In this conversation, Francisco Marmolejo shares his vision for the future of higher education, the role of internationalization, the potential of universities as drivers of social transformation, the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence, and the knowledge, skills, and values students need to navigate our changing world. We also discuss how the Earth Charter’s ethical principles can help inform the purpose and practice of higher education. 

1. Looking ahead, what is your vision of higher education in the near future at its best? What should universities be doing differently to respond to the profound changes and challenges of our time?
2. Drawing on your experience working with universities and education systems around the world, what should transformation in higher education look like?
3. What are your thoughts on the internationalization of higher education? What would internationalization look like at its best?
4. Universities are increasingly expected to contribute to addressing the major challenges of our time. Do you think higher education institutions are living up to this responsibility?
5. What knowledge, skills, and values should students develop through their higher education experience?
6. How should higher education respond to the new role artificial intelligence is playing in education?
7. How might the Earth Charter principles inform the purpose, culture, and practices of higher education?