EAIE Podcast

Leadership is often associated with vision, strategy and decision-making. But what if one of the most powerful leadership qualities is something rather unexpected: kindness? As many professionals in the IHE field navigate uncertainty and growing workloads, the way we lead and care for one another matters more than ever. This conversation is inspired by the life and legacy of Saskia Loer Hansen, a deeply respected colleague, mentor and friend whose warmth, generosity and approach to leadership...

International student admissions are built on trust, but what happens when that trust is put to the test? From fake documents and misleading applications to the growing influence of AI and other digital tools, admissions fraud is becoming an increasingly complex challenge for higher education institutions around the world. How common is it really? Are there myths that practitioners should stop believing? And can institutions keep pace with ever-evolving fraud tactics? In this episode of the E...

As many of us are still processing the numerous conversations, meetings, ideas and inspiration gathered at this year’s EAIE conference and exhibition in Glasgow, the next important development within the IHE field is already upon us. The European higher education community has long benefited from Erasmus+, a programme that has connected students, staff and institutions across borders for nearly four decades. Yet in recent years, two important members of that community, the United Kingdo...

The countdown to the EAIE 2026 Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow has begun! Between 08 and 11 September 2026, many topics in international higher education will be discussed during sessions, networking events, informal gatherings, and the opening and closing plenaries. As we look toward this exciting gathering, EAIE podcast host Laura Rumbley had the pleasure of interviewing both of our esteemed plenary speakers for this year, Beau Lotto and Lewis Iwu. In these short getting-to-know-...

The (international) higher education community continues to grapple with the reality that academic freedom - long regarded as essential to open, democratic societies - remains vulnerable across the globe. Today, scholars face escalating pressures from political forces, censorship, and conflict, while institutions navigate increasingly complex ethical and geopolitical terrain. Scholars at Risk, an international network of higher education institutions and individuals working together to protec...