Chief strategy officer of global digital content provider VitalSource Jared Pearlman joins Martin Betts on HEDx this week to discuss the need for HE to deliver affordable student experiences and business models for technology providers that make these experiences sustainable. ...
More »HEDx Podcast: Student empathy is critical for success – Episode 148
Founder and chief executive of degree management ed-tech Stellic Sabih Bin Wasi used his own student experience of interacting with university systems to improve the student experience. His platform, adopted by 70 universities, is designed to bring together academic planning, ...
More »HEDx Podcast: Time to partner with students and tech – Episode 147
The last episode from HEDx's Future Solutions conference features interim pro-vice-chancellor of teaching and learning at the University of Queensland Professor Kelly Mathews. She joins Martin Betts to discuss a survey of over 8000 university students about how they use ...
More »HEDx Podcast: How is AI impacting equity students? – Episode 146
Deputy vice-chancellors (academic) of the University of Queensland, Professor Kris Ryan, and La Trobe University, Professor Jessica Vanderlelie, join Martin Betts for a fireside chat on how artificial intelligence will especially impact equity cohorts. A panel discussion led by director ...
More »HEDx Podcast: What does an AI-first uni look like? – Episode 145
A deputy vice-chancellor (academic) panel at the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Higher Education Summit discussed the impact of AI on the future of education. Professor Jessica Vanderlelie from La Trobe University, Professor Allie Clemens from Monash University and Professor Rorden Wilkinson ...
More »Q&A: WSU VC George Williams on caps, cuts and community [Listen to this article]
Professor George Williams is four months into his role as vice-chancellor of Western Sydney University (WSU), and is on a mission to put student needs first. Read about what he has learned so far, and what's in store for WSU ...
More »HEDx Podcast: Partner or perish – the importance of collaboration – Episode 144
This episode discusses innovation from beyond public universities into the tertiary system, looking at innovative partnerships with global universities and private providers. It also demonstrates how partnerships with employer and tech companies can allow tertiary providers to thrive. President-elect of ...
More »HEDx Podcast: How can public universities innovate? – Episode 143
University of Wollongong interim vice-chancellor John Dewar hosted a panel of public university leaders at the HEDx conference in Brisbane last Thursday. Panelists were University of Queensland vice-chancellor Deborah Terry, University of the Sunshine Coast leader Helen Bartlett, James Cook ...
More »HEDx Podcast: Is ‘learning agility’ the most important future trait?
ReadyTech co-founder and chief executive Marc Washbourne has led the technology service management company for 25 years. His personal agility has seen him grow the company to more than 600 staff, be named 2024 EY Technology Entrepreneur of the Year, ...
More »HEDx Podcast: How a million more students can access tertiary ed – Episode 141
Scott Jones is the chief executive of global education provider Navitas and has worked with the company for more than 20 years, in partnerships with public universities. He believes that the way to grow student numbers for a future workforce, ...
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