Turning the supertanker: How do we steer research universities even more toward impact?
Amid global crises and mounting competition for funding, it’s time to raise our game and show the wider benefits universities can bring.
Liderazgo en investigación
Cómo los datos pueden ayudarle a mejorar la toma de decisiones y responder preguntas críticas.
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Rafael L Bras, ScD | Editor, Not Alone; Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology
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In Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation host Rafael Bras interviews leaders in academia and industry. The latest episode features Dr Marcia McNutt, President of the US National Academy of Sciences.
Previous podcasts feature UCLA Chancellor Dr Julio Frenk, who led groundbreaking reforms as Mexico’s Minister of Health, Dr Larry Bacow, one of America’s most esteemed academic leaders, having held prestigious positions at MIT, Tufts and Harvard; Dr Robert Langer, Professor at MIT, co-founder of Moderna (and ~40 other companies); and Dr John Hennessy, esteemed academic leader and Chairman of Google’s parent company, Alphabet.
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Social impact in higher education
Identifying the role of universities in catalyzing social and economic change, health equity and sustainable development — and measuring their impact.
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Accountability and measurement in higher ed
See how universities and their leaders are supporting accountability, transparency and the evolution of metrics and rankings.
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Evidence-based assessment, equity and opportunity
When it comes to assessing academic career progress, metrics can be deceptive, especially when evaluating individuals from diverse backgrounds.
The future of research and higher education
New approaches, perspectives and policies in higher education and beyond
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The role of research universities in a changing world order
The competition between East and West is not just about university rankings and prestige — it’s about shaping the future of global norms and values
Technology
Delve into how technology and AI are transforming research and higher education.
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AI for Science: a paradigm shift for scientific discovery and translation
To harness the power of AI for science and society, we need to change the fundamental way scientific research is conducted
Diversity & Inclusion in higher ed
Explore how universities are advancing diversity, equity and inclusion — and why it’s so important.
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Leadership diversity: Living your values at the highest levels
The Chancellor of UC Santa Cruz writes about the steps her university is taking to attract diverse applicant pools for leadership positions.
Collaboration and partnerships in higher education
Perspectives on collaboration in academia, including town-gown relationships, collaboration with industry and international partnerships.
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No university is an island: How to foster town-gown partnerships for impactful outcomes
Universities must collaborate with businesses, communities and government to tackle society’s grand challenges locally and beyond
Leadership
Explore leadership strategies and best practices in higher education and beyond.
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Fifty years of campus expression: revisiting the role of university leaders
Amid calls for “institutional neutrality,” will remaining silent truly restore the public’s trust in higher education or contribute to positive perceptions of our relevancy?
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