HEDx

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EP226. From Curriculum to Career: Are Students Ready for AI?

October 08, 2026

Valerie Singer leads the Global Education Team at Amazon Web Services, working with universities across more than 200 countries. In this episode, she and Martin talk about the gap between what employers need and what graduates actually bring, why 53% of employers say AI skills are their biggest hiring challenge, and what universities can do right now, this semester, to start closing it. A conversation about applied learning, institutional courage, and what higher education needs to look like ...

EP225. From disruption to construction: what comes next

October 01, 2026

Two days of conversations about AI, disruption, and the future of higher education. This is where it ends — and where the real question begins. Did we just talk, or did something actually change? Martin gets put on the spot, Sam says what most people won't about public universities, Sean proposes replacing disruption with construction, and two students close the whole series with something simple: change shouldn't wait until graduation.

EP224. The student perspective: heard but not always listened to

September 24, 2026

Episode 9 of The AI Inflection Point — the last conversation on the student experience.Most universities will tell you they listen to their students. But listening and actually responding are two very different things.Jasmine Johnston moderates a panel that gets honest about that gap. Ghazal Duggal, nursing student at USQ and student representative, on what it feels like to carry the concerns of a whole cohort. Neave Nagel, President of NUS 2026 and UTS Students Association, on why two studen...

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How do I get in touch with HEDx?

HEDx is hosted by Ben Roden-Cohen and Madison Piper. Its publicly listed email is martin@hdx.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for HEDx?

The publicly listed email for HEDx: martin@hdx.com.au.

How many listeners does HEDx have?

Podseeker estimates HEDx reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for HEDx?

HEDx typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: University vice-chancellors, presidents, CEOs, senior administrators, higher education researchers and policy experts, student-advocacy leaders, and specialists with direct experience in institutional transformation or the student experience. Common among recent guests: Leading a university or major higher education organization; Designing or executing institutional mergers and collaborations; Conducting substantial higher education research or policy work. Recent guests include Katie Ford, Tim Fawns, and Danny Liu.

How hard is it to get booked on HEDx?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does HEDx cover?

Recent episodes cover Higher Education, University Leadership, Student Experience, Education Policy, and International Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.