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What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector

Claire Field
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
University Governance
Australia
AI In Education
VET
a-Tech
Higher Education
TAFE
Maya
University Of New England
Australian Tertiary Education Commission
VET In Schools
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sydney, Australia
Education
Gippsland
TAFE Gippsland
Voyage
Education Technology

Claire Field talks with leaders and experts from within the Australian tertiary education sector and across the global ed-tech sector

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In this episode of the podcast Claire spoke with Natalie Turmine, CEO of Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) and Emma King OAM, CEO of HumanAbility, who head up the Jobs and Skills Councils responsible for:

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In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Prof. Michelle Trudgett, DVC Indigenous Leadership, Western Sydney University.

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• Know your worth: valuing Indigenous leadership positions in

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In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Alex White, the CEO of the Victorian TAFE Association, to discuss a new research report and Alex's broader insights into VET and the public TAFE sector.

The VTA's new TAFE Employment Outcomes report... more

In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by the founder and CEO of Voyage, Matthew Donlon, to discuss student perceptions of and questions about studying in Australia, how they are reacting to conflict and global uncertainty and what they want... more

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Michelle Trudgett
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership, Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Episode: Prof. Michelle Trudgett - Indigenous leadership, equity and excellence
Alex White
CEO of the Victorian TAFE Association
Victorian TAFE Association
Episode: Alex White - why we need to focus on TAFE delivering on students' employment goals... and lots more
Matthew Donlon
CEO of Voyage
Voyage
Episode: Voyage's Matthew Donlon on what students are saying about Australia, about AI, and more
Rishen Shekhar
Leader in international education, IEAA board member, former Pro Vice Chancellor International at the University of South Australia
University of South Australia; IEAA
Episode: Rishen Shekhar with some great ideas on fixing international education
Kevin Ashford-Rowe
Pro Vice Chancellor at QUT
Queensland University of Technology
Episode: Assuring learning and encouraging aspiration in the AI era - Prof. Kevin Ashford-Rowe and Erin Jancauskas
Erin Jancauskas
Chief Academic and Partnerships Officer at OES
Online Education Services
Episode: Assuring learning and encouraging aspiration in the AI era - Prof. Kevin Ashford-Rowe and Erin Jancauskas
Pankaj Goel
Founder, CEO, Managing Director, and Company Secretary of Analytics Institute of Australia (AIA)
Analytics Institute of Australia
Episode: Building a legacy in the private tertiary sector - insights from Analytics Institute of Australia
Sarthak Goel
General Manager at Analytics Institute of Australia
Analytics Institute of Australia
Episode: Building a legacy in the private tertiary sector - insights from Analytics Institute of Australia
Rolf Baum
International education expert and contributor to AIA
Analytics Institute of Australia
Episode: Building a legacy in the private tertiary sector - insights from Analytics Institute of Australia

Host

Claire Field
Host and facilitator focusing on Australian tertiary education sector; leads discussions with leaders and experts across higher education and ed-tech.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Indispensable

    I’m finding this podcast the most accessible, efficient and engaging way to keep up with what’s going on in Higher Ed and VET. Great work, Claire!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Belind9
    Australia5 years ago
  • Well worth subscribing

    Great way to keep up with what’s happening in the sector on a higher level!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy Hickmam
    Australia7 years ago
  • Fantastic

    So awesome to finally have a great tertiary education related podcast for the industry and you couldn’t find someone more credible to lead it than Claire. Love listening to this Claire, keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seanobanorno
    Australia7 years ago
  • Interesting tertiary education podcast

    This is an interesting tertiary education podcast that offers insights into the Australian Tertiary Education Sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    matthew_l_dale
    Australia7 years ago
  • Insights!

    Incredibly detailed insights to the future of the higher ed sector. Great guest line up. Fantastic thought provoking conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FieldyReady
    Australia7 years ago

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Guests are described as credible experts with strong industry connections who provide thoughtful, data-driven analyses
Listeners praise clear, credible host leadership and detailed insights into policy and sector dynamics.
The show is seen as a practical, high-quality source for understanding Australian tertiary education and VET

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Prof. Michelle Trudgett - Indigenous leadership, equity and excellence
Q: What changes to funding governance do you advocate for, and why?
We advocate that the two Indigenous components of the needs-based funding formula be assigned to an Indigenous governance mechanism within universities, ensuring funds are directed to Indigenous-led initiatives and do not get diverted to services that benefit non-Indigenous students.
Prof. Michelle Trudgett - Indigenous leadership, equity and excellence
Q: Can you explain the Indigenous Centre of Excellence and its significance?
The Centre of Excellence is designed to be a transformative hub that centers Indigenous leadership, self-determination, and enduring legacy, featuring spaces like a 350-seat theatre, art galleries, and an Indigenous Research Institute to attract leading Indigenous scholars.
Prof. Michelle Trudgett - Indigenous leadership, equity and excellence
Q: What was the core aim of your salary equity research and what were the key findings?
The research set out to determine whether Indigenous leaders are recognized and valued equitably in Australian higher education, and it found that they are not, with substantial pay gaps and concerns about the transferability of skills across roles.
Voyage's Matthew Donlon on what students are saying about Australia, about AI, and more
Q: What kinds of intel are you gathering and how do you do this work?
He explains the use of social listening, unstructured data from organic conversations, classification by lifecycle stage, and inclusion of multiple source markets and even Chinese platforms to understand what students and parents are saying about destinations and policies.
Voyage's Matthew Donlon on what students are saying about Australia, about AI, and more
Q: Fill us in on who you are and what Voyage does.
Matthew Donlon describes his international education background, Voyage's pivot from a student-employment marketplace to a social listening platform, and how Voyage aggregates and interprets student conversations at scale to guide decisions for governments and institutions.

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This show centers on the Australian tertiary education sector, with episodes exploring Indigenous leadership and equity in universities, the role and outcomes of public vocational education, and the growing influence of AI and online delivery on teaching, assessment, and governance. Guests include university leaders, policy experts, and ed-tech innovators, offering pragmatic perspectives on funding reforms, regional development, student access, and employability. The dialogue often bridges policy, practice, and industry needs, delivering data-driven insights, sector reforms, and real-world actions from institutions and peak bodies. Notable is the mix of high-level governance discussions, hands-on program design, and technology-enabled learn... more

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