QS In Conversation Podcast QS Quacquarelli Symonds
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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.
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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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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 generation of agriculture experts.
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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 Central Asia region, and how higher education has helped in the development of countries such as Kazakhstan.
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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 Executive Director at HKU Business School, discusses these changes and how COVID-19 may impact what is taught in the future.
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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, Associate Dean, Education and Innovation, Faculty of Medicine UNSW Sydney, discusses what online medical education looks like and how we should prepare for a post-COVID world.
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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 Network for International Educators, Ailsa Lamont, discusses how international offices can further reduce their climate impact, why the travel reductions could increase internationalization efforts, and how grass-roots organizations can facilitate meaningful change.