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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International study tours · Global faculty · Executive peer network

GLOBAL

UK · Europe · US · Canada ·
Australia · New Zealand

SENIOR

University executives and
institutional leaders

CONNECTED

An international peer network
that lasts beyond the programme

WHY NOW?

University leadership has
entered a new era.

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.

THE GLOBAL LEADERS RESPONSE

Learn from the world. Lead differently.

The CASE Global Leaders Programme gives senior university executives the international perspective, practical insight and trusted connections they need to navigate a more turbulent environment.

Through international study tours, expert-led sessions and a carefully curated peer network, delegates explore what leading institutions are doing — what works, what doesn't, and what can be brought back home.

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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.

What the programme involves

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INTERNATIONAL
STUDY TOUR

See leading institutions from the inside.

ACTION LEARNING SETS

Translate international insight into practical ideas for your institution.

CURATED PEER COHORT

Build relationships with senior leaders facing similar challenges.

GLOBAL PEER CONNECTIONS

Build relationships that continue long after the programme.

GLOBAL FACULTY

Learn from leaders with first-hand experience of institutional transformation.

CASE NETWORK

Stay connected to a global community of advancement professionals and university leaders.

Learn from a 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

"To university leadership, the world is almost unrecognisable from just five years ago. The CASE Global Leaders Programme will provide delegates 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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  • “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 hurricane blowing through US higher education has similar winds to those we face. The CASE study tour has reminded us that we must speak together, for the sector, to weather our storm.”

    Professor John Woodward, Pro-Vice-Chancellor International, Northumbria University

  • “The CASE Global Leaders Programme was a great learning experience. It provided invaluable insights and access to key individuals and institutions, as well as the opportunity to build relationships with senior leaders in the sector.”

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

THE GLOBAL LEADERS JOURNEY

From global insight to institutional action.

FIND OUT IF THE PROGRAMME IS RIGHT FOR YOU >

APPLY

Tell us about you.

CONNECT

Join a carefully curated international cohort.

EXPLORE

Visit, question, challenge and learn.

REFLECT

Consider what global insight means for your institution.

ACT

Turn ideas into practical actions.

CONTINUE

Stay connected through the CASE network.

Ideas for a changing world.

Blog
Alistair Jarvis reflects on the March 2025 US East Coast Study Tour

CASE Global Leaders Programme faculty member, Alistair Jarvis, recently wrote for Wonkhe reflecting on our March study tour to the US East Coast. The tour visited Harvard University, Boston University, Princeton University, The Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University, amongst other organsiations.

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Alistair Jarvis, Pro Vice Chancellor (Partnerships and Governance), University of London

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Leading universities through turbulent times…

As the CASE Global Leaders Programme announces its inaugural international study tour to the United Kingdom in September 2025, what can university leaders learn from the increasingly shared challenges caused by geopolitical turbulence, falling social license and new approaches to university collaboration?

By;

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

Kirsten Andrews, Vice-Principal (External Relations), the University of Sydney

Sue Cunningham, President and CEO, CASE

Professor the Hon. Verity Firth AM, Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Dr Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), The University of Adelaide

Jennifer Karlson, Vice-President, Advancement and Community Engagement, Advancement and Community Engagement, The University of Queensland

Nathalie Trott, Director – Development, Griffith University

Dr Erik Lithander, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Strategic Engagement, University of Auckland

Alex Favier, Founder and Director of Favier Ltd and CASE Global Leaders Programme Lead

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Lessons from the US… universities, geopolitics and reputation

Led by Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, the CASE Global Leaders Programme takes its inaugural UK cohort to the East Coast of the United States from 16 - 21 March 2025. Here, the UK Faculty makes the case for universities adopting a more strategic, front-foot approach to political reputation management informed by what works (and what doesn’t) from higher education systems across the world.

By;

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal & Vice-Chancellor, University of Glasgow                                      

Alistair Jarvis CBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Partnerships and Governance), University of London, and former CEO of Universities UK 

Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice Chancellor - External Engagement and Vice Principal – External Relations, University of Glasgow 

Andrew Monk, Executive Director of Global Engagement, University of Bristol 

Alex Favier, Founder and Director of Favier Ltd and former Director of Global Reputation and Relations, University of Nottingham 

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