QS – CANIE: Driving change in higher education for Sustainability - (on demand)
Published On: August 21, 2024
As institutions worldwide grapple with the pressing need to address climate change, this session will delve into how universities can lead by example, emphasizing both responsibility and action.
Our expert panel will discuss the importance of embedding sustainability into the core values of higher education, highlighting the transformative power of environmentally-conscious policies and practices. The webinar will explore how higher education institutions can foster a culture of sustainability, preparing the next generation of leaders to tackle global environmental challenges.
Whether you are an academic leader, sustainability advocate, or interested in the intersection of education and environmental responsibility, this webinar is an essential opportunity to engage with thought leaders and drive change for action.
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Our Panel Member - Leigh Kamolins |
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Leigh Kamolins is Director of Analytics & Evaluation at QS. He is responsible for the organization’s rankings, ratings and analytics insight platforms. He has a background in performance evaluation, quality assurance and evaluation system design spanning the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Australia. Leigh led a team reporting on a key school reform programme for the UK Department for Education and designed anti-corruption and human rights monitoring frameworks in the public sector in Australia. He has undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Monash University in Australia including a period studying abroad at King’s College London and is currently an Executive MBA Fellow at the Central European University in Vienna. He is passionate about equalities and access to quality education. |
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Our Panel Member - Ainslie Moore |
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With extensive experience in international education across peak body, government, recruitment, and university roles in Australia and New Zealand, Ainslie is a recognized leader in the field. Currently serving as the Global Chair of CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators), a volunteer organization driving change in climate action within international education, Ainslie is deeply passionate about the intersection of indigenization, sustainability, and international education. Holding academic qualifications in Communications and Public Policy, Ainslie is acknowledged as a topic expert and leader in the internationalization of education. |
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Our Panel Member - Deborah Mcallister |
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Debs McAllister is Vice President of CANIE (Climate Action for International Educators), a grassroots initiative and registered non-profit formed by international education practitioners from around the world who see the need and the opportunity for our sector to step up and act on climate. Debs also leads the development and implementation of strategic projects for Universitas 21, a global network of 29 research-intensive universities who share a common belief in the value of collaboration and internationalisation. With over 15 years’ experience, Debs was previously Deputy Director International Partnerships and Services at the University of Auckland and has formerly held roles in international relations, marketing and admissions, widening participation, student volunteering and business development. |
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