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Global Horizons - The Australian International Education Podcast

Global Society
International Education
Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Transnational Education
AIEC
English Australia
Education
Australian International Education Conference
English Language Testing
RMIT University
Visa System
Prometric
New Colombo Plan
Student Services
Australian Higher Education
Indonesia
Languagecert
Student Confidence
Entrepreneurship
Higher Education

Global Horizons is Australia’s international education podcast. Each episode is focused on the stories that make our industry just so great to work in. Sometimes the stories will be industry news and current affairs. Other times, we’ll dive into a guest's personal career and travel stories on the show. We’ll also have episodes dedicated to unpacking industry trends or helping you to understand the... more

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Rob is in Paris, Dirk is in Sydney, and this episode of Global Horizons covers UNSW overtaking Melbourne as Australia’s top-ranked university in QS, the latest net overseas migration figures, and what the OECD is saying about the future of internatio... more

Nicola Bate’s story begins, in a way, with a woman loading bags at Heathrow.

Her mum, a single mother in West London, took a job with British Airways because it paid a little more, came with staff travel, and gave her the chance to show her young da... more

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Perhaps it’s time we chose them.

That line sits near the heart of this episode of Global Horizons, and it lands with a bit of a thud — in the best possible way.

In this news episode, Rob Malicki and Dirk Mulder are both on the road: Rob in a rainy ... more

When Rob Malicki sits down with Mark Pettitt, the conversation begins in a place few people would expect: Rostov-on-Don in the mid-1990s.

What starts as a childhood fascination with Russia, sparked by reading Animal Farm, turns into a story about te... more

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Canada, we have a problem.

And, if we’re being honest, Australia might have a very similar one.

In this episode of Global Horizons, Rob Malicki and Dirk Mulder unpack a week in international education that starts with Canada’s positioning problem a... more

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This week on Global Horizons, we're doing something a little different.

Last week, Rob Malicki delivered a keynote for the Choosing Your Uni National Virtual Expo. It was a huge event with thousands upon thousands of attendees. His keynote was titl... more

In this episode of the Global Horizons podcast, Rob Malicki and Dirk Mulder record on budget day and work through a packed run of developments affecting international education.

They start with two major new research releases from IDP and Studyporta... more

What does it take to stay calm in a sector that seems determined to keep everyone on their toes? If you ask Guie Hartney, it might start with a smile, a little perspective, and a willingness to embrace the chaos.

In this warm, funny and wide-ranging... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Pettitt
Managing Director, CEO, founder of Edified
Edified
Episode: Mark Pettitt on risk, curiosity and building something that lasts
Guie Hartney
Industry veteran in Australian international education
EQI (Education Queensland International) / Queensland Government Trade and Investment Office
Episode: Guie Hartney on resilience, international education and a life shaped by travel
John Chew
Journalist who wrote a key op-ed on the visa system
Unknown (press/education journalism)
Episode: Visa pressure, rejected applications and what it means for international education
Kerry Ramirez
From Study Move, industry analyst/consultant
Study Move
Episode: Visa pressure, rejected applications and what it means for international education
Tom Gifford
Senior leader in international education at RMIT University
RMIT University
Episode: From a Backpack and a Near-Missed Flight to the Frontlines of University Change
Nico Chu
CEO of Sonobis/Sinobis (Sinobis)
Sinobis
Episode: Recession, policy pressure and student recruitment realities (with special guest Nico Chu from Sinorbis)
Michelle Teasdale
Senior staff at University of Western Australia, intercultural international education expert
University of Western Australia
Episode: Michelle Teasdale on UWA, leadership, curiosity and raising globally minded daughters
Sam Eid
Head of Product Management and Innovation
Allianz Partners
Episode: Evidence levels drop, “new to Australia” commencements slide, Randwick blocks student housing, and Allianz releases SOSH 2025
Tanya Perera
Guest on Global Horizons
Episode: Tanya Perera on Values, Mentorship and The Greater Good for the Greater Number

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Rob Malicki
Host of Global Horizons, delivering the keynote and guiding the session
Dirk Mulder
Co-host and founder, Koala News; CEO and founder of The Koala News

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The Courage Bucket: How Anita Van Rooyen Helps Students Ditch Fear and Find Their Voice
Q: What practical tools does Anita recommend for students to gain confidence?
Tools include the Courage Bucket exercise, 90-second dance breaks to shift state, power poses, and strategies to turn courage into a habit and to give feedback or compliments to build social momentum.
The Courage Bucket: How Anita Van Rooyen Helps Students Ditch Fear and Find Their Voice
Q: What sparked Anita's interest in working with students and confidence?
Anita describes her shift from working with dancers to coaching students, driven by a desire to help young people develop life skills and confidence that lasts beyond the classroom.
Multiple Retirements, Resting Happiness, and a Lifelong Entanglement with Indonesia
Q: Is there a moment that epitomizes the personal and professional entanglement with Indonesia?
Arriving in Jogjakarta in 2000 and forming a lifelong connection through a student housing environment and language learning, which became foundational to both personal identity and career trajectory.
Multiple Retirements, Resting Happiness, and a Lifelong Entanglement with Indonesia
Q: What is the secret to Acicis' distinctive culture and longevity?
A focus on hospitality and a collaborative, mission-driven environment built through cross-time and cross-space partnerships, plus an emphasis on living experiences in Indonesia that shape staff and alumni alike.
Multiple Retirements, Resting Happiness, and a Lifelong Entanglement with Indonesia
Q: What were your retirement plans and niche projects during your career?
The guest outlines two niche paths: pursuing Cronchong music transcription and a long-term Indonesian history/education research interest, alongside continuing leadership in Acicis and a possible shift toward writing and scholarly contributions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Global Horizons

What is Global Horizons about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Global Horizons covers the world of international education in Australia, blending policy updates, visa policy shifts, and industry news with deep-dive conversations about careers, AI applications in admissions, student mobility, and leadership. Episodes frequently feature frontline perspectives from universities, education providers, policy advocates, and technology vendors, plus personal career journeys and reflections on the sector's evolution. A standout trait is the mix of practical, data-driven analysis with candid storytelling about industry challenges, regional opportunities, and the human side of cross-border education. The show often centers on how institutions adapt to policy changes, how technology and data reshape recruitment a... more

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8. Sam Eid

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