Vicki Stott in conversation with Paul Greatrix

About this episode

Vicki Stott discusses the evolution and future challenges of higher education with Paul Greatrix, a recently retired registrar.

In the latest edition of the QAA podcast, our Chief Executive Vicki Stott talks with Paul Greatrix – who last month retired from his position as Registrar at the University of Nottingham at the end of a 36-year career in higher education. Together, Vicki and Paul consider the changes that the sector has gone through over the last few decades and the challenges it faces today, as they anticipate the developments ahead in 2025. Topics include the challenges and opportunities raised by the lifel...

People in this episode

Host: Vicki Stott

Guest: Paul Greatrix

Topics covered

• higher education
• sector changes
• future developments
• challenges
• opportunities

Keywords

• higher education
• Vicki Stott
• Paul Greatrix
• University of Nottingham
• sector challenges
• future developments

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Organizations: University of Nottingham

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