Think Education

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!

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!