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Data is the currency of the digital age, and most of us give our personal data away without realising. In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Dr. Adam Andreotta to discuss his book, Rethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data Age. Listen to discover how big data is reshaping our privacy and how we can protect our information in the new age of integrated technology.Dr Adam Andreotta's journey [01:17]What is personal data? [04:54]The upside of sharing your data [08:14]What are we agreeing to when we ‘accept terms'? [11:23]The pitfalls of privacy policies [15:21]Can we take back control? [18:24]Copyright and consent [33:00]The future of online privacy [36:28]Learn moreThe Philosopher's ZoneAutomated informed consentRethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data AgeConnect with our guestsDr Adam Andreotta, Lecturer, School of Management and Marketing, Curtin UniversityDr Adam Andreotta's research explores the philosophy of artificial intelligence, the ethics of big data, and how we can better secure informed consent surrounding the collection and use of our personal data online.In 2024, Adam authored Rethinking Informed Consent in the Big Data Age where he delves into the challenges of self-managing our private data online and suggests ways we can improve data consent practices in everyday contexts.Curtin Staff ProfileLinkedInPhilPeopleJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenRecordist and Content Creator: Caitlin CrowleySocial Media: Celeste FourieProducer: Emilia JolakoskaExecutive Producer: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations' voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.
Screens and digital technology are ubiquitous in the lives of children and parents – but what does this mean for child development? In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Dr Amber Beynon to discuss her research into the relationship between infant development, screen time and other family factors. What we know (and don't) about screen time and children's development [00:58]Understanding the impact of the broader family environment [04:26]Advice for parents navigating the digital landscape [07:56]Closing the research gap [10:55]Navigating new technology: From TV to AI [11:55]Amber's journey in this evolving field [16:23]Learn moreARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital ChildBeyond screen time: complex factors shaping child developmentHalf of all Australian kids have hands on mobile phones, according to Communication and Media Authority surveyInfluence of maternal and infant technology use and other family factors on infant developmentIs screen time bad for kids? New research says it's not so black and whiteMeasurement Method Options to Investigate Digital Screen Technology Use by Children and Adolescents: A Narrative ReviewThe ORIGINS Project: A platform for research discoveryConnect with our guestsDr Amber BeynonDr Amber Beynon is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's School of Allied Health. She investigates the health impacts of information technology and the epidemiology of musculoskeletal pain in young populations. Find out more about Amber's work:XORCiDCurtin Staff ProfileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Caitlin CrowleyProducer: Emilia JolakoskaRecordist: Annabelle FouchardSocial media: Celeste FourieExecutive producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations' voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Insects pollinate 75% of all agricultural crops, yet many face extinction. Discover how a ‘Star Trek' level tech called eDNA can monitor vital insect pollinators and support global food security. The pollinator crisis [01:15]eDNA a gamechanger for biodiversity monitoring [03:09]Hoverfly vs honeybee in avocado pollination [05:46]Native bushland sustains agriculture [08:21]Diverse applications for eDNA [14:05]Merging tech with farm mechanisation [19:36]Cambridge calling [20:10]Learn moreeDNA could help protect insect pollinators of avocado flowersStudy reveals how eDNA could bear fruit for farmers and the environmentSmall but might: eDNA amplies key role of insects in pollinationConnect with our guestsAssociate Professor Paul NevillPaul leads the Minesite Biomonitoring with eDNA (MBioMe) research group at Curtin University. He is a molecular ecologist working on everything from soil microbes to mammals. His main interest is eDNA-based monitoring of biodiversity.Curtin staff profileDr Joshua KestelJoshua is a molecular ecologist interested in pollination and the resulting genetic consequences. He has undertaken research with the Minesite Biomonitoring with eDNA (MBioMe) research group at Curtin University, and the Department of Conservation, Biodiversity and Attractions (DBCA). He is now working at Cambridge University to further his research detecting pollinators using eDNA.LinkedIn profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenProducer: Emilia JolakoskaEpisode researcher:Zoe TaylorExecutive producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations' voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.
We're at a pivotal moment in time for humanity. Are we doomed to repeat past mistakes or can Global Futures help to better shape our collective tomorrow?In this insightful episode, special host Matthew Sykes is joined by Professor Joe Siracusa, veteran historian and Inaugural Professor of Global Futures in the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University. They explore how Global Futures can help us to understand history as a dynamic, non-linear journey that shapes our present and future possibilities, and empower us to make informed decisions for a brighter future.• Defining Global Futures [01:18]• Unpacking critical realist ontology [02:20]• The role of philosophy and science fiction [16:35]• Turning foresight into actionable insight [11:20]• Lessons on the past: meeting Martin Luther King [24:26]Learn moreFuture tense? Global Futures uncovers what the past can tell us about tomorrowLeading political expert named Dean of Global Futures at CurtinConnect with our guestsJoe SiracusaProfessor of Global Futures, Curtin UniversityPresident Emeritus of Australia's Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Siracusa has also authored and co-authored over 30 books including America and the Cold War, 1941-1991: A Realist Interpretation, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in History. Professor Siracusa is also a regular media commentator on international diplomacy, nuclear weapons and American foreign policy.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost and researcher: Matthew SykesProducer: Emilia JolakoskaEditor: Zoe TaylorExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations' voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
The cane toads are coming. Can a simple, but clever plan stop them from fully invading Western Australia and causing catastrophic damage?Join our host David as he talks with Professor Ben Phillips about the project he's leading, the Toad Containment Zone (TCZ). A collaborative effort between community, rangers and scientists, the TCZ is the last line of defence against the cane toad invasion of Western Australia. If not stopped, the cane toad will have devastating wildlife and cultural impacts.How cane toads came to Australia (01:15)Ecological fallout of toads (06:38)“Put them in the freezer”: efforts to control toads (12:11)The Toad Containment Zone (TCZ): what it is and how it will work (14:14)Charismatic species set to disappear (23:08)How soon can we gauge success? (26:11)Learn moreThe Toad Containment ZoneHope for Pilbara: Containment zone offers chance against cane toads in WAThe $12m ‘waterless barrier' plan stops cane toads marching into the PilbaraToad-ally awesome project to halt cane toad invasion of the PilbaraConnect with our guestsProfessor Ben PhillipsProfessor Ben Phillips is a population biologist and a Premier Science Fellow at Curtin University, where he conducts biosecurity research in the School of Molecular and Life Sciences. He has worked extensively across the Northern Territory and Western Australia on cane toad biology, ecology and evolution, and on how to control and reduce the impacts of cane toads on vulnerable native species, including northern quolls. Ben's modelling work has identified where the Toad Containment Zone should be placed and how large it should be to stop the toad invasion to the Pilbara. You can find Ben on:LinkedInXJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInXTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenProducer:Emilia JolakoskaEpisode researcher:Zoe TaylorFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations' voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
A new discovery brings us closer to understanding one of the world's greatest mysteries ... or does it? In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Curtin University Research Associate Anthony Clarke and Professor Chris Kirkland, to discuss their discovery about the origins of Stonehenge's Altar Stone and its wide-reaching implications. What is Stonehenge and why is it so fascinating? [01:11]The final piece of the provenance puzzle: the Altar Stone [01:23]How did we get here? Cross-continental journeys and big ideas [04:40]Drilling into the research: samples, spectrometers, Stonehenge and Scotland [07:26]A new understanding of communities, technologies and societies of the past [09:33]From conspiracy theories to deep time history, are we any closer to solving the mystery of Stonehenge? [18:20]What this discovery means to our guests and where it leads us [25:25]Learn moreGreat Scott! Stonehenge's Altar Stone origins reveal advanced ancient BritainStonehenge's altar stone was carried all the way from north-east Scotland. But how?Stonehenge tale gets weirder as Orkney is ruled out as altar stone origin.Stonehenge.Timescales of Mineral Systems Group.John de Laeter Research Centre.Connect with our guestsMr Anthony Clarke, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Curtin School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin UniversityMr Anthony Clarke is a Research Associate at Curtin University, investigating the versatility of accessory mineral geochronology in addressing the age and provenance of geological material. In 2024, Anthony gained a PhD in applied geology at Curtin University, publishing A Scottish provenance for the Altar Stone of Stonehenge (DOI: 10.1038/S41586-024-07652-1).LinkedinStaff profileProfessor Chris Kirkland, Professor, Curtin School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin UniversityProfessor Chris Kirkland is an accomplished academic and geoscience professional with over 10 years of experience teaching and researching at Curtin University, and a further 10 years of laboratory experience. Chris is a Professor at Curtin University and leads the Timescales of Mineral Systems Group. Chris co-authored A Scottish provenance for the Altar Stone of Stonehenge (DOI: 10.1038/S41586-024-07652-1).ProfileStaff ProfileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent Creator and recordist: Caitlin CrowleySocial Media: Celeste FourieProducer: Emilia JolakoskaExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations' voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
To unlock a more sustainable future, graphite is key. The issue: there's a $14 billion shortage of the crucial resource on the horizon. In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Dr Jason Fogg from the Curtin Carbon Group to explore how his innovation, RapidGraphite, can turn carbon into battery-grade graphite within seconds.What is graphite and why is it important? [00:09]Pioneering a game-changing approach to graphite production [02:34]Projections of growth: meeting the demands of the graphite market [06:38]Sustainable production methods: flipping the script on traditional mining and manufacturing processes [9:23]What RapidGraphite means for the green energy transition [14:30]RapidGraphite research and production: Where to from here? [16:24]Learn moreSerendipity broadens the scope for making graphiteCurtin Carbon GroupCurtin Venture StudioA decade of innovation: Unveiling Curtin's 2024 Accelerate trailblazersNew tech that turns waste into battery-grade graphite lands supportConnect with our guestsDr Jason Fogg is a researcher in the Curtin Carbon Group carbon and the co-developer of RapidGraphite. Dr Fogg is a specialist in materials science, conducting experiments at ultra-high temperatures up to 3000˚C. Fogg has innovated new furnace techniques to access extreme temperatures and study advanced carbon materials for decarbonisation.LinkedInJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationCurtin Venture StudioGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript. Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent Creator: Karen GreenRecordist: Jayden McLeanExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and the First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations' voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
The world's tallest timber building, digital twinning and biophilic design. Discover how sustainable architecture is revolutionising the places we live and work in. In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Zaid Osama, who shares insights into how buildings are being designed to reduce their environmental impact, including Perth's ground-breaking plan that will have us rethinking the materials we build with. The impact of architecture on sustainability [00:01:40]Sustainable development goals in architecture [00:07:06]Dynamic architecture: The Edge in Amsterdam [00:10:18]C6: The world's tallest timber building in Perth [00:13:45]‘Small-scale' sustainability: Curtin's Living Legacy Lab [00:19:13]Digital twinning in architecture [00:21:16]What we can learn from Curtin's digital campus twin [00:30:59]Learn moreCurtin's research in sustainable developmentThe Edge in AmsterdamCurtin's Legacy Living LabWorld's tallest timber building to be built in PerthZaid's research: AI and optimisation methods in construction industryHow digital twin technology can help solve Australia's construction industry challengesArchitecture 2030: why the built environment?Connect with our guestsZaid Osama, Lecturer in Architecture and Construction, School of Design and Built Environment, Curtin UniversityZaid is a lecturer at Curtin University, specialising in architecture and construction. He is a Ph.D. candidate and the director of AFB Architects. His research interests include digital twins, user-centred architecture, data-driven built environment, architectural design and technology, construction systems and materials and infrastructure design and engineering.LinkedInStaff profileAFB ArchitectsORCiD profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaXFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenEpisode researcher: Anne Griffin-AppadooProducer: Emilia JolakoskaRecordist: Jayden McLeanExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.au
In this episode, host Sarah Taillier is joined by Dr. Hani Al-Salami and Dr. Armin Mooranian, both registered pharmacists from Curtin Medical School and CHIRI. Together, Dr Al-Salami and Dr Mooranian are leading a project to develop a prototype for faecal capsules. Such capsules offer new hope to patients battling resistant infections that don't respond to standard therapies.• [00:25 – 01:04] How faecal transplant capsules show promise for gut health in a novel trial.• [02:06 – 02:30] How gut bacteria is crucial for gut health.• [04:36 – 04:50] Does a capsule approach improve the ease of treatment?• [08:09 – 08:39] How the capsule provides a non-invasive treatment for the serious bacteria infection, recurrent clostridioides dificile.• [17:42 – 18:05] The potential for treating neurological diseases via gut health.Learn moreMedia releaseConnect with our guestsDr. Hani Al-SalamiDr Hani Al-Salami is an AHPRA registered Australian and New Zealand pharmacist, a clinician, an academic, and a Program Lead in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Curtin Medical School and Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute. Dr Al-Salami's research focuses on using bile acids as a bio-nano platform for therapeutic delivery, which is aligned with worldwide regulatory approvals, for commercialisation purposes in humans.Dr. Armin MooranianDr Mooranian is a clinical consultant pharmacist and lecturer at Curtin Medical School. He is registered with AHPRA-Pharmacy of Board of Australia and also holds New Zealand registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand. Dr Mooranian's research at Curtin University has led to a significant advancement of knowledge in the field of quantum medicine, biotechnology and nanoengieering of advanced gene-based therapeutic delivery systems for the treatment of neurosensory disorders and cognitive dysfunction. Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaX / TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierContent creator: Anita Shore and Alex FootProducer: Emilia JolakoskaRecordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Celeste FourieExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.
Can MS be slowed down or even reversed? In this episode, host Alex Foot is joined by Dr. Virginie Lam] to discuss a revolutionary new treatment that aims to slow down or potentially stop the cycles of attack and remission in many MS cases.What is multiple sclerosis (MS) and how does it effect the body? [00:46]• What is relapse-remitting MS and what challenges does it present [02:57]• How new myelin targeting treatments are offering new hope for MS treatment [08:56]• What inspired Dr. Lam to research MS [15:05]Learn moreMS Awareness Month: Australia's advanced imaging technology takes aim at multiple sclerosis (ANIF)Connect with our guestsDr. Virginie LamNHMRC Early Career Research Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin UniversityDr. Virginie Lam specialises in neuroscience and myelin repair strategies for Multiple Sclerosis. Her work focuses on lipid-based therapies and the utilisation of advanced MRI technology to track and potentially reverse MS progression. LinkedInCurtin Staff ProfileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost and Content Creator: Alex FootProducer and recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Celeste FourieExecutive Producers: Matthew Sykes and Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
How do we overcome barriers to education in Australia? ‘In this episode, Alex Foot is joined by Professor Ian Li, Director of the Research and Policy Program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES), to discuss the equity landscape in Australian higher education, and how things are moving towards a more accessible system. What is equity in education and why's it important [01:35]How does Australia compare globally in educational equity [04:14]How primary and high school impact the equity of higher education [07:23]The TAFE system [17:35]What ‘good' looks like in the future [23:30]Learn moreAustralian Centre for Student Equity and Sucess - ACSES (formally National Centre for Student Equity)Connect with our guestsProfessor Ian Li Director of the Research and Policy Program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES)With a background in health and labour market economics, Professor Ian Li is the Research and Policy program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success, where he heads up efforts to find out ‘what works' in creating a more equitable higher education system in Australia. LinkedInCurtin Staff PageJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost and content creator:: Alex Foot Producer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Celeste Fourie Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
How did a simple molecule found in smoke change the way we regenerate native plants? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf In this episode, Professor Kingsley Dixon joins host David Karsten to discuss the critical role smoke plays in seed germination, the evolution of plant conservation and restoration practices, and how these insights are being applied to revitalise Western Australia's unique biodiversity.How Prof Dixon's career started [01:32]Biodiversity regeneration efforts in Kings Park, WA [12:21]How smoke can help with ecologic regeneration [11:23]How Prof Dixon's discovery impacted the nursery industry [21:04]Discussion on cryogenics history and potential [31:4]Learn moreBushland conservation and restorationKing's Birthday Honours: Passion for natural world drives acclaimed botanist Kingsley Dixon (The West Australian)Connect with our guestsProfessor Kingsley Dixon Professor Dixon has led transformational research in plant conservation and restoration. As Foundation Director at Kings Park, he built a team of over 50, pioneering 'science-into-practice' approaches with $24M in industry funding. His work has positioned WA as a global leader in environmental restoration, securing $7.6M in competitive funding and establishing significant science partnerships.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Alex FootProducer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska Social Media: Celeste Fourie Executive Producers: Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
From BTS to Busan's Film Festivals, how has Korea's cultural influence spread across the globe? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf.What is the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu' [00:50]• How the government encouraged a cultural push of Hallyu [14:14]• Korean Cultures spread to Australia [21:23]• How the spread of Korean culture impacts life in South Korea itself [39:23] Learn more• Curtin Korean Studies Major• Korean Research Centre WAConnect with our guestsAssociate Professor Jo Elfving-HwangJo Elfving-Hwang is an Associate Professor of Korean Society and Culture in the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) at Curtin University. She is also Dean Global, Korea, with the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor Global, Director of the Korea Research & Engagement Centre at Curtin University and Major Coordinator of the Korean Studies program at Curtin.• LinkedIn• Curtin Staff PageJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Alex FootProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Celeste FourieExecutive Producers: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Professor Fred Wells and Professor Monique Gagnon to discuss the impact of rising sea temperatures and oil spills on aquatic life. Significant changes in marine fauna along Perth's coastline (00:01:02:03)Impact of 2011 heatwave on the west end of Rottnest (00:04:12:12)How fish fingerprints are helping identify oil pollutants (00:09:23:04)Recovery of marine populations after the Montara oil spill in the Timor Sea (00:19:54:22)Positive trends in pollution reduction (00:21:26:23)Learn moreMarine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at RottnestFish Fingerprinting: Identifying Crude Oil Pollutants using Bicyclic Sesquiterpanes (Bicyclanes) in the Tissues of Exposed FishConnect with our guestsProfessor Fred Wells, Adjunct Professor, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin UniversityAs senior curator of aquatic zoology at the Western Australian Museum for many years, Professor Wells developed a keen interest in tropical marine ecosystems and Western Australian marine habitats. He later moved to the WA Department of Fisheries where he led a research project on introduced marine pests. His research has included all major habitat types in the Western Pacific, with a particular focus on coral reefs and mangroves, and documenting molluscan assemblages in marine areas not previously investigated by scientists. He is the former President and a Lifetime Member of the Australian Marine Sciences Association, The World Scientific Society for Molluscs, and the Australasian Mollusc Society. Staff ProfileLinkedInProfessor Monique Gagnon, Discipline lead, Ecology, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin UniversityA prominent researcher in ecotoxicology, Professor Gagnon has led major research projects for industry, government and the Australian Research Council. Her research focuses on the impact of accidental oil spills, petroleum exploration and production on fish health, endocrine disruptors, sewage treatment plants and urban runoffs, and the toxicity of drilling muds used in the petroleum exploration industry. She provides advice on drilling programs in sensitive marine areas like Botany Bay and Barrow Island. She also monitors the effects of anti-fouling chemicals on vertebrates and invertebrate populations. Professor Gagnon is an associate editor for the international peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Toxicology.Staff profileLinkedInGoogle ScholarJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Anne Griffin-AppadooProducer: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
With the rapid rise of generative AI, what does this mean for the human side of creativity, art and culture?In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Rachel Robertson and Susanna Castleden explore the intersection between generative AI and human creativity, and discuss the ways in which innovative projects can act to showcase the creative work of our human artists and writers.Learn moreBook Mentioned:Here Be Monsters: Is Technology Reducing Our Humanity? by Richard King (Monash University Publishing, 2023).Article Reference:Richard King's article 'The Defence' in Griffith Review, issue 81, 2023, pp20-28.AI Carbon Footprint:We're getting a better idea of AI's true carbon footprint, MIT Technology Review, 2022.Human Rights Issues in AI Industry:Open AI Used Kenyan Workers ... To Make ChatGPT Less Toxic, TIME, 2023.Writers Response Project Anthologies:Where the Ink Falls, edited by Rachel Robertson, published by John Curtin Gallery, 2022.25 for 25: Curtin Writers Respond, edited by Rachel Robertson, published by John Curtin Gallery, 2023. Available in hard copy at the John Curtin Gallery, and available soon on Issuu.Podcast Links:Explore more episodes on creativity and generative AI: Word & Image Podcast.Connect with our guestsRachel RobertsonAssociate Professor, Curtin School of Media, Creative Arts and Social InquiryStaff profileWebsiteAssociate Professor Rachel Robertson teaches and supervises in Professional Writing and Publishing and Creative Writing in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry at Curtin University. She has a BA (Honours) and MPhil from UWA and a PhD from Curtin University. Her memoir, Reaching One Thousand: a story of love, motherhood and autism, was published by Black Inc in 2012 and re-issued in 2018. She is editor or co-editor of seven other scholarly or creative books including recent titles Where the Ink Falls (2022) and 25 for 25 (2023). Her creative nonfiction and essays have been published in outlets such as Griffith Review, Island, Best Australian Essays, Australian Book Review and Westerly.Susanna CastledenAssociate Professor in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry; Dean of Research in the Faculty of HumanitiesAs Dean of Research in the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University, Susanna is responsible for supporting and promoting researchers in the School of Education, the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, and the School of Design and Built Environment. Susanna is a multi-award-winning artist and educator and has exhibited continuously throughout her career. She has participated over 30 solo and group exhibitions, and her artworks are held in more than 20 major collections across Australia, including the National Gallery of Australia and The Art Gallery of WA. Susanna's creative practice, predominantly in printmaking and drawing, includes large-scale projects that bring together ideas of mobility and proximity, often seeking to reveal alternate ways of encountering and understanding movement. LinkedInStaff profileWebsiteJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaX (Twitter)FacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Yvette TullochProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
As our planet grapples with the urgent realities of climate change, the transition to sustainable energy solutions becomes pivotal. But how do we make this transition just, inclusive, and effective?Today, host Alex Foot is joined by two esteemed Curtin University professors, Professor Peta Ashworth OAM and Professor Petra Tschakert. They break down the complex layers of the energy humanities, the changes in public attitudes towards energy, and the need for an equitable energy shift.Why the energy transition needs a ‘humanities look' [06:40]The benefits of energy literacy [17:58]The social challenge of ensuring everyone benefits from the energy transition [27:18]Western Australia's role in a just energy transition [38:20]Why action is key to ensuring a just transition [46:11]Learn moreMurajuga Traditional Owner Wins Legal Bid to Stop Woodside from Conducting Seismic Blasting.News Article on Energy Transition JobsCurtin's Centre for Energy TransitionConnect with our guestsProfessor Petra TschakertProfessor Tschakert is trained as a human-environment geographer and applied anthropologist and conducts research at the intersection of political ecology, climate change adaptation, climate and mobility justice, multispecies justice, energy humanities, transformative sustainability education, and livelihood security. She has abundant experience using participatory methods and community engagement practices for capacity and resilience strengthening for >30 years in Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, India, Nepal, and Panama, and recently in Western Australia.Curtin Staff ProfileProfessor Peta Ashworth OAMProfessor Ashworth is a renowned expert in energy, communication, stakeholder engagement, and technology assessment. She has researched public attitudes towards climate and energy technologies, including wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS), solar photovoltaic, storage, geothermal and hydrogen, for almost two decades. An accomplished speaker and educator, she actively promotes energy literacy globally and contributes to policy briefings and educational events.LinkedInJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript Behind the scenesHost and Content Creator: Alex FootProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Mountain biking, an exhilarating outdoor adventure, is taking the world by storm. From conquering rugged trails to exploring diverse terrains, it offers a fantastic cardiovascular workout, enhancing your strength, endurance, and agility. In fact, it's one of the fastest-growing recreational activities globally. In this episode, Host David Kasten sat down with Paul Braybrook, a dedicated paramedic and paramedicine researcher at Curtin University; and Rod Annear, Assistant Director of Parks and Visitor Services at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions to discuss the growth and transformation of mountain biking into the loved activity it is today.Doing a PhD in mountain biking [01:40]The planning that goes into expanding mountain biking trails [09:20]Are severe are typical mountain biking injuries? [11:29]What the next ten years of mountain biking holds [21:58]How families can casually get into mountain biking [28:11]Learn morePedal power takes off: Mountain biking benefits outweigh risks (Curtin News)Connect with our guestsPaul BraybrookResearcher, Curtin School of NursingPaul Braybrook is a AHPRA Registered Paramedic for St John WA working for the state ambulance service. He is also the course coordinator for paramedicine at Curtin University.In his spare time, he can be found riding in whatever mountains he happens to be closest to. Paul has a particular interest in sports medicine epidemiology and the management of traumatic injuries in outdoor remote locations. Pauls doctoral thesis aims to investigate the medical events that occur during the recreational use of outdoor terrestrial trails in Western Australia (WA) with particular focus on mountain biking and hiking. This is from both an epidemiological perspective and from a health service resources perspective.LinkedinCurtin staff profileRod AnnearAssistant Director Parks and Visitor Services at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.Rod is developing the next generation of supporters and visitors of national parks, marine parks and protected areas in Western Australia.He is currently responsible for planning and implementing facilities, trails, experiences and information; and leading the management of the Parks website, social media strategy and mobile applications for park supporters and visitors.Rod has wide experience in national park management and conservation; and recreation facility and activity planning, having spent 30 years in natural area management including 20 years as a National Park Ranger in Western Australia.LinkedinJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Alex FootProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
As one of the world's rarest mammals, the iconic echidna has developed surprising ways to adapt to a warming climate.In this episode, David Karsten was joined by Dr Christine Cooper from Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences to discuss the unique traits of echidnas and what the future holds.What is a monotreme? 01:30Dr Cooper explains how echidnas use vocalisations to mate [8:05]The differences between echidnas across the country [14:09]How echidnas survive in extreme heat [22:03]Learn moreCurtin study suggests rare echidna noises could be the ‘language of love'Study finds blowing bubbles among echidna's tricks to beat the heatConnect with our guestsDr Christine Cooper, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin UniversityChristine Cooper is an expert in vertebrate ecophysiology. She completed her PhD in zoology at UWA, focusing on numbat physiology and behaviour. Since becoming a lecturer at Curtin in 2005, Christine splits her time between teaching, supervising research projects, and studying Australian birds and mammals. She has established extensive collaborative networks nationally and internationally, and maintains strong links with wildlife and conservation organisations.LinkedInCurtin staff profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Anne Griffin-AppadooProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy Hosking Executive Producers: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Why are experts turning to cryo-preservation to combat plant extinction threats? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Professor Ricardo Mancera and Dr Bryn Funnekotter to discuss the role of cryo-preservation for long-term conservation of plant species, asked why this is necessary for industry, and discussed emerging cryo biotechnology that could be a viable alternative to conventional seed storage.What sort of challenge does plant extinction pose to Australia's unique biodiversity? [01:01]The role that cryo-preservation plays in preservation of natural environments [ 08:54]How mining industry and scientists work together to restore degraded ecosystems [17:23]The wider implications of saving species via cryo-storage [30:11]Learn moreCryo-Seed Banking at Kings Park, WAThe successful cryo-freezing of Avocado Trees/Seeds in QLD (ABC)Scientists reviving 32000 year old previously extinct seeds from Siberia (National Geographic)Connect with our guestsProfessor Ricardo ManceraProf. Ricardo Mancera is a distinguished expert in Biophysical Chemistry and Computational Biophysics from Curtin University's School of Biomedical Sciences. His research delves into the complexities of protein behaviour, enzyme mechanisms, and hydration's role in drug design, advancing medical science and therapeutics.LinkedInDr Bryn FunnekotterDr. Bryn Funnekotter leads biotechnological conservation efforts with a profound passion for preserving Australian flora. Based dually at Curtin University and Kings Park, his research focus is to enhance and solidify the use of cryopreservation and plant tissue culture as viable conservation instruments for Australia's unique plant species.LinkedInBotanic Gardens of WA Staff PageJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHosts: David KarstenProducer: Emilia JolakoskaEpisode researcher: Alex FootRecordist: Alex FootEditor: Alex FootExecutive producer: Anita Shore## First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.## MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Traumatic brain injuries are becoming more widely discussed, with more sports stars revealing their health issues after repeated episodes of concussion. But what about the lesser injuries, which cumulatively may have a profound effect on the brain? In this episode, host Sarah Taillier chatted with Dr Sarah Hellewell, a leading international expert in the area of traumatic brain injury who is based at the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science at Curtin University. They discussed the causes of brain trauma from sports, as well as the effects of COVID-19 on the brain, and progress on new treatments to lessen or reverse brain damage.What do we know about the link between sports and brain trauma? [01:21]Symptoms of sports related concussions [07:06]The relationship between COVID-19 and brain damage [11:54]When to reach out to a doctor following a hit to the head [20:19]Learn moreHit your head while playing sport? Here's what just happened to your brain Dr Sarah Hellewell on Concussions in Contact SportsConnect with our guestsDr Sarah Hellewell, Research FellowDr Sarah Hellewell is a neurotrauma Research Fellow at the Perron Institute and a leading international expert in traumatic brain injuries. She is developing and applying new tools to examine changes in brain structure and function after injury from the whole brain to an individual cell level. Among other topics, she has contributed to research articles on sport-related concussion and brain injury from domestic violence.LinkedIn'Curtin StaffJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierContent creator: Karen GreenProducer and Recordist: Alex FootSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Our children today navigate a world where the boundaries between digital and physicals worlds are increasingly blurred. As they tap, swipe, and interact, Australian parents wonder: How does this digital immersion shape a child's growth? How do we differentiate constructive digital engagement from detrimental? And above all, how do we ensure their safety in this vast digital expanse? In this episode, host David Karsten sat down with Emma Cross to chat about the role of digital technology in early learning.Do children have the right to technology? [01:28]What is screentime? Is it really as bad as people say? [10:20]Data and privacy issues [11:29]Emma's academic and professional journey [21:58]Learn moreBachelor of Education (Early Childhood Educaton)Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child)Connect with our guestsEmma CrossEmma Cross is an early childhood specialist with a commerce degree in management and marketing, and a master degree in early childhood education. She also has experience as a centre director for Australian early childhood service providers.In October 2022, Emma was recognised as the Barbara Creaser Young Advocate of the Year for her contribution to Early Childhood Education. Emma currently works as an Associate Investigator at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, which Curtin University is one of six partnering Universities. She is part of a team investigating the impact of digital technology on young children's creativity and connected learning experiences, in partnership with Scitech. She's also the course coordinator for Early Childhood Education and Educational Studies at Curtin University. And, she's studying her PhD, exploring quality leadership practices and positionality in the Western Australian early childhood sector. Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Yvette Tulloch Producer and Recordist: Alex FootSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Is this Australia's pivotal moment? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker to discuss the upcoming Australian referendum on recognising the First Nations people of Australia in the constitution and the potential establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.What is the proposed Voice to Parliament? [01:10]How Prof. Kickett-Tucker's community is feeling about the referendum [08:22]What would a ‘yes' vote mean? [11:15]How would a ‘no' vote impact how Australia is perceived? [18:21]Prof. Kickett-Tucker's community programs [20:49]Prof. Kickett-Tucker on her personal motivations and hopes for the future [33:15]Learn moreKoya Aboriginal CorporationCurtin's Reconciliation Action PlanReconciliation Australia's Information on the Voice to ParliamentConnect with our guestsProfessor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker AMProfessor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker AM is a Wadjuk Noongar Aboriginal from Western Australia. She is a Research Fellow at Curtin University and Project Director at Koya Aboriginal Corporation.Her research interests include Aboriginal identity and self-esteem of Aboriginal children, including the development of culturally appropriate instruments for racial identity and self-esteem across the lifespan.Prof. Kickett-Tucker's Curtin Staff ProfileProf. Kickett-Tuckers's LinkedIn Join Curtin University This podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.au Social media TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn Transcript Read the transcript Behind the scenes Host: David KarstenContent creator: Zoe TaylorProducer and Recordist: Alex FootSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore First Nations Acknowledgement Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations. Music OKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
In the face of cyber threats, how do nations & organisations safeguard personal data & secure the digital systems we rely on? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Dr Nickson Karie, a cybersecurity and forensics expert to discuss the looming threat of cyberattacks, the potential impacts of cyberwarfare on a nation, and what we can all do to keep our information safe in cyberspace.What is cyberwarfare? [00:57]The future of cyber-defence and AI [06:23]The likelihood of a catastrophic cyberattack [09:20]What inspires Dr Karie [20:20]Learn moreCurtin Institute for Data Science (Formerly Curtin Centre for Computation)Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)Connect with our guestsDr Nickson M KarieDr Karie is an accomplished cybersecurity and forensics professional with more than ten years of academic teaching and research. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Forensics at Curtin University.Dr Karie uses his cybersecurity and forensics skills and knowledge to contribute to the technological advances happening in different industries. He believes that security is not only a fundamental part of our daily life but also key to the future of our globaldigital economy.Dr Karie graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2016 with a PhD in Computer Science. His research interests are in cloud forensics, critical infrastructure security, cybersecurity, digital forensics, incident handling and intrusion detection,IoT forensics, and mobile forensics. Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Alex FootProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Could Australia legalise recreational cannabis use while avoiding the same profit-driven pitfalls that have occurred with tobacco and alcohol? In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Simon Lenton from the National Drug Research Institute to explore how Australia may go about legalising the recreational use of cannabis, learning from the commercial models seen in North America.Highs and lows of commercialising cannabis [05:17]Cannabis social clubs [08:15]The cannabis profit playbook [11:49]Reducing the risk of drug driving [14:40]Cannabis law in Australia right now [17:10]Finding the middle ground for legalisation [19:30]‘Things are wrong with the system' [22:33]TranscriptFull TranscriptLearn moreLegalise Cannabis party introduces personal use bills in NSW, Victoria and Western AustraliaIt could take 10 years to measure the impact of legalising weedAssessing options for cannabis law reformLegalizing cannabis: Experience, lessons and scenariosConnect with our guestProfessor Simon Lenton has worked with the National Drug Research Institute since 1993 in both research and professional roles. He also works part-time as a clinical psychologist in private practice.His research interests include bridging the gap between drug policy research and drug policy practice, illicit drug use and harm reduction, and the impact of legislative options for drugs.He has published widely on drugs, health and the law and has given advice to a range of government and private organisations, both in Australia and internationally, on evidence-based drug policy and other drug issues.Web: ndri.curtin.edu.auTwitter: @NDRIauFacebook: @NDRIauLinkedIn: National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)YouTube: NDRIauJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocialshttps://twitter.com/curtinunihttps://www.facebook.com/curtinuniversityhttps://www.instagram.com/curtinuniversity/https://www.youtube.com/user/CurtinUniversityhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/curtinuniversity/Behind the scenesThis episode came to fruition thanks to the combined efforts of:Host:Sarah TaillierAnnouncer: David KarstenResearcher, Recorder and Editor: Zoe Taylor and Yvette TullochExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongProducer: Annabelle Fouchard and Emilia JolakoskaAssistant Producer: Alexandra EftosSocial Media: Amy HoskingCurtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library
Digital disruption, AI, automation and changing views about work-life balance are going to transform our workplaces. A Deloitte Access Economics report forecasts that four out of five jobs created between now and 2030 will be for ‘knowledge workers'.In this episode, Jess and David are joined by Professor Mark Griffin, Director of the Future of Work Institute at Curtin University, about how our workplaces are going to change.• Should we be worried about ‘technological unemployment'? (00.28)• What will be the biggest differences between the workplace today and in 2030? (02.41)• How do we upskill to prepare for the future? (04.39)• What's the impact of the gig economy? (09.16)• What do people need from their workplace? (16.04)Learn moreThe Future of Work Institute at Curtin UniversityDeloitte:While the future of work is human, Australia faces a major skills crisisConnect with our guestsProfessor Mark Griffin, Director of the Future of Work InstituteThe Future of Work Institute promotes productive and meaningful work as essential foundations of a healthy economy and society. It focuses on how people contribute to and benefit from new knowledge and practices. Their mission is to support thriving people and organisations in the digital age. The Institute promotes productive and meaningful work as essential foundations of a healthy economy and society.Follow Mark Griffin on TwitterFollow the Future of Work Institute on TwitterConnect with Mark Griffin on LinkedInConnect with Future of Work Institute on LinkedInJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial media• Twitter• Facebook• Instagram• YouTube• LinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript https://soundcloud.com/13ounceBehind the scenesHost: Jessica Morrison and David Blayney.Announcer: David KarstenContent creator: Daniel Jauk and Yvette TullochProducer: Annabelle Fouchard and Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita ShoreFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — [Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0](Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0) Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
With rising interest rates, dwindling housing supply and a rental market in crisis, what is happening to Australian housing affordability, and is there any relief in sight?In this episode, David Karsten is joined by researchers Dr Adam Crowe and Ryan Brierty to discuss their new report on housing affordability in Western Australia in 2023 and what we can expect from the housing market in the future. Renters face increasing “deposit hurdle” [03:10]WA's social housing deficit [06:23]Intergenerational impact on housing [10:16]The perfect storm: ‘Homebuilder' scheme and COVID-19[17:52]Reforming tenants' rights [24:46] Moving away from ‘detached dwellings' [28:02]Resources to help with cost of living [36:53]Learn moreRead the report: ‘Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2023'Find out more about the BankWest Curtin Economics CentreResponding to the pandemic, can building homes rebuild Australia?Australia's Covid-19 housing policy responsesNot-for-profit housing assistance services:Circle Green Legal: https://circlegreen.org.au/St Barts: https://stbarts.org.au/St Pats: https://stpats.com.au/housing/Uniting: https://unitingwa.org.au/RUAH: https://www.ruah.org.au/need-help/Government services:Crisis CareWA Government renting assistance programs and serviceMoneySmartConnect with our guestsDr Adam Crowe, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, AHURI (Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute), Curtin UniversityAdam Crowe is currently completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the AHURI – Curtin Research Centre. His research examines innovative ways to improve tenure security within the private rental sector, with a focus on tenant experiences and outcomes, policy innovation, and Build-to-Rent as an emerging asset class touted to increase rental supply. LinkedIn profileRyan Brierty, PhD student, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Curtin UniversityRyan is a property economics tutor and research assistant at Curtin University. He co-authored the report ‘Housing affordability in Western Australia 2023: Building for the future'. He is currently completing a PhD at Curtin, centred on housing economics. LinkedIn profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Anne Griffin-AppadooProducer and recordist: Emilia JolakoskaEditor: Karen GreenExecutive producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
What is ‘the manosphere', what has it got to do with masculinity, and why are high school teachers concerned by teenage boys' attraction to it? In this episode, our guest presenter Associate Professor Kathryn Shine is joined by Dr Ben Rich and Dr Francis Russell, from the Curtin Extremism Research Network, to discuss the realm of the manosphere.What is the manosphere? [00:09]Why are men feeling ‘disenfranchised'? [02:57]Are there racial and religious elements within the manosphere? [11:58]What is the Curtin Extremism Research Network? [35:54]Learn moreCurtin Extremism Research NetworkThe Draw of the Manosphere: Understanding Andrew Tate's appeal to lost menConnect with our guestsDr Ben Rich is a senior lecturer in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, and co-director of the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN), where his research focuses on the factors behind politically extreme views in areas such as gender, race and public health.Dr Ben Rich's LinkedIn profileDr Ben Rich's articles in The ConversationDr Ben Rich's Curtin University staff pageDr Francis Russell is a lecturer and researcher in various areas across the humanities, including cultural studies. Along with Dr Ben Rich, he is the co-director of the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN).Dr Francis Russell's Curtin University staff pageJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: Associate Professor Kathryn ShineContent creator: Karen GreenProducer and recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial media: Kimberley TaitExecutive producer: Jarrad LongFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Whether you love it, hate it, don't get it or your grandma's trending on it, TikTok is a cultural phenomenon. But how did it become so popular and should we be worried by its reach?Join our host Sarah Taillier as she chats with Crystal Abidin, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University and Founder of the TikTok Cultures Research Network. They explore why TikTok is so popular, how its algorithms might work and its influence on society, now and into the future. Why is TikTok so popular? [00:52]Activism is trending on TikTok [02:59]The ‘algorithmic imaginary' [06:12]‘Social media is not an arbiter of morality' [10:43]What comes after TikTok? [12:42]First Nations on TikTok [15:48]TikTok Research Cultures Network [19:01]Read the book: TikTok and Youth Cultures [23:20]Finding content on TikTok [28:15]Learn moreOn internet culture and social mediaTikTok Cultures Research NetworkConnect with our guestsProfessor Crystal AbidinProfessor of Internet Studies, Curtin UniversityProfessor Crystal Abidin is a social media researcher, digital anthropologist and Founder of the TikTok Cultures Research Network, which shares research into TikTok cultures with scholars based in the Asia-Pacific. Crystal's notable awards include the WA Tall Young Poppy Science Award (2022), The Australian Top 40 Early Career Researchers (2021) and ABC Top 5 Humanities Fellow (2020).Crystal has published multiple books and more than 80 articles and chapters on various aspects on internet celebrity and vernacular internet cultures. Her most recent book, TikTok and Youth Cultures, is due to be published later this year. Staff profileTwitter profileWebsiteJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.TeamHost: Sarah TaillierContent creator: Zoe Taylor and Daniel Jauk Recordist: Anita ShoreProducer: Emilia JolakoskaExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Western Australia's mining sector is the lifeblood of the state, but it's not without scrutiny. Learn how the industry is using research to undergo a cultural revolution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its workers. In this episode, David is joined by Professor Sharon Parker and Dr Patricia Todd to explore how the government-backed Landmark Study can address serious cultural and safety issues in the mining industry, including sexual harassment, discrimination, poor mental health and new tech challenges. If you work in the WA mining industry, find out how you can get involved in the study. What is the MARS [Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety] Landmark Study and why do we need it? (01:18)How can the mining industry use these early findings to make changes in their workplaces? (07:41)What safety challenges have emerged due to new mining technologies and automation? (14:44)What's the survey about and how can mining workers get involved? (22:06)Learn moreCentre for Transformative Work DesignFuture of Work InstituteMARS Landmark Study Worker SurveyConnect with our guestsProfessor Sharon Parker is the John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Curtin University, and Director of the Centre for Transformative Work Design, which is part of the Future of Work Institute at Curtin University. Sharon is a world-leading researcher on the topic of work design, proactivity in the workplace, mental health, job performance and the impact of technology on the future of work.Dr Patricia Todd is Chair of the Mining and Petroleum Advisory Committee (MAPAC), which advises the WA Government on matters relating to work health and safety in the mining and petroleum industries. Previously, Trish was Professor of Employment Relations and Head of the Management and Organisations Discipline Group at The University of Western Australia.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent Creators: Zoe Taylor, Karen GreenProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
It's been half a century since humans travelled to the moon when astronauts explored an area of the moon known as the Taurus-Littrow Valley in 1972. Now, NASA's Artemis space program could resume travel to the moon by 2024 and provide exciting opportunities for the next generation of planetary scientists and space explorers.To explore this topic, Sarah was joined by Professor Phil Bland and Professor Gretchen Benedix. Phil and Gretchen are both planetary scientists from the Space Science and Technology Centre at Curtin University. They talked about NASA's Artemis program, how Curtin University is involved, the evolution of CubeSats and lunar mining. How NASA's Artemis program will contribute our understanding of the moon [01:17]Curtin's involvement in the program [08:35]Resources that can be mined from the moon [13:48]How the Artemis program will shape the future of human civilisation [25:28]Watching the 2023 solar eclipse [32:54]The best ways the public can stay across the Artemis program [35:31]Learn moreHere's why humans are going back to the moonFrom WA to the moonConnect with our guestsProfessor Phil Bland, Planetary Scientist, Curtin UniversityProfessor Bland is a planetary scientist who is the Director of the Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC) at Curtin University, Director of the Australia node of the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute and Director of the Desert Fireball Network (DFN).He has worked with NASA, ESA and JAXA and led the Curtin team that coded and built the Binar-1 CubeSat, which was launched into low orbit from the International Space Station in August 2021. Six more Binar missions are planned over the next 18 months.Professor Bland was named Western Australia Scientist of the Year in 2019. His goal is to see Australia take its place amongst space faring nations by leading our own planetary missions, and to inspire the public and advance industry through space mission science and engineering.Professor Bland's staff profileProfessor Bland's LinkedIn profileProfessor Gretchen Benedix, Planetary Geologist, Curtin UniversityProfessor Benedix is a renowned planetary geologist and meteorite expert who works at Curtin University. She is particularly interested in extraterrestrial geology, the physical and chemical processes that shaped the asteroids and how they relate to the formation and evolution of the planets.Professor Benedix has made significant contributions to the field of planetary science through her research. She has participated in numerous expeditions including a two-month-long expedition to Antarctica in 2001, where she led a team of researchers to collect meteorites from the ice. In addition to her research, Professor Benedix is a dedicated educator and mentor, working to inspire the next generation of planetary scientists. She is actively involved in science outreach programs and regularly speaks at public events to share her passion for planetary science with the broader community.Professor Benedix's staff profileProfessor Benedix's LinkedIn profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierResearcher and Editor: Anita ShoreProducer & Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Is it too late to save our iconic black cockatoos, or is there still time to act and protect these majestic birds? With their distinctive call and striking feathers, black cockatoos are beloved by many Australians. But some species of black cockatoo will be extinct by 2050 due to major habitat loss.In this episode, Sarah is joined by wildlife biologist Associate Professor Bill Bateman and filmmaker Jane Hammond to discuss the decline in WA's three species of black cockatoo, and what needs to be done to halt their spiral towards extinction. Meet WA's black cockatoos [04:28]Land clearing the death knell of cockatoos [06:03]EPA's review too little too late [08:04]Adaptability a necessity for survival [08:37]Doco evokes action [10:23]“But I see cockatoos all the time” [15:55]What we can do differently [19:18]Policy and legislation must change [28:35]Cultural significance of black cockatoos [29:26]Contributing to conservation [30:13]Learn moreBlack Cockatoo Crisis documentaryTake action to save the black cockatoosPine tree removal threatening WA's endangered black cockatoosWatchdog call on Gnangara pines could strike ‘killer blow' to cockatoosConnect with our guestsAssociate Professor Bill Bateman, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin UniversityBill Bateman is wildlife biologist who researches animal behaviour, conservation and ecophysiology. He has published over 85 papers and book chapters, with research spanning invertebrates through to large mammals. Bill's research interests include investigating mating selection, species' survival tactics and the ability of birds and animals to survive in urban environments. He is a regular media commentator on animal behaviour, wildlife biology, urban ecology and conservation. Twitter profileStaff profileJane Hammond, freelance journalist and filmmakerJane Hammond is a Perth-based documentary filmmaker who has worked for more than 25 years as a journalist. She writes, directs and shoots documentaries on environmental issues, social affairs, science and politics. Her latest documentary, Black Cockatoo Crisis, captures the plight of WA's black cockatoo species and has so far won five international awards. Twitter profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierContent creator: Zoe TaylorRecordist: Jayden Mclean Producer: Emilia JolakoskaFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Curtin researchers are trialling a medication that could help preserve the cognitive function of people with Alzheimer's. In this episode, Sarah Taillier is joined by Professor John Mamo and Dr Virginie Lam from the Curtin Health and Innovation Research Institute. They discuss how they're trialling an existing drug that could be a game changer for people with Alzheimer's by preventing the build-up of a protein called amyloid beta in the brain. They also explore some of the lifestyle factors that are likely to cause the disease. Amyloid beta and its link with Alzheimer's [0:26]How the drug probucol works [5:47]Why is Alzheimer's on the rise? [08:31]Current treatment options for Alzheimer's [10:13]The problem with the drug Lacanemab [11:25]Simple lifestyle changes to help prevent Alzheimer's [20:33]Should we do genetic testing for Alzheimer's? [27:00]Listening to our bodies is key to good health [32:48]Learn moreA novel onset pathway for Alzheimer's: A potential target for therapiesNew Curtin research identifies likely cause of Alzheimer's diseaseChris Hemsworth's Alzheimer's gene doesn't guarantee he'll develop dementia. Here's what we can all do to reduce our risk.Connect with our guestsProfessor John MamoProfessor Mamo is a John Curtin Distinguished Professor and Director of the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI). He leads a team of physiologists and vascular biologists in exploring cerebral capillary dysfunction in a range of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and in pain disorders. John is the Principal Investigator of a nationally funded drug study in Alzheimer's disease. He has published 200 peer reviewed publications and been cited on more than 6300 occasions.Curtin staff profileLinkedIn profileDr Virginie LamDr Virginie Lam is an Early Career Research Fellow with preclinical and clinical expertise investigating the role of micro-nutrients in regulating brain capillaries and cognitive performance. Her research is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.She completed her PhD in 2016 and currently possesses authorship to more than 60 publications.Virginie's current line of research examines the interactive effects of vasoactive nutrients with lifestyle and pharmacological interventions that can restore vascular damage to improve cognitive health and halt the onset and progression of vascular-based neurodegenerative diseases.Curtin staff profileLinkedIn profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.TeamHost: Sarah TaillierContent creator: Zoe TaylorProducer and recordist: Emilia JolakoskaFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Grief and dying are among the most underdiscussed topics in society. How does this impact our wellbeing, and does our understanding about grief need to change? To explore this topic, Sarah is joined by Professor Lauren Breen and Ms Shelly Skinner. Lauren is researcher in Curtin University's School of Population Health, specialising in the psychology of grief and loss. Lauren's research is internationally recognised, and she has received a research recognition award from the Association for Death Education and Counselling in the USA, for her significant contribution to studies concerning grief across the lifespan. Shelly is a social worker who specialises in the palliative care of children, and is also the CEO and Founder of a children's bereavement service, Lionheart Camp for Kids.What is grief literacy? [1:49]Does palliative care need to change to include the grieving process after death? [09:11]Has the rising acceptance of voluntary assisted dying helped in discussions about death and grieving? [12:49]The stigma of certain ‘causes' of death [14:29]COVID-19 and ‘pandemic grief' [17:30]:The so-called ‘death industry': will the funeral industry change in light of our changing attitudes towards death [19:41]How should we be involving children in the grieving process and ritual? [24:23]Learn moreLionheart Camp for KidsGrief literacyConnect with our guestsProfessor Lauren BreenProfessor Lauren Breen is a Curtin University health researcher who is internationally recognised for her research in the psychology of grief and loss.Staff profileTwitter profileWebsiteLinkedInShelley SkinnerMs Shelly Skinner is a social worker who is involved in the palliative care of children. She founded the Lionheart Camp for Kids to help children who have lost people close to them to grieve.Twitter profileWebsiteJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.TeamHost: Sarah TaillierContent Creator: Karen GreenProducer: Emilia JolakoskaRecordist: Annabelle FouchardFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Will Twitter ever be the same since Elon Musk's takeover? And what impact will his changes have on users, free speech and (dis)information? Twitter is one of the most influential speech platforms in the world – as of 2022, it had approximately 450million monthly active users. But its takeover by Elon Musk has sparked concerns about social media regulation and Twitter's ability to remain a ‘proxy for public opinion'. To explore this topic, Sarah is joined by Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University. Why does Twitter matter? [00:48]Elon rewinds content regulation [06:54]Twitter's political clout [10:16]Make the internet democratic again [11:28]What is Mastodon? [15:29]Can we ever really trust the internet? [17:47]Learn moreElon Musk, Twitter and the Declaration of the Future of the Internet impactConnect with our guestsTama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University.Tama Leaver's research interests include children's data, privacy and rights in an online world, visual social media, the activity and regulation of big social media companies, and the social, casual and mobile gaming landscape.He is the President of the Association of Internet Researchers, a regular media commentator and a Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child.Staff profileTwitter profileWebsiteLinkedInJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.
In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Chris Moran, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research at Curtin University and John Curtin Distinguished Professor Fran Ackermann, to discuss the future of university research.Current challenges for Australian universities [02:07]The future of universities is around integration between disciplines [06:32]What does the fight for research dollars mean for universities? [08:36]Is the physical (university) campus a finished thing with online education? [14:45]How important is the link between teaching and research? [17:40]What can we do to retain and build (Australia's) research capacity? (20:34)Learn moreCurtin University ResearchConnect with our guestsProfessor Chris Moran is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research at Curtin. Chris has been involved in research for more than 30 years in natural resource and industry areas, and has also served as a research leader at the CSIRO and at the University of Queensland.John Curtin Distinguished Professor Fran Ackermann joined Curtin Business School in 2012 as an internationally recognised researcher in the areas of strategy and complex project management. She has also served as Dean of Research in Curtin's Faculty of Business and Law.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptTeamHost: Sarah TaillierTopic Researcher: Karen GreenProducer & Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaAudio Editor: Karen GreenSocial Media: Amy HoskingFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Is green hydrogen the key to a carbon-free energy future?In this episode, Jessica is joined by Professor Craig Buckley from Curtin University's Hydrogen Storage Research Group to discuss the future of green hydrogen and how he and his team are making it a viable energy solution. The colours of hydrogen [00:45]Using Raman scattering to detect hydrogen [04:11]Is green hydrogen a feasible energy solution? [08:42]Safety of hydrogen compared to fossil fuels [11:01]Using hydrogen to fuel transport vehicles [16:27]Learn more2022 International Symposium on Metal-Hydrogen SystemsCurtin green hydrogen research supported with ARC fundingHow hydrogen became the talk of the town at COP26Hydrogen high street: could these homes change the way we keep warmConnect with our guestsProfessor Craig Buckley,John Curtin Distinguished Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematicals Sciences. Professor Buckley is Head of the Hydrogen Storage Research Group at Curtin University and is recognised internationally for his work on hydrogen storage materials. He is the Australian Executive Committee member on the International Energy Agency (IEA) Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Program (TCP) and is an Australian expert on the IEA Hydrogen TCP Task 40 Hydrogen Energy Storage and Conversion.Curtin staff profileQuestions or suggestions for future topicsEmail thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocialshttps://twitter.com/curtinunihttps://www.facebook.com/curtinuniversityhttps://www.instagram.com/curtinuniversity/https://www.youtube.com/user/CurtinUniversityhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/curtinuniversity/Transcripthttps://thefutureof.simplecast.com/episodes/green-hydrogen/transcript Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.Music: OKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.
Our growing reliance on mobile phones, the internet and social media may be changing how our brains work and altering our ability to focus. Early research expresses concern about the impacts of screen use on our concentration and mental health, and particularly on young children. However, newer research finds that many of the early conclusions regarding the negative effects of screen time and social media may have been overstated.In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Patrick Clarke and Ms Tamsin Mahalingham.Dr Clarke is a lecturer, clinical psychologist and researcher in psychology. His research considers whether our interactions with our devices influence our patterns of emotion, for better and for worse. Ms Mahalingham is a PhD student at Curtin, where she has been examining the impact of social media use on mental health outcomes. They discuss, how cognitive processes are changing in response to technology, the connections between inner tension and health, and how future technologies could impact brain function.What attention control is and how it is measured [1:11]In what ways is the digital world changing our attention span and shaping our cognitive abilities [4:58]The connection between distractability, social media and mental health. [6:17]How we can rebuild our attention spans – or retrain our brains to help us focus without distraction [15:07]How our brains will adapt to the intense, digital demands of the future, such as VR and the Internet of Everything [19:13]Patrick and Tamsin's upcoming research plans [24:33]Learn moreAttention control moderates the relationship between social media use and psychological distressSymptoms of ADHDScreentime associated with inattention in pre-schoolersConnect with our guestsDr Patrick ClarkeSenior Lecturer, Curtin School of Population HealthDr Clarke is a lecturer, clinical psychologist and researcher in psychology. His research interests include understanding the cognitive and neural processes that underlie emotional vulnerability and resilience. His recent research also considers how interactions between patterns of cognition, such as attention, and our devices may influence patterns of emotion for better and for worse. EmailPatrick.Clarke@curtin.edu.auGoogle Scholarhttps://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=qJmehJwAAAAJTwitter@DrPatClarkeMs Tamsin MahalinghamProvisional Psychologist, Professional Masters and PhD Psychology student, Curtin School of Population HealthMs Mahalingham is a PhD student at Curtin, where she has been examining the impact of social media use on mental health outcomes. She has found that people who get distracted easily are more prone to experience negative psychological effects (anxiety and depression) from high levels of social media use. She is also a volunteer with YouthFocus WA.EmailTamsin.Mahalingham@curtin.edu.auTwitter@TMahalinghamJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierResearcher and Editor: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongSocial Media Coordinator: Amy HoskingFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
“People are sent to prison as punishment, not for punishment.” The appalling treatment of children at Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre urges us to rethink how we treat some of society's most vulnerable people. People who have spent time in prison are generally more disadvantaged, with higher health care needs than the wider Australian population, but their quality of life is often not considered to be public health or human rights issues. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Stuart Kinner, a Professor in Curtin's School of Population Health. They discuss Australia's current treatment of justice-involved people, and changes that need to be made to multiple systems to improve structural inequalities that exist for people who are involved throughout the prison cycle. Government's response to Banksia Hill found wanting [02:02]“People are sent to prison as punishment, not for punishment” [04:42]People in prison have human rights [04:42]People in prisons can't access Medicare [06:36]The stigma of being in prison [13:25]People who seek help more likely to return to jail [19:15]Effective support for people released from prison [22:55]Prisons as places of rehabilitation [26:51]Hope for changes to the system [28:55]Learn moreAssociation between contact with mental health and substance use services and reincarceration after release from prisonSeeking mental health and substance use support isn't keeping people from going back to jailAustralia's shame, stillPoliticians have misread the room on Banksia Hill: professorWhy is a UN torture committee visiting Australia?Connect with our gestsDr Stuart Kinner is a Professor in Curtin's School of Population Health. He leads a program of multi-disciplinary research on the health of marginalised and justice-involved people. His work is distinguished by methodological rigour, ethical research practice and meaningful research translation. He is experienced in longitudinal studies, multi-sectoral data linkage, randomised controlled trials, program evaluation, policy analysis, systematic review, and meta-analysis. He has produced more than 250 publications (192 peer reviewed) and attracted more than $28 million in research and consulting funds, mostly from nationally competitive schemes. Dr Kinner is Chair of Australia's_National Youth Justice Health Advisory Group and_ the WHO's Health in Prisons Programme Technical Expert Group. He also serves on the Steering Committee for the_Worldwide Prison Health Research and Engagement Network.Dr Kinner's social profiles:LinkedinTwitterJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierContent creator: Zoe TaylorFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library. Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Would you drink milk that came from a laboratory instead of a cow? Synthetic milk is set to shake up the dairy industry, boasting a similar look, taste and nutrition profile to cow's milk, but with a smaller carbon footprint. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Dora Marinova from the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute. They discuss how synthetic milk is made, why we need another dairy alternative and the possible benefits and impact of fake milk on the dairy industry and consumers. I can't believe it's not milk! [01:02]What is synthetic milk made from? [02:30]How ‘green' is synthetic milk? [07:26]Impact of synthetic milk on dairy jobs [11:53]We already drink processed milk [14:05]Trying different brands avoids path dependency [16:28]Has the food industry become hyperreal? [19:23]“We need miracles on demand” to battle climate change [23:56]Learn moreWhich milk is best for the environment?Leading the whey: the synthetic milk start-ups shaking up in the dairy industryFood in a planetary emergencyConnect with our guestsProfessor Dora MarinovaDora Marinova is Professor of Sustainability at the Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute and was CUSP Director from 2015 to 2018 and Deputy Director from 2007 to 2014. She has more that 320 refereed publications and has supervised 57 PhD students. Marinova's research areas of interest include innovative global green systems, sustainometrics (the modelling and measuring of sustainability), flexitarianism, the role of China in decarbonising the global economy, and the role of the individual in living sustainably.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.Behind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierContent creator: Zoe TaylorFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library. Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Learn how the peak body for Aboriginal tourism in WA is leading the way in sharing the cultures and knowledges of First Nations Peoples.In this episode, Sarah is joined by Robert Taylor, CEO of the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) and Michael Volgger, Co-Director of the Curtin Tourism Research Cluster. Together, they discuss ways to expand Indigenous cultural tourism in Australia, including looking at the Fitzroy Valley in the Kimberley region as a case study.WAITOC leads the way in WA's Indigenous tourism industry [02:46]Martuwarra Fitzroy River can create A$30million in tourism income [05:10]Indigenous tourism supports reconciliation [07:30]Maintaining culture means maintaining country [13:33]Capacity building for tourism operators [18:36]Indigenous cultural tourism in New Zealand [20:19]Cultural tourism beyond the dollar value [27:55]Plans for a national Aboriginal tourism organisation [39:29]Learn moreAssessing tourism potentials in the Fitzroy ValleyStrong support to protect the the Martuwarra Fitzroy RiverWAITOC websiteConnect with our guestsRobert Taylor is the CEO of the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC). WAITOC's goal is to present WA as the leading destination in Australia for authentic Aboriginal tourism experiences.Prior to WAITOC, Taylor spent 30 years working in the tourism, hospitality, recreation and manufacturing industries in Perth, Margaret River, Busselton, Karratha and Mandurah. Taylor is of Nhanda Yamiji descent, the Nhanda people being the traditional custodians of the land between Geraldton and the Murchison River in Western Australia's Midwest region.Robert Taylor's LinkedIn profileAssociate Professor Michael Volgger is the Co-Director of the Curtin Tourism Research Cluster, and an Associate Professor and research supervisor within Curtin Business School. He is also an editor for the Advances in Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research series and an associate editor for the Frontiers in Sustainable Tourism journal.Volgger's areas of expertise include product development and innovation in tourism, tourism destination governance, sustainable consumer behaviour, and corporate social responsibility in hospitality.Michael Volgger's Curtin staff profileMichael Volgger's LinkedIn profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript.TeamHost: Sarah TaillierContent creators: Daniel Jauk and Zoe Taylor First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library. Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
What exactly is ‘neuromarketing' and how does it help companies hone their product marketing?How do consumer neuroscience technologies like eye-tracking devices reveal what people really think of advertisements?Innovations in neuromarketing, such as eye tracking devices and biometric wristbands, are helping reveal what viewers really think of advertisements. In this episode, Sarah discusses the cutting-edge area of neuromarketing with Associate Professor Billy Sung. Dr Sung leads a research team at The Consumer Research Lab at Curtin University, and specialises in digital marketing and consumer psychology.What is neuromarketing? [01:00]Who's using neuromarketing at the moment? [02:15]How does neuromarketing compare with other marketing research techniques? [02:42]Using eye tracking to measure visual attention, pupillometry to measure cognitive processing, and facial expression to measure emotional experience [06:18]What about the privacy concerns related to facial recognition technology? [07:21]How did a graduate of psychological science become a leading researcher in biometrics and neuroscience marketing? [14:52]What are some examples of the groups or consumers that are using the Consumer Research Lab? [21:46]Learn moreThe Consumer Research LabConnect with our guestAssociate Professor Billy Sung is a researcher in the School of Management and Marketing, Curtin Business School. He holds a PhD in Consumer Psychology and his current research relates to the study of emotion and the application of psychophysiological methods in marketing, consumer psychology, health and robotics. Billy also works on industry projects at the Consumer Research Lab.Connect with Billy:LinkedInCurtin staff profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript here.TeamHost: Sarah Taillier Content creator: Karen Green Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.
Worried about the ever-increasing amount of e-waste going to landfill? Find out how e-waste is being recycled to remove the rare metals that are worth a fortune.In this episode, Sarah is joined by Associate Professor Elsayed Oraby, a researcher at the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, to discuss how and why e-waste is recycled.What exactly is e-waste? (00:50)It's obviously a far more environmentally friendly process leaching process that you have helped to develop. How does it compare to the cost of the traditional leaching method? (04:27)What are some of the basic things that we can do to help address the problem of e-waste? (07:50)You're a metallurgical engineer. What brought you to working in the area of e-waste? How did that happen? (11:58)Learn moreImproving the gold-extraction processWasteSorted e-waste grantsEwaste research grant presentationEnvironmentally friendly metal extraction technique wins WA Innovation AwardCleanup e-wasteConnect with our guestsDr Elsayed Oraby is a metallurgical engineer and researcher at the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, and is passionate about improving the recycling of e-waste.Connect with Elsayed on LinkedIn.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Partner with CurtinStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationAny questions or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocialstwitter.com/curtinunifacebook.com/curtinuniversityinstagram.com/curtinuniversityyoutube.com/user/CurtinUniversitylinkedin.com/school/curtinuniversityTranscriptthefutureof.simplecast.com/episodes/e-waste/transcriptProductionHost: Sarah TaillierExecutive producer: Jarrad LongEpisode researcher: Karen GreenSound recordist: Annabelle FouchardSound editor: Karen GreenSocial media: Amy HoskingMusic: OKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.First Nations acknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in T_he Future Of_ podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
As visual effects technologies advance and audience engagement changes, what could movies look like in the future?In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Stuart Bender and VFX Supervisor Brendan Seals, who has worked on 30 movies, including the Oscar-nominated Spider-Man: No Way Home, for VFX vendor Luma Pictures. They discuss how visual effects are used on screen more than we realise, examine why audience reactions to visual effects have changed in the past 20 years, and predict how new technologies could transform the visual effects industry and even impact the real world.Brendan's visual effects work [01:19]How audience attitudes to visual effects have changed [05:14]LED StageCraft technologies as seen in The Mandalorian [13:02]Shooting on camera vs. adding visual effects: the case of Top Gun: Maverick [15:13]Deepfakes in the industry and the real world [19:05]Advice for future visual effects artists [26:42]What's next for Stuart and Brendan? [31:27]Learn moreCurtin University: Screen Arts Undergraduate majorYouTube: Spider-Man: No Way Home | VFX Breakdown | Luma PicturesIndustrial Light & Magic: StagecraftThe Guardian: What are deepfakes – and how can you spot them?Connect with our guestsDr Stuart Bender is the Major Coordinator for the Screen Arts program at Curtin University in the new Bachelor of Creative Arts.He has heavily researched psychological responses to high-emotion media, including cinema visual effects. In the past few years, he has frequently offered expert commentary on representations of violence, trauma and aggression in the media.Dr Bender's LinkedIn profileDr Bender's staff profileJournal of Popular Film and Television: Blood in the CorridorBrendan Seals is a Visual Effects Supervisor at Luma Pictures, a world-class VFX studio based in Melbourne, Australia. With a design background in FX, lighting and composition, Seals's credentials include working on the Oscar-nominated and critically acclaimed Spider-Man: No Way Home and Jojo Rabbit.He is a graduate of Curtin University's Bachelor of Arts program. Seals's LinkedIn profileLuma Pictures's websiteYouTube: Brendan Seals, visual effects artist | Curtin AlumniJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierResearcher and Editor: Daniel Jauk Recordist: Annabelle FouchardExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongAssistant Producer: Alexandra EftosSocial Media Coordinator: Amy HoskingFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library. Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Love lizards? Learn all about the Western Spiny-tailed Skink, a punkish reptile with a penchant for living in log castles. Sarah is joined by Dr Holly Bradley from Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences, who shares her research of an elusive skink that's found nowhere else on Earth except Western Australia. She talks about how a novel use of light technology is helping conservationists to understand the skink's habitat needs and ensure its ongoing survival. A world-first for LIDAR tech [02:23]A skink's home is his castle [03:27]Translocation for homeless lizards [05:38]Managing predators and mine sites [08:29]‘Every small action helps' [13:10]Working as a sloth technician [15:14]Learn moreSaving these family-focused lizards may mean moving them to a new home. But that's not as simple as it sounds.Light technology recreates ‘log castles' to help save homeless lizardsConnect with our guestDr Holly Bradley, Researcher, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University.Holly has recently completed her PhD within Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding the ecology of the endangered Western Spiny-tailed Skink (Egernia stokesii badia), to help improve translocation management and conservation of the subspecies.Her research interests include conservation biology, threatened species management and restoration ecology.Connect with Holly: LinkedInTwitterInstagramResearcher profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript here. Behind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierResearcher, Recorder and Editor: Zoe TaylorExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongAssistant Producer: Alexandra EftosSocial Media Coordinator: Amy HoskingFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
Nine out of 10 Aussies have low vitamin D intakes, but why do we need vitamin D and why aren't we getting enough of it? In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Eleanor Dunlop to talk about the role vitamin D plays in our bodies and why some of us are vitamin D deficient. Dr Dunlop also discusses how her research could help inform nutrition policy in Australia and increase our intake of the ‘sunshine vitamin'. Why Aussies are vitamin D deficient [04:17]Factors that impact vitamin D uptake [07:14]Australia's first vitamin D database [08:40]Vitamin D-fortified foods [11:36]Vitamin D in Aboriginal populations [15:33]Learn moreNine out 10 Aussies have low vitamin D intakes, Curtin study shows2021 Premier Science AwardsBush tucker and vitamin DConnect with our guestDr Eleanor Dunlop, Research Associate, Curtin School of Population Health.Dr Eleanor Dunlop is an accredited practising dietitian and postdoctoral researcher focusing on vitamin D, food composition and the role of diet in the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis. Her PhD project, Investigating dietary vitamin D in Australia, was completed in 2022 and received the Curtin Chancellor's commendation. Eleanor is an active research communicator and was a finalist in the 2021 Premier's Science Awards.Connect with Eleanor: LinkedInTwitterFacebookStaff profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcript here.Behind the scenesHost: Sarah TaillierResearcher, Recorder and Editor: Zoe TaylorExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongAssistant Producer: Alexandra EftosSocial Media Coordinator: Amy HoskingFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.
What does it mean to be a trans person? How included do they feel in society, and why are some of us afraid of people who are different? In this episode Sarah is joined by Associate Professor Sam Winter, who shares his insight into what it means to be a trans person, how society can be more inclusive of people who are gender diverse and where traditional notions of gender may still be relevant. What defines a trans person? [02:55]Accessing gender affirming healthcare [05:19]Birth certificates for trans people [06:40]Empathy leads to equity [09:16]Legislation as education [11:07]Why is there a fear of trans people? [12:18]What is a woman? [17:48]Trans women in sport [21:28]Sam's journey to trans research [28:31]Learn moreThe World Health Organization will stop classifying transgender people as having a ‘mental disorder'Denied Work: An audit of employment discrimination on the basis of gender identity in Southeast AsiaTrans Pathways: the mental health experiences and care pathways of trans young peopleTransgender People: Health at the margins of societyConnect with our guestsAssociate Professor Sam Winter, Curtin School of Population Health.Associate Professor Winter is a psychologist, clinician, researcher and teacher working in the field of trans health, wellbeing and rights. Much of his research experience has been in Asia and the Pacific.Since 2000 his work has focused on trans-related issues, in which time he has led or been an investigator on around 20 funded research projects and has published around 60 works on the health, rights and wellbeing of trans people. He was a member of the WHO Working Group that initiated the 2019 removal of the ‘gender identity disorder' diagnoses from the mental disorders chapter of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases manual. Sam Winter staff profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesThis episode came to fruition thanks to the combined efforts of:Sarah Taillier, HostZoe Taylor, Episode Researcher, Recorder and EditorAnita Shore and Jarrad Long, Executive ProducerAlexandra Eftos, Assistant ProducerAmy Hosking, Social Media CoordinatorCurtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.
The last few years have seen dramatic growth in the popularity of these extremist groups. How will they affect society in the future?In this episode, Jessica is joined by Doctors Ben Rich and Eva Bujalka, Co-directors of the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN). Together, they explain how these three different groups share some commonalities, as they are emblematic of growth in social media use, salad bar ideologies and red pill philosophy. They also address why it is problematic to brand people from these groups as “violent” when most are nonviolent and predict whether these groups are here to stay or if new extremist groups will take their place.CERN is a new research network based in Western Australia that is investigating extremism-related challenges in the developed world. Origins of the COVID anti-vax movement, incels (“involuntary celibates”) and QAnon [01:10]Unpacking the intersecting philosophical and ideological beliefs [05:14]Why current approaches to treating people from these groups may have backfired, and what we should be doing instead [09:01]Where these beliefs are heading and why they have salience [20:51]Discussing CERN's vision and what's next [27:56]Learn moreCurtin Extremism Research Network websiteCurtin Extremism Research Network Twitter profileRTRFM: Curtin Extremism Research Network seriesCurtin: New Curtin research network tackles growing issue of extremismCurtin: Combatting extremist violence in Australia: Curtin launches into actionConnect with our guestsDr Ben Rich is a senior lecturer in Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) and a Co-director of CERN, alongside Drs Eva Bujalka and Francis Russell.His research focuses on the rise of the Western Far Right, non-terrorist extremist ideologies in Australia and the West, and the role of ontological (state of being) insecurity in forming politically extreme views. Dr Rich's staff profileThe Future Of: Political Extremism, featuring Dr Ben Rich and Michael WieteskaThe Future Of: Geographical Borders, featuring Drs Ben Rich and Donna ButoracDr Eva Bujalka is an academic and creative writer who works within Curtin University's School of MCASI and is a Co-director of CERN.Her research focuses on incels, the growth of anti-feminist discourse and the ‘Manosphere' – a collective of online groups that wish to rebuild the patriarchy, improve men's capacity for self-improvement and solve today's masculinity ‘crisis'.Dr Bujalka's staff profileJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Partner with CurtinStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediahttps://twitter.com/curtinunihttps://www.facebook.com/curtinuniversityhttps://www.instagram.com/curtinuniversity/https://www.youtube.com/user/CurtinUniversityhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/curtinuniversity/Transcripthttps://thefutureof.simplecast.com/episodes/anti-vaxxers-incels-and-qanon/transcript Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0. Music promoted by Audio Library.
In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Simon Lenton from the National Drug Research Institute to explore how Australia may go about legalising the recreational use of cannabis, learning from the commercial models seen in North America. Highs and lows of commercialising cannabis [04:31]Cannabis social clubs [07:44]The cannabis profit playbook [11:09]Reducing the risk of drug driving [13:58]Cannabis law in Australia right now [16:31]Finding the middle ground for legalisation [19:00]‘Things are wrong with the system' [21:51]Learn moreIt could take 10 years to measure the impact of legalising weedAssessing options for cannabis law reformLegalizing cannabis: Experience, lessons and scenariosConnect with our guestProfessor Simon Lenton has worked with the National Drug Research Institute since 1993 in both research and professional roles. He also works part-time as a clinical psychologist in private practice. His research interests include bridging the gap between drug policy research and drug policy practice, illicit drug use and harm reduction, and the impact of legislative options for drugs.He has published widely on drugs, health and the law and has given advice to a range of government and private organisations, both in Australia and internationally, on evidence-based drug policy and other drug issues. Web: ndri.curtin.edu.auTwitter: @NDRIauFacebook: @NDRIauLinkedIn: National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)YouTube: NDRIauJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedinTranscripthttps://thefutureof.simplecast.com/episodes/legalising-cannabis/transcriptBehind the scenesThis episode came to fruition thanks to the combined efforts of:Sarah Taillier, HostZoe Taylor, Researcher, Recorder and EditorAnita Shore and Jarrad Long, Executive ProducersAnnabelle Fouchard, ProducerAlexandra Eftos, Assistant ProducerAmy Hosking, Social Media.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.
From chemotherapy to immunotherapy and targeted drug delivery, what's next for breast cancer treatment? In this episode, Jessica is joined by cancer research expert Associate Professor Pieter Eichhorn, who is co-leading an Australian Government subsidised drug delivery project that aims to change the behaviours of proteins found in breast cancer. Together, they discuss what conventional treatments exist and where they're going, Associate Professor Eichhorn's exciting new drug treatment, and what he believes needs to change to drastically reduce the rates of breast cancer going into the future.Associate Professor Eichhorn's research project is supported by the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute and the National Drug Discovery Centre at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.How breast cancer develops [01:15]Predicting future rates of breast cancer [04:26]Progress in conventional treatments [07:56]What's unique about the drug delivery project? [13:27]Associate Professor Eichhorn's research journey [17:34]Reducing rates of cancer through tumour sequencing [19:45] Content note: This episode predominantly covers the experiences of women who are cisgender. Cisgender women are those women whose sense of their gender matches the sex they were assigned at birth and who are the population group at greatest risk of contracting breast cancer.Learn moreWEHI: National Drug Discovery Centre announces new projectsNational Breast Cancer Foundation websiteBreast Cancer Now websiteConnect with our guestPieter Eichhorn is the Dean of Research Infrastructure at Curtin University, and an Associate Professor at the world-renowned Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute.He has devoted his career to developing targeted treatments for breast cancer and melanoma patients. Prior to Curtin, he has worked at a variety of prestigious institutes including Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore and the Netherlands Cancer Institute. Associate Professor Eichhorn's staff profileAssociate Professor Eichhorn's LinkedIn profileCurtin Health Innovation Research Institute websiteJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Partner with CurtinStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocialshttps://twitter.com/curtinunihttps://www.facebook.com/curtinuniversityhttps://www.instagram.com/curtinuniversity/https://www.youtube.com/user/CurtinUniversityhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/curtinuniversity/ Transcripthttps://thefutureof.simplecast.com/episodes/breast-cancer-treatment/transcriptBehind the scenes teamJessica Morrison, HostAnita Shore, Executive ProducerAnnabelle Fouchard, ProducerDaniel Jauk, Episode Researcher, Recordist and EditorAlexandra Eftos, Assistant ProducerAmy Hosking, Social Media. Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University. First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations. MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.
Bare supermarket shelves have become a familiar sight in recent years, following a series of disruptions to the agribusiness sector.In this episode, Jessica is joined by Dr Elizabeth Jackson, the non-executive director of Agribusiness Global Allies Limited and of Sheep Producers Australia, to discuss what we can learn from these disruptions and how they could inform opportunities for improvement in the supply chain.She also addresses the latest figures from the United Nations stating that 1.3 billion tons of food – a third of all food produced globally – goes to waste and how consumer attitudes need to shift to address this challenge. Impact of COVID-19, panic buying and floods [00:58]Mitigating risks to the supply chain [04:43]Implementing new technologies, such as fresh fruit and vegetable industry innovations and DEXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) for the meat industry [07:33]Addressing food waste: what is our responsibility as consumers? [14:59]Dr Jackson's research journey and challenges [22:06]Learn moreCurtin University: Next steps for digital agriculture in AustraliaAgWatchers podcast: Capturing beyond the farm gate valueCurtin University: Bachelor of AgribusinessICFO: Food waste by country: who's the biggest waster?Connect with our guestDr Elizabeth Jackson is a Senior Lecturer in Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing, a non-executive director of Agribusiness Global Allies Limited and of Sheep Producers Australia, and a visiting scholar at the University of London's Royal Veterinary College.She has particular expertise in supply chain management, procurement, distribution, food and agribusiness systems.Dr Jackson's Curtin staff profileDr Jackson's LinkedIn profileDr Jackson's Twitter profileCurtin University: Agriculture and Environment research areaJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Partner with CurtinStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocialshttps://twitter.com/curtinunihttps://www.facebook.com/curtinuniversityhttps://www.instagram.com/curtinuniversity/https://www.youtube.com/user/CurtinUniversityhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/curtinuniversity/ Transcripthttps://thefutureof.simplecast.com/episodes/the-agribusiness-supply-chain/transcript Behind the scenes teamJessica Morrison, HostAnita Shore, Executive ProducerAnnabelle Fouchard, ProducerDaniel Jauk, Episode Researcher and EditorZoe Taylor, Episode RecordistAlexandra Eftos, Assistant ProducerAmy Hosking, Social Media. Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.
We have medications to treat most human diseases and impairments, why not hearing loss? It's complicated, explains Associate Professor Dr Hani Al-Salami. But fortunately, a gel medication to treat hearing loss is in the pipeline. In this episode, Jessica is joined by Associate Professor Hani Al-Salami from the Curtin Medical School. He is also part of a team that is creating a medication that can be delivered directly into the inner ear to address hearing loss. This year, his research team at the Ear Science Institute of Australia received funding from Telethon, “to enhance the lives of those with ear and hearing disorders, delivering innovative treatments and developing ground breaking cures for tomorrow's generation. This means the development of a novel inner ear cell culture system will benefit children with Usher syndrome, an internationally acclaimed novel scaffold to repair perforated eardrums in children and a nano-gel for children with cancer to prevent chemotherapy-induced hearing loss”.Why are more people experiencing hearing loss? [01:45]What are the current treatments for hearing loss, and what are their limitations? [02:19]Tell us about the medication your team is creating [03:50]What inspired you to become a researcher in pharmaceutical science and specifically hearing loss? [08:35]What are the challenges in this research area? [09:45]How long before a medication is available? [11:38]Learn moreBiotechnology and Drug Development Research Laboratory/Hearing loss treatment wins Curtinnovation awardConnect with our guestAssociate Professor Hani Al-Salamileads the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences research program at Curtin Medical School, and Heads the Hearing Therapeutics Department at the Ear Science Institute Australia.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationAny questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocialshttps://twitter.com/curtinunihttps://www.facebook.com/curtinuniversityhttps://www.instagram.com/curtinuniversity/https://www.youtube.com/user/CurtinUniversityhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/curtinuniversity/ Transcripthttps://thefutureof.simplecast.com/episodes/hearing-loss/transcript Behind the scenesThis episode was brought to you by: Host:Jessica MorrisonExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad LongProducer: Annabelle FouchardEpisode Researcher: Zoe TaylorRecordist and Assistant Producer: Alexandra Eftos Sound Editor: Karen GreenSocial Media: Amy Hosking.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.Music: OKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.
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