Disrupting The Degree

In this episode we’re joined by Felicity Gasparro, owner of Oyster Outcomes and Associate Consultant for SUMS. We discuss her research into the wellbeing and mental health of academics and staff during Covid.

Torrens is Australia’s newest and fastest growing university. Launching in 2014 with 160 students, it now has almost 20,000.

In this episode of Disrupting The Degree, we try to understand how a new university can grow so quickly in such a competitive market. To do this, we’re joined by Bryce Ives, Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs for Torrens. We talk about Torrens’ business model, marketing strategy and values.

Bryce explains how they provide a high-quality hybrid approach to online and campus-based education. He talks about how profit and purpose can go hand in hand and that students choose how, what and where they want to study.

In this episode of Disrupting The Degree, we’re joined by Simon Thomas from the University of South Wales. We talk about blended learning, innovation in higher education, the future of online learning and supporting students during the pandemic.

Simon Thomas is the Course Leader for USW's Fashion Business and Marketing BA. He is an expert in digital marketing, strategic project management, and entrepreneurship. With 20 years active industry experience, Simon holds a colourful portfolio of acclaimed projects, most recently as the founder of Street Food Circus.

If you are involved in international university education, then this episode is not to be missed! We're joined Clive Jones, the Director of Metamorphis Digital based in New Zealand. Clive has extensive experience in international marketing and was responsible for transforming New Zealand's international education proposition. 

In this episode we discuss Clive’s extensive research into the future of international education, his five 'megatrends' and how to succeed in a post-Covid world. These trends include supply outstripping demand, the ageing population in China, AI and automation, Gen Z in the classroom and climate change.