95bFM: Ready Steady Learn

This week's brainbox is recent doctoral graduate and academic at the Business School Dr Farzana Adeel. Dr Adeel phones in to teach us about her thesis and research into the challenges that migrant entrepeneurs face, and how this impacts the ability of the job market in Aotearoa to attract immigrant entrepeneurs and business owners. To learn more, whakarongo mai nei or read more about Dr Adeel's research here.  Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Get ready to learn all about how rocks can tell us about ancient climate catastrophes from PhD candidate Katie Gilchrist. Katie was part of a team from the School of Environment whose recent Antarctic expedition took samples from sedimentary and igneous rocks in order to better understand the conditions during an extinction event over 183 million years ago. Curious to learn more? Whakarongo mai nei, then head over here to read more about the trip, and Katie's research.  Thanks to the University of Auckland. 

This week's brainbox is Sam Lasham, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Sam's research focuses on the link between psilocybin variability and consumer saftey, and developing a method for species identification. Whakarongo mai nei and read more about Sam's mahi here. Thanks to the University of Auckland.

PhD candidate Nadine Riwai phones in to talk to Jonny and the listeners about her doctorate research into culturally safe screening Māori that are both mana-enhancing and whānau-centric. To learn more about Nadine's research in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, head over here and whakarongo mai.  Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Jonny is joined by Daniel Kelly from the Science Faculty to learn all about his doctoral research into ways to grow food without fueling climate change - using syntropic agroforestry techniques! Thanks to the University of Auckland. 

Professor David Lines from the School of Music is in the studio to discuss the Creative Pedagogies Network. Brought to you by the University of Auckland!

Dr Theo Portlock from the Liggins Institute speaks to Jonny about his research into alternative approaches to Bowel Cancer detection in Aotearoa. Thanks to the University of Auckland. 

Dr Thomas Gregory is the co-head of the Masters of Conflict and Terrorism Studies programme in the school of Political Science and International Relations. Dr Gregory spoke to Jonny about his research into civilian casualties during the two-decade spanning conflict and occupation of Afghanistan by the western coalition led by the U.S. This research has culminated in a book Weaponizing Civilian Protection recently published by the Oxford University Press.  Thanks to the University of Auckland.

Dr Reza Shahamiri from the Faculty of Engineering speaks to Jonny about his research into the huge potential of using ai to improve healthcare. Read more about Dr Reza Shahamiri's research here. Thanks to the University of Auckland. 

Jonny speaks with Auckland Law School Masters student Meredith Herbert from the Rotorua District Community Law Centre about her research into the intersection of private law and social policy, specifically in the welfare and tenancy sectors. Thanks to the University of Auckland.

Jonny chats to Chamika Punchihewa from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences about her Masters research into how hospital gowns impacts patients' wellbeing and sense of vulnerability. Thanks to the University of Auckland!

PhD candidate Kahn Tasker chats to Jonny about his research on the wellbeing of undergraduate students at the University of Auckland's School of Psychology, focusing particularly on their sense of belonging within the university. The project involves in-depth interviews with participants - so listen back to catch the insights and learn about how this project also tracks university students' mental health more broadly.  Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Jonny chats to Nikki Maddow about the brand new podcast Ingenious launched by the University of Auckland, perfect if you love delving into interesting research and complicated topics as discussed by local experts and brainboxes in Tāmaki Makaurau! Check out the first episode Ingenious and learn about what really causes lactose intolerance (the worst for all the cheese lovers out there). Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Nusch Herman from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences chats ageism and it's impacts life expectancy, social and political policy, and how research into age should be co-created. Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Dr Andrew Hall chats to Jonny about how soundwaves can be used to create better and healthy homes and buildings. Thanks to the University of Auckland. 

Jonny chats to Dr Bryan Ruddy of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute about his work with healthcare robots, and how his involvement BattleBots bootstarted his research into making motors, and robots, more effective. Thanks to Waiapapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland!

Jonny chats to Dr Georgia Rudd from the Faculty of Arts and Education this morning on Ready Steady Learn about her longitudinal study into school attendance, and what contributes to rangatahi missing class. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland.

Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens chats about her study focusing on the resurgence of kauae among wāhine Māori, examining how historical contexts and generational influences shape perceptions of kauae expectations. Plus the role of social media in expresssion and identity. Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

It's time to dust off the cobwebs and get those cogs turning in your noggin 'cause Ready Steady Learn is back for 2025 thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland. Jonny is joined by Behdad Ebrahimi of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute to chat about his work with people with a rare, and also serious, lung condition. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, or CTEPH for short, is a debilitating condition even post-surgery. Ebrahimi's work involves building computer models of lungs tailor-made to patients' own that can predict how blood flow and pressure will change following surgical intervention. Whakarongo mai nei! 

PhD student Ben Scrivener chats to Jonny about his research into functional neurological disorder (FND) in Aotearoa. Ben's research looks into patient experience and epidemiology, many people with FND do not recieve treatment due to a lack of research into the disorder. For more info on FND Ben recommends checking out FND Guide and FND Association NZ

Jonny chats to postdoctoral felllow Dr Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi about her research into the impact of disrupted sleep. We humans intimately understand how sleep deprivation impacts our wellbeing and especially our communication. However, Dr Gaviraghi Mussoi's research for the School of Biological sciences focuses on the extent to which disrupted sleep impacts the communication zebra finches. Birds use songs to mate, to defend territories and to warn others about predators. So if their song is impacted by lack of sleep, it could impact their chances of reproducing and surviving! Whakarongo mai nei.  Thanks to Waiapapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland. 

Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland.

This week on Ready Steady Learn, Jonny chats to Phyllis Ohene-Agyei about her research into the impacts of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) on mothers and their babies. Her research focuses on a previously little-studied area – the link between expectant mums having diabetes and developing mental health issues. Thanks to Te Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland!

Just like humans, honey bees have a complex social structure controlled by a circadian rhythm. Guy Warman's research focuses on this clock at the heart of the colony structure, as without it, a colony cannot function. The University of Auckland Chronobiology group uses cutting-edge technology to non-invasively study the bee clock and understand ways to manipulate it to improve the health and management of bees in Aotearoa. Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland. 

This week Professor Nicholas Rowe from the School of Dance talks to Jonny about his work on INTRACOMP - (Intercultural and Transcultural Competence Through Collaborative Cultural Expression). The three-year project aims to create learning resources and policy guidelines to assist individuals', communities' and organisations' engagement in transcultural collaboration. Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland.

Jonny chats to PhD candidate Kingsley Spargo about his research on artist collaboration at the School of Music. Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland. 

On this round of Ready Steady Learn, brought to you by Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland, Dr Kiri Dell speaks about the Faculty of Engineering and Business School's collaboration with iwi in the Whareponga Valley to address climate change related challenges facing the Ruātoria region of Tai Rawhiti. 

Dr Gertjan Verdickt talks the relationship between people and A.I. when it comes to investment forecasting on Ready Steady Learn.  Thanks to the smart folks at Waipapa Taumata Rau The University of Auckland.

Jarod McTaggart is a Masters student at the School of Biological Sciences. Jarod is studying towards a Masters in Science, Biosecuirty and Conservation. Jarord and Jonny chat about pekapeka/bats, echolocation and the co-evolution between pekapeka and moths.  Thanks to The University of Auckland!

Alesha Wells a Doctoral student at the School of Psychological Medicine joins Jonny for Ready Steady Learn to yarn about a current trial of LSD microdosing in late-stage cancer patients at the University of Auckland.  Thank to the smart folks at the University of Auckland!

PhD candidate Isurie Akarawita gives us the info on her doctoral thesis on Smart Chewing Robots ~ and how robots can help circumvent the emotional bias present in human studies on how we enjoy our kai.  Thanks to The University of Auckland!

Professor Melinda Webber from the Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland talks to Jonny about Mātauranga Māori, the bodies of knowledge within Te Ao Māori, and modern health treatment. Professor Webber's new research looks specifically at Haora and how people's wellbeing is impacted and benefited by cultural practices and participation. 

Morgan Seal joins us from the Lung Group from the Bioengineering Institute for Ready Steady Learn thanks to The University of Auckland. Morgan's research focuses particularly on inflammation of the lungs due to vaping and the difficulties in researching health impacts without long case studies. Additionally, Morgan discusses how mathmatical models can help map out changes in physiology amongst people who vape, particularly teenagers. 

Jonny is joined by Isa Seow, a PhD candidate at the School of Computer Science. Isa discusses how the introduction of congestion charges in the busiest cities in Aotearoa may impact individual privacy and conflict with the Privacy Act. Listen back to learn about how the law needs to catch up to developments in surveillance technologies! Your weekly dose of learning is brought to you by University of Auckland. 

Dr Suliana Mone is a lecturer at Auckland Law School whose research focuses on international law, human rights, women's rights, and Pacific law. She is especially focused upon exploring the resistance to adopting the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in the Kingdom of Tonga. Dr Suliana Mone hops on Ready Steady Learn to discuss the changes in the law relating to Human Rights and the environment in the Pacific Islands, as well as the impact and longstanding complications caused by the imposition of colonialist laws in these nations.  Thanks to the University of Auckland. 

Statistician Dr. Liza Bolton visits the bFM studio to shine a fresh light on the world of numbers and data ahead of her chat at Raising the Bar. Thanks to The University of Auckland

Dr Avi Vajpeyi visits the bFM studi oto chat about Gravitational Waves & Black Holes. Thanks to The University of Auckland!

Dr Kiri West chats with Jonny about the importance of Māori Data Sovereignty. Thanks to The University of Auckland!

Jonny speaks with Doctoral candidate Claire Beach about her research into sustainability in tourism and the issues that arise as businesses transition toward more sustainable practices. Thanks to The University of Auckland

Associate Professor Stephen Winter visits the bFM studio to speak about The Royal Comission's report into Abuse in State Care. Thanks to The University of Auckland

PhD student Jack Yarndley visits the bFM studio to chat about his study in astrodynamics! Thanks to The University of Auckland!