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The World of Higher Education

Higher Education Strategy Associates
Higher Education
Canada
Student Protests
Academic Freedom
University Of the People
International Students
Higher Education Funding
Tuition-Free Education
Accreditation
Private Higher Education
Institutional Research
Shai Reshef
Argentina
Taiwanese Higher Education
EU Students
Serbia
Corruption
Mexican Higher Education
Online Learning
Community Colleges

The World of Higher Education is dedicated to exploring developments in higher education from a global perspective. Join host, Alex Usher of Higher Education Strategy Associates, as he speaks with new guests each week from different countries discussing developments in their regions. Produced by Tiffany MacLennan and Samantha Pufek.

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Host Tiffany MacLennan speaks with Alex Usher for a mid-year review of the major trends shaping higher education around the world in 2026. Revisiting themes from HESA’s World of Higher Education Year in Review report, Usher reflects on the growing in... more

Host Alex Usher speaks with Javier Botero about the state of higher education in Colombia as the country heads into a pivotal presidential election. They explore the legacy of President Gustavo Petro, whose government has significantly increased publ... more

Host Alex Usher speaks with Gerard Postiglione, one of the leading experts on Chinese higher education, about the dramatic transformation of China’s university system over the past half-century. Drawing on his new book, Higher Education in China, Pos... more

Host Alex Usher speaks with Marcel Levi, President of the Dutch Research Council and chair of the Netherlands’ Knowledge Coalition, about how the country built one of the world’s most collaborative and knowledge-intensive research ecosystems. Levi ex... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Usher
Analyst on global higher education; founder of Higher Education Strategy Associates
Higher Education Strategy Associates
Episode: The Half-Time Show: Six Months of Global Higher Education
Marcel Levi
President of the Dutch Research Council; chair of the Knowledge Coalition
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Episode: The Knowledge Coalition
Christine Wach
Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement at IDP Education
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Principal Research Fellow and University Historian at the University of Melbourne
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Episode: Universities, Colonialism, and Indigenous Knowledge in Australia
Nicholas Dirks
Former chancellor at UC Berkeley; former dean and EVP at Columbia; author of City of Intellect
University leadership/academia
Episode: Chair to Chancellor: Lessons in Leading Modern Universities
Dan Collier
Assistant Professor of Higher and Adult Education in the Department of Leadership at the University of Memphis
University of Memphis
Episode: You Can’t Kill the U.S. Department of Education (But You Can Break It)
Mike Kofoed
Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Episode: You Can’t Kill the U.S. Department of Education (But You Can Break It)
Chang Da Wan
Professor of Education at Taylor's University, Selangor, Malaysia
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Jisun Jung
Associate Professor, University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Episode: Zombie Universities and the Politics of Survival in South Korean Higher Education

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The Half-Time Show: Six Months of Global Higher Education
Q: What is the six-month prediction for global higher education?
The cost of higher education is expected to rise globally, though willingness to pay may decline in some regions; this tension will shape policy, access, and institutional strategies in the near term.
The Half-Time Show: Six Months of Global Higher Education
Q: What Canadian trend has been most shocking or noteworthy this year?
Ontario's significant reinvestment into post-secondary education, though delivered in a politically contentious way, stands out as a major turning point in provincial funding that could influence national strategies and the broader debate about private involvement and OSAP integrity.
The Half-Time Show: Six Months of Global Higher Education
Q: Which countries or regions warrant close watching this year for higher education?
Germany, France, the UK, Argentina, and several Latin American and African contexts are highlighted as areas where funding pressures, governance changes, and policy shifts could have outsized effects on how higher education is funded, organized, and delivered.
The Half-Time Show: Six Months of Global Higher Education
Q: How is AI influencing the purpose of universities according to the discussion?
AI is challenging traditional notions of what universities are for, with broad, amorphous potential that makes the long-term impact unpredictable; different regions are envisioning different roles for AI in teaching, research, and governance, which could redefine core university functions.
The Half-Time Show: Six Months of Global Higher Education
Q: What has been the most interesting higher education story so far this year?
There have been dramatic cases like the legal and governance controversies around university elections in some Central American institutions, alongside a concerning but unfolding financial collapse of UK higher education and major funding disputes in Africa and Asia, illustrating how diverse and high-stakes the sector has become.

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This show surveys higher education across regions, highlighting policy shifts, governance, funding, and the changing role of universities in society. Conversations frequently center on national strategies, international collaborations, and the impact of politics and markets on access, quality, and innovation. A distinctive thread is deep-dive analysis from academics, policy researchers, and senior administrators who bring historical context, comparative perspectives, and practical implications for institutions and students alike. The format often blends rigorous scholarship with real-world implications, making it helpful for decision-makers tracking global trends, funders evaluating higher-ed investments, and professionals shaping strategy ... more

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