Episodes

What should a university built for the age of AI actually look like? In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, I am joined by Andy Pacino and Faiza Qureshi for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of higher education, the changing needs of students, and whether universities are evolving fast enough. Together, we explore what it means to develop capable learners when knowledge and answers are increasingly accessible, how AI is reshaping teaching and learning, and what institutions should...

In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, we explore why meaningful digital transformation in Higher Education starts with mindsets, relationships, and intentional pedagogy rather than the latest tools. Joining me is Dr Mahinour, Director of Teaching and Learning at Ajman University, who shares insights on the importance of relational pedagogy, leading cultural change, and keeping human connection at the heart of learning in an age of AI. Together, we discuss how universities can move beyond technolo...

In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, Dare Pitan is joined by Clive Gibson to reflect on what it meant for schools to move online overnight, focusing on real leadership decisions made under pressure where some teachers had little or no prior experience of teaching online, with a clear priority to focus on people and ensure no student or teacher is left behind. Clive shares that the immediate response was to support and ensure that students felt connected despite being spread across different coun...

In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, Dare Pitan sits down with Alex Gray, a school leader, AI in education advocate, and host of The International Classroom Podcast, to explore what meaningful innovation in education really looks like today. This conversation takes a unique cross-sector approach, bringing together perspectives from both higher education and K–12. Together, they question whether assessment, as we know it, is still fit for purpose in the age of AI. From traditional formative and s...

In a world where AI is reshaping every industry, schools face a new challenge: how do we prepare young people, especially girls, to thrive in an AI-driven future? In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, host Dare sits down with Abeda, Senior Director of Digital Learning at GEMS Wellington International School Dubai, GEMS Education AI Excellence Fellow, and the visionary behind the Girls in AI initiative, to explore what leadership truly looks like in the EdTech and AI era. Together, they unpack how...

In this thought-provoking episode of Dare2Disrupt, Dare Pitan sits down with Victor Sosanya, keynote speaker, founder of The Valuable Community, and member of the Foundation for Education Development’s Learners Stakeholder Council. From advising policymakers at No.10 Downing Street to mentoring young professionals through his peer-to-peer network, Victor is redefining what leadership and purpose mean in an AI-driven world. Together, Dare and Victor explore how AI is reshaping education, employa...

As AI becomes deeply woven into higher education, one question keeps surfacing: What are we really assessing in this new era of learning? In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, host Dare Pitan is joined by Dr. Asim Bashir, Lecturer and Assessment Coordinator at a British University in Dubai, to explore how assessment, academic integrity, and teaching practices are evolving in the age of AI. Together, they unpack why some students lean more heavily on AI than others, the realities behind higher ed...

As AI becomes a staple in classrooms and universities, a big question emerges: Can technology that writes, solves, and creates coexist with the principles of honesty, trust, and fairness that define education? In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, I'm joined by Dr. Zeenath Reza Khan, Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong in Dubai and one of the leading voices on academic integrity and responsible AI. Together, we explore how AI is reshaping assessment, why traditional exams may no lo...

This episode uncovers why so many researchers believe AI will transform education and research, yet so few actually use it. I’m joined by Dr. Tosin Ekundayo, co-author of Evaluating the Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Scholarly Research: A Study Focused on Academics. He made a bold statement, urging the ethical and responsible use of AI in higher education for both students and faculty. In his words: “Why should we plan the future of education for students without involving them, knowin...