THE podcast: what Indigenous knowledge brings to higher educationTwo Indigenous university leaders explain how their institutions support First Nations’ participation in higher education, create space for community and build trust in postcolonial environmentsAngie Bruce, Te Kawehau HoskinsUniversity of Manitoba, University of Auckland
THE podcast: what makes an award-winning academic, university or project?We speak to past THE Awards winners to find out about the work for which they and their institutions were recognised Roderick Watkins, Mark Brown, Joanne Pledger, Ruth SpencerAnglia Ruskin University, Royal Holloway, University of London, University of Central Lancashire
THE podcast: educating our way out of the climate crisisTwo academics share strategies for advancing climate action and boosting sustainability at an institutional and individual levelLiz Price , Tripp ShealyManchester Metropolitan University, Virginia Tech
THE podcast: two vice-chancellors on maintaining quality and financial stability within a universityHear Anton Muscatelli of the University of Glasgow and Alex Zelinsky of the University of Newcastle, Australia, discuss the complexities of successfully running a universityAnton Muscatelli, Alex ZelinskyUniversity of Glasgow, The University of Newcastle, Australia
THE podcast: how can universities ensure students are safe and supported?A discussion of universities’ duty of care towards students, from tackling sexual misconduct to ensuring they feel supported in their studiesRachel Fenton, Catherine MoranUniversity of Exeter, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
THE podcast: knowledge exchange and data management as drivers of research and innovationThe University of Oxford’s pro vice-chancellor for innovation on how universities and industry can work together for the benefit of all, plus a leading data scientist on why data needs careful handling to protect future research effortsChas Bountra, Sara de FreitasUniversity of Oxford, Birkbeck, University of London, The Open University
THE podcast: supporting student success at all stages of the university journeyUniversity of Chester vice-chancellor Eunice Simmons talks about effective strategies for widening access and embedding equity in higher educationEunice SimmonsUniversity of Chester
THE podcast: what constitutes good teaching in higher education?Two academics with experience in delivering and researching teaching in varied educational contexts discuss the complexities of effective instructionLeon Tikly, Jason M. LodgeUniversity of Bristol, The University of Queensland
THE podcast: how technology is reshaping the 21st-century campusWhen hybrid learning and immersive technology can connect and engage students working in any location, where does that leave all those lecture halls and libraries? We ask two US experts about how universities are adapting to the digital transformationStephen W. Harmon, Lev GonickGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, Arizona State University
THE podcast: university success stories in managing AI and building digital capacityFind out how two universities, in Hong Kong and the UK, are embracing generative AI and building institution-wide digital expertiseJulia Chen, Helen CocksThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Exeter
THE podcast: how to prepare for university leadershipMiddlesex University vice-chancellor Shân Wareing talks about the need to make the path to senior roles transparent and why confidence is not the be-all and end-all of leadershipShân WareingMiddlesex University
THE podcast: higher education leaders on their priorities for the new UK governmentWhat will the UK’s new Labour-led parliament mean for university funding, research impact, international student flows and free speech on campus? Two higher education leaders share their perspectives on the challenges aheadVivienne Stern, Chris DayUniversities UK, Russell Group
THE podcast: cross-cultural communication in the international classroomWhether it’s teaching creative writing and media in a multilingual course or providing future doctors with clinical communication skills, two experts share tips for connecting with students and bridging language and culture dividesLucy Palmer, Katalin FogarasiUniversity of Central Asia, Semmelweis University
THE podcast: what does the UK election mean for higher education?Does the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector? Two higher education policy experts give their take on what university leaders can do to make a case for the sector and how a new parliament might tackle hot topics such as international students and research funding Nick Hillman, Diana BeechHigher Education Policy Institute, London Higher
THE podcast: bringing an outsider’s eye to primary sourcesWhat happens when a literary scholar turns her attention to local archives such as inventories and court records? English professor Alexandra Harris talks about writing history, uncovering centuries of silent lives for her new book, and the interdisciplinary power of the humanitiesAlexandra HarrisUniversity of Birmingham
THE podcast: how to lead a university from the frontDe Montfort University vice-chancellor Katie Normington talks about leadership, why change is best undertaken quickly, what ballet taught her about resilience and persistence, and how to empower others to realise their potentialKatie NormingtonDe Montfort University
THE podcast: the future of XR and immersive learningImmersive technology expert Monica Arés explains how the combination of artificial intelligence and extended reality in education has the potential to unlock curiosity and learning, the costs that come with these tools and what she thinks teaching technology will look like in 2034 Monica ArésImperial College London
THE podcast: interview with Mark Thompson, professor of digital economy at the University of ExeterAcademic, practitioner and policy commentator Mark Thompson shares his concern that UK higher education is drifting from its true north of research, teaching and impact in the wake of complex digital change and the prisoner’s dilemma of whole-sector transformationMark ThompsonUniversity of Exeter
THE podcast: human connection and the student experienceTwo Australian academics take on the role of person-to-person contact in student success and well-being in higher education – whether that’s the benefits of in-person teaching or the effects of using AI for academic work Jan Slapeta, Joseph CrawfordUniversity of Sydney, University of Tasmania
THE podcast: what is open access?Experts demystify what open access and open research are, tips for best practice, and where the movement and research culture are headingHeather Joseph, Steven U. Vidovic Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, University of Southampton
THE podcast: an interview with Sian Beilock, president of DartmouthSian Beilock, the first woman elected president of Dartmouth in the institution’s 250-year history, speaks about female leadership in higher education and performing under pressureSian BeilockDartmouth
THE podcast bonus episode: an interview with Kathryn Sikkink, Ryan Family professor of human rights policy at Harvard Kennedy SchoolHuman rights scholar and award-winning author Kathryn Sikkink talks about her work with the Harvard Votes Challenge, how young people are more savvy about misinformation than older generations and why, in this year of elections, democracy needs protection Kathryn SikkinkHarvard University
THE podcast: how to turn university students into engaged citizens – and votersPolitical scientists, in the US and the UK, discuss how universities can support Generation Z to engage with the democratic process, how to foster safe and open political discussion and why voting is like bungee jumpingElizabeth C. Matto, Michael BruterRutgers University, The London School of Economics and Political Science
THE podcast: an interview with James Purnell, president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts LondonThe president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London talks about how AI will affect the creative sector, the connection between cities, commerce and creativity, and how UAL plans to pioneer online creative educationJames PurnellUniversity of the Arts London
THE podcast: microcredentials are knocking. Will higher education answer?Tips from 10 years of Moocs at the University of Edinburgh and a call to arms to embrace technology for greater equity and financial sustainabilityMelissa Highton, Michael D. SmithThe University of Edinburgh, Carnegie Mellon University
Campus interview: Mike Ibba of Chapman University on mentorship and the future of US scienceIn this video podcast Mike Ibba, dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University, talks about undergraduate research, what philosophers and scientists can learn from each other and the state of US federal funding for science and technology researchMike IbbaChapman University
THE podcast: how to do public engagementWhat is best practice for universities’ public engagement? How do you enlist the public in your research? And how do you keep them interested in the long term? Two 2022 THE Awards winners share their insights – from their experiences tracking Covid and decoding DickensTanya Wood, Hugo BowlesKing’s College London, University of Buckingham
Campus interview: Laura Allen at Trinity University on connecting student well-being with natural worldCan spending time in natural environments support students’ well-being? Trinity University professor Laura Allen joins this video podcast to tell us more about an innovative course exploring this question with undergraduates that combines research, theory and practice Laura AllenTrinity University
THE podcast: what to do when the principles of free speech are testedDaniel Diermeier, chancellor of Vanderbilt University, urges universities to take the path of principled neutrality and civil discourse in the face of polarising eventsDaniel DiermeierVanderbilt University
THE podcast: unlocking people power through citizen scienceFind out how engaging non-academics in research can uncover and disperse new knowledge and ways of thinking that help shape solutions to seemingly intractable problemsHenrietta L. Moore , Joel Bitok, Alan IrwinUniversity College London, Copenhagen Business School
THE podcast: how to be a good mentor and mentee Contributors from across the globe offer their advice on how to make these critical relationships work for everyone involved Campus contributorsCampus
THE podcast: an interview with Ngiare Brown, chancellor of James Cook University Ngiare Brown is the first female and the first Indigenous chancellor of James Cook University. Here, she shares what she hopes to achieve during her tenure, including making higher education a place for Indigenous students Ngiare BrownJames Cook University
Campus interview: Eve Riskin, Stevens Institute of TechnologyEve Riskin, dean of undergraduate education at Stevens Institute of Technology, talks about the power of mentorship, diversity in excellence and what she, as an electrical engineer and computer scientist, thinks about the emergence of generative AI Eve RiskinStevens Institute of Technology
THE podcast: the AI university is comingAI expert Ashok Goel is back on the podcast to help us understand the implications of ChatGPT for higher education and what will happen nextAshok GoelGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
THE podcast: universities aren’t too small to lead the climate crisis fightIt’s easy to feel hopeless in the face of climate change, but, in this episode, two experts offer ways universities – and individuals – can make a difference to their local area and the planetBryan Alexander, Sebastian PfautschGeorgetown University, Western Sydney University
Campus interview: Jonathan Koppell, Montclair State UniversityIn this interview, Montclair State University president Jonathan Koppell talks about accessibility for minoritised groups, the power of creative communication and why he thinks universities need to own their part in the public’s diminishing trust in higher educationJonathan KoppellMontclair State University
THE podcast: how to use generative AI in your teaching and researchHigher education is only beginning to understand the impact that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will have on teaching and research. Three intrepid explorers join us in this episode to share what useful functions they’ve discovered for the technologyJennifer Rose, David Nicol, Brooke SzücsUniversity of Manchester, University of Glasgow, The University of Queensland
THE podcast: an interview with David Latchman, vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of LondonThe vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London explains why he’s optimistic England’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement will unlock the benefits of lifelong learningDavid LatchmanUniversity of London
THE podcast: how the university library is an agent of changeOften overlooked, university libraries are critical to the teaching and research missions of institutions. They also play a key role in digital innovation and community outreach. Two librarians tell us more about how they see their work as agents of change Masud Khokhar, Toni CarterUniversity of Leeds, Athens State University
THE podcast: an interview with Dame Madeleine Atkins, president of Lucy Cavendish College, CambridgeDame Madeleine, a veteran leader in English higher education, shares how a widening access initiative led to the elite college admitting more than 90 per cent of students from state schools Madeleine AtkinsUniversity of Cambridge
THE podcast: when pop culture meets academiaCan superheroes teach us about physics? What can studying Kylie Minogue tell us about gender politics? Two academics talk about the intersection of popular culture and higher educationMichael Dennin, Liz GiuffreUniversity of California, Irvine, University of Technology Sydney
THE podcast: an interview with Nicholas Dirks, president and CEO of the New York Academy of SciencesThe former chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley and current president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences makes the case for more humanities studies and argues that science shouldn't be leveraged in geopolitics Nicholas DirksCampus
THE podcast: how to deal with the legacy of empire in higher educationHear from a historian who sees decolonisation as a by-product of his scholarship and a mathematician who is using original sources to teach the global history of the disciplineFarish A. Noor , Brigitte StenhouseUniversity of Malaya, The Open University
THE podcast: how to navigate HE as a woman of colourTo mark International Women’s Day, we spoke with two female academics about their journey through higher education and the biases and assumptions they have overcomeHenrika McCoy, Didar ZowghiUniversity of Texas at Austin, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
THE podcast: academia and activism Three academics share their experiences of using their research and teaching for social justice aims Colette Cann, Eric DeMeulenaere, John McKendrickUniversity of San Francisco, Clark University, Glasgow Caledonian University
THE podcast: career advice, LGBTQ+ in the academy and public speaking tipsHear from Ray Crossman, an out university president living with HIV in the US, about his career path, and Brian Bloch, a presentation and communication expert, on how to improve your public-speaking skills Raymond Crossman, Brian BlochAdler University, University of Münster
THE podcast: what makes a good higher education leader?A leadership expert and university president discuss how the requirements of the job have changed and what type of leader the current moment calls forJon McNaughtan, Joy Johnson Simon Fraser University
THE podcast: an interview with Ruth Simmons, president of Prairie View A&MThe first African American president of Brown University, Simmons speaks about her pioneering work to research Brown’s historical links to slavery, the future of affirmative action, and how to get more people that look like her into university leadershipCampus teamCampus
THE podcast: breaking down barriers with research and student-led campaignsWinners of the Times Higher Education 2021 Awards discuss how their research and student-led campaigns navigate difficult and taboo topicsAnna Walas, Lindsay MorganEdinburgh Napier University, University of Nottingham
THE podcast: is AI in higher education worth the hype?We may be a long way from understanding exactly how higher education can harness AI and machine learning’s great potential safely, but this episode's guests say that continuing to test and explore it is the only way to make progressAshok Goel, John F. WuGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, Space Telescope Science Institute, Johns Hopkins University