The Great Brain Race, 15 years later with Ben Wildavsky
Join Alex Usher on the World of Higher Education podcast as he revisits 'The Great Brain Race' with author Ben Wildavsky. They explore the book's thesis on globalization in higher education, the trends of student and faculty mobility, and the phenomena of global university rankings and branch campuses. They also discuss the current status of the 'global war for talent' and the impact of global rankings and for-profit universities on education. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the progress and challenges in global higher education over the past 15 years.
👉 Episode Links:
- Book: The Great Brain Race: https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691154558/the-great-brain-race?srsltid=AfmBOooVGQuGET4pvQvsZx390U99bfIqMaDT0lLTDVDsmUdYdUmd1uu_
- HESA’s AI-CADEMY: Canada Summit for Post-Secondary Education: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/HESAaicademy/home