The World of Higher Education

Host Alex Usher speaks with Dr. Pushkar about the shifting landscape of higher education in India. They examine a proposed new centralized regulator, ongoing funding challenges, and the growing divide between top institutions and the rest of the system.
The episode also looks at the rise of foreign branch campuses, India’s ambitions in AI education, and concerns about academic quality and research integrity.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Alex Usher
He/Him. President, Higher Education Strategy Associates
Guest
Dr. Pushkar
Director & Chief Executive, The International Centre Goa
Producer
Samantha Pufek
She/Her. Graphic Designer, Higher Education Strategy Associates
Producer
Tiffany MacLennan
She/Her. Senior Associate and Project Lead, Higher Education Strategy Associates

What is The World of Higher Education?

The World of Higher Education is dedicated to exploring developments in higher education from a global perspective. Join host, Alex Usher of Higher Education Strategy Associates, as he speaks with new guests each week from different countries discussing developments in their regions.

Produced by Tiffany MacLennan and Samantha Pufek.