The World of Higher Education

Dec 12 2024 66 ep. 25 mins 21
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The World of Higher Education is dedicated to exploring developments in higher education from a global perspective. Join host, Alex Usher of Higher Education Strategy Associates, as he speaks with new guests each week from different countries discussing developments in their regions. Produced by Tiffany MacLennan and Samantha Pufek.

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Top 10 U.S. Higher Ed Stories of 2024 with Robert Kelchen

Dec 12 2024 23 mins  
Join Alex Usher and Robert Kelchen as they discuss the top 10 higher education stories in the U.S. for 2024 in this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast. Topics include changes in big-time college athletics, college closures, international student trends, state funding dynamics, political realignment, accreditation issues, diversity, equity and inclusion policies, and t

Skilled for the Future: How China is Transforming Vocational Education with Gerard Postiglione

Dec 05 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, host Alex Usher explores China's vocational higher education system with Professor Gerard Postiglione from the University of Hong Kong. They discuss the origins of China's vocational education policy, recent successes, and the development of vocational universities. Tune in for insights on the transformation of Chinese terti

From 36,000 to 12,000: Tracking the Decline in EU Students Post-Brexit with Paul Wakeling

Nov 28 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, we delve into the consequences of Brexit on European students attending UK universities. Host Alex Usher is joined by Paul Wakeling, Professor of Education at the University of York, to discuss the shift in student mobility, financial implications, and broader impacts on UK higher education. They explore not only the dramati

Unrest and Reform: Bangladesh’s Youth Movement and Higher Education with Sharowat Shamin

Nov 21 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, hosted by Alex Usher, we dive deep into the surprising student protests in Bangladesh that shook the government in the summer of last year. The catalyst was a controversial job quota system, but the movement quickly gained momentum against the increasingly authoritarian regime. Joining us to discuss is Sharowat Shaman, an ac

The Lost Potential of Institutional Research: Insights from 'Outsourcing Student Success'

Nov 14 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, host Alex Usher is joined by Joseph Wycoff, author of 'Outsourcing Student Success: The History of Institutional Research and the Future of Higher Education'. They dive into the unique and underappreciated field of institutional research within higher education institutions. Wycoff explores the origins, development, and depr

The University Advisory Group: Reimagining New Zealand’s Higher Ed Future with Chris Whelan

Nov 07 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, host Alex Usher speaks with Chris Whelan, Chief Executive of Universities New Zealand, about the country's new University Advisory Group. The discussion covers the challenges facing New Zealand's higher education system, including declining government funding and the impact of COVID-19 on student numbers. Whelan explains the

Utopian Universities: A Global History of the New Campuses of the 1960 with Dr. Miles Taylor

Oct 31 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of 'The World of Higher Education' podcast, Alex Usher speaks with co-editor Miles Taylor about 'Utopian Universities: A Global History of the New Campuses of the 1960s.' They delve into the distinctive characteristics of universities founded during this period, the vision behind their creation, and why these institutions often ended up very different from their fou

Global Mega-Science: Universities, Research Collaboration, and Knowledge Production with David Baker

Oct 17 2024 24 mins  
Join host Alex Usher in this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast as he interviews Dr. David Baker, coauthor of 'Global Mega-Science: Universities, Research Collaborations, and Knowledge Production.' They delve into the historical transformation of universities into major scientific research hubs, covering the evolution from individual labs to global mega-science collab

Dutch Higher Education at a Crossroads with Marijk van der Wende

Oct 10 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, host Alex Usher discusses the dramatic changes in Dutch higher education funding with Marijk van der Wende, Distinguished Faculty Professor at Utrecht University. They explore the recent election of the Party for Freedom, PVV, and its impact on government priorities, including a significant cut in higher education funding. T

Centers for Teaching and Learning with Mary C. Wright

Oct 03 2024 23 mins  
This episode, hosted by Alex Usher, features a discussion with Mary C. Wright from Brown University about Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) in higher education. Wright, the author of a recent book on CTLs, shares insights from her research on the evolving aims and strategies of these centers across U.S. campuses. The conversation explores CTLs as change agents, advocating fo