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Not Alone: Leaders in conversation

Not Alone: Leaders in conversation

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Welcome to Not Alone: Leaders in conversation — a collaboration between Elsevier and Prof Rafael Bras. We bring unfiltered perspectives on global issues by research and academic leaders.

Join us for fascinating insights from our esteemed guests, selected for their prominence and influence in higher education and related fields. Experts from MIT, Harvard, UCLA and beyond bring their conviction and passion to a wide range of topics, ensuring that our content remains relevant and impactful.

Every two months, we release a new episode — thought-provoking dialogues that inspire and spark meaningful conversation while illuminating the paths of academic leadership and innovation and fostering a community that thrives on shared knowledge and transformative ideas.

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    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation, Prof. Ana Mari Cauce reflects on her decade-long presidency at the University of Washington, exploring how authenticity, values, and a commitment to both diversity and free speech guided her leadership through turbulent times.

    Topics include:

    • The journey from "reluctant administrator" to transformative university president
    • Why diversity is not the enemy of excellence and the importance of remaining authentic in leadership roles
    • Navigating free speech controversies on campus, including the painful personal connection to her brother's death in the Greensboro Massacre
    • How today's campus protests differ from previous eras in their coordination and destructiveness
    • The broken compact between government and academia that threatens research progress
    • Rebuilding public trust in higher education by creating space for debate and addressing affordability
    • The importance of place and staying at one institution to build something meaningful
    • Future plans for writing about higher education and fostering greater cooperation among universities


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  • In conversation with ... Dawn Freshwater
    Sep 28 2025

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation, host Rafael Bras speaks with Prof Dawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The conversation covers Prof Freshwater’s unique journey, from leaving school early to becoming a prominent academic leader across multiple continents. They delve into the challenges of higher education; the importance of fairness and justice; the effects of politicization on research; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); the role of universities in contemporary society; and leadership qualities in times of global crises. Prof Freshwater also reflects on her motivations, values and the critical importance of moral courage in leadership.

    Topics include:

    • Meet Prof Dawn Freshwater: A journey across continents
    • Early life and influences
    • Challenges and triumphs in mental health
    • Gender equity and mentorship
    • Facing discrimination and cultural differences
    • The role of education in society
    • Global research and collaboration
    • Navigating institutional neutrality
    • Leadership in challenging times

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  • In conversation at Elsevier's Impact Conference, Chicago - Part 2
    Sep 2 2025

    Academic leaders engage in a candid exploration of higher education's role in society, examining how universities can better articulate their value while staying true to their missions amidst rapid technological and social change.

    • The relationship between academia and private industry through the lens of Jurassic Park, where university research prioritizes public good over profit
    • Universities as places where humanity is remembered through the integration of sciences, arts, and humanities
    • The challenge of maintaining truth and facts in an era of misinformation, with arts education fostering necessary nuance
    • The critical need to better communicate university research impacts to the general public
    • Addressing affordability concerns by explaining the difference between sticker price and actual cost of attendance
    • Moving beyond traditional metrics and rankings to measure what truly matters based on institutional mission
    • The unique challenges of keeping pace with accelerating knowledge development while maintaining focus on institutional purpose

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