UIIN Podcasts

Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that will inspire and empower researchers at all stages of their career. With a background in anthropology and a career spanning academia and industry, our guest Prof. Genevieve Bell , Director of the School of Cybernetics and the 3A Institute at the Australian National University, brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Genevieve shares her ex...

Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of higher education with Melora Sundt, Chief Academic Officer for Noodle Partners. Melora discusses her role at Noodle Partners and explores the ever-evolving landscape of universities. From addressing the challenges of commoditization and maintaining a competitive edge, to finding the balance between quality and affordability, she provides valuable insig...

Join us as we explore the transformative power of research and its connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode of the Pathway to Impact Podcasts series, we were joined by Victoria Galan-Muros, Chief Research and Analysis UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education, who will highlight how research intersects with the SDGs, uncovering the connection between academ...

During the 2023 UIIN Conference, we had a captivating conversation with Roberta Malee Bassett, Global Lead for Tertiary Education at the World Bank. We delved into the crucial role of education in driving global development and the World Bank's endeavors in promoting educational equity worldwide. You can read more about this topic in the World Bank's report, Steering Tertiary Education: To...

During the 2023 UIIN Conference in Budapest, we spoke with Monroe France, Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice at Tufts University, about how to champion the principles of DEI across all levels of an institution, including in strategic partnerships approaches.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Animal Logic Academy is a world leading animation and visualisation school built on the firm belief that industry should lead education. In our recent Fireside Chat, Balzhan Orazbayeva (Manager Strategic Initiatives, UIIN) sat down with Ian Thompson (Head of UTS Animal Logic Academy) to discuss how UTS has created a ground-breaking model for their master’s pro...

In this rapidly changing world, there is an increased recognition that higher education institutions across the globe should enhance their contribution to society. For universities, it has therefore become crucial to find the most effective ways to capture and communicate the impact that they make. However, it is a very complex exercise that requires a holistic approach to performance management,...

We have invited Dr. Cameron McCoy , Provost of Shenandoah University, to explore universities as a platform rather than a process and discuss how to move away from sit time and counting credit hours, recognise learning where learning occurs and turn education into an infinite, life-long experience. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

In today’s episode, the discussion revolves around the perceived challenges to commercialisation and valorisation and the different support mechanisms to overcome these challenges while sharing some examples of valorisation in practice, and specifically in social sciences, humanities and arts. For this discussion, we have invited Dr. Emma Salgard Cunha , Commercialisation Manager (Arts, Humanities...

Today’s episode is the second and last part of our conversation with Gregory Harper (Business Development Director at the University of Melbourne), Cindy Mahler (Director of University Innovation at Boeing), and Brandon Schneider (Manager of Project Affairs at University of California, Berkeley). If you haven’t already listened to the previous episode, make sure to check it out. Continuing the dis...

In this episode, we bring you a conversation between Cameron McCoy , Provost at Shenandoah University, and Scott McKinley, Founding Partner of McKinley Hodge Group and former Global lead of the Proserve Academy at Amazon Webservices. In today’s discussion, Cameron and Scott will explore how universities need to adapt to cater to the changing skills needs of employers and provide examples on how to...

Today’s episode is the third and final part of the discussion with Marguerite Evans-Galea (Women in STEMM Australia), Jetty van Ginkel (Care for Impact) and Chris Fellingham (Oxford University Innovations). If you haven’t already listened to the previous episodes, make sure to check them out! Building on the previous discussion, our speakers address the importance of impact in research and the rol...

For this episode, we have invited Gregory Harper (Business Development Director at the University of Melbourne), Cindy Mahler (Director of University Innovation at Boeing) and Brandon Schneider (Manager of Project Affairs at University of California, Berkeley), to provide their insights into different ways of structuring external engagement units. They will share their experiences, including commo...

Today’s episode is the second and last part of our conversation with Santiago Iñiguez, President of IE University and Todd Davey, Associate Partner at UIIN. Building on the previous discussion, also available on our Spotify channel, we continue to delve into the importance of lifelong learning and what benefits the personalisation of education will bring to the current and future generation. We ho...

Today’s episode is the second part of the discussion with Marguerite Evans-Galea (Women in STEMM Australia), Jetty van Ginkel (Care for Impact) and Chris Fellingham (Oxford University Innovations). If you haven’t already listened to the first part, make sure to check it out! Continuing with the discussion around valorisation and commercialisation, we now delve into what characteristics and knowled...

Today’s episode is the second part of the discussion with Arturo Pizano , Program manager, University Collaboration at Siemens, Georgia von Guttner , Director of Innovation Precincts at the University of Melbourne, Robert (Denny) Lorentz , Director, Strategy and University Engagements at 3M’s Corporate Research Laboratory and Leah Burton , Director of the Partnership Office at NC State University....

This inspiring (two-part) fireside chat was conducted with Santiago Iñiguez exploring the future of higher education and giving you practical tips and insights for designing and reinventing higher education programs and implementing digital technologies. Iñiguez touches on the move towards ‘Liquid Learning’ at IE University in Spain, the pivotal role universities play in community leadership and m...

In this episode, Marguerite Evans-Galea (Women in STEMM Australia), Jetty van Ginkel (Care for Impact), Chris Fellingham (Oxford University Innovations) and Sarah Jaber (UIIN) discuss how universities can enhance the entrepreneurial mindset within their institution to drive research excellence and innovation, while exploring different commercialisation pathways and overcoming barriers. Recorded on...

In this episode, Arturo Pizano (Siemens), Georgia von Guttner (University of Melbourne), Robert D. Lorentz (3M) and Leah Burton (NC State University) explain how their organisations engage and interact with their stakeholders to create meaningful partnerships. Facilitated by Sarah Jaber (UIIN). Recorded on November 2nd, 2021.

In this episode, Carolin Plewa, Pro Vice Chancellor (Researcher Education and Development) and Dean of Graduate Studies; together with Pascale Quester, Vice-Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology; explore how the pandemic has affected Higher Education Institutions and what the future holds for universities.