What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
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What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
Claire Field talks with leaders and experts from within the Australian tertiary education sector and across the global ed-tech sector
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"Representation is highly important but not sufficient" - new views on university governance from ANU academics
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Distinguished Prof. Keith Dowding and Dr Marija Taflaga from the Australian National University - w...
A new "AI team teacher" at TAFE NSW - Bala Subra explains
In this episode, Claire is joined by by Bala Subra, TAFE NSW IT Program Development and Management to discuss their use of a new AI tool, Maya, as a t...
Shae McGregor and TAFE Gippsland "creating opportunities... for education to change lives"
In this episode Claire is joined by Shae McGregor, Pathways Course Transitions Manager at TAFE Gippsland to discuss some phenomenal work they are doin...
Prof. Chris Moran - all the ways UNE makes a difference to students (incl. with a new AI tool)
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by the Vice Chancellor of the University of New England, Prof. Chris Moran to discuss the work UNE is...
Encouraging great VET educators - and is it "make or break for the TAE"?
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Dr Tabatha Griffin from the NCVER and Tamie Cousins and Elcin Gul from Melbourne Polytechnic to dis...
Dr Julia Anaf explains the impact on staff health of the way universities operate (and so much more)
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Dr Julia Anaf from Stretton Health Equity, at the University of Adelaide to discuss the Stretton He...
Assoc Prof Mark Bassett on GenAI in education
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Assoc. Prof. Mark Bassett, Director Academic Quality, Standards and Integrity at Charles Sturt Uni...
Corporate governance challenges in Australia's universities - Prof. Gavin Nicholson
In this episode Claire is joined by QUT's Prof. Gavin Nicholson to discuss his submission to the Senate Committee's inquiry into university governance...
Dr Natasha Arthars - why 11,000 Queensland VET in Schools fitness students are relevant to the Universities Accord
In this episode Claire is joined by QUT's Dr Natasha Arthars to discuss her recent research on VET in Schools enrolments and the questions that arise...
Exciting times ahead on AI for VET and higher education...
In this episode Claire unpacks some of the changes happening in the tertiary sector as both regulators (ASQA and TEQSA) start thinking about how AI is...
Charles Sturt University's Prof Renée Leon on university governance, funding and "making equality real"
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by the Vice Chancellor of Charles Sturt University, Prof. Renée Leon to discuss why funding for univer...
Prof. Erica Smith - "Nothing for the girls" in apprenticeship reforms
In this episode of the podcast Claire speaks with Emeritus Prof. Erica Smith on the state of apprenticeships in Australia and how a raft of recent ref...
Claire's summary of submissions to the University Governance inquiry - who argued for what?
In this episode Claire gives a summary of the submissions to the Senate Committee's inquiry into the Quality of governance at Australian higher educat...
Do governments "overlook" the English language sector? NEAS Australia's Adam Kilburn shares his thoughts
In this episode Claire speaks with Adam Kilburn, CEO of NEAS Australia.
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"Lifting the bonnet on jobs and skills" - insights from Megan Lilly and Trevor Gauld
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Jobs and Skills Australia's Deputy Commissioners, Trevor Gauld and Megan Lilly.
There are ref...
RMIT's Mish Eastman - cross-sector innovation that delivers
In this episode of the podcast, Claire is joined by RMIT University's Deputy Vice Chancellor Vocational Education and Vice President, Mish Eastman. Mi...
Prof. George Williams - universities "are public sector bodies for the public good"
In this episode Claire is joined by the Vice Chancellor of Western Sydney University, Prof. George Williams.
Prof. Williams' Meanjin article is...
GenAI and tertiary education: The Kiwis have got it sorted - what can we learn from them?
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by researcher and educational designer Dr Selena Chan from Ara Institute of Technology. She explains t...
Rocco Guarnaccia: Understanding the private VET sector
In this episode of the podcast Dr Rocco Guarnaccia joins Claire to discuss his research on commercial, for-profit, providers. He shares his insights i...
"They just sort of 'institutionally ghost' you" - life as a casual academic in Australian universities
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by two casual academics, Emily Foley and Tony Williams, who also hold positions at the National Tertia...
Prof. Himanshu Rai (IIM Indore) - lessons for Australia in how higher education institutes can work
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Prof Himashu Rai from the Indian Institute of Management Indore. What IIM Indore is doing to educat...
International student caps - what just happened? With Dirk Mulder & Tracy Harris
In this special episode of the podcast, Claire is joined by Dirk Mulder, founder and CEO of The Koala News and Tracy Harris, Principal, Tracy Harris S...
The Revised Standards for RTOs - expert insights on "the areas of grey"
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Chemène Sinson and Maria Langwell to discuss the Revised Standards and why it's important that the...
AI and sustainability are changing work in construction - what does that mean for VET?
On this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by two VET leaders helping shape VET's response to changes in the way work is done in the construction...
Everything that's happening on international student caps and all the related changes
In this episode Claire steps through the following changes the Australian government is looking to make to international education:
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Danny Bielik on AI in education and so much more
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by the President of the Digital Education Council, Danny Bielik to discuss the work of the Council and...
Michael Fay OAM - deepening our engagement with ASEAN universities and so much more
In this episode, Claire speaks with Michael Fay OAM, Director and Head of Education Services at AFG Venture Group and Special Advisor to the Executive...
GenAI and educational integrity - Kane Murdoch shares his insights
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Kane Murdoch, Macquarie University's Head of Conduct, Appeals and Misconduct to discuss issues rela...
ETS CEO Amit Sevak: International education "helps us recognise our common humanity"
In this episode of the podcast Claire was joined by Amit Sevak, the CEO of Educational Testing Service (ETS), to discuss the role ETS plays in interna...
HolonIQ's Paris Summit - Insights into AI and microcredentials in higher education
In this episode Claire shares what she learned from two of the presenters at the HolonIQ 2024 "Future of Higher Education & Workforce" Summit. Prof. R...
Student support needs, student belonging, the role of AI and more with Studiosity's Mike Larsen
In this episode Claire is joined by the CEO and Managing Director of Studiosity, Mike Larsen, to discuss their latest research on student wellbeing. <...
Industry engagement and skills development done differently: Peter Mackey explains
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Peter Mackey, Executive Director of Skills and Industry Capacity, Western Parklands City Authority,...
Improving perceptions and status of VET - what's been recommended?
In this episode of the podcast, Claire unpacks the recommendations in the Final Report of the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Employme...
Industry-VET engagement: "it's not just about the curriculum"
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Timmy Theopelus, Vice President Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Axioo - part of...
Claire unpacks the Accord Panel's recommendations
In this episode Claire unpacks the recommendations of the Universities Accord Panel and the response of the key stakeholders in the sector.
Jennine Tax - greater transparency needed in international education
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Jennie Tax, Executive Director – Education at Experience Gold Coast. Jennine shares details of the...
Jeffrey Lehrer: "All learning matters"
In this episode of the podcast, Claire was joined by Jeffrey Lehrer, National Compliance Manager at The Scout Association of Australia's RTO. He outl...
Russ Hawkins: CCA members offer "education for adults on a human scale"
In this episode Claire speaks with Russ Hawkins, CEO of Community Colleges Australia, about a range of VET issues.
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Australia's 2023 international education reforms & what they mean...
In this episode Claire explains the suite of reforms to international education announced in 2023 and what they mean for different providers and the s...
A recap on VET in 2023 and a look ahead to 2024
In this episode Claire looks at some of the important developments in VET in 2023 and looks ahead to 2024. In doing so she references the following re...