In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett connects with Shane Long, Assistant Dean of Students at the University of New England. With over two decades in student affairs, Shane brings a wealth of experience in driving student success through innovative leadership, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett connects with Shane Long, Assistant Dean of Students at the University of New England. With over two decades in student affairs, Shane brings a wealth of experience in driving student success through innovative leadership, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration.
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In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Tim Winkler, Director at Twig Marketing and Rocketshop, and Publisher of Future Campus. With an unconventional start sterilising infectious waste in a university lab, Tim’s journey has evolved into a powerhouse career in journalism, communications, and strategy—particularly in the higher education sector.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Jake Garman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President, International at Edith Cowan University. With a sharp focus on strategic growth and global engagement, Jake leads ECU’s international priorities during a pivotal time for Australian higher education. A respected leader known for building strong global partnerships and fostering innovation, Jake shares his vision for expanding ECU’s international footprint, strengthening student experiences, and positioning the university as a global education leader. Tune in for insights on collaboration, leadership, and ECU’s next chapter on the world stage.
Recorded at the UA Solutions Summit 2025, this Broken Education Podcast episode features Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Tripani, in conversation with Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University. Starting as the fifth Vice-Chancellor in July 2024, he leads an institution known for expanding access to higher education and driving social, environmental, and economic impact. A renowned constitutional law scholar, barrister, and thought leader, Professor Williams fosters innovation and equity, shaping the sector with his extensive experience in higher education leadership.
Recorded at the backdrop of UA Solutions Summit 2025, this special episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast features a conversation between Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Ben Hallett, and Professor Jessica Vanderlelie, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic at La Trobe University. Jessica also serves as Co-Chair of Universities Australia Women and Deputy Chair of the Universities Australia DVC Academic Committee.
