EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 58 MIN
#18 Generative AI & the Future of Higher Education Work l Unfiltered by EmpowerED
from Unfiltered by EmpowerED: Educators’ Voices Uncut · host empoweredwebinar
The rise of generative AI is not just a technological shift—it’s a fundamental transformation of how higher education operates, teaches, and evaluates learning. In this episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED, we sit down with Panagiota (Penny) Tzanni, a PhD candidate and an Educational Developer, to explore how AI is reshaping employability, academic roles, and the future of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). From navigating global career challenges and professional identity shifts to confronting the realities of AI disruption, Penny shares a candid, thought-provoking perspective on what higher education professionals must do to stay relevant. Podcast Chapters 00:44 – Introduction & Penny’s Global Career Journey 06:52 – Challenges in International Education & Professional Identity 10:29 – First Encounter with Generative AI & Its Impact 14:49 – Is EAP Becoming Obsolete? 19:38 – AI in Higher Education: Taboo, Policy & Reality 23:59 – Inside Penny’s PhD: AI Training for Educators 26:20 – Fear, Resistance & Digital Literacy Gaps 34:45 – Upskilling, Work Culture & Institutional Responsibility 38:57 – AI, Employability & Changing Job Roles 52:46 – The Future of Assessment & Final Reflections Resources Mentioned Penny's Newsletter Penny’s Contact Details Email: [email protected] For more updates, follow EmpowerED: Website: empoweredwebinars.com X (Twitter): @MpowerEDWebinar LinkedIn: EmpowerED Webinars Email: [email protected]
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The rise of generative AI is not just a technological shift—it’s a fundamental transformation of how higher education operates, teaches, and evaluates learning. In this episode of Unfiltered by EmpowerED, we sit down with Panagiota (Penny) Tzanni, Postgraduate Researcher and Learning Developer, to explore how AI is reshaping employability, academic roles, and the future of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). From navigating global career challenges and professional identity shifts to confronting the realities of AI disruption, Penny shares a candid, thought-provoking perspective on what higher education professionals must do to stay relevant.
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