Overview

As nations have called for universities to serve different communities, universities have sought different ways to succeed.

This policy webinar convenes three diverse expert global perspectives which build insight, dialogue, and debate. The three experts provide perspectives on emerging research trends and present thought-provoking ideas to help shape future policy directions.

Come to hear policy pitches and engage in Q&A.

 

Headshots of the speakers: Michael Fung, Sabur Butt, Desideria Cempaka Wijaya Murti, Michael Shattock OBE, Angel Calderon, Hamish Coates, Ellen Hazelkorn, and Hans de Wit.

Schedule

12.00 – 12.05

Welcome and introduction by Hamish Coates

12.05 – 12.12

Policy pitch 1: Michael Fung, Sabur Butt

12.12 – 12.19

Policy pitch 2: Desideria Cempaka Wijaya Murti

12.19 – 12.26

Policy pitch 3: Michael Shattock OBE

12.26 – 12.46

Discussion:  Angel Calderon

12.46 – 12. 51

Closing summary: Ellen Hazelkorn

12.51 – 12.55

Thank you and next: Hans de Wit

Speaker bios

Michael Fung is the Executive Director of the Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) at Tecnologico de Monterrey (Tec), a leading private university in Latin America with 26 campuses in Mexico and 18 offices globally.

Hamish Coates (ANU, Tsinghua) is a global leader in higher education with major contributions to policy and innovation who designs and strengthens higher education systems, institutions and leadership.

Ellen Hazelkorn is Joint Managing Partner, BH Associates education consultants, and Professor Emeritus, Technological University Dublin (Ireland).

Hans de Wit is Professor Emeritus of the Practice, Distinguished Fellow and Former Director (2015-2020) of the Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, USA.

Desideria Cempaka Wijaya Murti is Vice Dean of Academic and an Associate Professor with expertise in Media, Communication, and Culture.

Michael Shattock is a Visiting Professor at UCL Institute of Education and an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Education at Oxford. 

Angel Calderon is director, strategic insights, at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, and a member of the QS Rankings Advisory Board. 

Sabur Butt is a Research Professor at the Institute for the Future of Education (IFE), Tecnológico de Monterrey who focuses on natural language processing and its applications in educational assessment, feedback, and pedagogical innovation.

When
July 27th, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM
Location
Online event - Zoom link will be provided
London
United Kingdom
Resources
Resource 1
Resource 2
Resource 3
Resource 4
Resource 5
Resource 6
Resource 7
Resource 8
Resource 9
Resource 10
Resource 11
Resource 12