Reimagining HigherEd

Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman, leader of Monash University Malaysia, joins Studiosity’s Chief Academic Officer and host, Professor Judyth Sachs. Prof. Kamarulzaman reflects on the challenges facing higher education in Malaysia, in particular the rise of AI and changing workplace, and emphasises the need to balance the focus on producing skilled graduates in fields like engineering and AI, with a renewed emphasis on the humanities, integrity, and empathy - qualities she argues cannot be taught by AI.

The inimitable Ted Mitchell, President of the American Council on Education (ACE) joins Studiosity Academic Advisory Board member and former Provost and Vice President Academic at Memorial University, Dr. Noreen Golfman. In this conversation, the two leaders reflect on the complex and challenging landscape of higher education policy in the United States.

Join Abtar Kaur, Professor of Innovative Digital Learning and UNESCO Chair at Asia Pacific University (APU) with host, Prof Judyth Sachs. The two professors discuss a future “work and learn” model where student learning is industry-focused, with less time spent in classrooms; the importance of a whole-of-university approach to driving the transformation of teaching and learning; and Prof Kaur’s vision for developing curious, confident, and resilient graduates who can effectively apply AI to solve real problems and enhance their learning.

Professor Grant Edwards, Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University joins host, Professor Judyth Sachs in conversation. Reflecting on his passion for hockey and agriculture, Prof. Edwards discusses his path and connection to Lincoln, a specialist university with a deep commitment to the land-based sectors in New Zealand. He also speaks to the challenges facing HE leaders in the region, including navigating the role of technology in productivity and learning, and addressing access and affordability barriers in education.

Hear from the four UK and European finalists of Studiosity’s 2025 Tracey Bretag prize for Academic Integrity, to learn more about their educational integrity initiatives. Chaired by our Chief Academic Officer, Professor Judyth Sachs, in this Age of AI the panel discussed the need to evolve academic integrity from strict, punitive frameworks into supportive, evidence-based, and ethical approaches; the importance of clear policies on AI use in assessments; and the benefits of early engagement with staff and students in order to adapt to emerging challenges in higher education. 

Your panel:

Dr. Stacy Young, alum and President of Manchester University, Indiana speaks with Prof Judyth Sachs on staying agile, responding to changing student needs, and embracing AI to enhance the learning experience. Listen in to hear how Manchester is making higher education more accessible, through enabling students to graduate faster and with less debt, and by innovating the university’s programs to meet the evolving needs of the job market.

Dr. Wafa Almansoori, Interim President and Provost of American University of Bahrain (AUBH) joins host, Dr. Ashraf Mahate this week, to discuss:

Preparing students for a world with AI, and the challenges for universities in revising curriculum, training faculty, and establishing ethical guidelines.

How AUBH are incorporating collaboration across disciplines to mirror real-world challenges.

Dr. Wafa shares her thoughts on the mixed messages higher education sometimes sends to students: when their final grade dictates their opportunities more than the learning journey itself. This can leave students confused about what truly matters.

Dr. Sudhindra Shamanna, Academic President at Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai, joins host Dr. Ashraf Mahate to explore the evolving landscape of higher education and key questions facing leaders today.

How are educators adapting teaching to keep students engaged and at the centre of the learning process?

How can higher education connect more effectively with industry and community in the UAE, to ensure students are employable and feel more certain about their futures?

Universities like Manipal are rethinking assessment - how do they evaluate the way students are learning in the age of AI?

Listen in to hear these discussed in depth, plus more.

National Taiwan University's 'Illuminating, Navigating and Transforming (INT) system' won the 2025 Times Higher Education Award for 'Outstanding Support for Students', the category sponsored globally by Studiosity.

Prof Judyth Sachs had the chance to sit down with Professor Wang and discuss not just the success of this initiative, but also the key challenges facing students in Taiwan, and how the university can build their confidence and self-determination, to set them up for the future.

Dr. Ronald Rochon, President of California State University Fullerton, joins Prof Judyth Sachs for this enriching conversation. The two leaders discuss fostering environments where students are encouraged to engage with diverse communities, embrace discomfort, and build their capabilities. Dr. Rochon provides insight into the Cal State Fullerton student experience and the university’s commitment to celebrating different identities and perspectives.