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The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation

Rafael Bras

Booking Overview

A leadership-focused series for higher-education decision-makers, featuring prominent university and research leaders discussing how universities can stay relevant and thrive amid global pressures. It’s a strong fit for PR teams representing senior academics, university presidents/provosts, and policy-minded higher-ed innovators.

Metrics

Episodes: 15

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 23.6k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@elsevier.com

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Host

Rafael Bras - Described as the host for “Not Alone: Leaders in conversation,” collaborating with Elsevier. He interviews higher-education and research leaders to discuss unfiltered perspectives on global issues,...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Prominent higher-education and academic/research leaders (e.g., university presidents, senior administrators, and leaders at major research institutions), particularly those influential in higher education, research policy, governance, or innovation.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of major research universities or national higher-education initiatives, Significant influence in research governance, funding, or academic strategy, Visible thought leadership on the future of universities (e.g., trust, mission, relevance, innovation)

Recent Guest Discussions

Lily Kong - Trust, Purpose, And The Future Of Universities; Singapore’s Education-led Growth Model; Gender In Leadership; Rankings And Perverse Incentives; Lifelong Learning And Demographics; Institutional Neutrality Vs Passivity.

Robert A. Brown - University Leadership Vs External Politics; Mission, Trust, And Culture; Fragility Of Research Finance; Immigration And Ai; Institutional Resilience; Research Priorities And Leadership Choices.

Tony Chan - Building A Western-style Research University; Governance And Culture In Saudi Arabia; Political Pressure On Academia; Ai’s Limits And Practical Regulation; Access/inequality And Big-tech Influence In Ai.

Recent Topics

Higher Education, Academic Leadership, Research, Universities, Innovation

Episodes

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The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation
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In conversation with ... Dr. Karin Markides, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

October 06, 2026

In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, host Rafael Bras talks to Professor Karin Markides about what university leaders can learn by choosing hard institutions in very different countries, then using those lessons to build stronger research cultures and real societal impact. We explore why trust in higher education is slipping, how sustainability needs systems thinking, and what AI and other disruptive knowledge mean for the university mission. Topics include:Transition to Aca...

In conversation with ... Andrew Hamilton

August 05, 2026

In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, Rafael interviews chemist and university leader Andrew Hamilton, whose career moved from Exeter and Cambridge to UBC, a postdoc in Strasbourg, and faculty roles at Princeton, Pittsburgh, and Yale, before senior leadership as Yale provost, Oxford vice chancellor, and NYU president (2016–2023). Hamilton describes how setbacks and “sliding door” moments shaped his path, and why he maintained an organic chemistry lab during leadership roles f...

In conversation with ... Lily Kong

June 03, 2026

In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, host Rafael Bras sits with President Lily Kong to probe trust, purpose, and the future of universities through the lens of Singapore’s model and global headwinds. From neutrality to rankings and the 100-year life, we explore how institutions can rebuild relevance without losing their soul.Topics include:• Singapore’s planning state and education-led growth• first-generation academic journey and gender in leadership• causes of trust erosio...

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How do I get in touch with The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation?

The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation is hosted by Rafael Bras. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@elsevier.com. 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 The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation?

The publicly listed email for The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation: podcasts@elsevier.com.

How many listeners does The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation have?

Podseeker estimates The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation?

The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Prominent higher-education and academic/research leaders (e.g., university presidents, senior administrators, and leaders at major research institutions), particularly those influential in higher education, research policy, governance, or innovation. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major research universities or national higher-education initiatives; Significant influence in research governance, funding, or academic strategy; Visible thought leadership on the future of universities (e.g., trust, mission, relevance, innovation). Recent guests include Lily Kong, Robert A. Brown, and Tony Chan.

How hard is it to get booked on The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation cover?

Recent episodes cover Higher Education, Academic Leadership, Research, Universities, and Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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