Reimagining HigherEd

For NAIDOC Week, this episode brings together three perspectives on Indigenous leadership, Reconciliation and the Voice to parliament referendum. Professor Judyth Sachs spoke with each participant individually: 
Professor Michelle Trudgett, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership - Western Sydney University
Professor Peter Radoll, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous, Equity and Inclusion - Victoria University
Professor Cindy Shannon AM, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous, Diversity and Inclusion) - Griffith University
All have generously given their time and thoughtful response to these conversations. Studiosity extends our thanks to each of these guests. 
We hope their voices and ideas encourage conversations that reach far beyond the scope of this podcast. 
NB - Prof Cindy Shannon's inclusions were taken from a previous episode of this podcast.

‘Can higher education learn to love its students again?’ In this week’s episode, Dr Paul LeBlanc - President of Southern New Hampshire University and regarded as one of most influential people in higher education - joins our CAO Professor Judyth Sachs for a captivating conversation about supported, personalised education at scale; why students need to matter not just belong, and AI-first models driving wellbeing, relationships, and connection.

In this week’s episode - Don Kilburn, CEO of University of Massachusetts Online and online learning expert, brings 30 years experience with him to this conversation with Studiosity’s Chief Academic Officer, Prof Judyth Sachs. They discuss grit and college basketball; underserved learners; and shifting focus from faculty and revenue, to mission and outcomes. Listen in as Don and Judyth discuss new educational systems and what it really means to serve students.

Episode 50: In this special 'roundtable' episode, senior leaders and student representatives share their lived and professional experiences. Listen to the group discuss peer connection, authentic learning, international student experiences, AI, and much more. Joining student reps Tinuola and Lisa are Professor Helen Scott, Pro Vice Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University, and Professor Stephanie Marshall, Vice Principal Education at Queen Mary University of London. This episode is expertly hosted by Professor Cliff Allan, Studiosity Academic Advisory Board and former Vice-Chancellor Birmingham University.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.