"Higher education is life transformative, and in the world that we've got now it is vital that transformative opportunity is available to as many people as possible”

Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor and President at University of Tasmania, chats with Professor Judyth Sachs for a thought-provoking dialogue that explores the role of leaders in shaping a more conscious and inclusive society. They discuss UTAS' approach to embracing Indigenous knowledge systems and why this is critical to a sustainable future; the purpose of higher education beyond getting a job; making education accessible as a matter of social justice; and the importance of universities nurturing active citizens in society. Rufus gives his advice to students of today and why he has confidence this is the generation that could remake the world as we know it. Listen now.