Getting students back on campus is still the key focus for Universities around the world... but the students they will get back are not the same. In today's podcast we talk about the post-COVID brain and how this will impact student outcomes over a longer term, and why "Back to Normal" is not going to happen as easily as we might like. 

Resources mentioned in our conversation include:

https://brainfitnessacademy.teachable.com

Today we talk about the importance of connected community and the benefits that online communities bring even when students are on campus. Alaia is the co-founder of Jumbea (jumbea.com) and joins us from Paris. 

Talking about the value of outbound experience, social impact and reimagining student travel in COVID and beyond with special guest Julie Roberts..

In today's episode we talk about the issues of student debt, and the  importance of personalised career decisions - which higher education  option is right for whom? It's not a one-size-fits-all.   

You can learn more about the work of Adebisi Adebowale at  https://Upliftology.co

In today's Student Experience episode we talk Innovation with social and environmental  awareness, and how embedding these values and principles we are not only  enhancing student experience, but also changing the way they approach  innovation throughout their careers. 

Definite employability skills for  future success!

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In today's episode we talk with Dr Lydia Woodyatt about the importance of connection with our students, particularly as academics, and how that plays a significant  part of student experience and well-being.

You can access the transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXPh_OZOaxwdHAQ3TZKdOa0pU0ldZwFh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110693432570715312010&rtpof=true&sd=true

Ben shares how inspiration from their own student journey lead to a career change and the creation of Vygo, and we discuss the benefit of online peer to peer connection particularly in times of disconnection.

To learn more about Vygo: Vygoapp.com

To learn more about The Mentor Academy: thementor.academy

Today we share some of the research outcomes from our 2019 pilot project and share some of whats to come!

Talking Innovation and impact for online learners - with a focus on vocational education.

Global perspective of student experience - adaptability and local relevance.