In this transformative episode of The Innovation in Higher Education Podcast, our CEO Viviana Rojas sits down with the visionary Shai Reshef, President of the University of the People.

Join us as we delve into an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers in education and making quality learning accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Shai Reshef, a celebrated Yidan Prize laureate, shares his groundbreaking journey in creating the world's first tuition-free, accredited online university. We explore how the University of the People is not just challenging, but revolutionizing the traditional education model, making higher education a feasible dream for students worldwide, regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds.

Dive deep into the discussion about the future of education, where Shai reveals his insights on technology's role, the importance of community in online learning, and how his model ensures educational quality and inclusivity. This episode is a must-listen for educators, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the democratization of knowledge and the role of innovation in shaping the future of education.

Whether you're involved in higher education, edtech, or are just an advocate for global learning, "Education for All: Shai Reshef's Vision of a Tuition-Free World" offers not just a glimpse into what the future holds, but a blueprint for a more educated, empowered world.

Don't miss this enlightening conversation that challenges the status quo and invites us to reimagine the possibilities of higher education. Tune in, be inspired, and join the conversation on how we can collectively contribute to a world where education is a right, not a privilege.

Nuestra CEO Viviana Rojas conversó con Jose Pajuelo, gerente del Centro de Innovación del Banco de Crédito del Perú (CIX BCP) acerca del estado de la colaboración entre universidades y empresas en el Perú. Se centraron especialmente en generar ideas y rutas para potenciarla.

Nuestra fundadora, Viviana Rojas, conversó con Jose García Herz, inversionista en ed-tech y director de Winnipeg Ventures, acerca de las oportunidades que supone el campo de ed-tech de cara al futuro de la Educación y el Trabajo en Latinoamérica.

In this edition of the Innovation in Higher Education Podcast, host Viviana Rojas engages in a compelling conversation with Jessica Schueller, international career services consultant and founder of Germany Career Coach. Jessica, currently pursuing her PhD in higher education internationalization at Miami University in the US, provides a wealth of knowledge on enhancing German career services for international students.

In this episode, Viviana Rojas interviews Oliver Matthews, the VP of degree programs and CMO at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, about how AI is transforming business education and why academia needs to catch up.

They discuss how AI can augment human capabilities and create new value for students, faculty, and staff, as well as the challenges and risks of using AI, such as ethical issues, data quality, and social responsibility.

They also talk about the need for cultural transformation within academia in order to make the adoption of AI successful. They share some tips on how to develop a mindset and a skillset that can help us leverage AI effectively and responsibly.

If you want to connect with Oliver, here's his LinkedIn.

Entrepreneurship has become a popular buzzword in recent years, and more and more people are interested in Entrepreneurship Education to build their own career and business paths. However, the road to entrepreneurship is not always easy, and there are several barriers that one must overcome.

To dive deep into the topic, in this new episode of "The Innovation in Higher Education Podcast", we talked with Sean Branagan, Director of the Center of Digital Media Entrepreneurship at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications of Syracuse University.

If you're interested in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education, then this episode is a must-listen. Sean provided valuable insights and practical advice that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey, whether you are an entrepreneur yourself or an entrepreneurship educator.

In this episode, we speak with Alejandra Valverde, budgeting coordinator of public universities at MINEDU (Peruvian Ministry of Education) about the challenges of managing higher education in Peru. With a special focus on quality assurance, we discuss the various complexities and obstacles that exist within the system.

Alejandra provides valuable insights into baseline issues related to expertise in policy design and framework, as well as the need for collaboration and communication among the different stakeholders of the Peruvian education field.

Don't miss this informative and thought-provoking episode as we explore the intricacies of Peruvian higher education management!

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In the third episode of our March series on "Women Leaders in Higher Education," we talk with Kateryna Suprun, Acting Head of the Digital Transformation group of Ukraine's Ministry of Science and Education, and Researcher at Tampere University.

She tells us about the process of managing the digital transformation of higher education in Ukraine, and the emergency and uncertainty navigation mechanisms that she and her team had to apply, especially in times of war.