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Space Nuts: Moon impact, Roman Observatory launch, and Neptune's odd moonsAndrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland, for a wide-ranging astronomy update. They cover SpaceX's out-of-control rocket body hitting the Moon, the imminent launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Observatory, and a new result that may explain the strange origin of some of Neptune's moons.We discuss why lunar impacts matter far beyond the Moon itself, how Roman will study exoplanets and dark energy, and why clay minerals on Neptune's small moons are such a big clue about a violent early solar system.Key topicsSpaceX's rocket body impacted the Moon after being left in a long, uncontrolled orbitWhy lunar impacts are a real concern for future habitats, infrastructure, and Apollo heritage sitesThe sheer scale of human-made objects that have already hit or landed on the MoonElon Musk's vision for lunar factories, rail-gun launches, and large-scale off-Earth manufacturingWhy the same company could end up both creating the risk and needing to solve itThe Nancy Grace Roman Observatory launching around 9 months ahead of scheduleRoman's 2.4 metre mirror, 300 megapixel wide-field camera, and hydrazine-fueled journey to L2How Roman will study dark energy, gravitational lensing, exoplanets, and free-floating planetsNew James Webb observations of Neptune's moons showing clay-type minerals on Larissa and GalateaWhy those clays suggest a much older, more violent system shaped by Triton's capture and moon-to-moon collisionsTimestamps:00:00 - Studio prep, muting phones, and getting ready to record01:53 - Episode intro: SpaceX lunar impact, Roman Observatory, and Neptune moons03:00 - Jonti Horner joins the show04:26 - SpaceX rocket body crashes into the Moon07:03 - Predicted impact plume and expected crater size08:54 - Korean spacecraft Danuri captures post-impact images10:19 - Why Moon impacts matter for future lunar bases11:47 - Protecting Apollo landing sites and lunar archaeology12:15 - More than 3,000 human-made objects have hit the Moon14:32 - Law, responsibility, and the problem of cleanup beyond Earth16:07 - Musk's plans for Moon factories and Starlink-style expansion18:12 - Rail guns, Optimus robots, and scaling lunar industry19:34 - SpaceX's own industry could be threatened by its own debris21:24 - Balancing commercial benefits and environmental costs23:46 - The Nancy Grace Roman Observatory launch approaches26:03 - Roman's orbit, hydrazine fuel, and five-year mission plan27:57 - From WFIRST to Roman: how the telescope evolved29:23 - Roman's mirror, 300 megapixel camera, and survey power30:14 - Exoplanets, microlensing, and the coronagraph33:29 - Roman's launch status and the excitement ahead34:17 - Neptune's moons and the role of TritonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. Secure your online presence and enjoy a special deal at www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts.  Asteroid or comet, dinosaur impact firestorms, crater discovery, and Q&A on exoplanets and satellitesAndrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner of the University of Southern Queensland for two tightly related Space Nuts conversations. The first explores how astronomy keeps blurring the lines between asteroids and comets, what new research says about the dinosaur-killing impact, and a surprising crater found by an amateur astronomer planning a trip. The second is a listener Q&A covering exotic exoplanet weather, space regulation, and whether planets can form without a star.Key topicsIn this episode, Andrew and Jonti explain why astronomy often uses tidy labels for objects that sit on a continuum, especially when the line between asteroid and comet gets blurry.They discuss near-Earth object 1998 SH2, which appears to have comet-like activity despite looking asteroid-like for decades.Jonti breaks down how outgassing can nudge a small body off its predicted path, revealing non-gravitational forces.The dinosaur-killing impact is revisited with new modelling suggesting the first hours after impact may have included global firestorms, not just long-term climate collapse.The show covers the terminology debate around meteor, meteorite, fireball, bolide, asteroid, and comet impact.A Canadian amateur astronomer, Joel LePointe, is credited with spotting a likely impact crater while planning a camping and hiking trip using satellite imagery.The newly identified crater near Lake Marcel in northern Quebec is described as about 390 million years old and roughly 25 kilometers wide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

iTnews is hosting our State of Security Breakfast Roadshow 2026 in Melbourne on September 10, proudly sponsored by CoreView, Delinea, and Huntress. Join us, and executives from end user organisations as we explore the key trends, challenges and opportunities identified in our State of Security 2026 report that are shaping Australia's cybersecurity landscape and operations.Attendance is complimentary for qualified end-user technology and security professionals. Follow the link in the description (https://pages.itnews.com.au/itnews-state-of-security-melbourne-breakfast) to register your interest, or visit itnews.com.auHello and welcome to the iTnews Podcast.Our guest this fortnight is Associate Director for Hosting Infrastructure at the University of Southern Queensland, Stephen Payne.We've seen and written about a lot of customers affected by price hikes for their virtualisation software upon renewal. This one's different, because the university kicked off a strategic review of its virtualisation environment in late 2024, well ahead of its renewal, and has now replaced its hypervisor software for around 800 VMs supporting 100 applications.It is now looking ahead to a microsegmentation implementation, and outside of that, augmenting its hosting options with some Azure.

A two-year community-led project has seen over 100 headstones repaired at the Drayton and Toowoomba cemetery in Southern Queensland. In 2024, when almost 150 graves were left vandalised, a group of locals' banded together to create the Headstone Healing Project, thanks to grassroots fundraising. The aim was to restore final resting places and honour local legacy,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southern Queensland egg farmers concerned but prepared after confirmation of the state's first case of H5 bird flu in a migratory bird. What Syngenta withdrawing paraquat from the market means for the grains industry, and a grazing communities ponders life without a pool. 

Beyond the Gun – Creative Partnerships There's a distinct difference between being cast as an actor in a theatre production and working as a creative collaborator and developing your own work. This session examines how actors can step into producing and move into the developmental life of a project—contributing ideas, shaping the script, and influencing the work as it develops. Actors such as Ngoc Phan, Nicholas Brown, Julia Robertson, Amy Ingram, and Cameron Hurry have expanded their work into producing, writing and directing. This conversation explores how actors can evolve their practice, build a reputation for meaningful creative input, and become initiators and collaborators whose contributions extend beyond performance into the heart of the work itself. Amy is a multi-award-winning actor and theatre-maker based in Brisbane, later this year she will appear in the return season of Pride And Prejudice at QTC and the World Premiere of Suzie Miller's Strong Is The New Pretty touring Nationally. Ngọc is an award-winning actor, director and playwright. Her diverse theatre work includes Vietgone, Boy Swallows Universe and Good Grief (Queensland Theatre), Laurinda (MT), Love Stories (Brisbane Festival/QPAC), Horizon (Playlab Theatre), Medea (Shock Therapy Productions), We're All Gonna Die, Away, A Streetcar Named Desire and Stunt Double (The Farm). Julia Robertson is a multidisciplinary theatre maker, director and actor living and working on Gadigal land. She is the Artistic Director of the award-winning devising group Little Eggs Collective, a recipient of the Ensemble Theatre's Sandra Bates Award for Directing, and a Young Artists Program finalist with Opera Australia. Julia was recently nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Sydney Theatre Awards for The Producers (Hayes Theatre Co. / Riverside Parramatta). In 2026, Julia will direct the premiere production of STELLA, The Musical in Melbourne, as well as The Addams Family for Hayes Theatre Co. She will also work as Movement Director on 84 Charing Cross Road for the Ensemble Theatre, and as Assistant Director on Suzie Miller's new work Strong Is the New Pretty for Sydney Theatre Company, Queensland Theatre and Brisbane Festival. Nicholas Brown is a NIDA graduate who has forged an impressive international career across film, television and theatre as an actor, writer, singer, songwriter and leading man with major roles in Bollywood films, Australian drama and as a much-loved ABC Play School presenter. He plays a lead role in upcoming Alex Proyas science fiction musical film R.U.R. As a playwright, Nicholas won the prestigious Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting in the 2024 NSW Premier's Literary Awards for his play Sex Magick which was performed in the 2023 Griffin Theatre season. It was also nominated for a 2025 AWGIE and a 2024 Sydney Theatre Award. Cameron Hurry is a Brisbane based actor and writer. He completed his actor training at the University of Southern Queensland. Cameron's theatre credits include: Pride and Prejudice (Queensland Theatre Company), Unconditional (Playlab Theatre), Three Little Words (Ad Astra), Twelfth Night (4MBS Brisbane Shakespeare Festival), Dance Nation (THAT Production Company), Grand Horizons (PIP Theatre), Frankenstein (Fractal Theatre), Macbeth (JUTE Theatre), Picnic at Hanging Rock (Brisbane Arts Theatre), and Aladdin and the Mysterious Magical Lamp, Jane Eyre, Little Women, Shadowlands (Harvest Rain Theatre Company). His film and television credits include: Spit, Boy Swallows Universe, The Bureau of Magical Things, Young Rock, and Wanted. Cameron has received the Matilda Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role – Independent Production (Grand Horizons) and has a proud member of MEAA for 20 years.

Sam catches up with Chris Gross, the creator of AVA, a web based AI companion to assist people living with blindness and low vision. You can find out more about AVA by visiting Chris' QualityLife Collective website. You'll also hear from PhD student Aasha Rose from University of Southern Queensland, she's back to give us an update on her research into adult braille literacy. Her online survey is almost closed but there's still time, if you would like to take part you can find the survey here.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special DATTA QLD Conference preview episode, Stephen Anderson speaks with two presenters exploring innovative approaches to Design and Technology education. First, Steph Piper from the University of Southern Queensland discusses gamified learning through the use of "skill trees" — visual templates inspired by video games that help learners map out and track their progress across a wide range of practical skills. The conversation explores maker education, 3D printing, electronics, laser cutting, and how visualising skill development can encourage both students and teachers to identify gaps, build confidence, and continue learning. The second conversation features Jacqui Niblett from UQ Ventures at the University of Queensland. Jacqui shares how storytelling and entrepreneurial pitching frameworks can help students communicate ideas more effectively. The discussion explores human-centred design, empathy, entrepreneurial mindset education, and how students can structure presentations that engage audiences and inspire action. This episode offers practical classroom ideas, creative approaches to learning, and valuable insights into the future of innovation-focused education.  

Doctor Wendy Hargreaves from the University of Southern Queensland is a music researcher, has been looking into the history of whistling.

The Earth-sized planet has conditions similar to Mars but its 146 light years away. Dr Chelsea Huang from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia was among the scientists who carried out the research spoke to Rachel.

Have you ever wondered where the world would be without bees and can you to tell the difference between native and honey bees? University of Southern Queensland native bee scientist and conservationist Dr Kit Prendergast joins the show. Also in this episode Ipswich Art Awards winners announced, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas across Ipswich and a song with a distinctly Ipswich flavour from local band The Leads.Published: 14 November 2025.Image: UniSQ's Dr Kit Prendergast (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerDr Kit's The Bee Babette patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheBeeBabette/membership The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryDiscover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshopsIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc  Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

SpaceX Innovations, Low-Cost Telescopes, and the Mystery of Super-Puff PlanetsIn this exhilarating episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner dive into the latest advancements in space exploration and the mysteries of the cosmos. With updates from SpaceX's recent successful launches to groundbreaking developments in low-cost space telescopes, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and cosmic revelations.Episode Highlights:- SpaceX's Bold New Plans: Andrew and Jonti discuss SpaceX's recent achievements, including the successful landing of their Starship and their ambitious plans for future missions to the Moon and Mars. They explore how rapid testing and innovation are changing the landscape of space travel.- Low-Cost Space Telescopes: Learn about the innovative Minerva Australis facility at the University of Southern Queensland and how it is revolutionizing the search for exoplanets. The hosts discuss the exciting new projects like Twinkl and Mauv, which aim to make space telescopes more accessible and affordable.- Discovering Super-Puff Planets: The episode delves into the discovery of TOI 4507B, a unique super-puff planet with an unusually low density and a highly tilted orbit. Andrew and Jonti examine the implications of this finding for our understanding of planetary formation and the diversity of exoplanets.- Earth's Magnetic Field Anomalies: The hosts wrap up with a discussion on the South Atlantic Anomaly, a region where Earth's magnetic field is unexpectedly weak. They explore its significance for satellite operations and its implications for our understanding of Earth's interior dynamics.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

In this special wildlife episode the weather is warming up, snakes are on the move, and magpies are taking aim at unsuspecting walkers and cyclists. Two University of Southern Queensland experts (Dr Christina Zdenek and Dr Meg Edwards) join the show with the latest research and tips to keep you safe from snakes and magpies.Published: 4 September 2025.Image: UniSQ snake expert Dr Christina Zdenek (photo Chris Hay)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerUniversity of Southern Queensland: https://www.unisq.edu.au/ Galvanized: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYIpswich Art Awards: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-art-awardsCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryDiscover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

On 16 August, a magnitude-5.6 earthquake hit southern Queensland near Kilkivan, shaking homes across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Hervey Bay. No major damage or injuries were reported, though such moderate earthquakes, occurring around 350 times a year, can cause minor structural damage. SBS Hindi spoke to locals about their experiences, while authorities continue to monitor for possible aftershocks.

6.68Leicester's Men: A Conversation with Laurie JohnsonEpisode 181:For today's guest episode it's a pleasure to welcome Laurie Johnson to the podcast. Laurie's book ‘Leicester's Men and their Plays' is a fascination study of one of the most influential of the playing troupes of the Elizabethan period and the story of how they lived and functioned under one of the most influential nobles in the land. As you will hear Laurie's research to try to draw an ever-better picture of the players and playing in the period is ongoing and leading to some interesting postulations.Laurie Johnson is Professor of English and Cultural Studies at University of Southern Queensland and a Fellow of both the Society of Antiquaries of London and the Royal Historical Society. His current roles include President of the Marlowe Society of America, Research Dramaturg for the Oxford Marlowe Project, Academic Adviser to the Museum of Shakespeare, Shoreditch, and Project Researcher for the Weather Extremes in England's Little Ice Age,1500-1700 database. His publications include The Earl of Leicester's Men and their Plays and Shakespeare's Lost Playhouse: Eleven Days in Newington Butts.UK Link to 'Leicester's Men': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leicesters-Men-their-Plays-Elizabethan/dp/1009366491/ref=sr_1_1?US Link to 'Leicester's Men': https://www.amazon.com/Leicesters-Men-their-Plays-Elizabethan-ebook/dp/B0CG28GHN9/ref=sr_1_1?Link to the Oxford Marlowe Project: https://research.kent.ac.uk/marlowe-works/Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a new discussion with Professor Laurie Johnson about Leicester's Men, the playing company that ran throughout the early Elizabethan years of professional playing, whose make up, structure and plays have been difficult to pin down. But luckily, Professor Johnson has written a rather excellent book pinning all these as close to down as we might ever get. This was recorded a year ago - apologies to Laurie for the wait! It's currently (still) a tad bit pricey, but hopefully it will drop down to a more affordable price. https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress/subjects/literature/renaissance-and-early-modern-literature/leicesters-men-and-their-plays-early-elizabethan-playing-company-and-its-legacy?format=HB  Laurie Johnson is Professor in English and Cultural Studies at the University of Southern Queensland and, since 2016, has served as President of the Australian and New Zealand Shakespeare Association. He is the author of Shakespeare's Lost Playhouse: Eleven Days at Newington Butts (2018) and has written extensively in areas related to cultural history, literary studies, and Shakespeare's theatre.  You can also hear us having a chat about The Playhouse at Newington Butts - https://audioboom.com/posts/7052291-discussing-the-playhouse Follow up on possible Leicester's Men plays with a playlist on William Wager - and on Gammer Gurton's Needle. Our patrons received this episode a month in July 2024 - nearly a year in advance. The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: https://beyondshakespeare.org You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where (most of) our exploring sessions live - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton. 

A mention of pre-professional or professional dance might conjure thoughts of relentless, gruelling training hours, incredible performances and bodies pushed through high musculoskeletal demands. Dr Melanie Fuller (University of Southern Queensland) has devoted her clinical career of almost 20 years to working with dancers - helping them stay healthy and performing well - and she has a similar focus in her research work. Today we discuss the prevalence of musculoskeletal injury, specifically focusing on osteoarthritis. ------------------------------ RESOURCES Osteoarthritis in dancers (systematic review with meta-analysis): https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2025.12918

In this episode, Melissa Forbes chats about her bold leap from law to music and why she’s never looked back. She talks about singing, creativity, and why belting out a tune with others might be just what the world needs more of. Melissa shares how music builds connection, boosts well-being, and helps us all find a space to be ourselves. Melissa Forbes is an Associate Professor of Contemporary Singing at the University of Southern Queensland, a Churchill Fellow, and the host of the Leading Notes Podcast. Her work focuses on the intersection of music, health, and community. LINKS: Melissa Forbes - Special Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-forbes-5b63832b2/ Leading Notes Podcast: https://leadingnotespodcast.podbean.com/ Website: https://www.melissaforbes.com/ Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith - Co-host https://www.chrismeredith.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we will learn from the editors of the first of its kind book, "Occupational Therapy in the Philippines: Theory, Practice, and Stories.” This book aims to provide a more relatable and culturally appropriate understanding of occupational therapy, showcasing the diverse practices and experiences of Filipino occupational therapists.Caroline Fischl, PhD, Reg.OT, OTRP, Assistant Professor, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden. Caroline earned her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of the Philippines Manila and her master's degrees in ergonomics and occupational therapy in Sweden. She completed her PhD at Umea University, focusing on older adults' social participation through digital technologies. Caroline has worked in community and home settings, as well as private clinics and a school in the Philippines. She currently serves as an assistant professor of occupational therapy at Jönköping University, managing the Swedish and international master's programs in occupational therapy. She teaches scientific theory, research methods, and ethics. Caroline also serves as President of the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE) and is a member of the executive board of Occupational Therapy Europe. She has co-developed the 2024 European Qualifications and Assessment Reference Frameworks in Occupational Therapy.Michael Palapal Sy, PhD, OTRP, Senior Researcher, Institute of Occupational Therapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland. Michael is a licensed occupational therapist (Philippines) and a health professions educator with a PhD in occupational therapy from the Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan. His PhD focused on translating occupational justice concepts into occupational therapy practice in the drug addiction rehabilitation setting in the Philippines. He worked as a private clinician both in the pediatric and community settings in the Philippines and has held various academic positions in teaching in the Philippines. As a senior researcher at the Institute of Occupational Therapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Michael focuses his research on the return-to-work process of people with long COVID, occupational justice, and occupational science. He also teaches for the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. Currently, Michael has external appointments as an academic at Dalhousie University (occupational science), Tokyo Metropolitan University (occupational therapy), University of Southern Queensland (occupational therapy) and University of the Philippines Open University (international health).Roi Charles Pineda, PhD, OTRP, Associate Researcher, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. Roi has a professional background in occupational therapy with nearly 15 years of experience in various roles. Early in his career, he was a practitioner in hospital- and home-based physical rehabilitation settings and a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students. He later worked as a university instructor and contributed to the development of the only occupational therapy program in Central Luzon, Philippines. Roi received full scholarships to complete his postgraduate degrees in adapted physical activity (MSc) and biomedical sciences (PhD) from KU Leuven. His postgraduate education allowed him to flourish as a researcher with international collaborations. Currently, his research is focused on physical activity, across the spectrum of top-performance sport to leisure-time physical activity, with relevance to policies and practices for facilitating physical activity participation among persons with disabilities and their inclusion in the Paralympics.Order Yours Today!https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/occupational-therapy-in-the-philippines-theory-practice-and-stories/53878899/item/73476316/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_new_condition_books_high_14637440387&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=545822004371&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAiaC-BhBEEiwAjY99qA2z5Etel9xHVTM1qgRkJGwTY4lkv-3pUstP_8MHZby_7Ff98kWmMBoC6WAQAvD_BwE#idiq=73476316&edition=71914116As always, I welcome feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!Full Episodes and Q & A only available at:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-seriesSign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewformHappy Listening Friends!Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests' own.

Philip Clark on a few cooking tweaks with Paulomi (Polly) Burey, Associate Professor, Food Science at University of Southern Queensland.

Abbiamo analizzato alcuni degli aspetti principali del budget insieme a Lisa Magnani, professoressa di Economia della Macquarie University di Sydney, e Fabrizio Carmignani, Dean of the Business School alla University of Southern Queensland.

South east Queensland's beaches look a bit different after Cyclone Alfred. On the Gold Coast, erosion has left small cliffs on the beach. Where has all the sand gone? And will it come back? To find out, we speak to Dr Javier Leon, sand scientist and surfer at the University of Southern Queensland.Image: Cyclone Alfred approaches Queeland. NASA Johnson.

As the new school year begins, it's the perfect time to focus on supporting children's mental health. Join this webinar to discover powerful, evidence-based tools that help children manage depression, anxiety, and unhappiness. In this insightful session, Professor Sonja March will speak with Dr. Kathy O'Grady about the exciting opportunities in digital mental health and how personalised care can make a real difference. Learn how Momentum Hub is supporting children aged 7-17 years old, providing them with the resources they need to thrive this school year and beyond. Don't miss out – register today to empower both you and the young people in your care. Professor Sonja March is the director of the University of Southern Queensland's Centre for Health and Research, where she is also a Professor in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing and leads the Momentum Hub team.  Momentum Hub is a platform developed by a team of researchers, mental health experts, and web designers from across the country, and supported by the federal government under the Medical Research Future Fund.  The hub extends from Professor March's work with Griffith University researchers – professors Caroline Donovan and Sue Spence with the popular BRAVE Self-Help program – which has reached more than 80,000 young people with anxiety.Hosted by Dr Kathy O'Grady.

Learning a new language is famously very hard and usually takes years. Could all that be about to change? While we now have apps like Duolingo to help, it’s still likely to take a long time and a lot of effort to be anything close to fluent. What usually helps is spending time in a country where everyone speaks the language you’re learning – but one group of Australian researchers says virtual reality and AI could step in for those who aren’t able to make the trip. Brodie McGee from the University of Southern Queensland is one of them. In this episode of The Briefing Bension Siebert chats with the Australian teacher and researcher on how you could be supercharging the process of learning a new language. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Space Nuts Episode 487: Rethinking the Universe - Dark Energy, Comet Atlas, and Pluto's Moon MysteryJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they welcome the newest member to the team and kick off the first episode of 2025 with groundbreaking discussions and cosmic revelations. This episode is packed with intriguing topics, including a revolutionary paper challenging our understanding of dark energy, a mesmerizing comet lighting up our skies, and a fresh perspective on how Pluto acquired its moon, Charon.Episode Highlights:- Dark Energy Debate: Explore the bold new paper suggesting the universe might not have dark energy and isn't expanding as we thought. Fred Watson and guest Professor Jonti Horner delve into the implications of this paradigm-shifting research and what it means for the future of cosmology.- Comet C/2024 G3 Atlas: Discover the celestial wonder of Comet Atlas, a once-in-160,000-year event. Learn about its journey close to the sun and how you can catch a glimpse of this spectacular comet in the night sky.- Pluto's Moon Charon: Uncover the fascinating story behind Pluto's largest moon, Charon. Jonti Horner explains the new theory of a gentle collision that might have led to Charon's capture, providing fresh insights into the dynamics of our solar system.- Astronomical Events of 2025: Get a sneak peek into the best celestial events to look forward to this year, including lunar eclipses and meteor showers.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - Andrew Dunkley returns to Space Nuts with Professor Fred Watson02:21 - Professor Jonti Horner is filling in for Fred for next month04:38 - New research suggests the universe has no dark energy and isn't expanding13:31 - Andrew Dunkley: The dark energy model fits the, uh, data better16:21 - C 2024 G3 Atlas was discovered in 202422:51 - Fred says people should look out for comet in the evening sky next week27:05 - This is an interesting story about how Pluto got its moon34:02 - The encounter between Theia and Pluto lasted 10 hours, Fred says36:43 - This year is absolutely terrible for eclipses of the sun40:09 - Andrew Dunkley: Thanks to Professor Fred Watson and Professor Jonti Horner✍️ Episode ReferencesUniversity of Southern Queensland[https://www.usq.edu.au/](https://www.usq.edu.au/)University of Canterbury[https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/](https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/)Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society[https://academic.oup.com/mnras](https://academic.oup.com/mnras)Dark Energy Survey[https://www.darkenergysurvey.org/](https://www.darkenergysurvey.org/)Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)[https://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/](https://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/)Space.com[https://www.space.com/](https://www.space.com/)Stellarium[https://stellarium.org/](https://stellarium.org/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

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Professor of Physical Activity & Health, Dr. Stuart Biddle is affiliated with the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. His main research interest is in health effects, psychology and behavior change related to sedentary behavior and physical activity. --- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- Learn more about Fibion Flash - a versatile customizable tool with HRV and accelerometry capability.  --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. Learn more about Fibion Research. --- Fibion Helix – Ideal for large scale studies. Scalable and affordable with patented precision. --- Fibion G2 – validated data on sitting, standing, activity types, energy expenditure, with participant friendly reports.   --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Explore our Wearables, Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep, Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher  Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen  Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion  Check our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher     

When Queensland University of Technology researchers Dr Carol Richards and Dr Rudi Messner first embarked on a social research project into sustainable grazing they found an unexpected gem. Everyone wanted to talk about it, but not many understood it. Some had dismissed it from their businesses, some couldn't wait to incoporate it. Carbon. It's well understood it's going to be part of beef businesses long into the future, but there's still a lot of murky detail about how it works, how we measure it and how we relate it to grazing businesses. In this final episode of our sustainable grazing series, we hear from Professor David Rowlings, a grazier from Southern Queensland and an expert in carbon sequestration. Thanks to Dr Rudi Messner and Dr Carol Richards, for their insights and their fascinating research, funded by Australian Research Council and supported by the Queensland University of Technology and Meat and Livestock Australia. Thanks again to the many producers involved in the project who gave up their time and expertise.

Do you think a humble leader who prioritises their people can be an effective leader? In Episode 30 of It's a Mindset, I am honoured to welcome Chris Smith, a former airline pilot, seasoned manager, lecturer, counsellor, and author of Leadership at 43,000 Feet: Real Leaders Don't Need a Title. After a distinguished career in the aviation industry spanning over 44 years, Chris now focuses on leadership and mental health, helping companies and individuals enhance staff engagement and manager-staff relations. In this episode, we dive into Chris's wealth of experience in leadership and explore how he helps others navigate challenges by embracing a mindset of resilience and possibility. He shares valuable insights on the importance of being a humble leader, prioritising people, and using failures as opportunities for learning. Key Episode Takeaways: Discover how the influence of Chris's mother instilled an "anything is possible" mentality in him, shaping his approach to overcoming challenges. Learn about the significance of having a literal “plane view” to understand the bigger picture, particularly regarding environmental changes like overfishing in some parts of the world. Understand the critical role of humility in leadership and the necessity of making your team a priority. Gain insight into the value of shortening your timeframe when navigating stressful periods, which allows for quicker recovery and adaptation. I am deeply inspired by Chris's perspective on leadership, discipline and resilience. His stories remind us that with the right mindset and support, we can turn challenges into valuable lessons and lead with authenticity, compassion and optimism. About the Guest: Chris Smith is a former Airline Pilot, Senior Manager, Lecturer, Counsellor. Author of ‘Leadership at 43000 Feet. Real leaders don't need a title' After a lifetime in the aviation industry, Chris now dedicates his time to working with companies, organisations, and individuals on matters of leadership and mental health, with a particular focus on staff engagement and manager - staff relations, as well as lecturing, counselling, and writing. He has held numerous senior managerial positions throughout his 44 year career, including Flight Operations Manager and Chief Pilot, Head of Standards, Flying Operations Development Manager, and Wellness Manager, spent 20 years in airline Check Captain roles, has test flown and introduced airline and business aircraft types to Australia and PNG, founded his own aviation consultancy, and works extensively with international corporations across multiple industries. He has established the Trust Peer Support Programs in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam for Jetstar Airways and has consulted in Ireland and Germany. He is a regular corporate speaker on the psychology, legal, medical, safety and aviation conference circuit in Australia and overseas (Singapore, Japan, France, USA). His signature presentations include: Staff On Side - Where Management, Engagement and Mental Health Intersect Emotional Intelligence at Work Unspoken Man, Unheard Woman Where Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Meet. Oscar and Cynthia - Resilient but too tolerant? So what is true leadership, really? You want engagement? Do this first. Flight Deck lessons - the true ‘big picture He is a regular presenter on radio, is a contributing writer for the Sunday Mail Newspaper and numerous Leadership Magazines, and authored ‘Leadership at 43000 Feet, Real leaders don't need a title', his autobiographical leadership book, through which he imparts experiences and leadership lessons from the flight deck to head office. In 2012, he was awarded the Master Air Pilot Certificate by the Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators, through Buckingham Palace, London, for services to the aviation industry. He holds a Master's Degree in Aviation Management, a Diploma of Counselling and is shortly to take up an adjunct position with the University of Southern Queensland where has been lecturing part time for the past 5 years. He lives in Brisbane, Australia. Show Resources: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn - HERE Check out Chris's website - HERE Follow Emma, the podcast host on Instagram - HERE If you loved this episode or know someone who could benefit from Chris's insights, please share it with them! Don't forget to tag me on Instagram @emmalagerlow to spread the inspiration! Tune in to Episode 30 and let Chris's journey motivate you to embrace your own leadership challenges in work and life. Yours in Humility, Emma. X.

Hello there!In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Anthony Young from the University of Queensland discusses critical aspects of crop protection, focusing on managing plant health and combating ratoon stunting disease (RSD) in sugarcane. The conversation explores the latest research, practical challenges, and the economic, environmental, and social implications of effective disease management. Listen now on all major platforms!"Ratoon stunting disease affects nearly 40% of fields in Australia, much more than previously recognized."Meet the guests: Dr. Anthony Young is a Senior Lecturer in Crop Protection at the University of Queensland, with extensive experience in plant pathology, agronomy, and molecular biology. With a Ph.D. in Molecular Bacteriology and Plant Pathology from Macquarie University, he has contributed significantly to the agricultural sector through innovative research and practical management solutions. Dr. Young has held key positions, including Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland and Extension Officer at Sunshine Sugar.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction(02:26) Career in plant pathology(04:14) Current research focus(06:23) Australian cane production(14:38) Impact of ratoon stunting disease(24:07) Managing infected crops(28:41) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- CNH Reman- KWSAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?

Rebecca Colvin from ANU and John Cole from University of Southern Queensland and their takes on obtaining social licence for energy projects, and the lessons from King Island and CSG. Plus, news of the week.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: James Kennett has over forty years of entrepreneurial experience in founding and successfully developing businesses in the technology sector. He is regarded as a pioneer in the Low Earth Orbit space and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. He has served on the Boards of the Queensland University of Technology Business Advisory Committee, and of their Centre for Satellite Navigation, and has also completed a Research Masters Degree in IT there. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Griffith University's Centre for Microwave Studies, and is a current member of the University of Southern Queensland's ICT Business Advisory Committee. He has founded or chaired youth leadership programs and was Chair of International Youth Year for South East Queensland.    GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Robbie Katter is Katter's Australian Party State leader in Queensland and Member for Traeger in Queensland's Parliament. Robbie served on the Mount Isa City Council as councillor for four years before being elected State Member for Mount Isa.

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.   In today's episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Self-Sabotage. They will talk about the different ways people keep themselves from moving forward and how you can try to realign this misguided way of thinking. [Aug 5, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 00:44 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                 04:57 - The Topic of the Day: Self-Sabotage 05:35 - Definition & Types 09:09 - Fear of Failure 11:13 - Fear of Success 13:55 - Low Self-Esteem 17:11 - Fear of Scrutiny 19:22 - Avoidant Personalities 23:27 - Help! 26:21 - Fighting Back 30:13 - Write Away 33:55 - Wrap Up -          The Doctors Corner 35:18 - Next Month: Attachment Styles 35:44 - Outro                                                                     -          Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org   Find us online: -          Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd -          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial -          Twitter: @humanhacker -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy     References: Balkis, M., & Duru, E. (2018). Procrastination, self‐downing, self‐doubt, and rational beliefs: A moderated mediation model. Journal of Counseling & Development, 96(2), 187-196. Ferrari, J. R., & Díaz-Morales, J. F. (2007). Perceptions of self-concept and self-presentation by procrastinators: Further evidence. The Spanish journal of psychology, 10(1), 91-96. Martin, A. J., & Marsh, H. W. (2003). Fear of failure: Friend or foe?. Australian Psychologist, 38(1), 31-38. Pappo, M. (1983). Fear of success: The construction and validation of a measuring instrument. Journal of Personality Assessment, 47(1), 36-41. Peel, R. (2020). Relationship sabotage: an attachment and goal-orientation perspective on seeking love yet failing to maintain romantic relationships (Doctoral dissertation, James Cook University). Peel, R., & Caltabiano, N. (2021). The relationship sabotage scale: an evaluation of factor analyses and constructive validity. BMC psychology, 9, 1-17. Peel, R., McBain, K., Caltabiano, N., & Buckby, B. (2017, January). How is self-sabotage presented in romantic relationships?. In 16th Australian Psychological Society Psychology of Relationships Interest Group National Conference (APS-PORIG). University of Southern Queensland. Rippo, M. (2016). Minding the mind/body connection in moving beyond self-sabotage and resistance to change. Journal of Heart-Centered Therapies, 19(2), 39-62. Rosner, S., & Hermes, P. (2006). The self-sabotage cycle: Why we repeat behaviors that create hardships and ruin relationships. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Rosner, S., & Hermes, P. (2006). The self-sabotage cycle: Why we repeat behaviors that create hardships and ruin relationships. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Vennes, H. (2022). Overcoming Self-Sabotage: The Self-Sabotaging Behaviors that Impact the Career Development of Female Charter School Superintendent/CEOs (Doctoral dissertation, University of Massachusetts Global).

GUEST OVERVIEW: James Kennett has over forty years of entrepreneurial experience in founding and successfully developing businesses in the technology sector. He is regarded as a pioneer in the Low Earth Orbit space and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. He has served on the Boards of the Queensland University of Technology Business Advisory Committee, and of their Centre for Satellite Navigation, and has also  completed a Research Masters Degree in IT there. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Griffith University's Centre for Microwave Studies, and is a current member of the University of Southern Queensland's ICT Business Advisory Committee. He has founded or chaired youth leadership programs and was Chair of International Youth Year for South East Queensland.  GUEST OVERVIEW: Prof. Ian Brighthope is the original founder and a director of World of Wellness International. He's a board member of the National Institute of Integrative Medicine and co-formed the graduate school of Integrative Medicine at Swinburne University in 1996. He graduated with a Diploma of Agricultural Science in 1965 and obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Monash University in 1974.

Dr. Stuart Biddle is a Professor of Physical Activity & Health at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. His main research interests are in the health effects, psychology, and behavior change related to sedentary behavior and physical activity. --- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion: fibion.com/research ---

When scientists found the first exoplanets over 30 years ago, the discovery defied all expectations. In the following decades, with the advent of NASA's Kepler and TESS missions and numerous ground-based observatories, the exoplanet count has risen to nearly 6,000 confirmed worlds and some 7,200 candidates. Press releases on newly confirmed planets tend to be about exciting or strange places, and this week's SETI Live is no exception. Discovered in TESS data, Gliese 12 b is a recently confirmed exoplanet the size of Earth or Venus, orbiting a red dwarf star every thirteen days and "only" about 40 light-years away from our solar system. This close-in, rocky world could potentially be studied using the JWST for more precise information on its size and atmospheric composition (if there is an atmosphere). Two separate teams of researchers confirmed the planet, and today, senior planetary astronomer Franck Marchis is joined by the two lead authors from one of those teams - Shishir Dholakia, a doctoral student at the Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia, and Larissa Palethorpe, a doctoral student at the University of Edinburgh. Join Franck, Shishir, and Larissa in what promises to be an interesting conversation about Gliese 12 b's discovery, confirmation, and potential for understanding planetary formation and evolution. (Recorded 27 June 2024.)

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays. Melissa has a special interest in the vaccine injured She has launched a nationwide Class Action lawsuit to fight what she believes to be a failing government compensation scheme and unsafe vaccine.   GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: James Kennett has over forty years of entrepreneurial experience in founding and successfully developing businesses in the technology sector. He is regarded as a pioneer in the Low Earth Orbit space and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. He has served on the Boards of the Queensland University of Technology Business Advisory Committee, and of their Centre for Satellite Navigation, and has also completed a Research Masters Degree in IT there. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Griffith University's Centre for Microwave Studies, and is a current member of the University of Southern Queensland's ICT Business Advisory Committee. He has founded or chaired youth leadership programs and was Chair of International Youth Year for South East Queensland. 

As the EBU works through a litany of complaints about Eurovision 2024, Dr Jess Carniel from the University of Southern Queensland joins us to discuss the issues facing the competition. Along with examining what should be a rebuilding year for the Contest, we chat about Australia's presence at the ESC and reconsider the balance of the jury and televote. Dr Jess Carniel Jess is an Associate Professor in Humanities at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Her research focuses on the various dimensions of the Eurovision Song Contest, its fans, politics, and culture. She is the author of Understanding the Eurovision Song Contest in Multicultural Australia: We Got Love, and co-editor with Chris Hay of Eurovision and Australia: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Down Under. She is a firm believer in bangers over ballads. Grievance Committee Summary Welcome, Dr. Jess Carniel! (0:44) Grievance: Spain wants Freedom of the Press (6:18) Grievance: The European Union Flag (13:19) Grievance: Double Standards at Eurovision (18:20) Grievance: Juries and Televoting (23:06) 2025: A Rebuilding Year? (32:49) Studying Australia's Relationship with Eurovision (48:48) Did any loose ends get tied up? (55:24) Final Thoughts (1:00:54) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Malmö 2024 Stay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024 (https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo). You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist (https://eurowhat.com/selection-season)! Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guest: Jess Carniel.

This week we are joined by the inspirational Dr Simon Roberts. Simon has worked as an occupational health and safety (OHS) professional across multiple industries, business sectors and global locations for more than 25 years. With Master degrees in OHS, Business Administration, and Leadership, Simon worked on his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) through the University of Southern Queensland while maintaining full-time employment in the resources sector. Simon's research explored and identified potential opportunities to improve outcomes associated with the intersection of C-suite leadership, Zero Harm messaging, governance reporting and investor response. (Worker safety: zero harm messaging, reporting and the C-suite)Link to Dr Simon Roberts Thesis for those interested - https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q62xq/worker-safety-zero-harm-messaging-reporting-and-the-c-suiteLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/drsimonrobertsWebsite – www.EHS2U.comLink to Usability Mapping : https://www.usabilitymapping.com/ Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're joined by Prof Stuart Biddle, a leading figure in the psychology of physical activity, based at the University of Southern Queensland. Stuart's extensive work in exercise science and psychology provides groundbreaking insights into how exercise impacts our wellbeing. Our discussion today spans Stuart's illustrious career, from his early days contributing to the foundational layers of exercise science to his current work, which includes a significant focus on the mental health benefits of physical activity. We delve into his latest collaborative research, which offers new insights into exercise as a potent intervention for depression, examining the effectiveness of various forms of physical activity and their impact on mental health. As we get into the research and the implications, we inevitably go off on a few important tangents What type of exercise is most effective for depressive states? Is one type of exercise more beneficial for men vs women? Is moderate or intense exercise more effective? How do you coach people to start and sustain exercise? And importantly how do you get children to eat more fruit and vegetables? Stuart's knowledge of this landscape is vast, but it is clear, conditional, nuanced and specific. It is little wonder he advises the World health organisation on physical activity policy. But also listen in as we take this digression from our more traditional focus on performance, this discussion is littered with advice about how we encourage, coach and make an impact on others. The cherry on top of the cake is a just the best quote about physical activity ever from the one and only Per Olof Astrand! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10870815/ https://twitter.com/stuart_biddle https://staffprofile.unisq.edu.au/Profile/Stuart-Biddle https://www.routledge.com/Psychology-of-Physical-Activity-Determinants-Well-Being-and-Interventions/Biddle-Mutrie-Gorely-Faulkner/p/book/9781032172033

Today we discuss how doctors can help reduce psychological distress among patients after cardiac surgery. My guests are Snezana Stolic, a senior lecturer of nursing and William McCann, a PhD student in psychology, both at the University of Southern Queensland.  Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/4/managing-psychological-distress-following-cardiac-surgery/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.

The Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications, and Hypersonics Hub (iLAuNCH) program is a collaboration of regionally based institutions, led by the University of Southern Queensland with The Australian National University, and the University of South Australia. On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Dr. Joni Sytsma, Chief Technology Officer of iLAuNCH. The effort is part of the Australian Government's Trailblazer Universities Program delivered by the Department of Education. Through this program, the Australian Government will build new research capabilities, driving commercialization outcomes and investing in new industry engagement opportunities. "I like to think I'm building the science fiction future," Dr. Sytsma said. "And my science fiction future has space cities, and space travel as an everyday thing." A total of $370.3 million will be invested from 2022–2026 to build additional capacity to focus on the problems that matter to the nation by driving research excellence and real-world impact. Six Australian universities will become leaders in research commercialisation, with dedicated investment in priority areas. Each Trailblazer university will receive $50 million, which will be matched by university and industry partner contributions.

In this spooktacular Eerie Extra, Such a Nightmare co-host Katherine Troyer speaks with horror author and editor David-Jack Fletcher.   We discuss the significance of normalizing LGBTQIA+ identities within the horror genre. This leads to an even bigger discussion of how queer horror can both offer a space for connection and push us beyond our comfort zones. David-Jack shares the vision behind Slashic Horror, his indie horror press that he co-founded with Lee Cross James. And we talk about the magic of crossing genres and the ways his work, including his novella The Haunting of Harry Peck, present the familiar in unfamiliar ways (or perhaps the other way around) through his genre-blending writing.   This interview occurred on January 4, 2024; the episode first aired on January 30, 2024.   David-Jack Fletcher is a writer and scholar hailing from Australia. With a PhD from Macquarie University in Cultural Studies, he wrote for over a decade in an academic setting before—in his words—jumping out of academia to pursue his dream of becoming a horror author and editor. To that end, he has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing from the University of Southern Queensland, and he completed an internship with Sydney-based Spineless Wonders. Additionally, he was awarded a mentorship with the Australasian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) in 2022, undertaken with award-winning author Paul Mannering. David-Jack has published short stories in several horror anthologies across the UK, the US and Canada, and has appeared in international podcasts and interviews. Furthermore, his debut gay horror-comedy, The Haunting of Harry Peck, was published by Rack & Rune Publishing in February 2022 and became an international Amazon bestseller. And his latest award-winning novel, Raven's Creek is now available through all major retailers, published through his own imprint, Slashic Horror. For more information, visit his LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/djfletcher    ALL LINKS  Twitter/Instagram: @NightmarePod1; YouTube: Such a Nightmare;  Email: suchanightmare.pod@gmail.com; Website: suchanightmare.com

Correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about bad behaviour at sporting events, and Southern Queensland's rough summer with repeated downpours.

In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Mac to discuss the bio glute method, glute development, who should and shouldn't be deadlifting, his own business called Horyzen Active, and how he incorporates his methods into popular sports organisations such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. Dr. Mac is the Vice President of sports performance at the NHL Florida Panthers. He previously worked as a professor and head of school for the University of Southern Queensland's School of Health and Medical Sciences since 2019. Prior to his time there, he served as a professor of sports and exercise science at Bond University. In addition to his academic positions, Dr. Mac concurrently led strength and conditioning, sports science, and athletic development programs as the director of athletic performance at the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League and sports science coordinator with the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League. He holds a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science, a master's degree in physiotherapy, and a doctoral degree in applied sports science.   Want to connect with Dr. Mac?   Personal Instagram Handle: thedrmac   Business Instagram Handle: horyzenactive   Listen to any of the Body Science podcasts at https://www.bodyscience.com.au/podcast  To be notified when a new podcast goes live, head over to our Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud or iTunes channel and subscribe. 

In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Mac to discuss his career in the Florida Panthers, his own take on the toughest sport in the world, the day-to-day life of an NHL athlete, innovation in professional sports, and a 6-hour long NHL game.     Dr. Chris McLellan is the Vice President of Sports Performance at the NHL Florida Panthers. Dr. Mac had previously worked as a Professor and Head of School for the University of Southern Queensland's School of Health and Medical Sciences since 2019. Prior to his time there, he served as a Professor of Sports and Exercise Science at Bond University. In addition to his academic positions, Dr. Mac concurrently led strength and conditioning, sports science, and athletic development programs as the director of athletic performance at the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League and sports science coordinator with the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League. Dr. Mac holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science, a Master's degree in Physiotherapy, and a Doctoral degree in Applied Sports Science.     Want to connect with Dr. Mac?   Personal Instagram Handle: thedrmac   Business Instagram Handle: horyzenactive   Listen to any of the Body Science podcasts at https://www.bodyscience.com.au/podcast  To be notified when a new podcast goes live, head over to our Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud or iTunes channel and subscribe.   

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Brendan SueSee and Dr Shane Pill. We continue the conversation on the spectrum of teaching styles from episode 232. Shane is one of Australia's leading coach educators and developers, and thought leaders in physical education. He is Associate Professor in Physical Education and Sport at Flinders University. Shane's research is in the fields of sport coaching and physical education curriculum and pedagogy, and education leadership. He has authored over 150 peer reviewed and scholarly articles. Brendan is a senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at University of Southern Queensland. His interests are in the Spectrum of Teaching Styles and Physical Education Pedagogy. Prior to lecturing, Brendan was a high school physical education teacher for over 20 years. Brendan and Shane take us through the Spectrum of Teaching Styles and break each one down as it applies to sports coaches – a topic they have written about in the brilliant book they have co-written called The Spectrum of Sport Coaching Styles.

On today's show we'll meet a mischievous sea otter, go whale watching in the Northern Territory, turn our eyes to the skies to spot some asteroids, skip to a story about the world's best jump-ropers, and hear about an amazing rescue. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What is the sea otter's official name? 2. What does Therrwan mean? 3. Which university are Jonti and Tim from? 4. Is skipping an Olympic sport? 5. How long was Timothy lost at sea? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: Where was Timothy sailing to when he got lost? ANSWERS: 1. Sea Otter 841 2. Humpback whale 3. University of Southern Queensland 4. No 5. Three months BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: French Polynesia

Melanie Zanetti, is an award-winning Australian actress of both stage and screen, who divides her time between Australia and the United States.         Melanie voices the role of Chilli, in the popular, internationally renowned, Emmy Award winning animation series, Bluey. Her most recent feature films include Raven's Hollow, which was written and directed by Christopher Hatton, who has been a guest on StoryBeat, Gabriel's Rapture, Love and Monsters, and Head Count, which is set to be released in 2024. Aside from Bluey, Melanie's other TV credits include Young Rock, The End, The Bureau Of Magical Things, and The Leisure Class, which was produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.Melanie began her career in theatre and has played many iconic roles such as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion, Cathy in Wuthering Heights and numerous others since graduating from The University of Southern Queensland in 2007.

What lights you up? Are you making decisions based on what you want to do or what you think you should do? Heidi Dugan lives her life as the antithesis of “shoulds” and solely listens to what excites her. Because of that guiding principle, she lives a passionate and joy-filled life surrounded by the people she loves most. And where did following her heart instead of the intrusive “shoulds” lead her? Heidi is the first foreign TV host in Shanghai! She now uses her personal experience and teachings from living and working in China for two decades to help international companies understand the Chinese consumer market. Whether you are happy in your successes or are finding yourself in a rut, there is something in this episode for everyone to take away and apply to their lives.    Key Points Even though Heidi is well-known in China and is currently living in Shanghai, she grew up in Australia, traveling all over the country with her family. [03:02] Heidi didn't love moving around a lot as a child, but it helped her develop some incredible skills that she has been able to apply throughout her life. [08:53] Parents push when the kids are not able to push. [11:13] Heidi went to Wuhan, China, to study international trade with the intention of using various life experiences to help her become a better actor. [13:12] Tracy tells the story of her fellowship abroad, and how she ended up in Spain at the last minute instead of going to Beijing. [16:54] Follow your heart and the “breadcrumbs.” [19:53] You'll always make better decisions when you do what you want to do instead of what you should do. [24:11] How learning about what you don't want can push you to take leaps of faith to achieve what you do want. [28:59] Changing your mind is not an indication of failure; it just means the goal or circumstances may have changed. [32:52] Heidi's experience becoming an international host on TV in Shanghai [34:17] How Heidi met her husband [42:06] Learning to speak Mandarin well into your 20s [43:32] The Arete Group - founded by Heidi Dugan [48:48]   Memorable Quotes “I realized that there were many paths that could actually achieve the things that I wanted to do.”   “It's been done before, it must be something that I can do.”   “It's not always the fantastic things that push us into what we want to do. Sometimes it's the things that we don't want.”   “I love everything I do. And it's because I chose the things that I wanted to do.”   Guest Links LinkedIn Instagram Heididugan.com   Guest Bio Heidi Dugan is the Director of Arete Group. She has consulted internationally with governments and companies in Australia, the UK and the United States to provide advice on entering and succeeding in the Chinese market. With Heidi's following of more than 6 million fans, success in selling $2 million worth of products in just 1 ½ hours on Oriental Shopping Channel, and the only foreign host to obtain a license to live broadcast on Chinese National TV, she is the “Go-To” health and wellness, food and beverage Influencer and Celebrity. Her influence across China has been recognized through media coverage on Channel 9 News,  Auzbiz TV Australian Financial Review, Harper's Bazaar, China Daily, and Global Times, to name a few. She is recognized and awarded Leading International Woman in Business, Best Foreign TV Host, and International Alumnus of The Year. Heidi currently is Founder & Director of Arete Group, Chair for AustCham Shanghai, and Council Member of University of Southern Queensland.