{"id":7996,"date":"2026-02-27T13:24:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/?page_id=7996"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T19:42:37","slug":"buv-connects-podcast","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/perspectives\/buv-connects-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"BU Virtual Connects Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lede\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/excellence\/files\/2025\/06\/BU_Virtual_Connects_CMYK-1024x179.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10706 size-large\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Welcome to the BU Virtual Connects Podcast.\u00a0 Here we will explore a diverse range of topics and perspectives that drive value, impact, innovation, and transformation in the world of higher education.\u00a0 You will hear from academic leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, students, and lifelong learners who all share a passion for learning and for the kind of creative and bold thinking we all need to navigate and succeed in an ever-changing and dynamic landscape.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2466613.js?container_id=buzzsprout-large-player&amp;player=large\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_756657459_replace.jpg\" alt=\"A team of consultants implementing digital transformation strategies for businesses. A group of people are gathered around a table, enjoying entertainment on a computer screen with visual effect lighting. The city is buzzing with fun and technology\" width=\"4500\" height=\"1837\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9041 size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Navigating the Future of Work in the Age of AI<\/h2>\n<p>As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, organizations, and the nature of work, working professionals across every sector are confronting new questions about how we learn, lead, and adapt. From automation and emerging technologies to evolving workforce expectations, the future of work is no longer a distant concept\u2014it is unfolding in real time. Success will depend not only on technological fluency, but also on the ability to continuously reskill, upskill, and navigate change with creativity and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>In these episodes, we bring together voices from industry, academia, and the front lines of innovation to explore the opportunities and challenges emerging in this new landscape. Through conversations with business leaders, researchers, practitioners, and educators, we examine how AI is transforming careers, organizations, and lifelong learning\u2014and what individuals and institutions can do to prepare for what comes next.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/perspectives\/buv-connects-podcast\/buv-connects-episode-6\/\">Enterprise AI and the Future of Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/perspectives\/buv-connects-podcast\/buv-connects-episode-7\/\">AI, Computer Science, and the Skills that Will Matter Most<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_626511967.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4500\" height=\"1835\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_626511967.jpeg 4500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_626511967-636x259.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_626511967-1024x418.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_626511967-768x313.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_626511967-1536x626.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_626511967-2048x835.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4500px) 100vw, 4500px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Power of Transformation to Meet the Needs of a Changing Higher Education Landscape<\/h2>\n<p>In these episodes, we will hear from leaders who are steering transformation through a variety of different lenses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/perspectives\/buv-connects-podcast\/buv-connects-episode-1\/\">Georgia Tech\u2019s Latest Innovations in the World of Higher Education \u2013 Establishing a College Dedicated to Lifetime Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/perspectives\/buv-connects-podcast\/buv-connects-episode-2\/\">From BU Alum to Stanford University \u2013 One Leader\u2019s Journey to Extend Life-Transforming Education Beyond its Silicon Valley Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/perspectives\/buv-connects-podcast\/buv-connects-episode-3\/\">Global Skills &amp; Education \u2013 What It Means to be Prepared for the Future of Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/perspectives\/buv-connects-podcast\/buv-connects-episode-4\/\">The Power of Innovative Partnerships \u2013 Creating Pathways to Sustainable Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/perspectives\/buv-connects-podcast\/buv-connects-episode-5\/\">Inspiring and Empowering Change: What It Takes to Cultivate Leadership and Resiliency in Uncertain Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the BU Virtual Connects Podcast.\u00a0 Here we will explore a diverse range of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22504,"featured_media":0,"parent":8007,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"bu-landing","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7996"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22504"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7996"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9170,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7996\/revisions\/9170"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}