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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 22 MIN

Prof. Michael Wesley's reflections on Australian higher education

from What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector

In this episode Claire is joined by Prof. Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice Chancellor Global, Culture and Engagement at the University of Melbourne to hear his views on what's happening in Australian higher education from both a domestic and international perspective.In her introduction to the episode Claire briefly reflects on the recent Senate Committee hearing into the legislation to introduce the new Australian Tertiary Education Commission. If you're interested you can view a full replay of the hearing on the Senate's You Tube channel.And if you're interested in the University of Melbourne's submission on the ATEC legislation, or any of the other submissions, you can find them on the Senate website.Contact Claire:Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire FieldFollow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.auEmail me at: [email protected] The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode Claire is joined by Prof. Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice Chancellor Global, Culture and Engagement at the University of Melbourne to hear his views on what's happening in Australian higher education from both a domestic and international perspective. In her introduction to the episode Claire briefly reflects on the recent Senate Committee hearing into the legislation to introduce the new Australian Tertiary Education Commission. If you're interested you can view a full replay of ...

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