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Reimagining HigherEd
by Studiosity
Higher Education leaders from around the world share their personal stories from within the sector - reflecting on improvements to teaching and learning and the student experience, while candidly discussing what still needs to come. With your hosts Prof Judyth Sachs, Dr Noreen Golfman, and Prof Petra Wend.
Episodes
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Jane Rosenzweig, Former Director of Harvard College Writing Center
Former Director of Harvard College Writing Center, Jane Rosenzweig, sits down with Professor Judyth Sachs to explore why writing is far more than just an assignment to grade; rather it is a tool for critical thinking and intellectual discovery, that empowers students to develop their own voice…
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Dr. Jun Salipsip, President, Enderun Colleges
Dr. Jun Salipsip, President of Enderun Colleges in the Philippines, sits down with Prof. Judyth Sachs to reflect on what it means to prepare students for an unpredictable future. Moving beyond traditional lectures, Dr. Salipsip breaks down Enderun’s hands-on approach - from building an…
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EXCLUSIVE: Protecting the act of thinking: Aligning policy and infrastructure webinar
Dr. Paul LeBlanc, former ACE Board Chair and President Emeritus of Southern New Hampshire University, joins Troy Burnett, SVP and GM of Studiosity, to explore AI impact on trust and public perception within the higher education space, unpacking the policy frameworks necessary to safeguard the...
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Professor Colin Stirling, President and Vice-Chancellor, Flinders University
Can higher education look beyond bureaucracy and rankings to achieve transformative scale? Join Professor Colin Stirling, President and Vice-Chancellor of Flinders University in conversation with your host, Professor Judyth Sachs as they explore purpose-driven leadership and the strategy behind...
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Prof Hany El Kadi, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Liwa University
Professor Hany El Kadi, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Liwa University joins host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate, sharing insights on how senior leaders can navigate assessment, ethics, and student trust in the age of AI. Encouraging a shift toward evaluation that considers the students learning...
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Dr. Nicholas Dirks, CEO and President of New York Academy of Sciences & Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member
Dr. Nicholas Dirks, former Chancellor of UC Berkeley, President and CEO of New York Academy of Sciences, and Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member joins Prof. Judyth Sachs for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the role of leaders and educators in adapting pedagogy to spark curiosity…
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His Excellency Dr. Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU)
His Excellency Dr. Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) joins host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate to discuss the transformation of higher education in the UAE, emphasising the shift from knowledge transmission to fostering critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and...
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Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin, CEO, Bahrain Polytechnic
"What are we building the future of our students on? Is it on a solid foundation or is it on a deck of cards that can fall at any change in the wind?" In this latest episode, Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Polytechnic, joins host Dr. Ashraf Mahate to explore how...
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Dr Hamad Odhabi, Vice Chancellor for AI and Operational Excellence, Abu Dhabi University
Host Dr Ashraf Mahate recently sat down with Abu Dhabi University's Vice Chancellor for AI and Operational Excellence, Dr Hamad Odhabi, for a chat about how he sees the current and future state of Higher Education. They discussed: Strategies for maintaining academic credibility by evaluating the...
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Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor, Austin Community College District (ACC)
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor of Austin Community College (ACC) joins host Prof. Judyth Sachs for an insightful, practical conversation on overcoming bureaucracy to put students back at the center of higher education. They discuss: Building systems for students: Dr. Lowery-Hart assumed...
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Dr. Khalid Khawaja, Provost, Vice President Academic Affairs, RIT Dubai
Dr. Khalid Khawaja, Provost, Vice President Academic Affairs at RIT Dubai, sits down with host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate to share a bold vision for adapting higher education in this AI era. They discuss: The importance of agile, clear AI strategy in curriculum design to embed the right tools that…
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Prof Zlatko Skrbis, Vice-Chancellor and President, Australian Catholic University (ACU)
This week, Prof Zlatko Skrbis, Australian Catholic University (ACU) Vice-Chancellor and President sits down with your host Prof Judyth Sachs, to unpack what it actually takes to run a university in a period of constant disruption. They discuss: The challenge faced by university leaders to avoid...
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Prof Bassam Alameddine, President, American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)
In this new episode, host Dr Ashraf Mahate sits down with Prof Bassam Alameddine, President of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), to discuss future-proofing the next generation of graduates. Prof Bassam shared how his own formative journey and struggles - including growing up…
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Jack Goodman with Prof Judyth Sachs
Jack Goodman, Founder of Studiosity, joins Chief Academic Officer Prof. Judyth Sachs to explore the profound impact of generative artificial intelligence on higher education, underpinned by the need to rebuild trust in the student-teacher relationship. Goodman addresses the dangers of "cognitive...
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Dr. Joane Serrano, Chancellor, University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)
Dr. Joane Serrano, Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joins Prof. Judyth Sachs to discuss the future of open learning and equity in education. Grounded in her background in development communication, Dr. Serrano advocates for a contextualised, people-first...
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LIVE recording: First Nations student panel for National Reconciliation Week 2026
What does true belonging look like on a modern university campus? In this special live-recorded episode of Reimagining Higher Education, we take you directly to our National Reconciliation Week First Nations student panel, hosted by Studiosity at the Sydney Swans Headquarters on Gadigal Country...
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Prof Michael Donovan - Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous at La Trobe University - on Reconciliation in Higher Education
In this special episode of the Reimagining Higher Education podcast, Prof Judyth Sachs sits down with Prof Michael Donovan, a Gumbaynggir man and Pro Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) at La Trobe University, to explore the intersection of Indigenous knowledges and academic practice. Drawing on his...
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Dr Courtney Hills McBeth, Chief Academic Officer and Provost, Western Governors University
Dr. Courtney Hills McBeth, Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University (WGU) joins host Prof. Judyth Sachs, to discuss the "dual transformation" reshaping WGU. They dive into: Shifting demographics: How WGU is adapting now that 40% of its incoming online students are…
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Prof Nick Klomp, Vice-Chancellor and President, CQUniversity
Professor Nick Klomp, Vice-Chancellor and President of CQUniversity sits down with your host, Professor Judyth Sachs to explore the evolving landscape of regional higher education, focusing on institutional mission, student demographics, the integration of emerging technologies, and future of...
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LIVE RECORDING: Thriving in uncertain times: Student Wellbeing and AI - a 'Students First' Symposium
On Friday 8th May 2026, your panel came together to discuss how institutions can help students to thrive, among all the anxiety and uncertainty of the AI age. This session explores the intersection of generative AI and student mental health in the higher education sector. Featuring a diverse…
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Prof Leanne Holt, Deputy Vice Chancellor Indigenous at UNSW - on Reconcliation in Higher Education
In the lead-up to National Reconciliation Week 2026, 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. This first episode in the 2026 series…
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Dr. Wafa Almansoori, Interim President and Provost, American University of Bahrain
This week, we're resharing a popular episode from the archives. Dr. Wafa Almansoori, Interim President and Provost of American University of Bahrain (AUBH) joins host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate to discuss: Preparing students for a world with AI, and the challenges for universities in revising curriculum,...
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LIVE RECORDING: GSU and NISS at ACEx2026 - Beyond the Classroom
At ACEx2026, Dr. Timothy M. Renick and Dr. Kathryn Crowther detailed the results and strategic implications of an innovative pilot program between the National Institute for Student Success (NISS), Georgia State University (GSU), and Studiosity. In an era demanding both efficiency and…
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Dr. David Andrews, Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global)
Dr. David Andrews, Chancellor at UMass Global and Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member, joins host and Chief Academic Officer, Professor Judyth Sachs to discuss: The mindset shift and practices needed to "meet students where they are" Reimagining the role of faculty and leveraging AI for...
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LIVE RECORDING: Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning at Brock University presenting live at Re:University | HESA
Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning at Brock University, discusses the data-rich results of their recent pilot and survey with Studiosity. This session was presented live at Re: University on January 29, 2026 and provides a grounded, evidence-based perspective on how AI…
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Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, President, Complete College America (CCA)
Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, President of Complete College America (CCA), joins Studiosity Chief Academic Officer, Prof. Judyth Sachs to explore the intersection of equity, access, and institutional transformation, underpinned by CCA’s bold mission of improving completion rates for 10 million…
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EXCLUSIVE: Dual Enrollment in the U.S. - A Higher Education Roundtable Discussion
Over 2.8 million high schoolers across the U.S. are taking dual enrollment courses, offered in partnership between high schools and local universities and community colleges. With demand increasing, this panel explores the value and impact of dual enrollment programs, career and college readiness...
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Dr. Kemi Jona, Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation, University of Virginia
Dr. Kemi Jona, Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation at the University of Virginia and Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member, joins host Prof Judyth Sachs to discuss the perfect storm facing higher education: declining public trust in research, shifting government funding,...
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Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, VC and President, University of Newcastle
Professor Alex Zelinsky AO reflects on his journey from first-in-family to leading the University of Newcastle, emphasising how his experiences at CSIRO and in defence shaped his commitment to research with real-world impact. Speaking with host, Professor Judyth Sachs, he identifies a ‘triangle…
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Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, Vice-Chancellor, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, Vice-Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, speaks to Dr. Ashraf Mahate about the future of higher education, emphasizing the need for adaptability, innovation, and a student-centric approach. Drawing on her personal philosophy of always remaining a student,...
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Professor Clare Pollock, VC and President, Edith Cowan University (ECU)
“If it's not about the students, then what's education about anyway?” Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Clare Pollock’s leadership is defined by her unwavering commitment to student success and equity. In this conversation, she speaks with Professor Judyth Sachs about her strong advocacy…
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Professor Lily Kong, President, Singapore Management University
Professor Lily Kong, Singapore's first local and first female university president, currently leading Singapore Management University (SMU) joins host, Professor Judyth Sachs. Prof. Kong reflects on her own undergraduate experience and how it shaped her focus as a leader - from introducing...
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Dr. James M. Beeby, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Dr. James Beeby, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse speaks to your host, and Studiosity Chief Academic Officer, Professor Judyth Sachs. Dr. Beeby recounts his personal and professional journey, from first-generation college student from a small village in England, to leading a...
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EXCLUSIVE: The Higher Ed Reckoning – Three HE leading voices on threats to the academy, contraction, and the future of learning
In a very special episode this week, join three leading HE thought leaders to discuss the existential crisis facing universities today. This high-stakes conversation is hosted by Professor Judyth Sachs (Chief Academic Officer, Studiosity, and former Provost, Macquarie University), and Judyth is...
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Prof Imad Hoballah, VP for Institutional Advancement & External Relations, American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)
Professor Imad Hoballah, VP for Institutional Advancement & External Relations at American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) joins host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate. Listen in to hear his insights on: Encouraging students to learn through failure and discovery, rather than memorisation, recalling an…
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LIVE RECORDING: Arriving and Thriving - Supporting International Students to Succeed - a 'Students First' Symposium
On 25th September 2025, this panel came together to discuss New Zealand's growth plans for international students, the panelists' personal experiences as international students, the initiatives their universities have to support international students' wellbeing and sense of belonging, and the...
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Prof Dato’ Elizabeth Lee, Group CEO, Sunway Education Group, Malaysia
Professor Dato' Elizabeth Lee, Group CEO of Sunway Education Group in Malaysia, speaks to host, Professor Judyth Sachs, about how she is guided by her faith and a 'servant leadership' philosophy. During her early education, Elizabeth felt conflicted between her interest in the arts, and societal...
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Prof Yousef Haik, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Sharjah
Professor Yousef Haik, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at University of Sharjah speaks to Dr. Ashraf Mahate about the challenges and opportunities of rapid technological change - with a focus on elevating students' preparedness for the evolving job market. Prof Haik talks about how Sharjah…
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Prof Adeeba Kamarulzaman, CEO and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Monash University Malaysia
Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman, leader of Monash University Malaysia, joins Studiosity’s Chief Academic Officer and host, Professor Judyth Sachs. Prof. Kamarulzaman reflects on the challenges facing higher education in Malaysia, in particular the rise of AI and changing workplace, and emphasises…
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Ted Mitchell, President, American Council on Education (ACE)
The inimitable Ted Mitchell, President of the American Council on Education (ACE) joins Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member and former Provost and Vice President Academic at Memorial University, Dr. Noreen Golfman. In this conversation, the two leaders reflect on the complex and challenging...
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Abtar Kaur, Professor of Innovative Digital Learning and UNESCO Chair, Asia Pacific University
Join Abtar Kaur, Professor of Innovative Digital Learning and UNESCO Chair at Asia Pacific University (APU) with host, Prof Judyth Sachs. The two professors discuss a future “work and learn” model where student learning is industry-focused, with less time spent in classrooms; the importance of a...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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…
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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…
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Higher Education leaders from around the world share their personal stories from within the sector - reflecting on improvements to teaching and learning and the student experience, while candidly discussing what still needs to come. With your hosts Prof Judyth Sachs, Dr Noreen Golfman, and Prof Petra Wend.
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