Think Education

Leadership in Higher Education

In this episode Judith and I discuss the topic of leadership in higher education.  We discuss the nature of leadership itself; different models and approaches we have experienced and offer some examples where we have encountered really powerful and valuable leadership in our careers.
The discussion moved to the role of women in leadership and how the system, and indeed people, can both support and challenge this reality.  
#accidentalleadership #womeninleadership #womeninhighereducation #leadership #highereducation

International Voices Arlene Griffiths

In this latest Think Education podcast, Judith and I talked to @ArleneGriffiths about internationalisation strategies and the need to begin from the student experience. 
Arlene brings a wealth of experience (from her life in the pharmaceutical industry, her roles in International Offices and running IDP Education USA, to her last position as Director of AG Consultancy) to the conversation and spoke with passion and a deep understanding of student recruitment and support. 
This conversation was another Welsh tour de force as Judith and Arlene bonded over their current location and experience, and all things Welsh.  Having never worked in Wales, I felt somewhat left out but loved the conversation all the same!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleneg56/?originalSubdomain=uk
 

International Voices Vicky Lewis

In this latest Think Education podcast, Judith and I talked to, very much friend of the show, Dr Vicky Lewis about the development of international strategies and the inner workings of higher education institutions. Vicky is a fantastic source of information for international higher education and always places her analysis firmly in context and provides detailed and balanced perspectives throughout.
At one point in the conversation, Vicky – proving to be the perfect podcast guest, managed to effectively interview herself while Judith and I sat back and enjoyed the conversation!  We hope you enjoy Vicky’s insights and wealth of experience as much as we did.
@DrVickyLewis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvickylewis/?originalSubdomain=uk
#internationalhighereducation
#internationalstrategy
#leadership

International Voices Nigel Healey

In the latest Think Education podcast, Judith and myself talk to Professor Nigel Healey, Vice President Global and Community Engagement, University of Limerick. Nigel reflects on cross-cultural learning at universities and how we can best support the student experience in this regard.  We debated the issue of how universities can balance sustainable and internationalisation strategies and we talked about the need for, versus the value of, travel in international higher education, including a few anecdotes about the benefits of physical mobility and the need to ensure the best return for carbon investment.
This is a fascinating and thought provoking conversation that asks us to challenge many of our established notions of what it is to be a university internationally.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelhealey

International Voices Ceri Nursaw

In the latest Think Education podcast, Judith and I talked to Ceri Nursaw, CEO of NCEE, about her work supporting and developing entrepreneurial leadership in higher education institutions.  We talked about how values and traditions can shape the present and future; the challenges of navigating international activity and remaining authentic to a sense of self; and the need for leaders to prioritise reflection.
https://ncee.org.uk/ 
@NursawAssociate
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceri-nursaw/?originalSubdomain=uk

International Voices Jason Makwabara

In this episode, Judith and I met with Jason Makwabara, Business Management & Finance Student from Swansea University, to talk about his journey from Zimbabwe to Swansea; his experiences of learning online during the pandemic; the reasons why he choose to study abroad – despite all the pandemic uncertainty; and his views on the value of international higher education.
In this highly reflective and insightful episode, Jason explains that the world is a big place, we should explore it and take advantage of opportunities to learn from others and new experiences, wherever we can.
#highereducation #internationalstudents #studentmobility #studyabroad
@JMakwabarara @SwanseaUni
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-kudakwashe-makwabarara-0443021a1/?originalSubdomain=uk

International Voices Vivienne Stern

In this episode of the Think Education Podcast International Voices series, Judith and I talk to Vivienne Stern MBE Chief Executive Universities UK (@viviennestern) about all things TNE.
Vivienne talks about TNE growth, development, possible saturation and emerging and innovative approaches to collaborative partnership.  We talk about engaging online, the value of travel and international activity post-pandemic.
This podcast was recorded in 2022 when Vivienne Stern MBE was Director UUKi.
#highereducation #transnationaleducation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivienne-stern-73098644/?originalSubdomain=uk 

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!