President of Tec de Monterrey Dr David Garza joins the pod to discuss how he would remap higher education in Latin America, the work his university is undertaking, and the challenges and opportunities of the region.
Jan 21, 2022
30 min
IBP University Rector Dr Arif Satria joins the QS In Conversation pod to discuss how his institution is using the framework of techno-sociopreneurship, a method combining technology, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility to teach the next generation of agriculture experts.
Nov 26, 2021
26 min
Vice Rector for International Cooperation at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University Dr Akbota Zholdasbekova kicks of season 2 of the QS In Conversation Pod to discuss strategic planning in young universities, plans for the future of the Central Asia region, and how higher education has helped in the development of countries such as Kazakhstan.
May 12, 2021
28 min
Over the past 30 years, MBA programs have shifted from primarily US-based to completely global. The changing geographies means changing cultural and business perspectives, and Asia may be the way of the future. Sachin Tipnis, Senior Executive Director at HKU Business School, discusses these changes and how COVID-19 may impact what is taught in the future.
Nov 24, 2020
24 min
Medical education during COVID-19 is highlighting the opportunities and barriers of online and distance learning. While access has increased, the in-person requirements of becoming a physician have fallen away. Dr Adrienne Torda, Associate Dean, Education and Innovation, Faculty of Medicine UNSW Sydney, discusses what online medical education looks like and how we should prepare for a post-COVID world.
Nov 3, 2020
32 min
Despite producing a significant amount of research into climate action and moving towards more sustainable practices, universities' internationalization aspirations can leave a heavy carbon footprint. Co-founder of the Climate Action Network for International Educators, Ailsa Lamont, discusses how international offices can further reduce their climate impact, why the travel reductions could increase internationalization efforts, and how grass-roots organizations can facilitate meaningful cha...
Oct 23, 2020
28 min
International and higher education can have a transformative effect on students, but under represented groups are often left out of these experiences. We discuss how university leaders can promote diversity in education.
Oct 6, 2020
28 min
Online delivery can increase access to education and alleviates many travel concerns. However, many educators are reporting their students are unable to sit for extended periods to learn online. How will teaching methods changes and adapt to meet student needs?
Sep 15, 2020
23 min
The upcoming golden age of robotics could provide a new opportunity to reimagine how education is delivered. From sentient robot teachers to learning robots alongside students, the possibilities are endless. Hanson Robotics founder and creator of Sophia the Robot, David Hanson, discusses how he would reimagine education.
Sep 1, 2020
27 min
Founder and CEO of FutureLearn Simon Nelson joins QS In Conversation to talk about the evolution of online education from MOOCs to micro-credentials, skills gaps employers want to fill, and how universities are changing to include short courses.
Aug 18, 2020
23 min
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