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QS In Conversation Podcast
The QS In Conversation podcast is a one-on-one interview with leaders and experts to discuss the latest trends in international and higher education across topics including student engagement, employability, edtech, and teaching delivery.Showcasing expertise across all areas, the fortnightly podcast is a detailed look into how education has changed and how it will continue to adapt in the future for everyone with an interest in the sector.From online delivery to marketing and students needs, the QS In Conversation podcast gets the story behind the headline.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15: Remapping Higher Education in Latin America with Dr David Garza
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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30:49
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Episode 14: Techno-sociopreneurship with Dr Arif Satria
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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26:40
Episode 13: Navigating Challenge and Change in Higher Ed with Dr Akbota Zholdasbekova
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 Cen...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:23
Episode 12: The Future of MBAs with Sachin Tipnis
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 Exec...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:58
Episode 11: Taking Medical Education Online with Dr Adrienne Torda
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, Associa...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:10
Episode 10: The Campus Green with Ailsa Lamont
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 Net...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:33
Episode 9: Diversity, Higher Education and Beyond with Andy Coxall
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:06
Episode 8: Digital fatigue and online teaching methods with Dr Giota Alevizou
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 me...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:36
Episode 7: Reimagining Education with David Hanson
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:43
Episode 6: Employment in a micro-credential world with Simon Nelson
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:29
Episode 5: Digital transformation in learning with Prof Ian Curran
The model of teaching is quickly adapting and changing in the face of global changes. But were those changes already underway before COVID-19? Prof Ian Curran, Vice Dean, Education at Duke-NUS Medical School, sits down with QS to discuss the pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:05
Episode 4: Verifying digital credentials for graduates With Maria Spies
As the world moves away from paper and transient migration increases, proving a person has a qualification is becoming more difficult. Fake providers are also giving rise to fraudulent qualifications. This episode explores how digital credentia...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:09
Episode 3: Virtual partnerships in the new world with Teklu Abate Bekele
With the world in lockdown, the traditional in-person meet-and-greet is currently not an option. Without the café meeting or the spontaneous catch up over lunch, this episode looks at how are new partnerships created virtually, and how to use t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:15
Episode 2: Future proofing graduate employability during crisis with Rob Smith
Globally, the top priority for students when choosing an institution is whether it will lead to their chosen career. Under times of uncertainty, however, how can higher educaiton providers equip students with the skills needed?
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:59
Episode 1: Institution success in online learning with Peter Vesterbacka
Brick-and-mortar delivery of education has very clear measures of success, such as graduate outcomes, research output and student engagement. Are these metrics applicable to the online world, or do measures and teaching methods need to change?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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33:59