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AI and Sustainability

Futures of Higher Education and AI Action Group, co-led by UNU and UNESCO IESALC

Dive into the future in this groundbreaking podcast that unpacks the powerful intersection of AI, sustainability, and higher education. Listen to inspiring voices as they share how AI is driving sustainable development and reshaping education. Uncover the transformative potential of AI as well as ensuing risks and challenges in tackling climate change, addressing inequality, and powering smarter learning systems. Join the global conversation on the ethics, opportunities, and disruptions AI brings to education and its role in achieving the 2030 Agenda.

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  • S1 · E6
    Sep 22, 2025 · 23 min

    What does a human-centred approach to AI mean in university management?

    Joining this episode are experts from the University of Westminster: Gunter Saunders (Director, Digital Capability Development & AI Leadership) and Doug Specht (Head, School of Media & Communication), who will dive into the details of how AI is supporting the way we run our universities, and what this means for administrators, faculty and students alike. --- Art: UNU-IAS / Canva (AI-generated) Music: "Ethernight Club" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  • S1 · E5
    Aug 12, 2025 · 24 min

    Does AI make us lazy thinkers?

    This special International Youth Day episode features the voices of youth. Three students—Hope Otieno (MSc student, UNU-IAS), Ahmad Ali Karim (RCE Regional Youth Coordinator; student, IIUM) and Michael Winter (Co-President, Oikos International)—share their perspectives on how AI is reshaping their learning experiences. --- Art: UNU-IAS / Canva (AI-generated) Music: "Ethernight Club" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  • S1 · E4
    Jun 23, 2025 · 25 min

    How will AI-driven transformations impact higher education?

    Bernardo Mariano Junior, UN Chief Information Technology Officer, explores the governance of AI at the international level, as well as opportunities, challenges and key considerations that come with AI-driven digital transformation – particularly its impact in higher education. --- Art: UNU-IAS / Canva (AI-generated) Music: "Ethernight Club" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  • S1 · E3
    May 2, 2025 · 25 min

    Can AI help achieve social justice?

    Can AI help achieve social justice, or does it reinforce existing inequalities? Professor Yuko Itatsu of the University of Tokyo joins us in unpacking the complex relationship between technology and society, exploring how ethics and social sciences are shaping the future of AI. --- Art: UNU-IAS / Canva (AI-generated) Music: "Ethernight Club" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  • S1 · E2
    Jan 23, 2025 · 24 min

    Should young people worry about how AI is changing the nature of work?

    Is AI reshaping the future of work—and should young people be worried? We explore how automation is changing the way we think about jobsand what it means for the next generation workforce. Lei Motilla, co-founder of AI4GOV Philippines, joins us and shares her journey and insights on leading an AI social enterprise. --- Art: UNU-IAS / Canva (AI-generated) Music: "Ethernight Club" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  • S1 · E1
    Jan 22, 2025 · 24 min

    Are AI systems inherently biased?

    Are AI systems inherently biased? We dive into the complex world of algorithmic bias and whether this can be avoided in AI systems. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University, joins us to share his expertise and insights on navigating this critical challenge. --- Art: UNU-IAS / Canva (AI-generated) Music: "Ethernight Club" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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