Think Education

International Voices Lisa Wallace

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

International Voices Edward Harcourt

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 the opportunities we explore with international partners. This conversation takes us to the heart of international campus identity and how we view and measure success.

International Voices Michael Pelletier

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 and asks how we can use lessons of travel to help international students integrate.  We talk about the value of travelling abroad and attempting to learn other languages and the age old debate of American and English spelling!

International Voices Jazreel Goh

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 beyond.

International Voices Andrew Disbury

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.

International Voices Series Introduction

Happy New Year from Christopher Hill and Judith Lamie.  In this short episode we debate past, present and future and introduce a new series of podcasts - to be released over the next few weeks - where we talk to colleagues from around the world and learn from their experiences, perspectives and assessment of the state of international higher education.  Stay tuned for some fascinating episodes!

Pathways to Education

In this episode Judith and myself discuss traditional and emerging pathways to education and discuss the ways in which students approach and access learning.

Community and the University

In this episode, Judith Lamie and I tackle the subject of community and how a university is shaped by, and in turn shapes, its surroundings.  We discuss our experiences in different countries and how this has informed our current approach and understanding.

Student Contributors - Writing a Book Episode 3

In this episode, Judith Lamie and myself are joined by two student contributors - Bevin Anandarajah (University of London in Paris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevin-anandarajah-573345136/?originalSubdomain=fr) and Tabby Nawaz (British University in Dubai - @TabbyNawaz) - to our recent book.  We discuss their views to teaching and learning during the pandemic; their approach to writing and their overall experience with publishing the book.  The episode was recorded earlier this year.
 

Working with Contributors in the Writing Process

Number 2 in our series about writing a book online and at distance. In this episode we discuss working with contributors and the collaborative element of writing.