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#294 Universities Without Walls : Future Skills future Work

#294 Universities Without Walls : Future Skills future Work

The Edtech Podcast · The Edtech Podcast

November 9, 202555m 41s

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Show Notes

What if the universities of the future had no walls, no lecture halls, and no stressful exams? In this episode, Philippa Wraithmell speaks with James Newby(President & CEO, NMITE – New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering, UK) and Dr Thomas Funke (Founding President, Tomorrow University, Germany).

They explore how higher education is evolving, moving away from rigid traditional systems towards models of learning that are more human, challenge-based, and aligned with the future of work. From hands-on learning and mission-driven education to the development of emotional intelligence and lifelong learning, this conversation reveals how new universities are preparing graduates who are not just intelligent, but adaptive, creative, and empathetic.

Tune in if you're curious about:

  • Innovation in higher education and the future of universities

  • The future skills needed in the workplace

  • Mission-based learning and global learning communities

  • How technology is transforming the way we teach and learn

Find inspiration to rethink, relearn, and reimagine what "university" means in the digital age.