CQUniversity Podcasts

In this next episode of Conversations with the Dean, Professor Stephen Dobson sits down with educational neuroscientist Professor Ken Purnell. We learn about Ken's early life and career, how he came to find a love of teaching, and the fascinating science behind how our brains and bodies are wired. Prof Purnell's research has uncovered transformational new methods of teaching and learning, demonstrating previously uncovered capabilities in this field. 'Conversations with the Dean: Stephen Dobson' is a regular podcast where Professor Dobson chats with fascinating academics and researchers about their life's work and current affairs. You can discover interesting career opportunities and learn about other people's study journeys at www.cqu.edu.au 

  In this next episode of Conversations with the Dean, Professor Stephen Dobson sits down with artist and art teacher Carmen Gray. Carmen talks about growing up in New Zealand and being inspired by an artist there as a young child, before later moving to Australia and finding her way into studying costume and stage design and later falling in love and finding her home with visual art and design. And of course she shares her love of teaching art. We also learn how Carmen turned her creative talents into writing and illustrating a children's book series on zombies – something she says she learnt a lot about from her growing sons. 'Conversations with the Dean: Stephen Dobson' is a regular podcast where Professor Dobson chats with interesting academics and researchers about their life's work and current affairs. You can discover interesting career opportunities and learn about other people's study journeys via www.cqu.edu.au 

In this next episode of Conversations with the Dean, Professor Stephen Dobson sits down with Dr Karena Menzie-Ballantyne, a Bundaberg-based Senior Lecturer and researcher in Education at CQUniversity. Dr Menzie-Ballantyne talks about her life's journey to "find her passion" in education. She talks about how teaching often gets a bad wrap, yet is a very fulfilling career where you often learn as much from your students as they do from you. She also unpacks her research interest into global citizenship and discusses her latest role with UNESCO in developing a Road Map to address their Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainability. She talks about how CQUniversity is leading a charge for systemic change in education across the Asia Pacific region nurturing global citizens and securing sustainable futures. 'Conversations with the Dean: Stephen Dobson' is a regular podcast where Professor Dobson chats with interesting academics and researchers about their life's work and current affairs. You can discover interesting career opportunities and learn about other people's study journeys via www.cqu.edu.au  

In this next instalment of Conversations with the Dean, Professor Stephen Dobson enquires into the wonder of colour, arts practice and teaching philosophy, with accomplished artist and respected lecturer Patrick Connor. From his beginnings into the art world and beyond, Patrick also speaks of the passion for his craft, as well as his love for being a student himself in a never-ending pursuit of learning. Transcript for this episode here. 'Conversations with the Dean: Stephen Dobson' is a regular podcast where Professor Dobson chats with interesting academics and researchers about their life's work and current affairs. You can discover interesting career opportunities and learn about other people's study journeys via www.cqu.edu.au

In this next episode of Conversations with the Dean, Stephen Dobson chats with Dr Linda Lorenza about all things theatre - where is it heading in the digital age, how did the COVID-19 pandemic impact arts learning, and how can social media platform TikTok be successful in reaching disengaged youth for the better? From Bell Shakespeare in Sydney to Tropical North Queensland, Dr Lorenza tells all about her journey into the Arts and how her research is shaping the use of theatre to tackle the tough issues, as the Arts morphs into a new era.  Transcript for this episode here. Conversations with the Dean: Stephen Dobson is a regular podcast where Professor Dobson chats with interesting academics and researchers about their life's work and current affairs. You can discover interesting career opportunities and learn about other people's study journeys via www.cqu.edu.au

What does it mean to be an historian in the 21st century? Do you still pour over dusty old books or has technology changed they way they work?  CQUniversity's Dean Professor Stephen Dobson chats with Dr Benjamin Jones about being an historian in the modern era and discovers that being an historian means you also play a role in the future. Dr Jones was just 17 years old when the country last went to a referendum on whether Australia should become a republic, but it was to change the course of history for the young man who would spend a few decades unfolding the complex issue as part of his love of Australian history. In this podcast, Dr Jones explains why Australia's journey to becoming a republic became a focus for his academic life. In the second part of the podcast Dr Jones talks about his latest project a book he edited titled Australia on the World Stage: History, Politics, and International Relations.  Transcript for this episode here Conversations with the Dean: Stephen Dobson is a regular podcast where Professor Dobson chats with interesting academics and researchers about their life's work and current affairs. You can discover interesting career opportunities and learn about other people's study journeys via www.cqu.edu.au

CQUniversity Chancellor Graeme Innes AM has spent a lifetime fighting discrimination. To mark global change initiative Zero Discrimination Day on Wednesday 1 March 2023, the human rights trailblazer has shared some of the journey with How to Change a Life. A lawyer, company director and former Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Mr Innes outlines his insights, successes, frustrations and hope for a more inclusive Australian community.  Read episode transcript here.  How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling for CQU Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton. Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app for new episodes every Monday, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories. And explore CQUniversity's inclusive education and training at cqu.edu.au. 

In this special edition of the Bulb John from the Domestic Violence Action Centre shares a new way of working with those who use violence.  His perspectives on working with younger people, away from a group setting, are engaging and illuminating.   In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed.  The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia.  www.noviolence.org.au     For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.     If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more. 

Some big questions: How can new buildings help achieve our post-carbon future? How can female athletes best return to competition after having a baby? And how can trains stay on the rails, more efficiently and more safely? Surprisingly, there's one answer for them all: outstanding research.  CQUniversity's annual Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Outstanding Researchers recognise academics who have achieved exceptional research impacts. This special edition of IMPACT research podcast, recorded live at CQU Rockhampton North in September 2022, welcomes the 2021 recipients to the stage: - Associate Professor Xianbo (Bill) Zhao, School of Engineering and Technology, Mid-Career Research Award - Dr Melanie Hayman, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Early Career Research Award - Dr Qing Wu, School of Engineering and Technology, Early Career Research Award IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research. And to start your own question-answering career with a research higher degree, visit cqu.edu.au/RHD. In the spirit of reconciliation, CQUniversity recognises this episode was recorded and produced on the traditional lands of the Darumbal people in Rockhampton, and the Wurrundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Melbourne.

Her passion for surf lifesaving put CQUniversity physical activity researcher Dr Danya Hodgetts on a unique career path growing sport participation legacy from big events. But the Rockhampton mum never expected her academic skills would help save her own life. Dr Hodgetts shares how her inexplicable declining health meant putting a research focus on her own experience - and was vital in detecting a rare spinal fluid leak.  Now recovering and back at work, Dr Hodgetts is also lending her expertise to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, as one of 12 Queenslanders selected for the international event's Legacy Committee. The importance topic was also the focus of her PhD with CQUniversity.  Scholarship opportunities for CQU research higher degree students are now open, to learn more book now for an RHD information webinar.  Follow Dr Hodgetts on Twitter here. IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research. In the spirit of reconciliation, CQUniversity recognises this episode was recorded and produced on the traditional lands of the Darumbal people in Rockhampton, and the Wurrundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Melbourne.

The science is in: better sleep helps humans perform better in elite sport, and in countless other facets of life. But CQUniversity sleep researcher Dr Michele Lastella says there's still a long road ahead to convince our sleep-resistant society of the benefits.  After more than a decade researching how sleep affects performance for elite athletes, Dr Lastella shares his research journey with CQU's IMPACT podcast, for this new series focused on research higher degree alumni. Dr Lastella's PhD centred on sleep research with the Australian Institute of Sport, the largest of its kind. Scholarship opportunities for CQU research higher degree students are now open, to learn more book now for an RHD information webinar.  Follow Dr Lastella on Twitter here. IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research. In the spirit of reconciliation, CQUniversity recognises this episode was recorded and produced on the traditional lands of the Kuarna people of the Adelaide Plains, and the Wurrundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Melbourne.

She's transformed opportunities for countless First Nations students, and trailblazing Queensland researcher Professor Maria Raciti says her own success started with “giving it a crack”. CQUniversity's first Indigenous student to graduate with a PhD back in 2004, the Mackay-born academic is now Professor of Marketing in the School of Business at University of the Sunshine Coast, a Director of its Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre, and a Principal Fellow of the Academy of Higher Education in the United Kingdom. Professor Raciti shares the challenges of her journey, and how her research meant influencing key policy, as this podcast series goes back to where the big impact begins - research higher degrees. .    Scholarship opportunities for CQU research higher degree students are now open, to learn more book now for an RHD information webinar.  Follow Professor Raciti on Twitter here. IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research. In the spirit of reconciliation, CQUniversity recognises this episode was recorded and produced on the traditional lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people on the Sunshine Coast, and the Wurrundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Melbourne.

Australian author Rachel Franks was a CQUniversity research student exploring crime fiction when her focused shifted to true crime. The Sydney-based researcher began her CQUniversity Master of Letters in 2004, then graduated with her PhD in 2011, penning a historical crime novel as part of her work. Dr Franks shares her research journey, as this series of IMPACT research podcast goes back to where the big questions begin - research higher degrees. Explore CQU's RHD opportunities at cqu.edu.au/rhd.   Now the Coordinator of Scholarship at State Library of NSW, Dr Franks' latest book An Uncommon Hangman: The Life and Deaths of Robert ‘Nosey Bob' Howard explores a life through stories of the 62 criminals he executed. Follow Dr Franks on Twitter, and find her book here.  Scholarship opportunities for CQU research higher degree students are now open, to learn more book now for an RHD information webinar.  IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research. In the spirit of reconciliation, CQUniversity recognises this episode was recorded and produced on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Sydney, and the Wurrundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Melbourne.

Paul Monsour has worked as a men's domestic and family violence behaviour change practitioner for 18 years.  For much of that time, he has been the Coordinator of Services and Practitioners for the Elimination of Abuse (SPEAQ) network. In this podcast, Paul reveals perspectives that reflect his continuing to deepen his learning about the area of “working with men” and his vast experience in direct client services.    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed.  The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia.  www.noviolence.org.au     For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.     If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more. 

Senior Lore/Law Man, Yuru, Bindal Nation (Dyirbal and Birrigubba Language Group) Randal Ross is the Manager Cultural and Community Relations for North West Remote Health (NWRH).  Randal has vast experience in the area of “working with men”, including as the Co-founder and Senior Facilitator for the Red Dust Healing program.  It is this wonderful knowledge that informs this podcast in which Randal explores cultural aspects of this work. 

Dr Chez Leggatt-Cook has worked as a researcher in both Australia and New Zealand, across diverse areas including domestic and family violence, child protection, elder abuse, disability and homelessness. In her current role as Principal Advisor Research and Evaluation at UnitingCare, Chez aims to build and apply evidence that empowers practitioners in their work with individuals, families and communities. Chez's passion for co-design and knowledge translation is evident in this podcast about the evaluation of her organisation's approach to “working with men”.      In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed.  The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia.  www.noviolence.org.au     For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.     If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more. 

Dr Brian Sullivan, CQUniversity Senior Lecturer brings a unique voice to this podcast, exploring the merging of practice, research and education.  Currently the coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Facilitating Men's Behaviour Change, Brian is also part of the Centre and has much experience in writing, facilitating and upskilling others in men's domestic and family violence (DFV) intervention programs. Brian was formerly the Practice Manager at YFS (Logan), where he supervised staff in the DFV Program and has worked with communities as part of collaborative responses to DFV.  He sits on the board of the Red Rose Foundation and the Queensland Police Service DFV Advisory Committee.    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed.  The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia.  www.noviolence.org.au     For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.     If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more. 

In this podcast, listeners will hear a contemporary frontline practitioner's perspective on “working with men”. Dr Brodie Evans is currently the Men's Program Coordinator for the Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS), developing and coordinating perpetrator intervention efforts, including supervising group facilitators. Brodie has experience in social and criminal justice research and university teaching, and also serves as Co-Convenor on the Services and Practitioners for the Elimination of Abuse (SPEAQ) Steering Committee and is a member of the WorkUp QLD Reference Group.    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed.   The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia.   www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.

This episode features Dr Heather Lovatt, the Centre's Director, discussing the Centre's interests in the area of “working with men” and providing listeners with a snapshot of the season ahead.  Appointed QCDFVR Director in March 2018, Heather has led a diverse range of research projects relating to gendered violence.  She currently oversees the Centre's work, which has a practice orientation across each of its three linked domains - research, education/training, sector development.  Heather has a particular interest in applied research that has a social impact; ensuring the knowledge and wisdom of those impacted by gendered violence, priority populations and front-line practitioners are prioritised.    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed.   The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia.   www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

Who gets to be an entrepreneur? According to the World Bank, just one in three businesses globally is owned by a woman. And in South Asia, the figure is as low as 18 per cent.  CQUniversity School of Business and Law academic Dr Vanita Yadav is a lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and she's exploring the barriers women face to launching start-ups, and how they overcome them.  On this episode, Dr Yadav explains the cultural and social expectations that hold women back from taking the leap into entrepreneurship. But the right support and education can boost female-led businesses into the big time. IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research. In the spirit of reconciliation, CQUniversity recognises this episode was recorded and produced on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Sydney, and the Wurrundjeri people of the Kulin Nation in Melbourne.

Each year, from 25 November to 10 December, the 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for action against one of the world's most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women marks day one, with day 16 falling on World Human Rights Day During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world will unite to raise awareness about gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes and call for improved laws and services to end violence against women for good.

When you protect vulnerable communities, you protect the whole community. That firm belief prompted CQUniversity Public Health academic Dr William Mude to investigate how COVID-19 was impacting different racial communities differently.  His global study found that in western countries, the prevalence of coronavirus cases was 156 per cent higher among black people than in the white community, and 154 per cent higher among Hispanic people, and 104 per cent higher for other non-white racial groups.  Dr Mude tells IMPACT that governments must address social disparities to improve these health gaps, and argues the value-for-money approach to public health spending is failing minority communities.   You can read Dr Mude's study here. IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research. In the spirit of reconciliation, CQUniversity recognises this episode was recorded and produced on the Traditional lands of the Gimuy Walubara Yindinji and Yirrigandji in Cairns, and the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation in Melbourne.

Words matter. And when it comes to First Nations languages, two CQUniversity linguists are hoping that work to preserve Indigenous culture through language could also unlock better health and wellbeing for North Queensland communities. Cairns-based Adjunct Professors Alexandra Aikhenvald and Robert Dixon are leading the research for CQUni's Centre for Indigenous Health Equity Research, and they share their experience and insights for this episode of IMPACT research podcast. CQUniversity Deputy Vice-President Indigenous Engagement Professor Adrian Miller also joins IMPACT to explain why the project is so important for his Jirrbal community. Explore CQUni's Centre for Indigenous Health Equity Research here.  IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research. In the spirit of reconciliation, CQUniversity recognises this episode was recorded and produced on the Traditional lands of the Gimuy Walubara Yindinji and Yirrigandji in Cairns, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba in Townsville, and the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation in Melbourne.

Parenting is tough - and the challenges can sometimes reach boiling point on the sidelines of kids' sport. CQUniversity psychology researcher Dr Cassy Dittman is driving an Australian-first program to help parents develop positive strategies for supporting children to play and enjoy their sport.  The proactive initiative has seen CQUni and UQ researchers work with the National Rugby League and Queensland Rugby League. Dr Dittman explains how the innovative program is changing parent behaviours, on this episode of IMPACT research podcast.   You can follow Dr Dittman on Twitter, and explore the Play Well research project here.  IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/research.

Humanity has never been more immersed in technology. But as its influence grows in every aspect of our lives, CQUniversity Associate Professor of Information and Communication Technology Michael Cowling says debate continues to rage about technology's role in the classroom. The academic and tech enthusiast is a National Teaching Fellow advocating for pedagogy before technology, and he shares his research-informed approach on this second episode of IMPACT research podcast series two.   While A/Prof Cowling has experienced the transformative power of putting students in Extended Reality, he also warns that we shouldn't assume young people will automatically "get" technology - but they will need to for navigating our digital future.    Follow A/Prof Cowling on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, and explore his Collaborative Research & Engagement Around Technology Education (CREATE) lab here. Watch his Study Australia Masterclass on Extended Reality (XR) in the Classroom here. IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. 

Why do people do what they do, instead of making choices that could make them healthier and happier? CQUniversity expert in behaviour change Dr Amanda Rebar says a big part comes down to habit.  Researching and designing health interventions to improve our lives, the Director of Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab shares the keys to sustainable change - and her own struggle shift habits - on this first episode of IMPACT research podcast series two.   This year, Dr Rebar received a Queensland Young Tall Poppy award, an initiative of the Australian Institute of Policy and Science to recognise the nation's high-achieving scientists. IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. 

IMPACT is CQUniversity's research podcast, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. Hear about changemaking research across Australia as CQUni experts share first steps, struggles, and eureka moments. IMACT series two launches on November 1, 2021. Get ready to discover: - hacking our habits to improve our health, - taking tech in classrooms beyond the "wow factor", - how understanding First Nations languages can improve Indigenous health outcomes, - the initiative inspiring parents to be better sporting role models for their kids, - and so much more! Subscribe now on your podcast app to get new episodes every Monday: https://podfollow.com/cquniversity-podcasts

Real Students, Real Stories shines light on the mental health journey of students in university. Hear how three students, Esaba, Raf and Emma faced their struggles, and inspiring messages from seeking support. Hosted by CQUni Student Wellbeing Coordinator Liza Costello, the brave participants show us that getting help isn't giving up, it's refusing to give up, and encourage everyone to break the silence and get support.   Real Students, Real Stories is a CQUniversity Podcasts production. Music is Run by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.  If you're a CQUniversity student and you need support, visit cqu.edu.au/counselling. 

In this episode of the Bulb, CQUniversity's Professor of Gendered Violence Studies, Dr Annabel Taylor, speaks with our friend and collaborator, Professor Hillary Haldane.  As you'll hear, Annabel and Hillary have a long-standing relationship, but Hillary became part of our Centre family in 2017.  In that year she received a Fulbright scholarship to travel to Australia from her base in the United States to continue her studies into frontline responses to domestic violence.  We hope you enjoy this international episode of the Bulb!    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

Jude Marshall wrote in the Centre's recent Compendium of Queensland Stories about Gendered Violence Activism that “Looking back, I learned about a feminist analysis before I understood the word.” In this edition of the Bulb, advocate and enduring friend of the Centre, Jude Marshall shares recollections of her personal and professional life as well as her hopes for the future.    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

PhD candidate, Vicki Lowik, generously gives listeners a taste of her recent research in this fascinating podcast.  The story of “Jessica”, as studied by Vicki, details the development and progression of domestic violence during a 27-year marriage against a backdrop of a community endorsing the Christian doctrine of male headship.    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

For many listeners, Betty Taylor is a woman who needs no introduction.  Recognised through multiple awards, Betty has been instrumental in the establishment of the Red Rose Foundation, and Australian Institute for Strangulation Prevention.  In this podcast Betty canvasses considerations relating to high-risk intimate partner violence.    In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

David Burck is a Queensland leader in the practice of responding to families where there is an abusive adolescent.  In this podcast he takes the listener into the topic of adolescent-to-parent violence.  David is also a researcher and has developed an online professional development course for QCDFVR.  In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

In this podcast, Dr Megan R. Greeson, Associate Professor at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois shares a little of her journey into the field of gendered violence research.  Megan speaks about the sexual assault response team approach that operates in her country.     In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

Australians are the world's most prolific gamblers, losing close to $25 billion a year. But despite growing awareness of harms caused by the national habit, researchers from CQUniversity's Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory say the problem is unlikely to improve without significant changes in the gambling industry. EGRL head Professor Matt Rockloff, Research Professor - Gambling Studies Nerilee Hing and Psychology Professor Matthew Browne share their recent work with fellow EGRL team member Dr Alex Russell, and explain why gambling problems in Australia are bigger than simply “problem gambling”. This is the 11th episode of CQUniversity's podcast series IMPACT, and the final episode in this series. Subscribe to "CQUniversity Podcasts" via your podcast app and you'll be the first to know when next season launches in 2021. 

Conducting face-to-face interviews with convicted underworld murderer and drug trafficker Carl Williams, CQUniversity Criminology researcher Dr Anne Ferguson found herself part of the police investigation after his prison murder in 2010. Her research, which began with the popular Underbelly series, aimed to highlight the conflict between fact and fiction in how the Australian entertainment industry dramatises the criminal world. In this episode Dr Ferguson and Forensic Psychology lecturer Rebecca Wilcoxson discuss the research with Tiahna Fiddling from CQUni Corporate Communications, raising concerns that police initiatives to work closely with TV producers are impacting our perceptions of crime and policing. This is the tenth episode of CQUniversity's podcast series: IMPACT, exploring groundbreaking research projects and their real-world impacts.

The wavey, inflatable people often used to attract the attention of customers to businesses like used car yards have found a new use in dingo management in Australia. The CQUniversity study showed that oversized, inflatable human effigies, which researchers have since dubbed ‘Fred-a-scare', could deter captive dingoes from accessing food, providing some hope that dingoes and humans can coexist successfully without resorting to lethal management techniques. Lead researcher Dr Bradley Smith talks about the potential impact of this quirky research for livestock producers, campgrounds and mining operations. This is the ninth episode of CQUniversity's podcast series: IMPACT, exploring groundbreaking research projects and their real-world impacts.

In this episode, Executive Director of Mackay Women's Services, Dr Anne Butcher describes how she has embraced - and thrived within- her role in the gendered violence sector.  As she nears the end of her working career Anne reflects on her legacy and shares the inspiration she draws from those with whom she works.  In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

Agribusinesses across Bundaberg and Wide Bay are getting a cutting-edge boost, with a new AgTech initiative led by CQUniversity's Institute for Future Farming Systems.     The Hinkler AgTech Initiative, funded by the Federal Government's Hinkler Regional Deal, is focused on technology utilisation, data analysis, research and testing for the Queensland food bowl.   Director of Institute for Future Farming Systems Professor Phil Brown and Associate Professor Simon White share the early progress with Jocelyn Sticklen from CQUni Communications.   This is the eighth episode of CQUniversity's newest podcast series: IMPACT, exploring groundbreaking research projects and their real-world impacts.

In major flood events tonnes of sediment and nutrients flow out of river systems into the ocean, and in some parts of Queensland directly onto the Great Barrier Reef.  But what if we slowed the flow? CQUniversity flood and water expert Dr Adam Rose believes slowing the velocity of water during flood events could have huge benefits for the environment, economies and communities. After researching multiple floods in Central Queensland, he recommends that retaining water upstream in river systems, through contouring, revegetation, and specialised water storage areas, could give water more time to infiltrate and percolate into our soils reducing sediment, nutrients and plastics flowing into the reef. And it's Adam's research that is making its way into a children's storybook in the hope of changing the current narrative about water issues in Australia. On today's podcast we chat with Dr Rose and book illustrator Yvonne McDonald.  This is the seventh episode of CQUniversity's newest podcast series: IMPACT, exploring groundbreaking research projects and their real-world impacts.

In this episode, QCDFVR Director Dr Heather Lovatt explores the life of feminist and advocate, Pauline Woodbridge OAM in an in depth interview.  Pauline's story is a fascinating one and listeners will hear of a life well lived. In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

Nearly half of adult Australians track their fitness with wearable monitors – but could the same technology also help us battle a pandemic? CQUniversity researchers from the Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science have used data from wrist-worn health trackers to analyse respiratory signals of COVID-19 – and explore how lifestyle changes during lockdown affected our health. Sleep and circadian rhythms expert Professor Greg Roach and PhD researcher Dean Miller share their findings with Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Read more here.   This is the sixth episode of CQUniversity's newest podcast series: IMPACT, exploring groundbreaking research projects and their real-world impacts locally and globally. Explore our strengths here. 

Australia's 4.8 million dog owners are used to scooping poop - but could composting our pup's output be the next step for responsible dog ownership? CQUniversity Environmental Science PhD candidate and dog owner Emily Bryson has spent two years analysing decomposing dog poo for her research – and COVID-19 restrictions have meant the project is true backyard science. In this episode, she shares the project and her progress with CQUni Adelaide colleague and canidae researcher Dr Bradley Smith.   This is the fifth episode for CQUniversity's newest podcast series: IMPACT, a podcast that explores groundbreaking research projects and their real-world impacts.

This episode shares a practitioner's perspective. Pauline Woodbridge OAM takes the listener on a journey through time, navigating a history of the domestic and family violence sector in Queensland from the 1980's to the 21st Century.  In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

Food waste is costing Australian households $10 billion a year – so what's the solution? CQUniversity researcher Dr David Pearson is on a mission to find out, and hopes that leveraging leftovers could help save some of the $3800 of food that the average family throws away every year. The Engage Program Leader with the Australian Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (FFWCRC) shared his progress with CQUniversity Sydney AVP (NSW) Shehan Thampapillai, and new research-informed hacks to help households eat better, and bin less.  This is the fourth episode for CQUniversity's newest podcast series: IMPACT, a podcast that explores groundbreaking research projects and their real-world impacts.

Marine experts call them the “kidneys of the Great Barrier Reef”: dense seagrass meadows that are vital ecosystems to support breeding, feed animals, filter sediment and reduce diseases right through our oceans.   But the important habitat has been disappearing, and CQUniversity researcher and director of CQUniversity's $6.6 million Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (CMERC) Dr Emma Jackson says Australia's seagrass faces a fresh threat as looming weather pattern puts the fragile sea plants at risk.   She tells host Mary Bolling how CMERC is harvesting and germinating seeds to regenerate seagrass meadows - and what the work means for fighting climate change, too.  Read more here.  This is the third episode of CQUniversity's newest podcast series: IMPACT, exploring groundbreaking research projects and their real-world impacts locally and globally. Explore our strengths here. 

In this episode, Mark Walters discusses the changed world in which we live and work.  2020 has brought adaptations in how services respond to gendered violence.  Technology has replaced face to face individual and group interventions in many services.  Mark gives practical and knowledgeable tips about working with users of violence in this helpful and informative podcast. In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.

It's one of the nation's biggest food waste challenges, but CQUniversity researcher Dr Heena Panchasara hopes leftovers from Australian wine production can help power a cleaner future.   With 1.3 billion litres of wine produced in Australia every year, the industry also creates 350 kilotonnes of leftover skins, stems and seeds, known as grape marc or pomace. Mechanical Engineering academic Dr Panchasara tells CQUniversity psychology and wine researcher Dr Alex Russell about big plans for diverting it from landfill, and into a range of clean energy solutions. The project could see wineries generating their own power and biodiesel, and wine enthusiasts across Australia get passionate about clean energy generation as well.  This is the second episode for CQUniversity's newest podcast series: IMPACT, a podcast that explores ground-breaking research projects and their real-world impacts.

Welcome to CQUniversity's newest podcast series: IMPACT, a podcast that explores ground-breaking research projects and their real-world impacts. In this launch episode, Isis ‘Issy' Symes speaks with Dr Adele Baldwin, the lead researcher in CQUniversity's Midwifery Prison Project. Dr Baldwin delves deep into Townsville-based project, explaining its origins, findings, and the ongoing achievements of the initiative supporting prison inmates through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period to establish vital connections with their newborns.   She also explains how the project has evolved into something much bigger, including the development of an Australian Birth Charter and a new program for imprisoned dads M2: Midwives for Men.

Impact is CQUniversity's latest podcast series, exploring ground-breaking research projects, and their real world impacts. Hear about changemaking research across Australia as CQUni experts share first steps, struggles, and eureka moments. In season one, we discover: - How loving our leftovers could halt Australia's $10 billion household food waste habit, - Why perinatal care is changing lives for pregnant women in the prison system, - Whether citizen scientists planting seagrass meadows could save the Great Barrier Reef,  - When can dog poo go in the compost bin, and many more innovative and practical projects to improve our lives, our communities, and our world.  Subscribe now to get new episodes in your podcast app every Tuesday.

In this episode, Jamie Anderson and Larissa Fewquandie, experienced Indigenous social workers yarn about worker self-care when responding to gendered violence and give practical tips to those coming into the field.  In each episode of The Bulb, the podcast will explore aspects of gendered violence – what is thought about it, what we know about it, and what is yet to be revealed. The QCDFVR is funded by The Queensland Government and is based at CQUniversity Australia. www.noviolence.org.au   For victims and survivors of gendered violence who may have found the content of this podcast disturbing, free confidential 24 hour counselling is available nationally on 1800 737 732 through 1800Respect.   If you would like to know more about responding to domestic and family violence, CQUniversity offers a range of postgraduate and other study options.  Visit cqu.edu.au and search courses for “domestic violence” to learn more.