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The World of Higher Education

Higher Education Strategy Associates
Higher Education
Institutional Research
International Students
Taiwanese Higher Education
EU Students
Mexican Higher Education
French Higher Education System
Funding Trends
UK Universities
Claudia Sheinbaum
Canada
Association Of Institutional Research
Brexit
Benito Juarez Universities
Vocational Education
Les Grandes Ecoles
Canadian Higher Education System
Demographics
Utopian Universities
1960s Higher Education

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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In the final episode of 2025, host Alex Usher welcomes Robert Kelchen, a recurring favorite guest, to discuss the top 10 issues in American higher education over the past year. They cover a wide array of topics such as state funding for public higher... more

Join Tiffany MacLennan on the World of Higher Education Podcast as she interviews Alex Usher, President and CEO of Higher Education Strategy Associates, about their comprehensive report: The World of Higher Education — Year in Review 2025. This episo... more

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Join Alex Usher in the latest episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast as he talks with Rob Annan, President and CEO of Genome Canada. They explore the intertwined relationship of science and economic progress, the role of government in scien... more

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In this episode, Attila Pausits, Professor of Higher Education Research and Development, delves into the inaugural report by the Global Observatory on Higher Education Changes (GOHEC). Attila sheds light on the latest trends in higher education, the ... more

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In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, host Alex Usher delves into the complex world of private higher education with Dan Levy, a distinguished professor at SUNY Albany and director of the program for Research in Private Higher Edu... more

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Join Alex Usher and Debbie McVitty, editor at Wonkhe, as they discuss the recent white paper on post-16 education released by the Labor Party in the UK. The episode delves into the current state of higher education, the financial challenges universit... more

In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, host Alex Usher is joined by Dr. Ruixue Jia, a professor of economics at UC San Diego and co-author of 'The Highest Exam: How The Gaokao Shapes China.' They discuss the historical and contempo... more

Join Alex Usher and Luiz Augusto Campos on 'The World of Higher Education Podcast' as they delve into Brazil's journey from its history of slavery to addressing racial inequality through fixed numerical admissions quotas in higher education. Discover... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Annan
President and CEO of Genome Canada
Genome Canada
Episode: Funding, Free Riding, and the Future of Canadian Science
Attila Pausits
Professor of Higher Education Research and Development
University of Continuing Education in Krems, Austria
Episode: A Global Observatory for Higher Education Change: What We’re Learning
Dan Levy
Distinguished Professor in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership at SUNY Albany and Founder and Director of the Program for Research in Private Higher Education
SUNY Albany
Episode: Inside the Global Private Higher Education Sector with Dan Levy
Debbie McVitty
Editor at Wonkhe, a higher education website
Wonkhe
Episode: Does England’s Newest Higher Education White Paper Actually Change Anything?
Ruixue Jia
Professor of Economics at UC San Diego and co-author of 'The Highest Exam, How The Gaokao Shapes China'
University of California, San Diego
Episode: Inside the Gaokao: China’s Defining Test with Ruixue Jia
Luiz Augusto Campos
Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, co-editor of a book on quotas in Brazilian higher education.
State University of Rio de Janeiro
Episode: Access and Aftermath: What Racial Quotas Changed in Brazil’s Universities with Luiz Augusto Campos
Joshua Travis Brown
Author and expert on higher education economics
Johns Hopkins University's School of Education
Episode: Capitalizing on College: Mission, Money, and Survival in Higher Ed with Joshua Travis Brown
Dmitry Dubrovsky
Scholar at the Institute for International Studies at Charles University in Prague
Charles University
Episode: Undoing Bologna: Russia’s Conservative Turn in Higher Education with Dmitry Dubrovsky
Zachary Bleemer
Economist at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: The Widening Gap: Income, College, and Opportunity with Zachary Bleemer

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Alex Usher
Host discussing developments in higher education policy and global trends.

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A Global Observatory for Higher Education Change: What We’re Learning
Q: What are your priorities for the next phase of Gohec?
To consolidate a methodological framework and expand data coverage to underrepresented regions like Africa and Latin America.
A Global Observatory for Higher Education Change: What We’re Learning
Q: What were the most surprising changes you observed in your data for 2024?
The speed of change in governance and funding models, along with the rapid uptake of AI guidelines, was unexpected.
A Global Observatory for Higher Education Change: What We’re Learning
Q: What insights does adopting a global perspective provide compared to focusing on single countries?
It helps identify patterns and interdependencies that manifest differently depending on governance and academic cultures.
A Global Observatory for Higher Education Change: What We’re Learning
Q: What's the gap you are hoping to fill in how we study higher education globally?
The absence of a comprehensive and timely perspective on changes in higher education worldwide.
Funding, Free Riding, and the Future of Canadian Science
Q: How is Canada's approach to science funding unique?
Canada highly relies on universities and individual PI grants, leading to both advantages and disadvantages in producing impactful science.

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This podcast focuses on the evolving landscape of higher education with a global perspective, hosting a diverse range of guests who provide insights from various regions around the world. Each episode examines key developments, challenges, and policies affecting higher education, including funding, technological changes, social mobility, and political influences. The discussions often highlight pressing issues such as the impact of economic downturns on universities, approaches to diversity and inclusion, and the shifting dynamics prompted by international policies.

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2. Attila Pausits
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