From Idea to Impact: Nexus Conversations

UNSW Nexus

From Ideas to Impact: Nexus Conversations explores the people, partnerships and practices shaping higher education. Through conversations with educators, researchers, professional staff and sector leaders, we uncover how ideas become meaningful impact through leadership, collaboration and educational innovation. This podcast series is proudly supported by the Nexus Program at UNSW.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    What changed our thinking? Voices from HERDSA 2026

    This episode brings together voices from across higher education reflecting on one question: What conversation, session or encounter changed your thinking? From systems thinking and student partnership to cross-disciplinary learning and AI, Chris Campbell and Diana Saragi Turnip explore the ideas people are taking back into their practice, and what it takes to move from an interesting conversation to meaningful impact. The conference conversations were recorded during the HERDSA 2026 conference, with contributions from Gavin Mount, Gee Chong Ling, Steven Davis, May Lim, Sharon Aris, Patsie Polly, Anita Heywood, Kalli Spencer, Silas Taylor, Rita Prestigiacamo and Tahmina Akhter.   Continue the conversations Learn more about HERDSA and its higher education community: https://herdsa.org.au

  2. Season 1 Trailer

    Introducing: Nexus Conversations

    How do you create meaningful change in a large, complex university? This trailer introduces From Ideas to Impact: Nexus Conversations, a podcast exploring the people, partnerships and practices behind educational innovation and institutional change.

  3. Jul 30

    1: What is Nexus Today? with Patsie Polly

    Episode description  Professor Patsie Polly, Director of the Nexus Program and Professor of Pathology at UNSW, shares her perspective on educational leadership, innovation and institutional change. From her journey as a scientist to leading one of UNSW's most ambitious educational initiatives, Patsie reflects on what Nexus is today, why relationships matter in creating lasting impact, and how communities of practice can transform learning and teaching across a university.  Continue the Conversation  Nexus Program  Learn more about the Nexus Program and its work supporting educational innovation across UNSW.  https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/teaching/nexus-program  UNSW Scientia Education Academy  Learn about the Academy and its work in advancing educational leadership and excellence.  https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/teaching/scientia-education-academy  Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)  Explore support and resources for engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.  https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/teaching/developing-teaching/sotl-support  Educational Innovation at UNSW  Discover educational innovation projects and initiatives across the university.  https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/tags/educational-innovation  Education Focused Careers  Learn more about education-focused academic careers and the UNSW Education Focused network.  https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/teaching/education-focussed-careers

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From Ideas to Impact: Nexus Conversations explores the people, partnerships and practices shaping higher education. Through conversations with educators, researchers, professional staff and sector leaders, we uncover how ideas become meaningful impact through leadership, collaboration and educational innovation. This podcast series is proudly supported by the Nexus Program at UNSW.

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