Private higher education's expanding role

In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, co-producer, Tiffany MacLennan is our host and Alex Usher takes a turn in the question seat. Together, they review the most significant global higher education stories of the year, discussing topics such as the impacts of Trump's policies on international education, massification, the role of private higher education, and the financial challenges faced by universities worldwide. The conversation highlights examples from various countries, including Ireland, Uzbekistan, Dubai, Nigeria, Egypt, and more, while also examining the potential effects of funding cuts to American science on global research.

👉 Episode Links: 

• WorldEd 3.27: Innovation Without Borders: Galileo’s Networked Approach to Better Higher Education System with Nicolas Badré
• Vietnam: Outrage at student height requirement (DW, Vietnam)
• Higher Education Strategy Associates: The Fifteen

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