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Listen "Prof Grant Robertson, Vice-Chancellor, University of Otago"
Episode Synopsis
Prof Grant Robertson, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Otago, joins Prof Judyth Sachs this week to delve into Grant’s remarkable career from student union president, to now leading the institution.
They discuss:
Working alongside remarkable women leaders, Jacinda Ardern and Helen Clark, and lessons learned on intellect, compassion, and leadership
The importance of universities in addressing global challenges and the need to make them relevant and useful to governments
Observations on the changing student experience, notably the increased pressure and purpose-driven nature of today's students, and the desire to provide students with time to think, absorb, and explore
The role of universities in critically engaging with emerging technologies like AI, and Grant’s vision for nurturing well-rounded, socially conscious graduates
They discuss:
Working alongside remarkable women leaders, Jacinda Ardern and Helen Clark, and lessons learned on intellect, compassion, and leadership
The importance of universities in addressing global challenges and the need to make them relevant and useful to governments
Observations on the changing student experience, notably the increased pressure and purpose-driven nature of today's students, and the desire to provide students with time to think, absorb, and explore
The role of universities in critically engaging with emerging technologies like AI, and Grant’s vision for nurturing well-rounded, socially conscious graduates
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