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Podcast

HEDx Podcasts bring together the ideas, people and perspectives redefining higher education. From sector leaders and innovators to the voices of students themselves, our podcasts explore how research, policy and practice are reshaping learning, leadership and the student experience across two podcasts.

  • HEDx Podcast brings the opportunity for debate about the future of the sector, and a place for the exploration and sharing of ideas from the leading thinkers in the sector, globally curated and commented on by HEDx and its partners. This includes invited co-hosts from member institutions and corporate partners. Exemplary global and Australian sector leaders, innovators, and employers, share insights in episodes as a unique source of ideas and new sector thinking.
  • HEDx Student Experience Podcast puts learners at the centre. Hosted by Professor Kelly Matthews, this monthly podcast highlights what students really experience and how sector decisions translate into real-world impact on engagement and outcomes.

For leaders, professional staff, policymakers and partners, HEDx Podcasts connect big ideas with the learner reality, driving meaningful change in higher education.

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EP 206. Looking up and out at OtagoFeaturedPodcast

EP 206. Looking up and out at Otago

Pierpaolo Limone is Rector of Pegaso University in Rome. He…
March 22, 2026
Podbite#4: Innovating out of a crisisOpinionsPodcast

Podbite#4: Innovating out of a crisis

A Podbite live from London where HEDx joins Rose Luckin…
March 22, 2026
EP 205. Research will distinguish disrupted future universitiesFeaturedOpinionsPodcast

EP 205. Research will distinguish disrupted future universities

Pierpaolo Limone is Rector of Pegaso University in Rome. He…
March 16, 2026
Podbite #3 Can employers fund students?Podcast

Podbite #3 Can employers fund students?

This question is posed in the light of overwhelming student…
March 16, 2026
Podbite #2 Doing different things, differentlyPodcast

Podbite #2 Doing different things, differently

This second short and snappy podbite describes changes in the…
March 11, 2026
Podbite #1 Hallucinating in an echo chamber of complacencyPodcast

Podbite #1 Hallucinating in an echo chamber of complacency

This is the first in a series of snappy short…
March 3, 2026
HEDx Student Experience Podcast – Episode 1FeaturedOpinionsPodcastStudent Experience Podcast

HEDx Student Experience Podcast – Episode 1

Hosted by Kelly Matthews, with contributions from Martin Betts, the…
February 25, 2026
EP 201. Human Skills in an AI World: What Leaders Must Do NowOpinionsPodcast

EP 201. Human Skills in an AI World: What Leaders Must Do Now

Timothy Burt from the Future Skills Organisation, Gail Bray from…
February 19, 2026
EP 200. Addressing trust in our universitiesOpinionsPodcast

EP 200. Addressing trust in our universities

Professor Deborah Terry AC leads The University of Queensland and…
February 12, 2026
HEDx The Student Experience: New Student PodcastPodcastStudent Experience Podcast

HEDx The Student Experience: New Student Podcast

HEDx Student Experience brings student perspectives directly into conversations about…
February 5, 2026
EP 199. Commitments for lifelong learnersOpinionsPodcast

EP 199. Commitments for lifelong learners

Charlsey Pearce as CEO of Mortar Caps Data Standard is…
January 27, 2026
EP 198. Why trust is our social capital for changeOpinionsPodcast

EP 198. Why trust is our social capital for change

Kivanch Oner is CIO of University of Nevada Las Vegas.…
January 18, 2026

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