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The Not Alone Podcast: Leaders in conversation

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  • In conversation with ... Dr. Karin Markides, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

    October 6, 2026 · 46 min

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, host Rafael Bras talks to Professor Karin Markides about what university leaders can learn by choosing hard institutions in very different countries, then using those lessons to build…

  • In conversation with ... Andrew Hamilton

    August 5, 2026 · 45 min

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, Rafael interviews chemist and university leader Andrew Hamilton, whose career moved from Exeter and Cambridge to UBC, a postdoc in Strasbourg, and faculty roles at Princeton…

  • In conversation with ... Lily Kong

    June 3, 2026 · 48 min

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, host Rafael Bras sits with President Lily Kong to probe trust, purpose, and the future of universities through the lens of Singapore’s model and global headwinds. From neutrality to…

  • In conversation with ... Robert A. Brown

    April 1, 2026 · 47 min

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, we trace how university leadership split between internal stewardship and external politics, and what that means for mission, trust, and culture. Robert A. Brown lays out why research…

  • In conversation with ... Tony Chan

    February 4, 2026 · 49 min

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, host Rafael Bras speaks with Tony Chan about building a Western-style research university inside a rapidly changing Saudi Arabia, the rising political pressure on US academia, and what…

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  • In conversation with ... Ana Mari Cauce

    December 1, 2025 · 47 min

    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…

  • In conversation with ... Dawn Freshwater

    September 28, 2025 · 50 min

    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…

  • In conversation at Elsevier's Impact Conference, Chicago - Part 1

    September 2, 2025 · 43 min

    Academic leaders gather at Elsevier's 2025 Impact Conference to discuss how higher education can respond to global disruption and inspire hope through evidence-based solutions. • Judy Verses (Elsevier) discusses rebuilding trust in…

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

    September 2, 2025 · 49 min

    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…

  • In conversation with... Tim Killeen

    August 3, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    In this episode of Not Alone Leaders in conversation, hosted by Rafael Bras, Dr. Timothy Killeen, President of the University of Illinois System, shares his vast experience and insights from an extensive career spanning physics…

  • In conversation with ... Marcia McNutt

    May 29, 2025 · 54 min

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, Dr Marcia McNutt, President of the US National Academy of Sciences, reflects on her remarkable journey and experiences in the realm of science and research policy. Dr McNutt, a…

  • In conversation with ... Julio Frenk

    March 28, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    In this episode of Not Alone: Leaders in conversation, host Rafael Bras discusses higher education, public health, and leadership with Julio Frenk, the incoming chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles. Frenk, a former…

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About the show

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.   Follow our channel for fresh content! Learn more about Not Alone: https://www.elsevier.com/connect/collection/not-alone   To complement the podcast, we issue a monthly email newsletter. Interested in more topics? Sign up here: https://www.elsevier.com/connect/collection/not-alone#8-not-alone-newsletter