Reimagining HigherEd

Professor Margaret Sheil AO, Vice Chancellor and President, QUT

This week, join Professor Margaret Sheil AO, Vice Chancellor and President at Queensland University of Technology, in conversation with Professor Judyth Sachs, about curiosity and courage to take unexpected paths; mass spectrometry and early influencers in Prof Sheil’s academic life; the recent ARC review; and the challenge of delivering value to students today.

Prof Cindy Shannon AM, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous, Diversity and Inclusion), Griffith University on Reconciliation

Last week, on National Sorry Day, Prof Cindy Shannon spoke with Prof Judyth Sachs about Reconciliation in an Australian Higher Education context - the unique journey she is helping facilitate at Griffith University as well as her own personal experiences. In this special edition podcast episode, Prof Shannon generously shares her time and thoughts, and advice for university leadership.

Professor Cheryl de la Rey, Vice Chancellor, University of Canterbury

Listen in to this conversation with Professor Cheryl de la Rey, Vice Chancellor at University of Canterbury, and Professor Judyth Sachs. They discuss Prof de la Rey's doctoral thesis and how it relates to her own lived experience; personal connection and cohort development for first years; a system-wide commitment to changing educational outcomes; and the driving force behind Cheryl’s longstanding career in higher education.

Professor Helen Bartlett, President and VC, University of the Sunshine Coast

This week - gain valuable insights from Professor Helen Bartlett, esteemed President and VC at the University of the Sunshine Coast, as she sits down with Professor Judyth Sachs. In this episode - new cultures and environments have played a pivotal role in shaping Prof Bartlett’s expertise and fostering innovation in her life as an educator. Discover the essence of the PhD supervision role, the groundbreaking establishment of Australia's first nursing degrees, and scaffolding the learning experience for every student.

LIVE recording - Beyond Borders: Toward a shared student experience - ’Students First’ Symposium

New thinking for the transnational teaching and learning experience. In this session recorded on Tuesday 16th May 2023, panelists explored strategies and practices for belonging, wellbeing, and success for students and staff in transnational education - and how these issues are changing into 2024 and beyond.
With Panelists:Prof Beverley Webster, Vice President (Education), Malaysia Office of the PVC & President, Monash University MalaysiaProf Linley Lord, Pro Vice chancellor and President, Curtin SingaporeProf Alex Frino, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Innovation, Enterprise and External Relations), University of Wollongong
Chaired by Prof Judyth Sachs, Chief Academic Officer at Studiosity and former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Provost Macquarie University, former Pro Vice Chancellor learning and teaching at Sydney University.

Professor Duncan Maskell, Vice Chancellor, University of Melbourne

Tune in for this conversation between Professor Duncan Maskell, Vice Chancellor at University of Melbourne, and Professor Judyth Sachs as they discuss science as a creative art; rigour, honesty, and respect in learning and leadership; and what concerns Professor Maskell about the student experience today.
Don’t miss this candid chat between the two professors, who even come to learn they have a few unexpected things in common.

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

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 was like to grow up in The Netherlands, Italy, and the UK, and reflects on where it all began by sharing the set of books that sparked his interest in economics.

Prof Stephen Chapman, VC and President, Edith Cowan University

Chemist at heart, Professor Stephen Chapman - VC and President at Edith Cowan University - sat down with Professor Sachs about integrity in a world of AI, the world’s largest Periodic Table of Elements, university culture and the evolution of universities' ethos. Plus, with ECU one of the top ranked for student satisfaction, the two professors also dive into ‘sparking awe’ in students. This episode is now live, listen in.

Prof Steven West, Vice Chancellor UWE Bristol, President of Universities UK

"The pace of technology, the pace of expectations from students in particular who are looking for more personalised education, for more just in time education. They're looking for a different relationship between work, life and-and their education." - Prof Steven West, VC at University of the West of England Bristol and President of Universities UK - joins Sir Eric Thomas for an insightful deep dive into the headwinds faced by higher education; deglobalisation and the current university model; designing learning with purpose and value in mind; and the Via Zamboni experience.

Professor Patricia Davidson, Vice Chancellor and President, University of Wollongong

In this week’s episode hear from Professor Patricia Davidson - Vice Chancellor and President at University of Wollongong, and former Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. As a global advocate in health, it is perhaps no surprise Professor Davidson takes a human-centric approach - discussing with host Professor Judyth Sachs: student-centred dialogue, negotiated learning contracts, peer assessment, and the need for reciprocity and trust with the rise of large language models. So much in one short discussion, don’t miss this episode.