Campus Talks by Times Higher Education
Campus by Times Higher Education 100 episodes Nov 5, 2026
Campus Talks by Times Higher Education offers advice, insights and solutions to the biggest questions facing higher education. It features academics, faculty and staff from around the world discussing the issues and people shaping the future of the academy. Episodes explore teaching, research, internationalisation and sustainability in higher education.
Episodes
Campus Talks: How interdisciplinary research can benefit early career academics
For early career researchers, stepping outside your field can be complicated in terms of, among other things, publishing and career progression. But it can also open young academics to new methodologies, research opportunities and ideas that enrich their work. And in a world of complex challenges, the ability to integrate expertise across disciplines will only become more valuable.
For this episod
Campus Talks: Teaching strategies to get students reading and speaking up in class
Learning science has moved university teaching on from lecturers pouring knowledge into students’ heads. Today, effective educators see two-way engagement and participation as key drivers of learning. Pedagogies such as active learning as well as the need for inclusive, welcoming classrooms are more embedded into university practice, thanks to the research and advocacy of experts such as this Camp
Campus Talks: Why universities need to start taking microaggressions seriously
Drawing on research into the experiences of Chinese academics in the UK, we hear how these subtle but powerful discriminatory acts manifest in universities and what could be done to address them
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Microaggressions are often overlooked in the official literature on discrimination which tends to focus on more explicit behaviours that can be readily identified and dealt with.
Yet these seemingly
Campus Talks: How is AI affecting open research?
As open research moves closer to the mainstream, how it is practised is also responding to broader changes in technology and the research ecosystem. Uses of generative AI – to synthesise data, write academic papers and create funding applications – challenge the status quo, even as the tools bring gains in accessibility and efficiency. How can young scientists take on practices that align with ope
Campus Talks: Academic career advice from a university leader, ‘Be curious, be useful, bring evidence’
While academia offers some well-trodden career paths – from PhD then post-doc to lecturer, professor, departmental head and ultimately into university leadership – there are plenty of alternative routes to success in higher education.
On this week’s episode of Campus Talks, we find out how individuals can carve out their own unique careers within the university hierarchy while still demonstrating
Campus Talks: Backwards course design – from learning outcomes to assessment to activities
An expert in student-centred instructional design talks through the process of creating effective university courses, including the potential of artificial intelligence to support feedback and revision
When course design is undertaken backwards, learning outcomes become the starting point, then assessment and finally classroom activities. The aim is to create a learning environment where students
Campus Talks: Want to think bigger and achieve more? Then collaborate – a leading academic makes the case for collective research
A world leading data visualisation expert talks about leading the global Human Reference Atlas initiative and how collaboration enables researchers to think far bigger
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“Oftentimes it's said that if you want to go fast, you go alone, but I don't think you can go far this way. If you want to go far, you have to go together.”
So states Katy Börner during this episode of Campus Talks, in which w
Campus Talks: How co-creation and interdisciplinarity enrich university outreach
Outreach is the way in which universities share their research and expertise with groups beyond the institution. Think school visits, science demonstrations, workshops, campus tours, online resources, summer school or festivals. These activities are often aimed at widening participation and inspiring children, teenagers and others – no matter their background – to pursue higher education.
And it
Campus Talks: The strengths that multilingualism brings to universities
In a globalised world, and the increased internationalisation of higher education, multilingualism can be a key strength for universities. The ability to communicate in more than one language has cognitive and learning benefits, as well as boosting communication skills, employability, cultural awareness and an open mindset.
So, how can universities, which often host speakers of scores of languages
Campus Talks: How can universities nudge students and staff towards greener choices
A behaviour change expert explains what is required to shift a whole campus community towards more environmentally sustainable habits.
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To reach net zero, institutions need to shift the behaviour of their whole campus community towards reducing their carbon footprint and making greener daily choices. This means changing long established habits among thousands of diverse students and staff. How
Campus interview: Alain Pompilus of the University of Florida on how to better understand - and connect with - current and prospective students
How can universities develop sophisticated systems for data sharing and analysis that can guide communications and student services? Alain Pompilus was tasked with putting such a system in place and shares lessons from the experience
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Universities hold a huge amount of data, with information collected at each stage of a student’s journey. The challenge lies in how to make best use of this dat
Campus Talks: Why being a queer researcher ‘means speaking truth to power’
The challenges of being an LGBTQ+ researcher in the US have multiplied since Donald Trump returned to the presidency. Funding cuts, closures of LGBTQ+ resource centres on campus, attacks on trans rights and backtracks on Pride Month celebrations have all harmed not only scholars’ crucial work, but also their ability to support the next generation of queer academics. A New York Times data analysis
Campus Talks: What does ‘AI across the curriculum’ look like in practice?
We find out how one US institution has led the way in embedding AI across all its majors and what has been learnt in the process
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Many universities are now racing to embed AI literacy across their curricula and equip students with knowledge that may prove critical to future careers. But the University of Florida had embarked on this mission years before large language models exploded into every
Campus Talks: How to create university assessments that serve learning
What purpose does, or should, assessment serve? How can educators shift the focus of assessment towards feedback? Who is really driving higher education’s unhelpful obsession with grades? And how does GenAI affect all this?
In this episode of Campus Talks, we explore all these questions and more with David Boud, Deakin distinguished professor at Deakin University and a leading scholar on assessmen
Campus Talks: Why it takes more than a PhD to become a good doctoral supervisor
Effective graduate supervision depends on a suite of interpersonal, technical and disciplinary skills, but many scholars enter into this complex, years-long role with only a small toolkit left over from their own journey. When a good supervision experience brings enrichment to supervisor and supervisee, as well as completion cache for both, and poor supervision can be destructive, this is one area
Campus Talks: Why small changes make a big difference to accessibility in higher education
Disabled students make up the biggest minority group in US and UK higher education, accounting for about a fifth of undergraduates in both countries.
While efforts to improve access to higher education for disabled students have contributed to increased enrolment, people with disabilities are still less likely than their counterparts to enter college, to feel at home in higher education settings a
Campus Talks: Where research meets enterprise – lessons from a successful spin-out founder
Learn about the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur and what it takes to launch a successful spin out company.
Academics are specialists in their disciplines and research areas but very few have any expertise in running a business. So, while their discoveries may hold commercial potential, it is rarely a simple or easy process translating this knowledge into a saleable product or serv
Campus Talks: How to maximise the essential relationships between university academic and professional services staff
The relationship between academic staff and their professional services colleagues is key to delivering on universities’ goals of high-quality student experience and knowledge creation. Today, it’s more strategic alliance than traditional hierarchy, with increasing recognition that skills such as teaching practice are as crucial as subject knowledge, but tensions and challenges remain. This is des
Campus Talks: The career story of Raffaella Ocone, the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland
STEM study and research are responsible for much of humanity’s most transformative knowledge and technology. Discoveries and products that emerge from STEM will continue to define how we live now and in the future.
So, it should concern everyone that STEM fields are still overwhelmingly male dominated. And it’s not just women who are underrepresented, this also applies to minority ethnic groups. W
News Talks: Will the next Horizon Europe support 'bigger, better, stronger' global collaboration?
As proposals for the future Horizon Europe are scrutinised by the European Parliament, we discuss likely changes to the seven-year funding programme and whether it can support a coalition of like-minded powers amidst the current geopolitical upheaval.
The next version of Horizon Europe, due to launch in 2028, is likely to show much greater alignment with EU economic and defence priorities, backed
Campus Talks: The crucial skill of self-editing for academics
So, you’ve finished writing your book, the ideas are on the page and all that’s left is to send your opus off to the publisher, right? Not so fast. In between draft and submission is the revising stage, one that many scholars gloss over on their way to a polished manuscript. After all, to paraphrase Hemingway, “all writing is rewriting”.
Editing is an eminently learnable skill – one that can be br
News Talks: Is MRes recruitment exploiting UK international student visa rules?
The number of international students enrolled on masters by research (MRes) courses more than doubled in the year after the government introduced a ban on dependent visas for other courses, new figures revealed this week.
Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa) data obtained by Times Higher Education show that there were 6,085 non-UK-domiciled students enrolled on MRes courses in the 2024-25 aca
Campus Talks: What lies behind the success - or failure - of international branch campuses?
International branch campuses are back in the spotlight with countries including India, Vietnam and Greece opening to foreign institutions for the first time. And with international student flows coming under pressure from government policies, stretched student finances and emerging host countries, transnational education (TNE) and branch campuses offer an effective alternative for reaching overse
News Talks: University of Sussex v the Office for Students – what could it mean for UK higher education?
We discuss why the University of Sussex has mounted a legal challenge against a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students (OfS) for failing to uphold freedom of speech.
The case, being heard in the high court in London this week, brings to the fore questions over academic freedom, institutional autonomy, trans rights and EDI policies and the role of the OfS.
On this episode of News talks, T
Campus Talks: ‘Use your brain!’ And other pointers from a seasoned computer scientist on using AI in research
In the last decade, the computational power of AI has grown exponentially – doubling every six months since 2010 for some well-known tools. This, in tandem with more sophisticated machine learning models and increases in available data, has opened up possibilities for research and discovery that would have been unthinkable even a few years ago.
But most academics are relatively new to using AI and
Campus Talks: How to turn vulnerability into a teaching superpower
When students start university or return for a new semester, stressors such as cost of living and worries about academic performance or future job insecurity can exacerbate anxiety or other mental health issues. So, how can educators best support them in the classroom, while also ensuring learning objectives are met and they don’t burn out themselves? This is where skills such as emotional intelli
Campus Talks: The value of arts and humanities
The arts and humanities bring multiple benefits to students, and society as a whole, but are often dismissed as lacking value by policymakers when pitted against STEM subjects. In this episode of Campus talks, a vice-chancellor-come-artist and a classicist explain why the arts and humanities are so vital to a healthy, well-informed society, the specific lessons and skills these subjects engender i
Campus Talks: How to make co-creation work in your teaching
It is a truth (almost) universally acknowledged, that students should sit at the heart of – and take an active role – in their learning.
By inviting students to work with their teachers to shape course materials, activities and even assessments, co-creation appears to offer a textbook solution.
However, giving students greater agency over their learning is not without its challenges and some educa
Campus Talks: The real-world power of soft skills
How do universities ensure their programmes and curricula meet the demands from industry, government – and students themselves – for career-ready graduates equipped with vital transferable skills?
Skills – whether you call them soft, transferable, power, productivity, work-based or human skills – have come to dominate the conversation about employability. The rapid advance of artificial intelligen
Campus Talks: Why teaching with AI is ‘like a giant field experiment’
Her ability to engage with leading-edge technology has long set Jenny Moffett apart, whether that’s her early embrace of the potential of online education for professional development or using immersive technology to help medical students navigate ambiguous situations. And now last year’s winner of the Times Higher Education Award for Most Innovative Teacher is working on understanding the potenti
Campus Talks: The role of universities as bastions of free speech and open debate in polarised times
As centres of learning, universities should be places where ideas, opinions and beliefs can be openly discussed, challenged and interrogated. They also have a duty of care to ensure their diverse community students and staff feel safe, welcome and free from discrimination.
But some claim that an over-zealous focus on inclusion and appeasing students has led to an erosion of academic freedom and al
Campus Talks: The future of doctoral research funding for arts and humanities
Arts and humanities scholars in the UK are feeling embattled as the current government focus appears to be firmly trained upon STEM. This makes the hunt for funding for doctorates and early career research in the arts and humanities ever more difficult.
But there are still opportunities available for PhD candidates who can successfully convince the relevant funding bodies of the worth of their pro
Campus Talks: How to unlock motivation and beat procrastination in your students and yourself
Motivation is key to getting stuff done – whether that “stuff” relates to your work, studies, hobbies or simply answering a Whatsapp message. For academics, working on long-term research projects while also teaching courses, that can last years, to hundreds of students, understanding how to boost and sustain motivation in themselves and others is vital for success.
So, today we explore the many fa
Campus Talks: Why ‘grit’ and knowing when to say ‘no’ are vital skills in academia today
While stimulating and rewarding, academic careers present numerous challenges that require resilience and determination from those who wish to remain in the academy. The job precarity now so common across higher education, alongside the repeated rejection from funders and publishers and pressure to demonstrate excellence across teaching, research and administration, makes for a brutal combination,
Campus interview: Susan Aldridge, president of Thomas Jefferson University on educating career-ready graduates
How can universities equip students with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in a job market that is ever changing and increasingly difficult to forecast?
The answer, Thomas Jefferson University president Susan Aldridge says, lies in an interdisciplinary and applied approach to learning.
In this video podcast, she describes how the institution has achieved a 98% success rate for gra
Campus Talks: What today’s hyper-connected students need from their first weeks on campus
This episode of Campus Talks heads back to school. As millions of freshmen prepare to start university – whether that’s on campus or online – we look at what institutions can do to make the transition to higher education a bit less overwhelming and a little more tailored to a cohort who are informed by AI and social media and focused on career-based skills. Orientation is no longer a one-size-fits
Campus Talks: Getting back to the basics of equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education
Equity, diversity and inclusion work in higher education is under growing scrutiny, in some cases outright attack, most notably in the US. So, on this week’s podcast we spoke to two experts in EDI – or DEI as it is referred to in north America – based in the US to get back to the basics of what this work is all about and discuss how universities can protect and advance equality of opportunity for
Campus Talks: Are we facing a crisis in critical thinking in higher education?
Critical thinking is one of the most lauded graduate skillsets, praised by academics, sought after by employers and upheld as a solution to many contemporary challenges from AI to polarisation.
But are universities equipping students with the capabilities and mindset needed to properly question information and assumptions, to self-reflect, overcome biases, analyse, empathise and reason? And if not
Campus Talks: Using social media not as a tool but as a teacher in higher education
Whether you love it, tolerate it, are a master of a compelling Bluesky thread or struggle with a LinkedIn update, social media has become an inescapable part of academia and university life. But it’s complicated. On one hand, scholars use it to build their academic profile, share research with the wider public, celebrate career successes or publications and connect with community and potential col
Campus Talks: University libraries – and librarians – that are leading the change
We discuss the changing role of the university library, and librarian, and learn how these often iconic institutions are not just responding to change but actively seeking out new opportunities to improve their services and ensure access to valuable information.
Hear about the efforts of US librarians to protect valuable public data and government records from the sudden erasure by the Trump admin
Campus Talks: What does it take to successfully commercialise research?
A technology transfer expert and biotech spin-out founder explain the steps involved in moving discoveries from the lab to the market.
Most academics want their work to have an impact and one route to achieving this is by commercialising their findings. By partnering with an existing company to bring a product to market or by establishing a new spin-out enterprise, scholars can develop technologie
Campus Talks: Actions that make a real difference in the fight against climate change
As complex organisations, universities need to examine their many and varied functions when seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and advance sustainability.
For many, the easier changes have been made so, looking ahead, institutions need to get smarter about how they transform their practices and policies to halt future global warming.
In this episode, we speak to two women focused upon drivin
Campus talks: The complex factors that drive students’ sense of belonging
A sense of belonging is particularly valuable in higher education, where feeling valued, respected and part of a community are connected to students’ academic achievement, retention and well-being. But belonging resists clear definition, both what it is and how it relates to other concepts such as inclusion and mattering. This is especially true in a post-pandemic world, where online learning and
Campus talks: The secrets of effective policy engagement - from two academics who have worked in government
Hear from two academic policy experts, one in the UK and one in the US, who discuss the most effective ways that researchers can share their expertise with politicians and civil servants.
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Michael Sanders is a professor of public policy at Kings College London and director of the School for Government. In addition to his academic career, he has worked in government as chief scientist o
Campus talks: Why internationalisation must remain a cornerstone of higher education
Hear why an international approach to higher education research and teaching is vital to building a better future and solving global challenges.
We speak to two academic experts to learn about effective institutional strategies to support internationalisation but also what key barriers prevent a more global academy.
Lily Kong is president of Singapore Management University. She is the first women
Campus podcast: How to look after yourself in higher education
For this episode, we asked academics and university staff from around the world to share their own strategies for staying positive, healthy and maintaining balance in a sector in which stress and overwork are commonplace. At a time when higher education feels under attack in many countries, in more ways than one, it is important for those working in the sector to find coping strategies that work f
Campus podcast: How to achieve research excellence – and protect it
The delivery of quality research is central to the mission of most universities. But there is more to research excellence than headline-grabbing “ground-breaking” discoveries.
This podcast episode explores what good research looks like, how it can be supported at an institutional level, and what feeds into a healthy research ecosystem that enables robust studies of all types, at all stages to be c
Campus podcast: The tricky relationship between assessment and learning
Assessment is a cornerstone of most modern education systems, and yet is it strictly necessary? If it is, what purpose should it serve and, thus, how should it be designed and delivered?
In seeking to answer these questions, we put assessment under examination. In this podcast episode, the nature of institutionalised education, how assessment can better serve learning, the impact of grading, and c
Campus podcast: Why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research
Complex problems cannot be solved if examined only through a narrow lens. Enter interdisciplinarity. It is now widely accepted that drawing on varied expertise and perspectives is the only way we can understand and tackle many of the most challenging issues we face, as individuals and as a species.
So, there is a growing movement towards more cross-disciplinary working in higher education, but it
Campus: Pros and cons of AI in higher education
How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching, governance and the environment.
These interviews – with a researcher, a teaching expert and a pro vice-chancellor for AI – share practical advice, break down key considerations, and offer reasons for vigilance and optimism.
We
Campus: A brighter future for academic publishing
Learn about new models in academic publishing that could better serve academia by helping scholars get their work into the public sphere more readily, removing financial barriers for authors and readers and underpinning better research practices.
We speak to two academics about the challenges associated with the dominant commercial academic publishing model and how they are seeking more effective
Campus: The benefits of citizen science and community-engaged research
Citizen science, in which researchers work alongside members of the public to collect or analyse data, brings multiple benefits, extending the capabilities of research teams and aiding public engagement. But there are still sceptics who question its validity as a research model. Find out why concerns are often misplaced and hear some of the ways enthusiastic amateurs have helped advance human know
Campus: Social artist Helen Storey on working on the boundary of fashion and science
For this episode, we talk to British social artist, designer and researcher Helen Storey about a career that has taken her from runways to scientific collaborations to refugee camps in the Middle East and Africa.
Storey is a professor of fashion and science at the London College of Fashion in the Centre for Sustainable Fashion at the University of the Arts London (UAL). In May, she donated her 30-
Campus: What Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
Indigenous knowledge has historically been marginalised or actively excluded from higher education. However, universities around the world are now recognising that First Nations’ wisdom and culture can enrich education and are giving these communities a greater voice. Of course, with deep-rooted issues such as decolonisation and lack of parity to be addressed, there’s still a way to go.
In this ep
Campus: What makes an award winning academic, university or project?
Learn from the winners in three very different THE Award categories how they developed the strategies and projects that saw them take home a trophy in 2023 – and how these have evolved in the 12 months since.
We speak to:
Roderick Watkins, vice-chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, which was named 2023 THE University of the Year
Mark Brown, a professor in evolutionary ecology and conservation a
Campus: Educating our way out of the climate crisis
With world leaders gathered in Azerbaijan for the COP29 climate change summit, this week’s podcast focuses on universities’ role in advancing sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
As centres of teaching, research and innovation, universities are uniquely positioned to educate on environmentally aware leaders and help find ways out of this crisis.
We spoke to two academic experts in this sp
Campus: Two vice-chancellors on maintaining quality and financial stability within a university
Universities are public service organisations, educating and researching for the broader societal good. Yet in many countries, the UK and Australia among them, public funding for these institutions has been stripped back forcing them to take a more strategic, commercial approach to generate the income needed to support their work.
How can institutions balance social responsibilities against the ne
Campus: How can universities ensure students feel safe and supported?
For students to thrive within a higher education setting, they need to feel safe and supported. Universities’ duty of care extends from making students feel welcome and valued to protecting them from serious harm.
On this week’s Campus podcast, we discuss the full spectrum of student safeguarding and support.
Rachel Fenton, a professor in law at the University of Exeter and one of the UK’s leading
Campus: Knowledge exchange and data management as drivers of research and innovation
What underpins effective research, knowledge generation and innovation? In this podcast, we hear a world-leading biomedical scientist discuss what constitutes effective knowledge exchange and supports translational research that can, ultimately, result in innovations that change the world for the better. Plus, a data scientist outlines the opportunities and risks associated with the proliferation
Campus: Supporting student success at all stages of the university journey
For this episode of the Campus podcast, we talk to Eunice Simmons, who has been vice-chancellor of the University of Chester since 2020, about what works when it comes to widening participation in higher education and how to ensure students are successful in their studies and beyond. She describes how initiatives such as Citizen Student and the Race Equality Challenge Group embed the values of soc
Campus: What constitutes good teaching in higher education?
Effective teaching sits at the heart of higher education’s mission to advance learning and discovery. But what are the key components which make up top quality instruction? And how can these be achieved in different and often fast evolving educational contexts?
It is this latter question which makes defining good teaching so difficult. So, for this week’s podcast we spoke to two academics who have
Campus: How technology is reshaping the 21st-century university campus
What is an intelligent campus? How is technology blurring, or extending, the borders of the modern university? And how do you build belonging when your students could be spread across the globe?
In this episode of the Campus podcast, we talk to two experts from leading US institutions – who were both speakers at Times Higher Education’s Digital Universities US 2024 event – about how technology is
Campus: University success stories in managing AI and building digital capacity
In this episode, we sit down with two panellists from Times Higher Education’s Digital Universities Asia 2024 event to talk to them in more detail about how their institutions have embraced advancing digital technologies in different ways – and brought their staff and students along for the ride.
Julia Chen is director of the Educational Development Centre at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University a
Campus: How to prepare for university leadership
This episode of the Campus podcast comes at a time when many UK universities are changing leaders. A total of 30 institutions have either had a new leader start or have begun the process of finding a replacement in 2024, according to a Times Higher Education analysis last month. So, what are the skills and experience that underpin good leadership and how do you prepare for a senior role?
Our inter
Campus: Higher education leaders on their priorities for the new UK government
With frozen tuition fees, falling international student enrolment and the very real possibility of a university going bankrupt, the UK’s new Labour government has inherited a sector in crisis. The need for fast action is apparent, but where should priorities lie? Two higher education leaders share their perspectives on what the sector needs in the short and long term.
For this episode of the Camp
Campus: Cross-cultural communication in the international classroom
One way to future-proof students in our globalised world is to improve their cross-cultural communication skills. With students and academics more mobile than ever, the ability to reach across divides – be they language, culture, religion, economic or location – will be in demand whatever the workplace. These skills offer a path to belonging, innovating, being effective and thriving in higher educ
Campus: What does the UK election mean for higher education?
Will the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector? On this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, two policy experts give their take on opportunities that 4 July may bring and how a new UK parliament might tackle hot topics such as international students and research funding.
Our questions include what is on higher education’s wish list for the new parl
Campus: Bringing an outsider’s eye to primary sources
For this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, we talk to award-winning author, cultural historian and literary critic Alexandra Harris about the research and writing practices behind her new book, The Rising Down: Lives in a Sussex Landscape (Faber, 2024). Alexandra is a professorial fellow in English at the University of Birmingham in the UK. Her books include Romantic Moderns: English
Campus: How to lead a university from the front
Katie Normington, vice-chancellor and CEO of De Montfort University, has proved to be adept at both leading by example and change management. Not only did she join the Leicester institution during Covid amid the longest lockdown in the UK, but in the three years she has led the institution she has overseen large-scale curriculum reform. De Montfort has moved most of its undergraduate and postgradu
Campus: The future of XR and immersive learning
Imagine a learning environment where an AI professor fields infinite student questions, where business students practise difficult conversations with an avatar that models an array of personas and reactions, where automated feedback is not static but dynamic and individualised. Artificial intelligence and XR tools are changing education and preparing students to live and work in an unpredictable w
Campus interview: Mark Thompson, professor of digital economy at the University of Exeter
For this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, we talk with an academic, practitioner and policy commentator who uses phrases such as “burning platform” to describe the state of universities’ digital landscape.
Mark Thompson is a professor of digital economy in the research group Initiative for the Digital Economy (Index) at the University of Exeter, and his work focuses on the complexity
Campus: Human connection and the student experience
What difference does human connection make to student success? Does it matter if students come to in-person lectures? And what if students turn to AI for help with academic tasks rather than asking libraries or someone in student support?
This episode of the podcast takes on these questions, ones that have driven headlines on Times Higher Education, to examine the topics of student attendance in l
Campus: What is open access?
In this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, we talk to two experts – one in the US and one in the UK – about open access, the global movement that aims to make research outputs available online immediately and without charge or restrictions.
Heather Joseph has been an advocate for knowledge sharing and the open access movement since its earliest days. Based in Washington DC, she has bee
International Women's Day Campus interview: Sian Beilock, president, Dartmouth
In this episode we discuss a rare creature: the female higher education leader.
Indeed, according to the American Council on Education’s most recent American College President Study, women remain outnumbered by men in the college presidency by a ratio of 2:1, with about 33 per cent of presidencies held by women.
Women in higher education were also more likely to work a part-time or reduced schedu
Campus bonus episode: An interview with Kathryn Sikkink of Harvard Kennedy School
In this bonus episode of the THE podcast, we continue the theme of universities’ role in fostering civic engagement with an interview with renowned human rights scholar and award-winning author Kathryn Sikkink.
Sikkink is the Ryan Family professor of human rights policy at Harvard Kennedy School, as well as faculty co-chair of the Harvard Votes Challenge, a non-partisan initiative that promotes st
Campus: How to turn university students into engaged citizens
In 2024, more people than ever in history will be going to the polls to vote in elections in
more than 80 countries, including the US and the UK. As pillars of democratic societies, universities and colleges are integral to the exercise of choosing our public
representatives. In today’s episode we speak to two political scientists about voting habits, including among Generation Z, and how univer
Campus interview: James Purnell, president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London
James Purnell has been the president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London since 2021. He joined UAL after a career that included key positions at the BBC (as director of strategy and digital, and director of audio and education) and as a research fellow on the Institute of Public Policy Research’s media project. He has served as special adviser on the knowledge economy to UK pr
Campus: Microcredentials are knocking. Will higher education answer?
From employers to policy makers, universities and their students, everyone agrees that alternative credentials are a good thing for the economy and for expanding access to higher education. But it’s one thing to think it’s a good idea and another to make it happen. The truth is demand for microcredentials remains low among students, the business plans are patchy and higher education providers have
Campus interview: Mike Ibba from Chapman University on mentorship and the future of US science
January is a month of change and new beginnings and our guest for this episode speaks about his experience of both, in terms of his career, the relationship between the arts and sciences and the state of US science.
Microbiologist Mike Ibba joins us to discuss Chapman University's decision to move its philosophy department into the Schmid College of Science and Technology and why he wants trainin
Campus: How to do public engagement
In the lead-up to the Times Higher Education Awards 2023, for this episode, we talk to two winners from last year, both of whom share their advice, insights and best practice for engaging the public. King’s College London and health science company Zoe won the award for Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team for the Covid Symptom Study app. Tanya Wood, talks about the agile methods the team use
