Research Reveal

In this episode we speak with Dr Xiujian Peng about the economic implications associated with China's several long term climate commitments. Episode GuestDr Xiujian Peng Dr Xiujian Peng is a Senior Research Fellow in the Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS) at Victoria University (VU). Dr. Peng has extensive experience in the development and application of large-scale computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. She has published widely in international peer reviewed journals. Dr. Peng is responsible for research on China economy at the Centre of Policy Studies. She has led and completed many research projects which cover various economic issues in China. VU Website: https://www.vu.edu.au/contact-us/xiujian-peng/ Victoria University Research Victoria University research delivers results for industry, government and society that shapes healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities. This episode was hosted and produced by Dr Marc C-Scott and edited by Screen Media student David Coleman for VU Research, Victoria University. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode we speak with Fiona MacDonald about the current COVID19 pandemic has challenged us to develop a far greater understanding of the role schools play in the lives of younger Australians and their families. Episode GuestFiona MacDonald
 Fiona is Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC) at Victoria University. Fiona research sits within the Sociology of Education discipline and her interests include, inclusive education, middle childhood, social justice, and disengagement. Fiona’s has extensive experience researching in schools, both mainstream and alternative, focusing on the juncture of education and wellbeing for children and young people. Twitter: @fionamac20131 VU Website: https://www.vu.edu.au/research/fiona-macdonald/ Victoria University Research Victoria University research delivers results for industry, government and society that shapes healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities. This episode was hosted and produced by Dr Marc C-Scott for VU Research, Victoria University.

In this episode we speak Associate Professor Debra Smith about violent extremism in the context of coronavirus. What are some of the challenges associated with violent extremism during this current pandemic and what could be the future implications. Episode GuestDebra Smith Debra’s research focuses on questions of violent political extremism, social conflict and social change. She co-leads the Applied Security Science Partnership (ASSP) that includes embedded researchers and practitioners from Victoria University, Victoria Police, Defence Science Technology, and community leadership groups. The purpose of the ASSP is to build robust evidence on behavioural indicators of all forms of violent extremism, and to translate this evidence into frontline practitioner tools. Debra provides training to state and federal policing agencies, education departments, and other frontline workers on Australia’s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) early intervention and case management tools. She was appointed to the Expert Panel commissioned by the Victorian Government to undertake the independent review of effective case management and information sharing barriers relevant to violent extremism (the CMIS Review). She recently co-edited the first book on Australia’s contemporary far right and is currently co-authoring the book, International Terrorism and Counter Terrorism in the Australian Context. Twitter: @DebraSm47212442 VU Website: https://www.vu.edu.au/research/debra-smith/ Victoria University Research Victoria University research delivers results for industry, government and society that shapes healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities. This episode was hosted and produced by Dr Marc C-Scott for VU Research, Victoria University.

In this episode we speak with Celeste Young about the current bushfires crisis in Australia, from the broader perspective of natural hazard risk ownership Episode GuestCeleste Young Celeste is a Collaborative Research Fellow at Victoria University, who specialises in co-designed end user-based research which supports the implementation of research into specific contexts. She specialises in systemic assessment of decision making, risk and communication.  Celeste has worked with industry, all levels of government and the community, to address the needs of practitioners and policy makers in the areas of: climate change and natural hazards, innovation and transformation; and diversity and inclusion. Twitter: @ckyoung01 VU Website: https://www.vu.edu.au/contact-us/celeste-young/ Victoria University Research Victoria University research delivers results for industry, government and society that shapes healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities. This episode was hosted and produced by Dr Marc C-Scott for VU Research, Victoria University.

In this episode we speak with Professor Alex Parker about the use of physical activity as an intervention to ease depression in young people. Episode Guest Professor Alex Parker Alex leads the Healthy and Inclusive Communities: Physical Activity, Sport and Culture research program within the Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) at Victoria University. Her research group aims to measure, understand, and promote exercise and physical activity to optimise mental wellbeing and prevent and treat mental illness. Alex has extensive experience in leading clinical trials to promote physical activity in young people with mental health concerns. She is leading the Mental Health Research Consortium at VU which aims to address the high prevalence of physical and mental health concerns through behaviour and lifestyle interventions, including physical activity, sleep and nutrition. Alex is also a clinical psychologist with extensive clinical experience in youth mental health services. Twitter: @alex_gparker VU Website: https://www.vu.edu.au/contact-us/alexandra-parker/ Victoria University Research Victoria University research delivers results for industry, government and society that shapes healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities. This episode was hosted and produced by Dr Marc C-Scott for VU Research, Victoria University.

In this episode we speak with Professor Robert Pascoe about the early developments of Aussie rules football, the impact by indigenous Australians, how 24/7 media and social media has changed fan engagement. Episode GuestProfessor Robert Pascoe Robert is a historian who researches, writes and teaches at Victoria University, in the areas World History, immigrant history, local Australian history, and Australian Football. In 1995, Robert produced the first national social history of Australian Football, in a book entitled The Winter Game. Twitter: @robert.pascoe1 VU Website: https://www.vu.edu.au/research/rob-pascoe Victoria University Research Victoria University research delivers results for industry, government and society that shapes healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities. This episode was hosted and produced by Dr Marc C-Scott for VU Research, Victoria University.