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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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- Yesterday36 min
EXCLUSIVE: Protecting the act of thinking: Aligning policy and infrastructure webinar
Dr. Paul LeBlanc, former ACE Board Chair and President Emeritus of Southern New Hampshire University, joins Troy Burnett, SVP and GM of Studiosity, to explore AI impact on trust and public perception within the higher education space, unpacking the policy frameworks necessary to safeguard the inherent value of a degree in an AI-driven landscape.
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Professor Colin Stirling, President and Vice-Chancellor, Flinders University
Can higher education look beyond bureaucracy and rankings to achieve transformative scale? Join Professor Colin Stirling, President and Vice-Chancellor of Flinders University in conversation with your host, Professor Judyth Sachs as they explore purpose-driven leadership and the strategy behind Flinders' bold mission to transform 10 million lives over the next decade. Drawing on his lived experience as a first-in-family student, Prof. Stirling outlines how the university is dismantling barriers for underrepresented communities and prioritising modern assessment models that show genuine learning and adaptability in a digital-first era.
- 2 weeks ago45 min
Prof Hany El Kadi, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Liwa University
Professor Hany El Kadi, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Liwa University joins host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate, sharing insights on how senior leaders can navigate assessment, ethics, and student trust in the age of AI. Encouraging a shift toward evaluation that considers the students learning process, Prof El Kadi says "We can no longer assess students the way we have been" and highlights early ethics education over punitive surveillance, reminding leaders "We are educators, we are not policemen". In a time when information is available instantly, this conversation serves as a reminder for universities to come back to their core mission: guiding student learning while nurturing irreplaceable interpersonal skills and human connections.
- Aug 20, 202646 min
Dr. Nicholas Dirks, CEO and President of New York Academy of Sciences & Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member
Dr. Nicholas Dirks, former Chancellor of UC Berkeley, President and CEO of New York Academy of Sciences, and Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member joins Prof. Judyth Sachs for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the role of leaders and educators in adapting pedagogy to spark curiosity in students and stay relevant amid rapid change. Drawing on decades of leadership, Dr. Dirks discusses key pressures reshaping the sector: rising tuition that has outpaced demonstrated value; the squeeze on humanities and liberal arts, even as Nick argues AI makes critical thinking and ethical reasoning more essential; and a culture of credentialism that discourages curiosity well before students reach university. As he reflects, institutions never set out to build "a Maserati or a Bentley" and yet that’s what has happened. A valuable listen for leaders rethinking their university's future.
- Aug 14, 202657 min
His Excellency Dr. Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU)
His Excellency Dr. Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) joins host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate to discuss the transformation of higher education in the UAE, emphasising the shift from knowledge transmission to fostering critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and lifelong learning. Seeing AI as a transformation engine, H.E. Dr. Alawar shares his forward-thinking vision, urging senior leaders to rethink their institution’s value proposition, assessment methods, and operational structures in an era where knowledge is abundant, accessible, and rapidly changing. Hear how HBMSU puts this into practice with continuous assessment that evaluates the students' learning process - through early drafts, reasoning, and decision-making - not just the final product.
- Aug 7, 202651 min
Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin, CEO, Bahrain Polytechnic
"What are we building the future of our students on? Is it on a solid foundation or is it on a deck of cards that can fall at any change in the wind?" In this latest episode, Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Polytechnic, joins host Dr. Ashraf Mahate to explore how universities can uphold academic integrity and degree value through critical thinking, responsible AI integration, and strong industry partnerships. Highlighting his "3 Cs" framework, Prof. Ó Catháin details a practical model for linking education with industry, giving graduates both the immediate job-ready skills and long-term career adaptability to thrive.
- Jul 24, 202639 min
Dr Hamad Odhabi, Vice Chancellor for AI and Operational Excellence, Abu Dhabi University
Host Dr Ashraf Mahate recently sat down with Abu Dhabi University's Vice Chancellor for AI and Operational Excellence, Dr Hamad Odhabi, for a chat about how he sees the current and future state of Higher Education. They discussed: Strategies for maintaining academic credibility by evaluating the incremental process of learning rather than relying solely on final assignment submissions. The evolution of higher education from traditional lecture models toward interactive, evidence-based learning journeys in the age of generative AI. Abu Dhabi University’s structured AI initiatives, including faculty AI certification, graduate attribute tracking, and personalized support for at-risk students. Why physical campuses, human mentorship, and real-world industry collaboration remain irreplaceable in developing human capability.
- Jul 23, 202639 min
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor, Austin Community College District (ACC)
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor of Austin Community College (ACC) joins host Prof. Judyth Sachs for an insightful, practical conversation on overcoming bureaucracy to put students back at the center of higher education. They discuss: Building systems for students: Dr. Lowery-Hart assumed student dropouts were driven by pedagogical gaps. Listening to students revealed the real hurdles occurred outside the classroom. Frontline empowerment: In a complex system that defaults to telling stakeholders “no”, ACC intentionally redesigned its operations to enable frontline staff to fix broken processes without needing multi-layered approvals. Scaling human interaction, not automation: ACC is embracing AI to provide a more responsive, personalized learning environment that enhances proactive outreach and human connection the moment a student begins to struggle.
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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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