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Unpacking transnational education in the ASEAN region with Celia Yeo
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
12/13/19 • 21 min
Claire is joined by Celia Yeo, Senior International Development Advisor at Melbourne Polytechnic https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
Celia has a wealth of experience in international education and offers her insights into what's working and what the challenges are for Australian providers wanting to operate in the ASEAN region. She also shares examples of what's working including the different partnerships that Box Hill Institute https://www.boxhill.edu.au and Chisholm Institute https://www.chisholm.edu.au have in Vietnam, and the work Melbourne Polytechnic is doing in Indonesia.
Thanks as always to the sponsors of the show CareerFAQs (https://www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Conor King and Luke Sheehy on the state of play in higher education
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
12/03/19 • 32 min
In this week's episode, Claire is joined by Luke Sheehy from the Australian Technology Network and Conor King from the Innovative Research Universities to discuss the Australian higher education landscape.
Thanks to the sponsors of the show: CareerFAQs (https://www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

What ASQA should do differently - insights from Judith Bowler and Kerri Buttery
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
11/13/19 • 30 min
In this episode Claire speaks with two more VET experts on the simple changes ASQA could make to improve its regulatory approach. The conversation was recorded just before ASQA released its consultation paper on its new fee structure in a full-cost recovery environment.
Judith Bowler heads up RTO Advance (http://rtoadvance.com.au) and Kerri Buttery leads VETNexus (https://vetnexus.com.au)
If you haven't seen the ASQA consultation paper it's available on their website https://www.asqa.gov.au/about/fees-and-charges/provide-feedback-proposed-asqa-fees-and-charges-2020-21 and you have until 9 December to provide your feedback.
A few of the suggestions made by Kerri and Judith echo the regulatory approaches and tools previously in use at the National Audit and Registration Agency. If you're interested in finding out more see: https://www.clairefield.com.au/the-nara-model/
Finally a thank you to the sponsors of the show CareerFAQs (https://www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

A VET reform update - ASQA, Victoria, and progress on implementing the Joyce Review
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
11/06/19 • 19 min
In this episode Claire provides an update on where things are at in terms of the implementation of the recommendations of the Joyce Review.
She also looks at the details of the Commonwealth government's recently announced 12-18 month review of ASQA https://ministers.employment.gov.au/cash/national-vocational-education-regulator-focus-training-excellence and examines the Victorian government's recently announced review of their VET system (the Macklin Review) https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/macklin-review.aspx
During the podcast Claire refers to the NCVER's VET Knowledge Bank which is an excellent source of information on the VET sector https://www.voced.edu.au/vet-knowledge-bank
Thanks to the sponsor of the show CareerFAQs (https://www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Where and how EdTech is disrupting traditional tertiary education: interviews with Maria Spies, Ross Dickie and Svenia Busson
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
10/30/19 • 49 min
In this episode Claire sits down with three leaders in the global EdTech sector - co-founder of HolonIQ, Maria Spies; President and COO of Human eSources, Ross Dickie; and founder of Learnspace and Edtech Tours, Svenia Busson. They discuss the impact EdTech is having on traditional models of education.
Note in the podcast episode Claire introduces Ross as the founder of Human eSources - he is in fact President and COO. We apologise for the error.
For more information on each of the organisations discussed in this episode go to:
HolonIQ: www.holoniq.com
Human eSources: www.humanesources.com
Learnspace: www.learnspace.fr
Edtech tours: www.edtechtours.com
And thanks again to Career FAQs the sponsor of the show (www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

The Indian EdTech sector and its potential to disrupt Australian tertiary education
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
10/22/19 • 44 min
In this episode Claire shares her reflections on a week-long intensive program in the Indian EdTech sector. She's joined by Shaun (Seok Hoon) Noh a participant on the same program - who works at UK EdTech firm BoClips.
In next week's episode you'll hear from other program participants working in the EdTech sector in Europe and North America, as well as from one of the co-founders of HolonIQ - the world's leading source of market intelligence on the EdTech sector (and the organisers of the Indian Executive Program).
During the episode the following companies and websites are referred to:
www.clairefield.com.au/about
www.talentsprint.com
And a thank you to the show's sponsors CareerFAQs (www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Fixing VET regulation - Simon Hitchick and Maria Langwell share their views
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
10/15/19 • 40 min
Former VET regulator, Simon Hitchick, and former Victorian public servant Maria Langwell join Claire to discuss the regulatory challenges facing the VET sector and what can be done to fix them.
During the conversation there's a discussion about the recent Communique from Skills Ministers calling for changes to ASQA's regulatory approach. The statement is available at: https://docs-jobs.govcms.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/skills_council_-_20_september_-_communique_20_sept_final.pdf
If you want to contact Maria her email is the best place to start: [email protected]
If you want to contact Simon his website has his contact details: www.variisconsulting.com
And if you're interested in the details about 'the NARA model' you can find them at: https://www.clairefield.com.au/the-nara-model/
Finally thank you to the sponsors of the show CareerFAQs (www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

International education in Australia - Nicole Brigg (3/3)
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
10/08/19 • 30 min
In this episode Claire is joined by Nicole Brigg, Pro-Vice Chancellor International, Macquarie University who shares her views on both the current issues shaping the international education sector as well as its future direction.
Thank you to the sponsors of the show CareerFAQs (www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

What's happening in higher education (and VET) - Andrew Norton
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
10/03/19 • 27 min
In this episode leading commentator Andrew Norton shares his views on what's currently happening in the tertiary education sector, as well as what should happen. He discusses what current reforms might mean for both students and providers, as well as the challenges for governments in getting funding settings right.
Some of the reports mentioned in this episode include:
Risks and rewards - when is vocational education a good alternative to higher education? https://grattan.edu.au/report/risks-and-rewards-when-is-vocational-education-a-good-alternative-to-higher-education/
Reskilling and retraining seem to be in decline: https://andrewnorton.net.au/2019/09/26/contrary-to-expectations-reskilling-and-retraining-seem-to-be-in-decline/
Report of the Review of the Demand Driven Funding System: https://www.education.gov.au/report-review-demand-driven-funding-system
The Joyce Review (Strengthening Skills: Expert Review of Australia's VET System): https://www.pmc.gov.au/resource-centre/domestic-policy/vet-review/strengthening-skills-expert-review-australias-vocational-education-and-training-system
Performance-Based Funding for the Commonwealth Grants Scheme: https://www.education.gov.au/performance-based-funding-commonwealth-grant-scheme
And, as always, a big thank you to the sponsor of the show CareerFAQs (www.careerfaqs.com.au)
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Everything that's happening on international student caps and all the related changes
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
10/16/24 • 68 min
In this episode Claire steps through the following changes the Australian government is looking to make to international education:
- through the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill - which aims to improve transparency in relation to education agents, to limit new international education providers and their activities, and to cap international student enrolments
- Claire's analysis of what the student enrolment caps will mean for different providers - which she has also written about in some detail on her website at: https://clairefield.com.au/unpacking-the-international-student-caps-for-each-provider/ and here: https://clairefield.com.au/more-problems-in-how-international-student-caps-have-been-allocated/
- Claire's analysis of the government's related actions to strengthen integrity in the international VET sector: https://clairefield.com.au/the-list-of-144-of-the-150-ghost-colleges-including-more-schools-the-nsw-taxi-council-ausgrid-and-more/ and the government's earlier media release on the supposed "ghost colleges" https://ministers.dewr.gov.au/giles/over-150-ghost-colleges-axed
- Claire's explanation of why the removal of Ministerial Direction 107 may not deliver everything providers are expecting: https://clairefield.com.au/revoking_ministerial_direction_wont_be_a_silver_bullet/
- Claire's analysis of why private VET providers will be hardest hit in the short-term by the student caps: https://clairefield.com.au/why-private-vet-providers-are-hardest-hit-by-student-caps/
- the Senate Committee's report and recommendations on the ESOS Amendment Bill: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Education_and_Employment/OverseasStudents/Report, and
- the recent PIE panel discussion on the proposed changes and their likely impact: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/australia-intled-landscape-whats-at-stake
Contact Claire:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
- Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
- Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
- Email me at: [email protected]
The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au
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