Podcasts about Tertiary education

There is much concern about mental health during the school years, and there has recently been a spotlight on mental health at work. Those in tertiary education, however, have had less attention, despite those years often coinciding with a tricky stage of life, as we try to find our way as adults.Professor Kristen Cleverley joins Ian to discuss tertiary education and mental health.If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Let them know any other topics you'd like them to cover.To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headtohealth.gov.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Beyond Blue at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.beyondblue.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Lifeline at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifeline.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on 13 11 14 and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.headspace.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks to Future Generation Global.If you would like to help us continue do this podcast by donating, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and select option two "Youth mental health research at the Brain and Mind Centre". Donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Thanks! 

New Zealand is benefiting from other countries' visa crackdowns as international students look elsewhere. More than 92 thousand students were enrolled last year, up 11% on the year prior, but still well down on pre-Covid numbers. Waikato University Vice-Chancellor Neil Quigley told Ryan Bridge it's not just politics in the United States that are leading people here. He says visa policies in Canada, Australia, and the UK are changing too. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have learned a lot about kids and university, having had two attend and graduate and one still immersed in the experience. Here are the takeouts. Generally, you go for a reason. You have an idea of what you want to achieve and those who don't, flounder quickly. I have many examples of kids who enrolled because "that is what you do". Schools too often give university as a default. It has a snobbery about it as if successful people only go on to tertiary learning. It seems the wider lesson we have all learned is Jacinda Ardern's "next year is on me" was fatally flawed because funding the first year was literally a waste of money and even when it got put to the back end of study, it would seem the world hasn't been changed. So they are scrapping it. The reality is people on a path will incur debt in the belief that whatever it is they are studying will serve them well, provide challenge and enjoyment, and hopefully pay a wage that allows them to pay back the loan and get on with their lives. University has always been heavily subsidised anyway on the idea that we all benefit. But to suggest you study for anyone other than your own personal satisfaction and enhancement is farcical. So no more first year/last year artificiality. The money will be put elsewhere, perhaps into the more practical side of the workforce. Personally, I wouldn't mind it being saved. It's not like we actually have the money in the first place anyway. But the Winston Peters argument appears to be the trades, which makes it yet another of those debates that is constantly tinkered with and never really resolved. Is paying an employer to train a person any more or less wasteful, or artificial, than paying a university to train a doctor? We need doctors as much if not more than we need plumbers. Both are valuable, both are in short supply. The Peters argument will of course be driven by the immigration aspect of it all. If we don't train who we need, we bring them in and before you know it you have a "butter chicken tsunami". It's of course a government again picking winners and I would have thought we had already learned that lesson. Peters' other idea, if you remember back, was bonding students to regions, or indeed immigrants to regions. That didn't work either. The trick here is not to repeat past mistakes. And yet the budget is destined to include at least one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Roberta Malee Bassett (World Bank) speaks with Jason Morphew (Purdue University) and Jesús Rosario (Coursera) about what generative artificial intelligence means for tertiary education and the future of work. Building on the AI in Education Global Community of Interest session held in January, and drawing on related World Bank work in this space, including initiatives supported by the Mastercard Foundation, they discuss how institutions are approaching AI literacy, from understanding how these systems work to addressing their limitations and ethical implications.The conversation also looks at how teaching and assessment are evolving, the growing demand for AI-related skills, and the challenges universities face in putting strategies into practice. With examples from Purdue and insights from Coursera, it highlights the importance of balancing technical knowledge with human skills and keeping AI systems human-centered and inclusive.Links:About the AI in Education Global Community of Interest: https://edtechhub.org/world-bank-ai-in-education-global-community-of-interest/About Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/About Purdue University (Engineering Education): https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENELASSO Education (adaptive testing systems)https://lassoeducation.org/The World Bank Group and Mastercard Foundation partnership: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/tes/partnersA podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Simon Zungu, deputy director Ggneral in the Department of Higher Education, and Professor Wayne Hugo of the UKZN School of Education, to discuss the discontinuation of certain programmes at TVET level. They unpack what is driving these revisions and what it could mean for current and future students. You’re listening to The Aubrey Masango Show with Aubrey Masango, where real conversations meet expert insights – from politics, to life, personal finance, and more. Catch the show live on 702 weekdays from 8 pm to midnight, or on CapeTalk from 8 pm to 9 pm (South African time) Thanks for listening. Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ and subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more. Keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Together with our guests, Dr Clara Sitbon and Dr Benjamin Miller (both from the University of Sydney), we talk about assessing students through interactive oral examinations. Teaching class sizes from 20 to 900 students, Clara and Benjamin share how they are using oral examinations as a means to understand, see, and assess the learning that sits behind the students' work. 

Mindfulness enjoys a lot of popularity these days. In this episode, we talk to Professor Karen Brounéus (Uppsala University) about how we can integrate mindfulness exercises into our classrooms and how mindfulness can assist student learning. Not only has Karen been using mindfulness in her own peace and conflict studies courses, but she also offers mindfulness training to Swedish members of parliament. Karen shows how a lay person can make of these techniques and even offers an example of how this can be done. 

What's in the numbers? Well-known economist Shamubeel Eaqub has crunched a few figures. It turns out if you want to see it, being a student at university is a miserable experience. And boy does the media love a story of misery. Being a student is pricier than ever, they tell us. "Does it pay off?" was your headline. The answer, and this isn't from the story, it's from me, is yes. Yes, if you have a plan. Yes, if you are careful. Yes, if you are driven in a specific direction professionally. Our most recent graduate at our house is fully immersed in her first job and loving it. She owes a shed load of dough, but wouldn't for a minute have it any other way. But back to the numbers. All we really learn, when you compare the cost of stuff from Shamubeel 20 years ago versus the cost of stuff now, is the cost of stuff has gone up. That's got little to do with university and a lot to do with life because all our bills have gone up. Student support has gone up 86% but essentials have gone up 220%. In 2005 the allowance was $160 while essentials were $140 and you had $20 left over. These days you're in the red to the tune of eight bucks, which I wouldn't actually have thought was that bad. University fees have gone up 113%. You might want to ask why. But here is a reality check: the story tells us 35,000 students received some form of assistance. That number on the last quarter is up 5%. But the amount they get is down 3%. So more get money, but not as much. Surely that's good? But here is the real number: how many students are there? ChatGPT tells me almost 400,000, so less than 10% get any assistance at all. 90% don't need help. Isn't that the real story? Too many stories and too many headlines are about what's wrong, not what's right, who is doing badly, not who is doing fine. You can play with numbers forever. Palmerston North rents have gone up more than Auckland rents, so it's not as cheap to be at Massey as it once was, and so it goes. But the big picture, the real story, surely is what you got out of university. What did the qualification do for you? If it changed your life, set you on a path, set you up, got you a career and opened the doors then the bill is immaterial. Like life, university is how you see it. Like life, the choices are yours. So does it pay off? Guess what, if you want it to, you are already there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of the podcast Claire unpacks all of the submissions to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee's inquiry into the "Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025 and a related bill".If you want to read any of the submissions you'll find them on the Senate website: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Education_and_Employment/ATEC2025/Submissions  Also in this podcast episode Claire shares a few details (much more to come) on two big new initiatives she'll be launching this year - one focussed on VET data and the other on AI.Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: admin@clairefield.com.au The ‘What now? What next?' podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

John Maytham speak to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor in Education at Stellenbosch University, who shares his insights on the potential and limitations of distance learning in South Africa. The discussion explores how opening distance education beyond UNISA could reshape the higher education landscape, while also examining the challenges institutions face in implementing quality online programmes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's thought New Zealand is lagging behind international trends in university education. Ministry of Education data shows 39% of adults aged 25 to 64 hold a bachelor's degree or above in 2024 – up from 17% 20 years ago. Universities NZ Chief Executive Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking compared with 65% in Canada and 54% in the UK and Australia, we're trailing. He says the New Zealand economy hasn't developed perhaps as quickly as others, but almost two-thirds of jobs now require at least two years of post-school training. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford spoke to Dr Deonita Damons, Director at Boston City Campus on what students can do when a bursary isn't an option. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela following the department’s decision to deregister three well-known private colleges, Damelin, City Varsity and ICESA, citing ongoing compliance and financial challenges. The minister explains why the move was necessary to protect students and uphold the integrity of the higher education system, while addressing concerns from current and prospective students about registrations, qualifications, and the options available to those affected as government steps in to manage the fallout. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast we examine how Budget 2025 reshapes the university funding model – from the international levy and modest new maintenance grants, to confirmed tuition fee uplifts and changes to pension tax arrangements that will affect institutional costs. We discuss what the package tells us about the government's approach to public finances, the politics of international recruitment, and the sustainability of cross-subsidy in a tight fiscal environment for higher education.Plus we discuss research and innovation announcements and get across debate in Holyrood on the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill.With Ken Sloan, Vice-Chancellor and CEO at Harper Adams University, Debbie McVitty, Editor at Wonkhe, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe.Budget 2025 for universities and studentsUniversities now need to be much clearer about the total cost of a courseStudent finance changes in the budget – Director's cutReclassification ghosts and jam tomorrow at stage 2 of Scotland's tertiary billA government running out of road still sets the economic weather for higher educationA change in approach means research may never be the same again

How can higher education remain resilient in an age of uncertainty?Universities everywhere are under pressure, from political interference and funding cuts, to rapid technological change and shifting public expectations.In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with Michael Ignatieff, an award-winning author and historian, former leader of Canada's Liberal Party, and former President and Rector of Central European University (CEU). A keynote speaker at the British Council's Going Global 2025 conference, Michael reflects on the “storm clouds” gathering over higher education, drawing on his experience leading CEU through significant challenges, including political pressure that forced the institution to relocate. Together, they examine what resilience means for higher education today, the role of international partnerships and values-led leadership, the defence of academic freedom, and the human side of teaching and learning.We also hear live reflections from three delegates at last month's Going Global conference. Urvashi Prasad, a public policy and health specialist explores the role of empathy and evidence in shaping education, whilst Rawan Taha, a UN World Food Programme officer and UK Alumni SDG Ambassador shares her experience of adapting, upskilling and building resilience through international study. Finally, Caryn Nery, Director of Transnational Education (TNE) Partnerships at Victoria University, reflects on how TNE models proved robust during Covid and why diversified, student-centred partnerships matter now more than ever. Listen to Our World, Connected, brought to you by the British Council. Subscribe and follow for more conversations on culture, connection, and the power of education.

Government has pledged free tertiary education for persons with disabilities. In this discussion, persons with disabilities openly share the challenges they encounter and how the new policy may impact their access to higher education

The Food and Fibre sector claims the education system is letting it down. Leaders from farming, forestry, horticulture, and seafood have joined forces to launch a Food and Fibre Workforce Capability Strategy. They're pushing for tertiary education reform —with an employer-led, work-based learning model— to match real industry demands. Horticulture NZ Chief Executive Kate Scott told Mike Hosking the current model isn't working. She says it tends to favour the volume of learners rather than the value. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A push for more work-based learning, to give food and fibre employers greater input on training. Key players like Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Federated Farmers have teamed up to demand an overhaul from the government. The sectors have released the Food and Fibre Workforce Capability Strategy. Forestry Owners' Association Chief Executive Elizabeth Heeg told Francesca Rudkin the strategy sets out a pathway to train the next generation of skilled workers. She says they want to work with the government to ensure the system prioritises capabilities and not just credentials. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the government fails to address their outstanding demands, raising concerns over possible disruptions in the country's higher education sector

Yasmin Andrews, Community Programs Manager develops and runs the community programs at Reverse Garbage. Reverse Garbage is celebrating 50 years of operations and Yaz discusses the breadth of programs provided to the community. Did you know there are 7 types of plastic? There's so much Yaz discusses that you'll want to get involved with the community programs. At Reverse Garbage, they offer a fantastic range of Creative Reuse and Sustainability Programs and Workshops tailored to inspire and engage community members of all ages. From Early Learning to Tertiary Education, and including primary and secondary school workshops, OOSH and vacation care, professional development sessions, and whole school programs, their creative workshops are designed to ignite curiosity, nurture creativity, and community connection. https://reversegarbage.org.au/education-and-workshops/ Yasmin Andrews, Community Programs Manager discusses how they offer tailored creative workshops for large festivals and events for councils, schools, museums and more. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. There are 3 new tiers to choose from to support SewOver50's only podcast. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by Kaneef on YouTube.  

Taxpayers face a potential $500 million bill to clean up aging oil and gas infrastructure left by Chevron off Western Australia's Pilbara, a newly released state government documents reveal.

Sexuopharmaceuticals. Yes, we had to sound it out too. But behind the tongue-twister is a study that confirms what many couples already know: vaginal dryness + erectile dysfunction = not exactly a recipe for romance. But is that pill really the answer? We unpack the not-so-sexy science that says that sexuopharmaceuticals like Viagra are putting some men out of sync with their female partners. And, C-sections are on the rise—and Amelia, Jessie and Mia have thoughts. Is it a medical trend, a feminist power move, or just the new default setting for birth? Plus, gossip alert: Jennifer Aniston’s rumoured new boyfriend has people talking, Bec Judd’s spilling the tea on her cosmetic tweaks, and Mia throws a surprise question at Jessie and Amelia that stops them in their tracks. And finally, are we witnessing the slow death of university? Parents are being told to stop pushing uni on their kids but what does that mean for jobs, knowledge, expertise? We discuss. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: WTF is Going On In America Right Now? Listen: Please Remove Me From Your Micro Drama Listen: BONUS: Our Honest Thoughts About 'And Just Like That' Season Three Listen: You're A Bitch And That's Why We Lack Community Listen: When Your Family Is the Problem Listen: A Child Care Worker, An Arrest & The Backlash Against Male Educators Listen: The Leaderboard Of Cool Listen: The Bezos Wedding Was A Very Rich Text Parenting Out Loud: Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Preparing for a C-section? These are the 5 things you'll want to plan for. DIARY OF A BIRTH: Eliza went in for a routine c-section. She felt everything. 'I gave birth via emergency c-section. A comment from my mother-in-law afterwards infuriated me.' 'I made over $800,000 last year. I still refuse to pay my daughter's university education.' ‘I’d been a cleaner, I’d driven trucks. At 43, I enrolled in university for the first time.' Viagra for women is a thing and nobody's talking about it. For a brief moment, the internet was convinced Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston were having an affair. BEC JUDD: 'I posted about my neck. I woke up to my face plastered on a US magazine.' Are you fighting with someone you love? Maybe it’s your partner or your sibling or your best friend? Mamamia’s new therapy-based series is looking for a range of pairs who are interested in receiving qualified psychotherapy to help them repair their relationship before it’s too late. We are looking for real people, with real problems, who want real therapy. If this is you, apply here. THE END BITS: The information discussed in this podcast is general in nature and is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be relied upon as such. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you’ve heard in this podcast. Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The return of torrential rain to parts of New South Wales could trigger anxiety for those who have endured recent flood events, according to a mental health expert. 

The effects of centralising New Zealand's polytechs continue to be felt. New data shows there were about 75 thousand international students in the country last year, down from 125 thousand in 2016. Tertiary's seen the biggest drop, halving in that timeframe. Tertiary Education Union's national secretary Sandra Grey told Mike Hosking polytechs had major reform after Covid, which disrupted courses and staff. She says that confuses students looking to study, who will then consider options elsewhere. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 144 of the Think UDL podcast: Accessible Workplaces with Connor Duignan. Connor Duignan is a Technical Software Developer at Innopharma Education. I met Connor at the AHEAD (Association On Higher Education and Disability) conference in Dublin, Ireland. His talk “Tertiary Education as Accessible Workplaces” beautifully summarized what accommodations and structures we have in higher education could also be transferred to the workplace to make a better working environment for all involved. In our conversation, we discuss principles that should be in place to make the workplace more flexible and accessible. This episode hits on the major ideas of Connor's thesis with some excellent talking points for employers and employees to follow. Additionally, we had a wonderful time talking about the Irish language and its renaissance in Ireland, and why language itself is so important to a people and a culture. This is important to identity, culture, and individuality which is also linked to learner variability, and why we need to have places where everyone can bring their best selves in any environment, from higher ed to the workplace and everywhere else.

The government is spending $3 billion on tertiary education this year but early signs suggest it might not be enough to cover all enrolments. Universities New Zealand chief executive Chris Whelan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A proposed law change will prohibit universities from adopting positions on issues that aren't related to their core role and functions. They'll be required to actively promote an environment where ideas can be challenged, controversial issues discussed, and diverse opinions expressed. Universities will have to adopt a statement on freedom of speech and report annually on it. Former Victoria University dean and NZ Initiative senior fellow Michael Johnston told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's not a silver bullet to solve the culture problem at universities, but is necessary. He says problems on campuses are in part a result of a political bias pretty strongly to the left. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new bill looks to make universities less 'risk adverse' over freedom of speech. When introduced in March, it will amend the Education and Training Act and require universities adopt a 'freedom of speech' statement. They'll also have to report on its commitment yearly. Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says this will ensure they have policy and procedures around allowing and promoting possibly controversial issues. She explained there are also requirements about having to record and being transparent about complaints. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT first landed, students rejoiced as they began using it for homework and assessments. That's why universities and schools were quick to ban it entirely.But now, the University of Sydney is leading the way to overturn that ban which it says doesn't work. Today, Professor of Educational Technologies Danny Liu on a new way to test students that gets around the AI problem. Featured: Danny Liu, Professor of Educational Technologies, University of Sydney 

In this episode, we talk to Carrie Finn, an experienced educational designer (Business School, The University of Queensland), about the how to design courses. Carrie not only talks about the most common mistakes uni teachers do when designing their courses, but also how to get it right by following some easy-to-implement steps.

Auckland University's keen to work with Immigration New Zealand in a bid to boost international enrolments. Data shows enrolments are up year-on-year but lag around 7% behind pre-Covid levels. Auckland University Vice Chancellor Dawn Freshwater told Mike Hosking there's already some work going on in terms of automation and support for international applications. She says visa processing times are critical. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proposed cuts to a tertiary apprenticeship training programme in Rotorua could leave dozens of people high and dry part way through their qualifications. The proposal from Bay of Plenty's Toi Ohomai institute of technology would mean up to 20 job losses according to the Tertiary Education union. The Union claims a number of courses across campuses in Taupo, Tokoroa, Rotorua, Tauranga and Whakatane include timber machining, forest management, social and youth work and rehabilitation studies. It said the cuts could mean the complete closure of the Waipa campus in Rotorua; a dedicated training facility that currently operates a working wood manufacturing plant. Senior tutor in Forestry and Wood manufacturing Kerry Parker spoke to Lisa Owen.

A university lecturer has fired shots at the education system, claiming the number of tertiary students who are “functionally illiterate” is at crisis level. Associate Professor of Sociology at Canterbury University Mike Grimshaw believes New Zealand is under-educating and over-qualifying. He tells Heather du Plessis-Allanit's a wider societal issue of how we value education, fund it and what we want from the system. New Zealand pumps out around 45,000 tertiary graduates a year. Grimshaw says there is no increase in the societal, cultural and economic outcomes that degrees are said to provide. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk to Professor Jason Lodge (Educational Psychology and Deputy Associate Dean [Academic] in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland). Jason shares his way of allowing students to use AI as part of their essay writing which, in combination with the ‘show me your working' concept, facilitates student learning. 

Join us on this episode of HR Disrupted as we explore the innovative creation of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research in Wales, with our special guests James Owen, Chief Operating Officer, and Fran Hill, Director of People and Culture. Our conversation covers the birth of this innovative public body, its ambitious goals for enhancing the learner experience, and its commitment to fostering collaboration among educational institutions in Wales. Listen in as we discuss how the new organisation built its approach to people by using the unique values described in the Welsh language and how these values have been used to shape innovative approaches to HR such as human-centred recruitment and personalised onboarding experiences. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on creating a forward-thinking HR approach from the ground up. Chapters (00:03) - Designing a New Organisation's HR Approach (12:55) - Living the Organisational Values Through Recruitment (18:11) - Revolutionising Recruitment and Onboarding Processes Disruptive HR Website: www.disruptivehr.com Join the Disruptive HR Club https://disruptivehr.com/welcome-to-the-future-of-hr/ Email: hello@disruptivehr.com

More collaboration is being proposed within the university sector.   Students could soon be picking up courses from multiple institutes simultaneously.  Universities NZ CEO Chris Whelan tells Mike Hosking the collaboration applies to subjects which need to grow.  Whelan says it makes sense for universities to work together on the infrastructure needed for certain courses and allows for those subjects to be scaled more successfully.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tertiary Education Minister says AUT has good rationale behind its policy to give Māori and Pasifika staff extra points in choosing staff to attend overseas conferences.   AUT says there's a critical shortage of those academic staff in the sector, and the policy helps address that.   The Government's directed the public service to allocate services on need, not race.   Minister Penny Simmonds told Mike Hosking the university has a high proportion of Māori and Pasifika students, and their proportionality of staff isn't as high.   She says they're also trying to build up the research capability of Māori and Pasifika staff.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement, "Our Government will not tolerate people who accept the Jobseeker Support benefit but refuse to uphold their obligation to seek a job - it is not fair on hardworking Kiwis who pay their taxes that go towards those benefit payments"; if not, why not? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What actions has the Government taken to improve the lives of New Zealanders, and their families, who are impacted by cancer? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by his statement that he doesn't "think there is systemic bias in the police at all"; if so, how does he explain findings released by the Police that being Maori makes you 11 percent more likely to be prosecuted compared to Pakeha for the same offence? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How are her employment policies going to support New Zealanders in to work, given that the Reserve Bank's August Monetary Policy Statement predicts that unemployment will rise to 5.4 percent? MARK CAMERON to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What recent announcements has he made relating to significant natural areas? JAMES MEAGER to the Minister of Police: By how much have Police foot patrols increased under this Government? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she stand by her statement that "It's getting that balance between the actions that we take, and environmental protection ... we consider that the balance had swung too far towards environmental protection at the cost of not being able to get things done"? Hon Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills: Does she stand by her statement that Te Pukenga is a "financial mess, drowning in debt of over $250 million"; if so, why? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Forestry: What action has the Government taken in respect of forestry and the clean-up of the East Coast? CUSHLA TANGAERE-MANUEL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that there is a health "workforce crisis"; if so, how does he respond to senior medical officers of Tairawhiti, who have said, "Recent national directives setting recruitment restrictions and hospital budget cuts make our situation even worse"? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Revenue: What announcements has he made on tax? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Maori Development: Is it acceptable that Whakaata Maori has not had an increase in baseline funding since 2008?

The government's proposed caps on the number of international students starting at universities next year will have a financial impact on some of Australia's biggest higher education institutions. With fierce competition for housing pushing up rents in our major cities, could the caps also ease key cost of living pressures? Today, the ABC's chief business correspondent, Ian Verrender, on why a ‘tragedy' for unis reliant on foreign student fees might lead to less economic pain across the board.Featured: Ian Verrender, ABC chief business correspondent

There are concerns that university funding is not keeping up with costs.  A Tertiary Education Commission briefing paper suggests the financial books of Massey University and Wellington's Victoria University are deemed high risk.  RNZ reports eight universities had forecast a combined deficit of $42 million.  Universities New Zealand Executive Director Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking the Government controls about 70% of funding.  He says they are making choices on expenditure, but it comes down to a conversation with Government.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Local Government: What recent announcements has he made on Local Water Done Well? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister of Health: Can he guarantee that the proposed review of the Maori and Pacific Admission Scheme, which has admitted more than 700 Maori and Pasifika students to medical school in the last 10 years, will not lead to its disestablishment? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with the Prime Minister's statement, "This is a country where our economy is in real trouble. This is a country where we cannot deliver health and education services as well as we need to"; if not, why not? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What steps is the Government taking to support people on the jobseeker benefit into work? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Do recent unemployment figures show New Zealand is back on track; if not, why not? JAMES MEAGER to the Minister for Building and Construction: Why is the Government reviewing the earthquake-prone building legislation? DARLEEN TANA to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: Does he agree with the statement by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment that the Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Bill is a "Bill that is a case of a sledgehammer being used to crack a nut"; if not, why not? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Children: What evidence does she have to substantiate her statement, "For too many years, Oranga Tamariki has been the cash cow for community service providers who say they will provide services, and then don't"? LAURA TRASK to the Minister for Children: What recent announcement has she made regarding key performance indicators for Oranga Tamariki? Hon Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills: Does she stand by her statement that Te Pukenga is a "financial mess, drowning in debt of over $250 million"; if so, why? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What announcements has the Government made regarding the economic regulation of water services? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by her statement that "Savings coming from getting money back where it hasn't been used are redirected to other front-line services"; if so, how is the budget for contracted services being cut by $120 million?

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What approach is the Government taking to managing spending and reprioritisation in Budget 2025? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "Our Budget was very deliberate in the funding of core priorities because our priorities are the same priorities as New Zealanders"; if so, is she concerned that her priorities are disconnected from everyday New Zealanders? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Education: What evidence has she seen to support her recent announcement on Make it Count, an action plan to transform maths education in New Zealand? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Does he think it is appropriate that te reo Maori be used in an invitation for Matariki, a distinct holiday to celebrate the Maori New Year; if not, why not? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to reduce harm caused by gangs and make communities safer? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Is it correct that he was advised of Health New Zealand's plan to block early access to the cancer drug Keytruda on Friday 2 August, and that he did not take action to address this issue until after it was made public? TODD STEPHENSON to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What recent announcements has she made about passports? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by the Government's Budget description of the Oranga Tamariki Contracting Service Costs savings initiative that "This initiative improves the efficiency of service delivery, with no reduction in frontline services"; if so, how is Oranga Tamariki ensuring no reduction in frontline service provision? Hon Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills: Does she stand by her statement that "the previous government's Te Pukenga mega-merger has been nothing but an abject disaster"; if so, why?

The Tertiary Education Minister is rejecting some costly expert advice on what's best for the future of controversial mega polytech Te Pukenga. The government's committed to disestablishing it and started consultation on three proposals on Friday. This, despite a special report containing recommendations on the polytechs future, so far being kept under wraps by the Minister.

Questions to Ministers MARK CAMERON to the Minister for Regulation: What initiatives, if any, is the Ministry for Regulation working on to improve the quality of regulations in New Zealand? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister of Finance: What is the operating allowance for Budget 2025? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "Our Budget was very deliberate in the funding of core priorities because our priorities are the same priorities as New Zealanders"; if so, is she concerned that her choices are disconnected from everyday New Zealanders? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Associate Minister for Energy: What recent announcements has he made regarding fuel security? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Education: What recent announcements has she made about transforming maths education? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by her statement that "stakeholder groups, Opposition parties, Governments, and Maori have all called for Oranga Tamariki to change. This is what change looks like"; if so, why? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Police: What feedback has he seen about Police's community beat patrols? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence: Does she stand by her statement regarding the availability of services that support victims of family violence, "sometimes it's not about just throwing extra money at stuff. It's about making sure that the money is going to the right places. And we're working through where those gaps are and where the money we have currently got isn't being spent well and focusing it to where it is being spent well. So that is a process, and that takes time"; if so, when will that process be completed? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills: What recent actions have been taken to begin public consultation on the redesign of the vocational education and training system?

Education New Zealand's confirmed new financial targets for our international student market.  Its strategy aims to build the sector's economic contribution by $4.4 billion over the next three years.  International students here are at 86% of pre-pandemic numbers.  Waikato University Deputy Vice Chancellor Alistair Jones told Mike Hosking there are some details to be worked out, but he's glad there's an ambitious target.  He says it's good to see sector engagement but acknowledges there's still a long-way to go in recovery, which will span years.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's stricken vocational education providers need to cut staff and courses to become financially sustainable, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds says. 

The Government's consulting on a new model to replace Te Pukenga.   The mega-polytech has been running at a large deficit and enrolments have declined.   They're proposing institutes with a pathway to financial sustainability that will stand alone while others will be grouped together in a federation, supported by Open Polytechnic.   Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds told Mike Hosking a lot of what they're looking at is advice the previous minister was given.   She says that was not to go wholesale into a big change, but to address problem areas, and let the others get on with running their polytechnics.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen about tax relief for New Zealanders? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent reports, if any, has he seen on Pharmac's obligations to consider the Treaty of Waitangi in its decisions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister of Climate Change: Does he agree with the Prime Minister's statement that "we are very confident we can grow the economy and deliver on our emissions targets and goals"; if so, is this consistent with the Climate Change Commission's independent finding released yesterday that "there are significant risks to meeting the second and third emissions budgets"? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about making it easier to build houses in New Zealand? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his decision to appoint a commissioner to Health New Zealand, and does he agree that "challenges with the operating model and governance of Health New Zealand had been identified from the early days of its establishment, in large part deriving from a lack of transparency from the Board", as stated in a Cabinet paper from 22 July? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to ensure real consequences for crime? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by her statement regarding cuts to Oranga Tamariki that "There will be no financial impact and there'[ll] be no impact on the frontline services. This is a guarantee"? Hon Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills: Does she stand by all her answers to oral question No. 10 on 30 July 2024, and oral question No. 5 on 8 May 2024; if not, why not? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcement has he made regarding the Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund?

International student numbers are rising but are still lower than before borders were closed due to the Covid outbreak.   More than 69 thousand students enrolled with education providers in 2023.   That's a 67% increase compared to 2022, but only 60% of 2019 enrolments.   International enrolments grew in all subsectors except wānanga.   Education NZ's Geoff Bilbrough told Mike Hosking that he doubts New Zealand's reputation for international students has been damaged.   He says our borders were closed for a while and competitors were open earlier, but we're bouncing back and he's optimistic about the future.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.