Martin Betts
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – How do we live up to the promise of 2022? Episode 42
This episode sees a student join us in orientation week, and then again in week 12 of her first semester.…
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Opinion
What matters in the great readjustment ahead? Opinion
Despite the further uncertainty arising this week from the latest Omicron variant, there is still some prospect of domestic and…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – Do you want to work at a university that is curious, brave and bold? Episode 41
Anthony Forster of Essex University in the UK joins the podcast as our first international VC. He describes the values that drive…
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Commentary
How does a university of enterprise operate and engage its stakeholders? opinion
A university of enterprise actively seeks to give voice to, and engage, all stakeholders. Its leadership team visibly and actively…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – What is a university of enterprise? Episode 40
VC David Lloyd of the University of South Australia shares insights from running the first staff jam across his whole…
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Industry & Research
How will strategies change if we take a listening response? Opinion
With the lifting of lockdowns and restrictions there is some sense of euphoria emerging, though many in our universities will…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – Can we build back better? Episode 39
Kent Anderson, deputy vice-chancellor at Newcastle university, joins us soon after a two-year spell in ministers' Tehan and Tudge's office…
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International Education
Opportunities for Australian universities with the Brisbane Olympic Games – opinion
The succession of restriction-easing announcements from our most affected states, and the case-free landscape in others, adds to the sense…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – Opportunities for Australia to connect with the world – Episode 38
In this episode, Professor Jennifer Whyte of the University of Sydney joins the HEDx podcast to reflect on culture, leadership…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – A passion for purpose in realising student success – Episode 37
Denice Pitt, CEO of online learning pioneers OES, joins HEDx to reflect on the 10-year journey of her company supporting universities…
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Commentary
Who will have the fast mover advantage? opinion
Much of the commentary on university strategy within our public universities in Australia and globally is noteworthy more for how…
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Policy & Reform
HEDx Podcast – a local, national, global, private university. Is this the future? Episode 36
Torrens University vice-chancellor Professor Alwyn Louw joins HEDx to tell of its growth to close to 20,000 students in 7…
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Commentary
Finding the best of times in the worst of times – opinion
The scenario for universities in 2013 appeared uncertain. Foreshadowed budget cuts to higher education suggested the worst of times may…
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Industry & Research
HEDx Podcast – The best of times, the worst of times – Episode 35
Sandra Harding, as Australia's current longest serving VC of a single Australian university at JCU in Townsville, joins the HEDx…
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Commentary
How do we fulfil great expectations? opinion
One of the biggest motivations for many that work in higher education is observing and supporting its potential to transform…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – Great Expectations of Leaders – Episode 34
Patricia Davidson, the new VC of Wollongong University in NSW, joins HEDx to outline the compassionate approach to leadership she…
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Policy & Reform
New EY report predicts ‘the death of the campus’ and a sector that must adapt quickly
A number of serious predictions about Australia’s higher education sector have just been released in a report by EY, formerly…
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Commentary
Getting to innovation as usual – opinion
When times are tough, one of the best coping strategies is to leave the past behind, move out of your…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – Looking Ahead at Newcastle – Episode 33
This episode has University of Newcastle VC Alex Zelinsky join HEDx to outline its five-year strategy called Looking Ahead. A leader…
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Industry & Research
HEDx Podcast – Partner or Perish – Episode 32
CampusReview · HEDx Podcast - Partner or Perish - Episode 32 Guy Littlefair, PVC International at Auckland University of Technology, joins…
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Opinion
Aligning brand, strategy and culture in the new ‘real world’ of universities – Opinion
There has been much to think about in universities in the last 18 months, adjusting to short-term emergencies such as…
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Podcasts
HEDx podcast – University culture in the real world – Episode 31
CampusReview · HEDx podcast - University Culture in the Real World - Episode 31 This episode has Margaret Sheil joining…
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Policy & Reform
How are we travelling now Semester 1 is over? Opinion
When the first semester of 2020 commenced last year, there was a broad sense of optimism in our universities. Our…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast – A tribute to all Australian university staff from the new Chair of UA – Episode 30
CampusReview · HEDx Podcast - A tribute to all Australian university staff from the Chair of UA - Episode 30…
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Commentary
What does it take to change higher education culture for good? Opinion
Leading an Australian university just got even more difficult. Minister Alan Tudge clarified in his UA conference speech what many…
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