candidly discussing what still needs to come. With your hosts Prof Judyth Sachs, Dr Noreen Golfman, and Prof Petra Wend.

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Professor Pal Ahluwalia, VC and President, The University of the South Pacific

Oct 30 2024 39 mins  
Join Professor Pal Ahluwalia, VC and President of The University of the South Pacific, in conversation with Professor Judyth Sachs all about the unique challenges and quirks of leading a university spanning 12 Pacific countries. The two professors discuss: Pal’s experiences - culturally, politically, practically - living, learning, and working across Africa, Canada, UK, Australi

LIVE recording: Forging a path to student wellbeing - A 'Students First' Symposium

Oct 29 2024 61 mins  
Panel session recorded on 21 October 2024, at 1PM ET, with over 150 registrations and over 100 participants, hosted by Dr. Noreen Golfman, Former Provost and Vice President Academic at Memorial University, and Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member. Student wellbeing is top-of-mind going into the new school year, accelerated by the rise of AI and the increased isolation of stude

Gabriel Miller, President and CEO, Universities Canada

Oct 23 2024 46 mins  
A must-listen episode, as Dr. Noreen Golfman sits down with Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of Universities Canada. Together, they dive into the role of higher education in shaping not just individuals, but society as a whole. What’s in this episode? The power of philosophy: Discover the life-changing skills Gabriel gained from his studies and how they apply to today’s educa

Dr. Yousef Al-Assaf, President, Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai

Oct 16 2024 34 mins  
This week, Dr Yousef Al-Assaf, President at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai joins Prof Judyth Sachs for a vibrant conversation centred on how smart, connected, and responsive universities are delivering quality education. They discuss the birth of the Silicon Oasis; bridging education and industry to create future-ready students; developing unique programs linking com

Professor Stephen Parker AO, VC and President, University of Canberra

Oct 09 2024 36 mins  
Prof Stephen Parker AO, recently appointed interim VC and President at University of Canberra, sits down with Prof Judyth Sachs to reflect on the sector, including whether the ‘golden age’ has passed for universities. The two professors discuss the adaptability of universities and whether they can ever really be relevant to industry; domains of knowledge vs disciplines and why

LIVE recording: Shaping our future: voices and insight from Indigenous leadership - a 'Students First' symposium

Oct 08 2024 55 mins  
Panel session recorded on 8 October 2024, at 11:00am AEDT, with nearly 500 registrations and over 270 participants. In this unique Symposium, renowned Indigenous leadership discussed the national pursuit of equity of access and success in higher education - exploring this year’s Universities Accord and how it could lead to meaningful change, and enhanced support for Indigenous st

Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College, Visiting Professor at Harvard University

Oct 02 2024 47 mins  
Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College, Visiting Professor at Harvard University, and author of “Whatever It Is, I’m Against It,” joins host Professor Judyth Sachs in this episode. They discuss the role of AI in learning, higher education’s social contract with communities, and the need for stronger alignment between faculty and students. Brian advocates

Professor Rebecca Bunting, VC and Chief Executive, University of Bedfordshire

Sep 26 2024 50 mins  
Professor Rebecca Bunting, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at the University of Bedfordshire, joins Professor Petra Wend in this conversation full of insights and advice for leaders and learners. They reflect on the telegram that opened up a world of opportunity for Rebecca; the joy of learning and inquisitiveness; social mobility and leading universities that prioritise wideni

Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University

Sep 18 2024 37 mins  
Join Professor Ghassan Aouad, the Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University (ADU), with Professor Judyth Sachs in this enlightening episode. They discuss Prof Aouad’s experience as a student during the Civil War in Lebanon; fostering tolerance and inclusivity in diverse student populations; how emotional intelligence and cultural awareness is setting ADU graduates apart; and the critica

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal and VC, University of Glasgow

Sep 11 2024 44 mins  
Join Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at University of Glasgow, together with Professor Petra Wend for this topical discussion on breadth vs specialisation in education; the art and value of multilingualism, with both professors sharing their experience; and a look at the key moments that have kept Sir Anton in higher education. Sir Anton shares what it