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Swinburne's Chancellor's Lecture Series is a high profile program organised for Swinburne alumni, friends and past and present staff. These events are hosted by the Chancellor, Mr Bill Scales AO.

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    Wonder in the age of AI: What is our (human) place in the future? (Chancellor's Lecture Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 62:35


    From industrialisation in the 19th century to the breakthrough of computing in the 20th, we are now seeing the dawn of a new revolution in technology. Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, machine learning, and autonomous systems are already offering new ways of doing with profound social, cultural and political implications. Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionise our lives, shape a new future and disrupt the world as we know it. But can we truly imagine all the ways that these emerging technologies will alter the human experience? Professor Genevieve Bell (Director of the 3A Institute, Florence Violet McKenzie Chair, and Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University) explores what the 21st century might bring (it’s not as scary as you think!).

    A surgeon’s journey: Innovating cancer care through science, dreams and hope (Chancellor's Lecture Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 60:17


    The 2018 Chancellor’s Lecture was presented by Professor Peter Choong on 16 August 2018. Professor Choong (St Vincent’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) is a world-leading cancer surgeon and pioneer in limb-sparing surgery. Entitled 'A surgeon’s journey: Innovating cancer care through science, dreams and hope', Professor Choong offered a compassionate perspective into what it means to operate at the forefront of medical innovation that is changing lives. From bedside to breakthrough; how has technology enhanced cancer care? And what does the future look like for those affected by bone and soft tissue cancers?

    The rise of machines and oceans - Five things that great democracies need to figure out now (Chancellor's Lecture Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 61:45


    In the 2017 Chancellor's Lecture, the Hon. Jeffrey Bleich discussed five great technology driven challenges confronting Western democracies - automation, education, cyber, climate and self-governance. Presented 2 August 2017.

    Medical assistance in dying (Chancellor's Lecture Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2016 82:43


    In February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the prohibition against physician-assisted dying violated the constitutional right to "life, liberty, and security of the person". The government then established a panel to examine options for a legislative response to the ruling. The panel's final report, helped shape Canada’s legislation, legalising Medical Assistance in Dying. Swinburne University is pleased to welcome Professor Harvey Max Chochinov - Chair of the panel - to deliver this year's Chancellor's Lecture. He is an internationally renowned researcher in palliative care and issues related to dignity towards end-of-life. Professor Chochinov will share his unique personal experiences and perspectives regarding Canada’s entry into Medical Assistance in Dying and pose key questions related to dignity in end of life care. Recorded 23 November 2016

    Education, science and industry: Partners and helpers (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2015 49:38


    Dr Megan Clark AC discusses why Australia risks falling behind if our universities, researchers and industry fail to develop a strong foundation to form global partnerships and keep pace with the rest of the world. Presented on 02 December 2015.

    Our people, our prosperity: When we look to the Australian economy of the future, human capital is going to be the game changer - audio (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2014 40:20


    Jennifer Westacott draws on her experience in both the public and private sectors to explore why and how we need to transform the VET system, in particular, if we are to prepare and equip our future workforce, and enable every Australian to be a part of it. Recorded on 19 June 2014.

    Our people, our prosperity: When we look to the Australian economy of the future, human capital is going to be the game changer (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2014 40:18


    Jennifer Westacott draws on her experience in both the public and private sectors to explore why and how we need to transform the VET system, in particular, if we are to prepare and equip our future workforce, and enable every Australian to be a part of it. Recorded on 19 June 2014.

    Institutional accountability and the concept of 'public value' (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2013 57:30


    Justice Iain Ross AO, Fair Work Commission President, discusses the obligation of institutions, be they corporations, government bodies, companies or non-profit organisations, to be responsible for their actions and for the appropriate management of resources that have been entrusted to them. Recorded on 25 September 2013.Chancellor's Lecture Series.

    The place of industry in 21st century Australia (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2013 56:59


    Mr Willox outlines how Swinburne graduates can play a pivotal role in the integration of advanced manufacturing capabilities with those of the wider region, forging a path for the 21st century in management, innovation, science and research.

    Leading Across Cultures: Challenges for Australia in the Asian Century (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2012 59:44


    The big questions facing Australia are tackled as world economic and strategic power shift toward Asia. How can we remain competitive in an age of Asia-centric globalisation? What is required to harmonise its relations with China and the US?

    Giving independent policy advice (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2011 60:00


    Gary Banks AO, Chairman, Productivity Commission presents the Chancellor's lecture: the Productivity Commission's independence underpins its operations, integrity and, ultimately, its contribution to better policy outcomes.

    Giving independent policy advice (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2011 68:45


    Gary Banks AO, Chairman, Productivity Commission presents the Chancellor's lecture: the Productivity Commission's independence underpins its operations, integrity and, ultimately, its contribution to better policy outcomes.

    Nuclear energy (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2011 78:46


    With climate change confirmed as a critical global issue, and energy security becoming an international priority, there has been renewed interest in nuclear energy to produce electricity with near zero greenhouse gas emissions. Speakers: Ziggy Switkowski, Bill Scales, Linda Kristjanson, Michael Thorn Transcript

    Nuclear energy (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2011 78:46


    With climate change confirmed as a critical global issue, and energy security becoming an international priority, there has been renewed interest in nuclear energy to produce electricity with near zero greenhouse gas emissions.

    Walking with dinosaurs: Inventing the rules (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2010 67:23


    Creature Technology Company designs and builds extraordinary creatures for theatrical productions around the world, including the renowned touring show Walking with Dinosaurs: the Arena Spectacular.Its founder and director Sonny Tilders, together with John Barcham, general manager of the company, reveal the secrets behind this successful business.

    Journalism in the digital age (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2010 77:20


    Prominent Australian media identities Dr Margaret Simons, Mr Jonathan Green and Mr Steve Harris will discuss the outlook for journalism in the digital age.

    The business of football (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2009 60:47


    Ms Sally Capp provides insights about football as a business, the disciplines and requirements of running such a business and how it is impacted by the passion that it inspires.Ms Capp has been a director of the Collingwood Football Club since January 2004 and is the first female board director in the history of the Club.This presentation delivered as part of the 2009 Chancellor's Lecture Series.

    President Obama's first 100 days (Chancellor's lecture series)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2009 44:03


    President Barack Obama came to office on 20 January facing one of the most daunting presidential inboxes in decades. From a world economy in recession, to a changing strategy in Iraq, to new challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the U.S. President has his work cut out for him. President Obama has moved quickly, however, to muster bold responses to these obstacles. Michael Thurston, US Consul General in Melbourne, will examine some of these challenges, discuss how the U.S. President has begun to address them and will explore opportunities for Australia and the United States to jointly overcome what are certainly obstacles of global proportions.

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