Reimagining HigherEd

Professor Grant Edwards, Vice-Chancellor, Lincoln University

Professor Grant Edwards, Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University joins host, Professor Judyth Sachs in conversation. Reflecting on his passion for hockey and agriculture, Prof. Edwards discusses his path and connection to Lincoln, a specialist university with a deep commitment to the land-based sectors in New Zealand. He also speaks to the challenges facing HE leaders in the region, including navigating the role of technology in productivity and learning, and addressing access and affordability barriers in education.

LIVE recording: Educational Integrity - A 'Students First' Symposium

Hear from the four UK and European finalists of Studiosity’s 2025 Tracey Bretag prize for Academic Integrity, to learn more about their educational integrity initiatives. Chaired by our Chief Academic Officer, Professor Judyth Sachs, in this Age of AI the panel discussed the need to evolve academic integrity from strict, punitive frameworks into supportive, evidence-based, and ethical approaches; the importance of clear policies on AI use in assessments; and the benefits of early engagement with staff and students in order to adapt to emerging challenges in higher education. 
Your panel:
Lee Griffin, Academic Director (Postgraduate Taught), University of Warwick
Dr Marzia Coltri, PhD, GUS Fellow and Lecturer at Arden University, Academic Associate (Professor Extraordinarius) at UNISA
Dr Shiva Sivasubramaniam, Deputy Dean, University of Roehampton
Dr Mary-Claire Kennedy, Academic Integrity Lead, University of Limerick, Chair of the National Academic Integrity Network (Ireland)

Dr. Stacy Young, President, Manchester University, Indiana

Dr. Stacy Young, alum and President of Manchester University, Indiana speaks with Prof Judyth Sachs on staying agile, responding to changing student needs, and embracing AI to enhance the learning experience. Listen in to hear how Manchester is making higher education more accessible, through enabling students to graduate faster and with less debt, and by innovating the university’s programs to meet the evolving needs of the job market.

Dr. Wafa Almansoori, Interim President and Provost, American University of Bahrain

Dr. Wafa Almansoori, Interim President and Provost of American University of Bahrain (AUBH) joins host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate this week, to discuss:
Preparing students for a world with AI, and the challenges for universities in revising curriculum, training faculty, and establishing ethical guidelines.
How AUBH are incorporating collaboration across disciplines to mirror real-world challenges.
Dr. Wafa shares her thoughts on the mixed messages higher education sometimes sends to students: when their final grade dictates their opportunities more than the learning journey itself. This can leave students confused about what truly matters.

Dr. Sudhindra Shamanna, Academic President, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai

Dr. Sudhindra Shamanna, Academic President at Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai, joins host Dr. Ashraf Mahate to explore the evolving landscape of higher education and key questions facing leaders today.
How are educators adapting teaching to keep students engaged and at the centre of the learning process?
How can higher education connect more effectively with industry and community in the UAE, to ensure students are employable and feel more certain about their futures?
Universities like Manipal are rethinking assessment - how do they evaluate the way students are learning in the age of AI?
Listen in to hear these discussed in depth, plus more.

Prof Hung Jen Wang, VP Academic Affairs at National Taiwan University, THE Awards Asia 2025 winner

National Taiwan University's 'Illuminating, Navigating and Transforming (INT) system' won the 2025 Times Higher Education Award for 'Outstanding Support for Students', the category sponsored globally by Studiosity.
Prof Judyth Sachs had the chance to sit down with Professor Wang and discuss not just the success of this initiative, but also the key challenges facing students in Taiwan, and how the university can build their confidence and self-determination, to set them up for the future.

Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, President, California State University Fullerton

Dr. Ronald Rochon, President of California State University Fullerton, joins Prof Judyth Sachs for this enriching conversation. The two leaders discuss fostering environments where students are encouraged to engage with diverse communities, embrace discomfort, and build their capabilities. Dr. Rochon provides insight into the Cal State Fullerton student experience and the university’s commitment to celebrating different identities and perspectives.

Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, President, University of Lynchburg

Join Professor Judyth Sachs for an insightful conversation with Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, the first woman and first foreign-born president of the University of Lynchburg. The two leaders discuss mentorship and determination, empowering students with purpose and belonging, leading through change, and Alison’s top three guiding books for navigating the complexities of higher education leadership.

Professor Jennifer Barrett, Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous (Academic), University of Sydney on Reconciliation in Higher Education

Around National Reconciliation Week 2025, Prof Judyth Sachs interviews Indigenous leaders about reconciliation in a higher education context, what it means for them, and how they see their contribution to the institutions in which they work.
In this third interview of the series, Prof Sachs speaks with her former colleague and current friend, Prof Jennifer Barrett, discussing her role as the interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Services, as well as the PVC Indigenous (Academic) at the University of Sydney.
Prof Barrett shares her thoughts on the importance of education, research, and student inclusion in the university's reconciliation efforts, as well as the need for strong Indigenous leadership. She outlines the university's plans to celebrate NAIDOC Week, including a new NAIDOC Ball organised by students.
Prof Barrett also emphasises the interdisciplinary and cross-cutting nature of 'reconciliation' as it occurs within higher education, and the challenges of driving change within the university's structures, silos, and disciplines.

LIVE RECORDING: New Zealand Perspectives on GenAI in Higher Education - a 'Students First' Symposium

This timely discussion explored the evolving landscape of generative AI within New Zealand's higher education sector, focusing on how institutions can navigate its opportunities and challenges, while maintaining degree integrity, data security, and a focus on student success and wellbeing.
Your panel:
Prof Catherine Moran, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, University of Canterbury
Prof Naomi Cogger, Strategic Lead - GenAI Engagement, Massey University
Prof Martin Carroll, Deputy Chief Executive Academic, Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec
Luc MacKay, President, University of Canterbury Student Association (UCSA)
And Chaired by Prof Judyth Sachs, former PVC Learning and Teaching at The University of Sydney, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost at Macquarie University, and now Chief Academic Officer at Studiosity.