GFCC launches new podcast series in partnership with HEDx

Published on August 6, 2024

The GFCC is launching a series of podcast episodes exploring the future of higher education in partnership with its corporate member HEDx. Through dynamic and forward-looking interviews, the series will map future solutions for the sector, analyze trends and experiences, and delve into the interplay between universities and place-based innovation.

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Partnering with HEDx, the GFCC opens new opportunities for university members and industry leaders to showcase their innovative projects and experiences to a global audience, foster meaningful exchanges with peers worldwide, and enhance their impact and thought leadership. Learn more about the series here.

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All interviews will be conducted by Prof. Martin Betts, founder, and CEO of HEDx, and a GFCC leader. Prof. Betts holds more than 40 years of experience in academic and executive roles in universities in Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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He is the author of three books analyzing trends in higher education and hosted many conferences around the world. On July 9, he was a guest in the exclusive GFCC Monthly Call, commenting on ongoing shifts in higher education, innovative models already in place, and future opportunities.

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In the first episode of the series, Prof. Betts talks to Prof. Ken Sloan, Vice Chancellor of Harper Adams University in the UK, about their approach to rural place-based innovation in the agricultural setting.

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About HEDx

 

HEDx is an engagement and advisory firm that supports leaders and organizations in solving critical strategy, reputation, and culture challenges. Founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in a moment when many universities struggled to continue their operations, its goal is to track trends and assist leaders and organizations in transitioning to new models.