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HEDx Podcast: Applied learning at Singapore Institute of Technology – Episode 160
Dr May Lim Sok Mui is an Associate Professor and the Assistant Provost of Applied Learning at the Singapore Institute of Technology.
She has pioneered a coaching approach to competency-based education at the Institute, from its new campus in Punggol.
In this episode, Dr May Lim explains what best practice looks like when teaching skills-based students who need to be lifelong learners.
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HEDx Podcast: ‘Never waste a crisis’: CIO of Arizona State University – Episode 159
Arizona State University (ASU) chief information officer Lev Gonick and Dave Rosowsky, senior advisor to the president of ASU, both believe universities can thrive in the age of AI by actively shaping how the technology is integrated into higher education.
In this podcast, they share how ASU fosters innovation through bold leadership, a culture of rapid experimentation, and partnerships with over 300 tech companies.
Get a sneak peek into the lessons they’ll be sharing at HEDx’s April conference in Melbourne, which will offer insights into how universities can “do the work to change the model” and embrace the transformative potential of AI.
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HEDx Podcast: Head of AI at Macquarie uni – Episode 158
Phil Laufenberg is the Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Macquarie University. His experience varies from tech-startups to executive responsibilities in public universities across three continents.
His vision is for AI-enabled universities that accelerate accessible education for all, and sees that one way to do that is through universities partnering with tech companies.
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HEDx Podcast: What happened at the UA summit – Episode 156
The Universities Australia Solutions Summit brought together university leaders, academics and government together in Canberra last week.
The annual event is run by the vice-chancellor’s membership body UA, and this year’s Summit aimed to support national priorities with an exchange of ideas on everything from workforce productivity to Trump’s America.
This episode of HEDx includes reflections of the event from James Cook University vice-chancellor Simon Biggs, University of Queensland deputy vice-chancellor Alphia Possamai-Inesedy and more.
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HEDx Podcast: The first Indigenous VC of any Aus, NZ uni – Episode 155
Vice-chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology Professor Damon Salesa shares his views about place-based innovation in the context of his university in south Auckland. He is the first Indigenous person to be appointed a vice-chancellor in New Zealand or Australia.
He shares multiple lessons and strategies for driving equity in universities and providing opportunity for a diversity of learners.
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HEDx Podcast: How many international students does Australia need? – Episode 154
Abul Rizvi was the deputy secretary of the Department of Immigration, then the deputy secretary of the Department of Communication.
He has a PhD in Immigration Policy from the University of Melbourne, and came to Australia as part of a migrant academic family.
He argues Australia’s current visa system is unjust, proposes his alternative to student caps, and says we need to change government attitudes to international students.
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HEDx Podcast: Student ombudsman Sarah Bendall – Episode 153
The new First Assistant Ombudsman in the Office of the National Student Ombudsman, Sarah Bendall, has a plan to hold universities to account.
Six days into this new role, she sat down with Martin Betts to outline the background to the office and role, and how she plans to provide a route for students to ensure they have a safe, fair and secure experience.
Coordinator of Welcoming Universities Cate Gilpin joined the conversation to ask Sarah what her short and long term priorities are and how she expects to action key reform areas outlined in the Universities Accord.
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HEDx Podcast: Penn State chancellor Dan Greenstein – Episode 152
Pennsylvania State University chancellor emeritus Dan Greenstein joins Martin Betts to discuss his varied career and how it impacts his work today.
The chancellor has held roles at the University of Oxford, the University of California, the Gates Foundation and Boston Consulting.
He explains the recruitment platform that facilitated the university’s major mergers and what front office systems transformed student experience and institutional sustainability.
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HEDx Podcast: Professor Genevieve Bell on AI – Episode 151
Professor Genevieve Bell is vice-chancellor and president of the Australian National University.
In this episode, she reflects on her journey as a scientist, engineer and humanist in the United States and Australia. The professor shares lessons learned in Silicon Valley and leading Australia’s national university.
Professor Bell also identifies short term challenges and the long term trajectory of higher education, specifically in relation to technology and AI.
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