HEDx: Student Experience Podcast Launch
Description
Join us for the launch of the HEDx Student Experience Podcast in Canberra.
Hosted by Martin Betts (HEDx CEO) and Kelly Matthews (The University Of Queensland), this free event will introduce the latest HEDx initiative – the HEDx Student Experience, bringing student perspectives directly into conversations about the future of higher education.
SPEAKERS:
Sarah Bendall - National Student Ombudsman’s Office
Felix Hughes - President of National Union of Students
Sam Jacob - CEO of Collarts
Jasmine Johnston - Student at Deakin University, Executive Officer at University Chancellors Council
Professor Kerri-Lee Krause - Chief Commissioner of TEQSA
Weihong Liang - President of International Students Association Representative Council
Jennifer Lowe - Student at University of Newcastle, Co-Chair of National Students with disability leadership collective
Professor George Williams - Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University
DATE: 23 February 2026
TIME: 5.30-7.00pm
VENUE: Binara Room, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1 Binara Street, Canberra ACT 2601
Light refreshments will be served
About the HEDx Student Experience Podcast
Each episode highlights what students really experience and how research and policy decisions translate into real-world impact on learning, engagement, and outcomes.
Why Listen?
Gain authentic insight into student experiences and priorities
Understand the practical implications of research and policy for learners
Hear students’ voices shaping ideas for change across the tertiary sector
Support evidence-based decision-making that reflects what learners need
Expect
Monthly podcast episodes hosted by Professor Kelly Matthews
Student perspectives through interviews, reflections, and curated discussion segments
Accessible, honest, and actionable discussions grounded in real experiences
Topics connect research, innovation, and sector trends to the student experience
Relevant to university leaders, professional staff, policymakers, sector partners, and anyone looking to make learning more student-centred.
Tune in to the HEDx podcast to hear students’ insights and engage with ideas that drive meaningful change in higher education.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
