University vs. The Real World: Is Higher Education Still Worth It

Is university still worth the investment? In this insightful conversation, Suleman Sacranie sits down with Professor Nishan Canagarajah, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, to discuss how higher education is evolving. They explore the role of AI in learning, the balance between academic and practical skills, and how universities can better support entrepreneurs.

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President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester

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Professor Nishan Canagarajah is the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester. Born and educated in Sri Lanka, he earned his BA (Hons) and PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1989 and 1993, respectively. Before joining Leicester in 2019, Professor Canagarajah had a distinguished career at the University of Bristol, where he served in various roles, including Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise. Internationally recognized for his research in signal processing and texture classification, he has also been a strong advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion in higher education

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