Leading universities
in a changing world.

CASE Global Leaders Programme

An international executive programme for university leaders navigating the future of reputation, advocacy and advancement.

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  • "For busy senior leaders, this week is very much worth your time!"

    Professor Jennifer Hudson, Vice-Provost (Faculties), University College London

A global leaders programme
like no other.

Across the world, university leaders are facing
unprecedented external turbulence.

The question isn't whether universities need to change.

It's how they lead that change.

GEOPOLITICAL RUPTURES
Universities are navigating a rapidly changing international landscape.

CULTURAL POLARISATION
Public expectations of universities are shifting — often dramatically.

TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE
AI and other emerging technologies are transforming how universities operate.

Learn from the world.

Lead differently.

The CASE Global Leaders Programme has been developed specifically to provide university leaders and their institutions with this international perspective at the time it is needed most.

Each cohort of University Executive Board and Cabinet members participating in the programme will have a unique international professional development opportunity to forge connections, share challenges and facilitate greater exchange with other university leaders and experts from beyond the sector.

The programme will arm participants with the insight, best practice and practical tools to help their institutions develop a more integrated approach to reputation, advancement and advocacy at a time where universities around the world are under unprecedented external pressures. 

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Hosts have included:

Learn from a global faculty of expert leaders

Sue Cunningham
President and CEO
CASE

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli
President
Royal Society of Edinburgh

Professor Mark Scott AO
Vice-Chancellor and President
The University of Sydney

Professor Evelyn Welch
Vice-Chancellor and President
University of Bristol

"To university leadership, the world is almost unrecognisable from just five years ago.

The CASE Global Leaders Programme provides participants with a genuinely global appreciation of best practice, leadership and strategy across all aspects of university reputation, advocacy and advancement.

This unique executive development opportunity is a prudent investment for any university leader seeking to navigate their institution through challenging times."

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Hear from past participants

  • “In the context of significant political and financial pressures on the HE sector, the programme provided a valuable opportunity to consider proactive and innovative ways to ensure the ongoing value of universities. It was a rare chance to pause and connect with other university leaders across countries and I appreciated their willingness to share so openly.”

    Professor Jessica Palmer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor External Engagement, University of Otago.

  • "A timely and highly relevant opportunity to understand the role that philanthropy and advancement has in the global reputation and standing on key institutions in the US. By meeting with the key leaders across a variety of different institutions and organisation I had a front row seat to how it worked from both an operational and strategic perspective."

    Lucinda Parr, Chief Operating Officer and Registrar, University of Bristol

  • The CASE program offers exceptional value, both in terms of its rich content and the opportunity to build meaningful networks across higher education institutions throughout the Commonwealth. Engaging with peers from diverse contexts who are navigating similar challenges has provided me with valuable insights into how we might approach the future of universities in my own country.

    Dr Bruce Frayne, Dean, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo

  • "The Global Leaders Programme was an unforgettable experience that helped connect me to an unparalleled network of UK and International advancement leaders. Amid uncertain and challenging times for higher education worldwide, the programme is a rare opportunity for university senior leaders to take time out of their day jobs to gain valuable insights and ideas on how to adapt and respond to the opportunities (and threats) facing us. Highly recommend.”

    Kirsty Walker, Vice-President (External Engagement), UCL

  • "A real privilege to spend quality time with a top quality cohort of leaders from the UK, in the front seat of what is going on in the USA right now - thank you CASE for a stimulating tour that has changed the way I think about so many things."

    Professor Rachel Mills CBE, Senior Vice President (Academic), King’s College London

  • “Participating in the GLP was an extraordinary experience. It was an opportunity to meet with sector leaders and peers, to share my experiences and challenges and learn from theirs. It was also a fantastic programme of visits and conversations with university leadership teams as well as leaders of international organisations. I learnt so much and met people I expect to remain in contact with for the rest of my professional life.”

    Khadir Meer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance and Operations, and Clerk, Board of Trustees, SOAS University of London

  • "Excellent opportunity to network, learn and reflect."

    Penny Smith, Director, Strategy, Operations and Engagement, Communications and Marketing, University of Melbourne

  • "I came away with important insights for my own institution as well as UK HE. For busy senior leaders, this week is very much worth your time!"

    Professor Jennifer Hudson, Vice-Provost (Faculties), University College London

  • "The challenges that face Universities at times seem wicked and endless. It was a wonderful investment to meet with colleagues, explore best practice and create innovative solutions so we can do our best work in the service of our communities."

    Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Sydney

  • “Following the visit to the United Nations and the conversation facilitated there by CASE, I was able to develop a link between the UN’s SDG Academic programme and my university now co-hosts one of the UN’s Academic Hubs.”

    Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Business, Partnerships and Place, Newcastle University

  • “A highly beneficial experience providing a global perspective on issues and opportunities for higher education”

    Professor Cheryl Jones, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Health, UNSW

  • “It was great getting to spend time with people in similar roles to my own, facing similar challenges. The Study Tour gave me time to reflect and think more broadly about higher education and the issues we face, outside the demands of my daily job. Definitely recommend.”

    Professor Verity Firth AM, Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement and Professor of Practice, School of Education, University of New South Wales (UNSW).

US West Coast Study Tour

25 - 30 April 2027

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Three interconnected challenges.
One integrated perspective.

REPUTATION

Building trust, influence and
institutional confidence.

ADVOCACY

Making the case for universities with governments, communities and stakeholders.

ADVANCEMENT

Building relationships and partnerships for
long-term philanthropic impact.