Reimagining HigherEd

Apr 02 2025 100 ep. 41 mins 4
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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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Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor, Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

Apr 02 2025 44 mins  
Join Professor Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in conversation with Professor Judyth Sachs about the importance of curiosity and humility in learning, the role of history in understanding the present, and the challenges facing higher education today. In this episode: As the first Pasifika Vice-Chancellor in New Zealand, Damon shares his pe

Dr. Deborah MacLatchy, President, Wilfrid Laurier University

Mar 26 2025 38 mins  
Dr. Deborah MacLatchy, President of Wilfrid Laurier University, joins Dr. Noreen Golfman this week to reflect on the student experience, noting increased engagement and advocacy by today’s students, alongside greater challenges with financial pressures and uncertainty about the future. Also in this episode: A biologist at heart, Deborah shares how her desire to enact change drov

Prof. Dr. Maurits van Rooijen, CAO, Global University Systems and Rector, University of Europe

Mar 19 2025 57 mins  
This week we’re bringing you a fascinating journey through academia and leadership, spanning continents, institutions, and roles. Prof. Dr. Maurits van Rooijen, CAO of Global University Systems and Rector of University of Europe joins Dr. Ashraf Mahate in this captivating conversation. Discussed in this episode: Balancing theoretical and practical education, with a focus on dev

Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor, American University of Sharjah, UAE

Mar 12 2025 61 mins  
Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of American University of Sharjah (AUS), joins guest host Dr. Ashraf Mahate in this week’s conversation. They explore Tod’s career in and around academia, from faculty at Duke University, to founding president of Khalifa University, and chief academic officer of SUNY. Also discussed: Evolving expectations of students in the UAE, particularly their

Dr. Chuck Welch, President, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

Mar 05 2025 44 mins  
Dr. Chuck Welch, President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) joins Prof. Judyth Sachs this week. Chuck and Judyth reflect on the changes in higher education over the past 30 years, and discuss perceived public value, using data and evidence, and being more transparent and accountable as institutions. Furthermore - they dive into the impact of ge

Professor Chua Kee Chaing, President, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Feb 26 2025 42 mins  
Listen in as we learn more about Singapore Institute of Technology’s President, Prof Chua Kee Chaing, and his vision to guide SIT to find its own space among leading research-intensive universities, to be Singapore's university for industry. Prof Judyth Sachs discusses with Prof Chua the opportunities with AI technology and why education and ethics are critical to students using

Prof Tan Tai Yong, President, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

Feb 20 2025 50 mins  
Prof Tan Tai Yong, the second President of Singapore University of Social Sciences, sits down with Prof Judyth Sachs, to uncover his journey from historian to higher ed leadership. They reflect on: Leading complex organisations, emphasising the importance of long-term perspectives and engaging with students and staff Adaptability and an open mindset, Prof Yong shares his advice

Prof Freddy Boey, President, City University of Hong Kong

Feb 13 2025 29 mins  
Prof Freddy Boey, President of City University of Hong Kong joins Prof Judyth Sachs for this week’s conversation. Freddy shares his experience as an international student, where he learned the importance of adaptability and building relationships, which shaped his personal philosophy on the critical role universities play in students' lives, beyond lectures and exams. Listen in t

Elizabeth Cantwell, President, Utah State University

Feb 05 2025 44 mins  
President of Utah State University, Betsy Cantwell, joins Professor Judyth Sachs this week. From her work on national security, NASA missions, and to higher education leadership, Betsy shares her insights on: The vital role of higher education in cultivating civic engagement, Students' moral reasoning and critical thinking in this social, political, and technological landscape,

Prof Nic Smith, Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University of Wellington

Jan 29 2025 45 mins  
This week Prof Nic Smith, Vice-Chancellor at Victoria University of Wellington discusses the role of universities to foster respect and evidence-based understanding between people, especially as the world becomes more polarised - with Prof Judyth Sachs. Their conversation explores the importance of developing students' higher-order skills like critical thinking, synthesis, and comm