Attending Going Global - A Glimpse Behind the Scenes

Have you ever wondered what goes on at a big international conference?  How sessions are organised?  How people prepare for them, or engage with them?  If so, this is the podcast for you.

In this latest Think Education podcast episode, Judith reflects on her recent attendance at Going Global 2023 in Edinburgh.

Judith talked about the style and structure of Going Global and outlined the interactive nature of the panel sessions.  We talked about the interactive nature of these type of panels and the value of engaging the audience and leveraging their expertise.  I asked Judith how she prepared for these types of events – both from the perspective of a presenter and a chair (session, not furniture).

We rounded off the episode discussing identity and Judith reflected on how this issue was framed and discussed during Going Global.  Internationalisation is an opportunity to engage with, and learn from, others.  Judith was struck by the openness of colleagues to discuss this issue and the clear focus on transparency and a willingness to adapt to new environments and a need to respect different cultures.  We talked about the parallels between the international and the local here and how any university has an impact on its community and brings together a variety and diversity of people. 

We talked about the possibility for change but also recognised that there are times when compromise is not possible.  The reality of this debate is positive, however, for increased sustainability in the international partnership model.

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