Think Education

In today’s Think Education podcast episode @ProfChrisHill talks to Joyce Achampong (@Intl_HE) Associate Director EMEA, Executive Director and Founder of PIVOT Global Education Consulting Group about current issues regarding the youth skills agenda and employability. Joyce brought her expertise in design and delivery of learning programme development and her in-depth experience working on grass-roo...

In this latest Think Education podcast, @ProfChrisHill had an opportunity to talk to Dr Sandra Baroudi - Assistant Professor at the College of Interdisciplinary Studies- Zayed University, Dubai, UAE, and co-founder and CEO of @Eduvate, a professional development and training institute for educators and professionals - and learn more about female leadership in higher education and the value of peer...

We are back with more Roman (and Greek) history and chat. I am joined once again by Mason to hear him talk about the troubled history between Rome and Carthage.  We talked about how Rome began; why family is important but also can be tricky; the power of stories and the real heroes.  We talked about Greek myths and what they tell us about ourselves. Sometimes you want to fight a battle, and some d...

In a very different type of podcast, I got the chance today to indulge my interest in classical history. Mason Watson, almost 10 years old, from Dubai (via the USA and Czech Republic) talks us through his favorite moment in Roman history.  It is probably not what you might guess! We talked about our love of Roman history; that stories aren't always what they seem; how the little guy (and girl) can...

In this podcast, @ProfChrisHill chats with Dr Tendai Charles, Associate Professor Faculty of Education and Director Centre for Research in Digital Education at the British University in Dubai, about the role of AI in higher education, how it is being used and how we in the community interpret its use and impact. Tendai then reflected on the role of assessment in higher education, the value of exam...

In this episode @ProfChrisHill talks to Dr Zeenath Reza Khan (@zrtalks), Assistant Professor University of Wollongong Dubai and Founding President at ENAI WG Centre for Academic Integrity in the UAE about #academicintegrity.  We explore Zeenath’s superhero origin story; her ongoing journey to support increased awareness and practice in the UAE; and her reflections on the root causes of academic ch...

In this episode, I was joined by @FabrizioTrifiro Head of International Quality Reviews and Stakeholder Engagement, Ecctis-UKENIC & INQAAHE Board Member, to talk about quality assurance from both a philosophical and practical perspective.  Fabrizio brought his wealth of global expertise to bear on this issue and reflected on the evolving nature of higher education and how quality assurance process...

In this episode, Judith and I talk with @douglasjproctor Pro Vice Chancellor Global Engagement @Swinburne to get the Australian perspective on all things international.  Douglas reflected on his time in both Ireland and Australia to talk about the contrasts between the two international higher education systems, the role of governments and the approach to international student recruitment. We talk...

In this episode, Judith and I talk to Mark Garratt, Director of Marketing, Communications and Recruitment @AngliaRuskin about student diversity, values, marketing strategies and internationalisation at home.  The conversation started out one way and morphed into something entirely different but remained fascinating throughout.  Mark talks candidly about his own experiences and reflects on leadersh...

In this episode, Judith and myself chat to @bola_ibrahim about Egyptian higher education.  Bola is an International Educational Consultant and expert in Egyptian higher education – although he tries to downplay this in our fascinating conversation.  Bola walked us through the current Egyptian higher education landscape, gave considerable detail on historical development and offered genuine insight...

In this episode, Judith and I have one our most grown-up conversations on the podcast (and possibly anywhere) about risk and legal issues in international higher education.  We are joined by Rachel Soundy, a higher education specialist lawyer and a Partner in the Higher Education team at @BevanBrittanLLP , who provides a thoughtful and in-depth review of the key legal risk issues in international...

In this book end episode, Judith and I bask in the glow of having submitted our manuscript to the publishers and reflect on the process of writing the second book.  In this period before the inevitable corrections come back, and the necessary Index, we talk over our writing relationship, working with collaborators and think about ideas for the next book.

In this episode, recorded in April 2022, Judith and I began the process of writing the ever tricky sequel!  We had enjoyed writing the first book so much, we decided to give it another go and this episode marks the formal start of that process.  We talked about identity and direction; we talked about new ideas and old ideas; we talked about what we had learned from the last book and how that might...

In this episode Judith and I discuss the topic of leadership in higher education.  We discuss the nature of leadership itself; different models and approaches we have experienced and offer some examples where we have encountered really powerful and valuable leadership in our careers. The discussion moved to the role of women in leadership and how the system, and indeed people, can both support and...

In this latest Think Education podcast, Judith and I talked to @ArleneGriffiths about internationalisation strategies and the need to begin from the student experience.  Arlene brings a wealth of experience (from her life in the pharmaceutical industry, her roles in International Offices and running IDP Education USA, to her last position as Director of AG Consultancy) to the conversation and spok...

In this latest Think Education podcast, Judith and I talked to, very much friend of the show, Dr Vicky Lewis about the development of international strategies and the inner workings of higher education institutions. Vicky is a fantastic source of information for international higher education and always places her analysis firmly in context and provides detailed and balanced perspectives throughou...

In the latest Think Education podcast, Judith and myself talk to Professor Nigel Healey, Vice President Global and Community Engagement, University of Limerick. Nigel reflects on cross-cultural learning at universities and how we can best support the student experience in this regard.  We debated the issue of how universities can balance sustainable and internationalisation strategies and we talke...

In the latest Think Education podcast, Judith and I talked to Ceri Nursaw, CEO of NCEE, about her work supporting and developing entrepreneurial leadership in higher education institutions.  We talked about how values and traditions can shape the present and future; the challenges of navigating international activity and remaining authentic to a sense of self; and the need for leaders to prioritis...

In this episode, Judith and I met with Jason Makwabara, Business Management & Finance Student from Swansea University, to talk about his journey from Zimbabwe to Swansea; his experiences of learning online during the pandemic; the reasons why he choose to study abroad – despite all the pandemic uncertainty; and his views on the value of international higher education. In this highly reflective and...

In this episode of the Think Education Podcast International Voices series, Judith and I talk to Vivienne Stern MBE Chief Executive Universities UK (@viviennestern) about all things TNE. Vivienne talks about TNE growth, development, possible saturation and emerging and innovative approaches to collaborative partnership.  We talk about engaging online, the value of travel and international activity...

Judith and I talk to Prof Lisa Wallace, Associate Dean International, @SwanseaUni about her journey from Virginia to Wales, the role of women in science and her views on internationalisation.  Lisa stresses the need to understand context and to build connections to do the thing in front of us to the best of our abilities. @ProfJudithLamie @buid_team

In this episode of the International Voices series, Judith and myself are joined by Edward Harcourt, Senior Vice President & Managing Director @QS_Corporate, as we talk about branch campus identity, reputation and evolution.  Edward outlines new ways we should be thinking about internationalisation and sustainability and highlights the need for responsible travel and level headed thinking about th...

In this episode Judith and I talk to former U.S. Ambassador and Founding Executive Director, Institute for Global Engagement, University of Houston, Michael Pelletier ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pelletier-b8b8b952/ ) about travel, integration and supporting diversity in our student populations.  Michael stresses the opportunity to gain humility and empathy through travel and engagement a...

In the second International Voices episode, we talk to Jazreel Goh - Director Malaysia, British Council - about the student learning experience; the role of parents and emerging trends in international higher education.  Jazreel ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazreel-goh-094120b/ ) talks with passion and engagement about connecting with students and supporting their journey through education and be...

In this episode Judith and myself have a fascinating conversation with Andrew Disbury about his academic and professional journey from England, through China and to the wider world. Andrew stresses the need to pay it forward and that we all are part of a community, with the opportunity to learn from each other and seek greater understanding through engagement.