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Cybersecurity is often framed as a technology problem. Andrew Reeves argues it is fundamentally a human one. Dr Miah Hammond-Errey sits down with Dr Andrew Reeves, Deputy Director of UNSW's Institute for Cyber, registered organisational psychologist and cybersecurity leader, to examine what psychology reveals about attack, defence and victimhood in cybersecurity. From the power of cyber deception, to why security awareness training can backfire, to what cognitive load means for the people defending our networks, this is a conversation about the human factors that determine whether cybersecurity actually works.Andrew and Miah discuss the collaborative research project between UNSW's Institute for Cyber and Strat Futures, mapping the cybersecurity implications of emerging technologies in Australia over the next two to five years. Andrew shares what the data is revealing about the convergence of AI, biotechnology and brain-computer interfaces, why the most critical developments will come from how technologies interact rather than any single breakthrough, and what the tension between sovereign capability and international collaboration means for Australian organisations. They also discuss cyber security lessons from the golden age of piracy, the psychology of leadership under fatigue, and what forest bathing has to do with making better decisions.
Massimiliano Tani, docente di finanza alla UNSW, analizza la finanziaria definita ambiziosa dal ministro Chalmers: “Non si può parlare di ambizione, perché non ha puntato il dito contro i super profitti delle compagnie che esportano gas.”
It's been an ordeal for those who embarked on a cruise across in early April and it's not over yet. The ship's passengers are being repatriated across the world after potential exposure to hantavirus, which caused the death of three passengers. Among those heading home are four Australians who will soon be placed in a quarantine facility in Western Australia. What is the virus, how does it spread and should we be worried about it? Today epidemiologist Raina MacIntyre from UNSW on everything you need to know about hantavirus. Featured: Raina MacIntyre, epidemiologist and Professor of Global Biosecurity at the University of New South Wales
HeadlinesThe High Court has dismissed a legal challenge to the Albanese Government's power to permanently deport refugees and stateless people to Nauru, even where inadequate medical care in Nauru would put their lives at risk.Tomorrow, 13 May 2026, will see the High Court of Australia hear the first ever climate change case to reach this level — a moment that will set a binding national precedent on whether Australian planning authorities are legally required to consider the local climate impacts of fossil fuel project approvals.New research from UNSW has uncovered the systematic exploitation of migrant workers in Australia.Following the announcement of the Victorian Budget last week, the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has highlighted the lack of funding for health prevention. 7:15am //Juz Makdessi is a Lebanese Maltese artist, educator with extensive experience developing anti-carceral responses to harm in education. They are a member of the organising committee of Teachers and School staff for Palestine and a member of the AEU left ticket Fight the Crisis, campaigning for the best outcomes for all school staff in the current EBA negotiations. In this talk, at the 'TEACHING AGAINST RACISM AND REPRESSION: PALESTINE IS THE LESSON' panel held in April, Juz shared about the need for collective action and collective solidarity in order to meet the demands of the times we are in while specific to resisting anti-Palestinian racism and repression in schools. 7:30am // Phuong spoke to Chloe Fragos and Jae Brieffies about a new resource called 'Kitchen Table Conversation Toolkit', a guide facilitating open dialogue around alternatives to policing, which is being held today in Canberra. Chloe Fragos is the campaign lead for the Alternative First Responders project by the National Justice Project. She is a trained lawyer and has worked as a solicitor, in front-line support, in policy and advocacy roles and coordinating community-led projects. Jae Brieffies is a law student at the Australian National University and a member of the ANU Law School's Law Reform and Social Justice Program. 7:45am //Julia spoke with Sita Morton, a local resident of Fish Creek, and a member of Prom Coast Guardians, who are speaking out against a recent quarry proposal on the Hoddle Range at Fish Creek. The quarry proposed by Fish Creek Quarries is estimated be to 4 times the size of the existing quarry and as a result would disrupt a critical wildlife corridor particularly for the Strzelecki Koalas, the last remaining genetically intact koala breed, as well as the Gang-Gang cockatoos, which are already listed as endangered in Victoria. For more information you can find the Prom Coast Guardians website here and facebook page. 8:00am //Katy Gagliardi is a Project Officer, Community Development at VALID, the peak advocacy body in Victoria for people with intellectual disability. Katy's role includes communicating the experience of people impacted by disability particularly in regards to the NDIS the National Disability Insurance Scheme registered providers. This week, the Victorian department of premier and cabinet is meeting to discuss disability and mandatory registration. Katy joins us today to discuss these proposed changes discussed this week and their wider impact. Visit VALID for more information. 8:15am //The Australian Youth Climate Coalition has launched an emergency crowdfunding campaign to raise half a million dollars, warning that growing funding pressures and a broader crisis across the youth and non-profit sectors are threatening its future. Today we are speaking with Grace Vegesana, National Director of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. Visit https://www.aycc.org.au/ for more information and where you can donate. Songs:Yarra Irama - Touch On Yarra Irama, a Melbourne-based dangdut band playing Indonesia's most popular regional music genre, dangdut, a fusion of Melayu, Indian, Arabic and funk/rock music with traditional Indonesian music to create a truly Indonesian form of dance music. They'll be performing this Saturday as part of the Sleepless Footscray Festival 16/5/26.
호주에서 아이를 키우는 한인 부모들의 가장 큰 고민 중 하나는 바로 언어입니다. 호주에서 태어난 아이들이 자연스럽게 영어와 한국어를 모두 잘하게 될 것이라 기대하지만 현실은 그렇지 않은 경우가 많습니다. 최근 ‘어느 완벽한 이중언어자'를 출간한 UNSW 한국학과 주 앨리스 교수와 함께 이민 가정의 언어 교육 현실과 부모들이 꼭 알아야 할 점들을 짚어봤습니다.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vast current that helps move water and energy right around our planet, from top to bottom. Scientists say it is slowing down — and might stop altogether, with dire consequences for the global climate if it does. So how do major ocean currents work, why is it slowing down, and what will happen if it collapses?You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Laurie Menviel, climate researcher at UNSWThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.
The war with Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil and gas prices through the roof.As countries scramble to secure energy supplies, sales of rooftop solar and electric vehicle sales are soaring. Is the war forcing the world to break its fossil fuel addiction? And how viable are alternative low-emissions fuels? Guest: Dani Alexander, the chief executive of the University of New South Wales Energy InstituteGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.
Every day, generative AI is pumping millions of new pictures into existence. Researcher and UNSW lecturer Dr Charu Maithani is redefining how we think about the images flooding our world, exposing how they capture only the narrowest sliver of human experience. Her work reveals how reimagining the way AI is trained – what it sees, learns, and absorbs from culture – defines our visual vocabulary and reshapes our collective imagination. Sometimes, what we don’t see is just as important as what we do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill Simmonds was from Bunbury, Western Australia. A pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 77 Squadron, during the Korean War he flew P-51 Mustangs before converting to the Gloster Meteor jet fighter. On the 8th of May 1952 he became one of the few Australian 'Mig Killers' of the conflict after shooting down a Communist MIG-15 while escorting US bombers over North Korea. He went onto a distinguished career in the RAAF. He was seconded both to the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and US Air Force (USAF) and was a member of the 77 Squadron aerobatic team before retiring at the rank of Air Vice Marshal. This episode contains elements of an interview recorded for the television series 'Australians at War', available at the 'Australians at War Film Archive' (UNSW/2563).
Один из ведущих австралийских университетов, Университет Нового Южного Уэльса (UNSW) ужесточил ограничения на исследовательские связи с Ираном, Россией, Беларусью и Северной Кореей, предупредив, что даже неформальное сотрудничество может нарушить санкции и повлечь за собой уголовную ответственность.
Gillian Moon is today's guest. Gillian is a legal scholar who in recent years has been leading the Australian Climate Accountability Project within the Australian Human Rights Institute. Over the course of her career she's worked in and specialised at the intersection of human rights law, climate change, international economic law and development policy. I first came across Gillian a few years ago when the Australian Climate Accountability Project was first established and started releasing some of its work which was looking at the specific risks and human harms climate change has, is and will continue to create, supplemented by an extensive analysis of Australia's emissions profile when fossil fuel exports are accounted for. That work stood out as it started to indicate how rights are adversely affected by a changing climate, and over the past few years Gillian and her colleagues have continued to evolve and mature their analysis, commentary and documentation, including the seminal work last year; State of denial: Australia's legal obligations for human rights harms within Australia from its fossil fuel exports.I worked in the corporate human rights space for a good chunk of my career and have always been surprised that the adverse harms to individual and collective rights that climate change is delivering aren't better understood nor spoken about. As I've tried to do on this show in better understanding the legalities of accountability around climate change, I'm somewhere between convinced and hopeful that human rights and the law can be valuable levers for meaningful action and restorative justice. The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion regarding the obligations of states in respect of climate change was a key moment in the recent history of the climate equity and justice struggle, but as we hear about from Gillian in this episode, much, much more is still required.We chat about Australia's insincere and hypocritical fossil fuel and emissions story, the country's haphazard and unhelpful human rights regulatory and legislative frameworks and structures, and the role of international obligations in all of this. We also get into how legal scholars, health practitioners and climate scientists are beginning to converge around a methodological understanding of how to match climate attribution science to health impacts and the legal consequences of new and expanding fossil fuel projects. As knowledge in these areas accelerate, the potential for rapid change is entirely plausible. This work, that Gillian played a key role in, found that Woodside's Scarborough gas project off the coast of Western Australia would lead to 484 addition heath related deaths in Europe alone this century, and kill about 16 million additional corals on the Great Barrier Reef in the same time. This is fascinating, important and potentially material developments in surfacing real human rights harms that could and should be incorporated into approval decisions.Gillian is a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and in the battle to beat fossil fuels and intransigent politicians, what she and her colleagues are developing is likely going to become a major force in this next phase of action.Check out Reposit Power to get $500 off your solar battery system that will work. Subscribe, rate & share.Ep.114Send me a messageThanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram
We are consistently reminded that Australia is a maritime trading nation and, as such, is exposed to all the vulnerabilities. So why haven't we prepared accordingly? As the ceasefire in the Middle East collapses and both sides begin to once again ramp up their efforts to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz and the globally sensitive waterway, Australia is reminded of its inherent vulnerability to global maritime shocks. To date, Australia's response to these challenges has been to default to the organs and institutions established by the post-World War II order, seeking arbitration, mediation and resolution, however, those mechanisms no longer suffice. In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by UNSW's Professor Douglas Guilfoyle and Associate Professor Daniel Prior, authors of the World in Transition report detailing the challenges which face Australia and now thrown into public focus as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The trio deep dive into the legal, economic and political challenges that have emerged as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and Australia's mounting issues that will only continue to compound in the coming months. They also discuss the ramifications of post-Cold War globalisation and the creation and vulnerability of the "just in time" supply chain ecosystems and what can be done to minimise our exposure to these challenges. Finally, they also interrogate the phenomena of "friendshoring" and "reshoring" as solutions to bringing supply chains closer to home as a means of securing national interests and what models can be leveraged to change Australia's self-inflicted vulnerability. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team
We are consistently reminded that Australia is a maritime trading nation and, as such, is exposed to all the vulnerabilities. So why haven't we prepared accordingly? As the ceasefire in the Middle East collapses and both sides begin to once again ramp up their efforts to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz and the globally sensitive waterway, Australia is reminded of its inherent vulnerability to global maritime shocks. To date, Australia's response to these challenges has been to default to the organs and institutions established by the post-World War II order, seeking arbitration, mediation and resolution, however, those mechanisms no longer suffice. In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by UNSW's Professor Douglas Guilfoyle and Associate Professor Daniel Prior, authors of the World in Transition report detailing the challenges which face Australia and now thrown into public focus as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The trio deep dive into the legal, economic and political challenges that have emerged as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and Australia's mounting issues that will only continue to compound in the coming months. They also discuss the ramifications of post-Cold War globalisation and the creation and vulnerability of the "just in time" supply chain ecosystems and what can be done to minimise our exposure to these challenges. Finally, they also interrogate the phenomena of "friendshoring" and "reshoring" as solutions to bringing supply chains closer to home as a means of securing national interests and what models can be leveraged to change Australia's self-inflicted vulnerability. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team
Looksmaxxing is taking over millions of young men’s algorithms - a trend focused on maximising appearance that can start off harmless, but spiral into extreme measures to appear more masculine. This week, looksmaxxer influencer Clavicular was hospitalised in Miami after a suspected overdose during a livestream. He’s previously spoken about using drugs, including methamphetamine, to suppress his appetite as part of the trend. After leaving hospital, he described his substance use as “a cope trying to feel neurotypical while being in public” and “not a real solution.” In this bonus episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by UNSW public health researcher Samuel Cornell who unpacks the rise of looksmaxxing and why influencers are selling so-called 'ascension' programs. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professor Clinton Fernandes is in the Future Operations Research Group at UNSW. His latest book is Turbulence: Australian Foreign Policy in the Trump Era. In this episode he discusses the US-Israel war on Iran. Read more about Iran. Find out more about Solidarity. Get a copy of Turbulence: Australian Foreign Policy in the Trump Era.
In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins interviews Associate Professor Alexandra Jones, a lawyer turned food regulation expert from the George Institute at UNSW, about the role of food law, the Health Star Rating system, and policies to promote healthier eating in Australia.We cover:-What are Health Stars?Development and use of the Health Star Rating systemFood regulation and the lawPolicy challenges and industry responses to food labelingResourcesGeorge Institute Food Switch App -Link https://foodswitch.com.au/Australian Government Food Labeling Policies - Link https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/Clare's Air-fryer Muesli Bars https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/clares-air-fryer-muesli-chewsTo access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereKeywords: #foodregulations, #HealthStarRatings, #nutritionsciencebites, #foodlabels, #publichealth, #healthpolicy, #foodreformulation, #Australia, #foodmarketing, #dietaryhealth , #policyadvocacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Programs like ChatGPT have become ubiquitous with AI, promising to kick start the next industrial evolution. But the scale of resources needed to support AI are staggering, with the cost largely being levied on the marginalised. From energy demands eclipsing whole cities, to labour exploitation in the global south, this behaviour bodes poorly for an equitable future. In Empire of AI, award-winning investigative journalist Karen Hao unpacks the rise of OpenAI and their race for global dominance – prompting the question, what will it take to reign in this laissez-faire approach to growth? Answers are needed and UNSW legal expert Mimi Zou is exploring the possibilities surrounding the regulation of AI, along with UNSW neuroscientist Joel Pearson who is scrutinising the human impact of AI at an individual and societal level. Hear Chief Scientist of UNSW AI Toby Walsh in conversation with Karen Hao and then Mimi Zou and Joel Pearson on what it will take to usher in a sustainable, equitable AI revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Con Massimiliano Tani, professore di Finanza alla UNSW di Canberra, analizziamo alcuni dei temi economici più discussi del momento in Australia: dal valore dei punti Frequent Flyer all'impatto dell'intelligenza artificiale su produttività e mercato del lavoro.
This week Anita and Amanda chat with Senior Lecturer from UNSW, George Robinson about all things AI when it comes to health & wellbeing. He chats with us about how AI can assist us when it comes to physical and mental health... and if it will ever replace medical professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four years after her first appearance on Chip Lunch, Aurelia is back—and she's been busy.Since we last heard from her, Aurelia's been studying law and psychology at UNSW, shocking rats in labs (ethically, she promises), hiking glaciers in Iceland during snowstorms, attending a future leaders intensive at Cambridge, and spending six months studying transnational law at King's College London: a dream she's had since she was 17.This conversation is full of surprising tangents. It opens with a 10-minute deep dive into the trolley problem , moves into why KFC chips are terrible, and eventually lands on chicken salt and vinegar, Aurelia's chip preference, which she's been committed to since childhood fish-and-chip Sundays after church.But beneath the laughs is a thoughtful reflection on what it means to be a Christian studying law. Tim introduces the Hebrew concept of shalom, bringing wholeness and rightness to the world, and suggests that even writing wills brings shalom by ensuring the right people get the right things and honouring a person's intentions. Aurelia takes that idea and runs with it, realising that good lawyering, across corporate law, acquisitions, or litigation, is about bringing the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven.The travel stories are spectacular. Aurelia describes submitting an assignment 15 minutes late after throwing up all night from exhaustion at Cambridge, then presenting anyway because she refused to let it ruin her graduation celebration. She talks about hiking a glacier in Iceland at sunset during a snowstorm, visiting her grandfather's childhood home in Rotterdam without maps because she joked she'd "just know the way," and taking communion for the first time at a tiny English-speaking church in Amsterdam.And then there's King's College London—a dream Aurelia had at 17 that she'd forgotten about until she randomly checked her uni emails (rare for her) and saw an opportunity to study transnational law. She applied on the last day, got accepted despite being one subject short of the credit requirement, and spent six months studying with professors who are military advisors, UN court specialists, and leading experts in marine insurance and international institutions in crisis.
Welcome to Season 18 of Let's Talk SciComm! We're excited to be launching our new season with a fantastic conversation with scicomm guru Emma Donnelly. Emma is a science communication specialist, leadership trainer and coach with more than 25 years' experience helping researchers and technical experts translate expertise into influence.She is Manager of Inspiring Victoria at the Royal Society of Victoria, works with the Association for Tertiary Education Management, and runs her consultancy, Comm-it: Training and Communication Solutions. Emma has worked across the higher education sector nationally, including with the University of Melbourne, Monash University, UNSW, the University of Sydney, Curtin University, UWA and RMIT. She's coached Prime Minister Science Prize winners and been the national FameLab consultant and trainer for several years.Her work in citizen science, research translation and engagement has been recognised through national and state awards, including the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes and the WA Premier's Science Awards. Earlier in her career, she brought food science into mainstream media through work connected with My Kitchen Rules, and developed Eat Drink Think, a cookbook and program translating the science of food and flavour for public audiences.Today, Emma works with founders, scientists, researchers and university leaders to elevate pitching, storytelling, stakeholder engagement and leadership presence. Her warm, inclusive and evidence-based approach has supported thousands of professionals to build confidence, build trust and amplify their impact. Emma believes that great ideas only travel as far as your communication allows them to.You can follow Emma and find out more about her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmadonnelly1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/comm-it-aus/ https://www.youtube.com/@comm-it https://x.com/commitAUS https://www.facebook.com/commitaust/ www.comm-it.com.au
A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at UNSW has found that vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk. The study analyses a wide body of global research to assess the ability of vapes to cause cancer on their own, rather than as a gateway to smoking. The analysis draws together clinical studies, animal experiments and laboratory research examining the chemicals produced by e-cigarettes. In this episode of the Briefing, the study’s lead author Bernard Stewart, an Adjunct Professor in the Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health at UNSW Sydney, joins Natarsha Belling to discuss "by far the strongest evidence" that vapes are likely to cause lung and oral cancer. Headlines: PM to address the nation on war in the Middle East ATO hands small business tax relief in wake of Iran war Double demerits in NSW/ACT kick in tonight for the Easter long weekend. Tiger Woods stepping away from golf to focus on his health Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conversamos com o professor brasileiro Alexandre Fleck Brandão, da Faculdade de Direito da UNSW, especialista em estudos sociojurídicos e movimentos sociais. Ele afirma que a Austrália vive uma ambiguidade na questão da coesão social: é referência em sociedade multicultural, mas há sinais claros de erosão desta estrutura. E a crise atual abre espaço para a ascensão de discursos de extrema-direita, que colocam a multiculturalidade como um defeito.
Producer's note: In case the title has stirred up some strong emotions, women account for 75-80% of this genre. Professor Catharine Lumby is an Australian academic, author and journalist, and is currently Chair of the Department of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney. Before transitioning to academia, Lumby had an extensive career in journalism, working as a feature writer and columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald, a news reporter for the ABC, and a columnist and senior writer at The Bulletin. She obtained her PhD from Macquarie University, after completing an Arts/Law degree at the University of Sydney, and went on to become the foundation Chair of the Media and Communications Department at the University of Sydney. Her academic career has included senior roles at UNSW, where she was the foundation Director of the Journalism and Media Research Centre, and at Macquarie University as Professor of Media, before returning to the University of Sydney as Professor of Media Studies. With research interests spanning gender, sexuality and popular culture, Lumby is also a widely published author and media commentator on gender and media, which makes her insights into the intersection of media consumption and social behaviors particularly impactful. Key Takeaways: The true crime genre has historical roots in 16th-century Britain and has evolved from public ballads to podcasts. Women's consumption of true crime is often linked to a desire for empowerment and understanding in a world with prevalent gendered violence. Fictional detectives use empirical reasoning as a counterpart to be analysed alongside faith-focused narratives in crime. The host's discussion touches upon legal responses to crime and human fascination with extreme acts, pushing listeners to consider moral and spiritual reflections. Empathy is highlighted as critical to understanding the broader implications of true crime stories, beyond mere voyeurism. Notable Quotes: "True crime is an opportunity to really perhaps understand things from the victim's point of view, the survivor's point of view..." - Professor Catharine Lumby "The Bible is a realistic book and it doesn't shy away from…difficult things." - Megan Powell du Toit "At its deepest, realising that none of us are that far…from what we might see as monstrous." - Professor Catharine Lumby "Empathy, for me, is the highest quality." - Professor Catharine Lumby "The cross itself is a kind of true crime. It's a realistic display of evil and ultimate redemption." - Michael Jensen Resources: Helen Garner's Works: Noted for her insightful writing on justice and human behavior. Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood": A seminal true crime book mentioned during the discussion. Teacher's Pet Podcast: Explored as a notable example of true crime media in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tara dives deep into the shocking consequences of Obama-era birthright citizenship policies, including how over a million U.S. citizens raised in communist China could vote in 2030. From birth tourism loopholes to GOP Senate obstruction, the episode covers voter fraud, government mismanagement, and the fight to reclaim American election integrity. Plus, a heartwarming twist: the story of a dog cured of terminal cancer using AI and RNA technology, highlighting how innovation can defy conventional limits.
Knee osteoarthritis doesn't just affect joints—it can limit people's ability to participate fully in work and daily life, shaping their long‑term wellbeing and productivity. In this week's episode of Joint Action we are joined by Jason Jin and Ilana Ackerman to explore how knee osteoarthritis influences workforce participation.Dr Xingzhong (Jason) Jin is a conjoint research fellow at UNSW and the managing director of Precision Statistics Medtech Consulting. He is a musculoskeletal epidemiologist and health data scientist with a desire to bridge the gap between research and real-world healthcare impacts. Professor Ilana Ackerman is a Research Professor at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University and Deputy Director of the Musculoskeletal Health Unit. She is a musculoskeletal epidemiologist and an experienced orthopaedic physiotherapist and has led an important program of clinical and population-based research designed to quantify the personal and societal burden of hip and knee osteoarthritis, forecast trends in arthritis and joint replacement surgery, and evaluate the outcomes of joint replacement. She has also been involved in the development of multiple policy and guideline initiatives for osteoarthritis.RESOURCESJournal articlesLoss of Productivity-Adjusted Life-Years in Working-Age Australians Due to Knee Osteoarthritis: A Life-Table Modeling ApproachCONNECT WITH USNaia Health: https://www.naiahealth.com.au/st-leonards-hubJoin one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trialsInstagram: @ProfDavidHunterTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You can gamble on anything. Now you can even bet on the war in the Middle East. Concern is growing over a dangerous new form of prediction markets, where users are anonymous, and crypto is the only currency. There are even claims of insider trading, where players make billions betting on military strikes and a country's next move in a major war... In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Karoline Thomsen from UNSW to explain how this popular platform works and the dangerous fallout. Headlines: Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced an extra 100 million litres of fuel a month will be made available as concerns grow over Australia’s fuel supplies in the wake of the Middle East war Australian software giant, Atlassian, has confirmed it’s slashing 1600 jobs Former ASIO boss, Dennis Richardson, has abruptly resigned from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moving across the world for a semester of law is no small decision, but one student's journey proves the leap is worth it, highlighting the professional, personal, and career-defining benefits that await those who take the plunge. In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Daphne Fong, a recent law graduate from UNSW and a graduate lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons, about the ins and outs of her recent European exchange, reflects on the professional skills she developed from learning in a global classroom, shares the personal growth she experienced from stepping outside her comfort zone, and delves into the invaluable experience of collaborating with law students from across the world. Fong also highlights how the experience has positioned her strongly for the next stage of her legal career, offers a roadmap for law students hoping to follow a similar path, outlines the practical steps needed to turn the idea of an international exchange into a reality, and encourages students who may be unsure about studying abroad to take the leap and embrace the experience.
Conversamos com o professor brasileiro Mathias Felipe de Lima Santos, da UNSW, que estuda a intersecção entre jornalismo e tecnologia e tem ao menos 27 estudos publicados sobre o tema em periódicos acadêmicos classificados como de primeira linha. Ele explica os cenários possíveis com a introdução massiva da inteligência artificial na indústria da informação, e dá sugestões de como o cidadão comum pode se precaver de informações falsas no universo guiado por algoritmos de funcionamento obscuro.
In this episode, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Professor Jonathan Brett, a senior consultant at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, clinical director of the Psychiatry and Non-Prescription Drug and Alcohol Unit, and a clinical toxicologist with the New South Wales Poison's Information Centre, Australia. The interview covers Jonathan's research article looking at psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine use disorder: A pilot open-label safety and feasibility studyPsilocybin and what psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy looks like [01:20]Why look at methamphetamine use disorder? [04:38]Why is psilocybin promising for methamphetamine use disorder? [06:21]Explaining the single-arm open label pilot trial [09:35]The key findings of the study [10:54]The efficacy of psilocybin for methamphetamine use disorder treatment [12:12]The implications of the findings for policy and practice [14:50]The increased interest in psychedelics and a note of caution [17:03]About Elle Wadsworth: Elle is an academic fellow with the Society for the Study of Addiction. She is based at the University of Bath with the Addiction and Mental Health Group and her research interests include drug policy, cannabis legalisation, and public health. About Jonathan Brett: Jonathan is a senior consultant in clinical toxicology and addiction medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, clinical director of the Psychiatry and Non-Prescription Drug and Alcohol Unit and a clinical toxicologist with the New South Wales Poison's Information Centre. He has fellowships with the Royal Australian College of Physicians in clinical pharmacology, toxicology and addiction medicine. He is a conjoint Professor with St. Vincent's Clinical School, University of New South Wales (UNSW) and a Senior National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Fellow with the Medicines Policy Unit of Centre for Big Data Research in Health, UNSW. He is president elect of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians College of Addiction Medicine. He was chief investigator on a pilot study of psilocybin facilitated psychotherapy (PP) for methamphetamine use disorder (MAUD), the first PP study of addiction in Australia and the first for MAUD worldwide. He is also chief investigator on a trial of PP for treatment resistant depression and chief medical advisor for a study of psilocybin microdosing for depression.Original article: Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine use disorder: A pilot open-label safety and feasibility study. Doi: 10.1111/add.70187 The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the host and interviewees and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA or Addiction journal.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
" I want people to walk away from any engagement they have with me saying that I'm not a bad bloke, that I was keen to listen, and that I wanted to help." This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Paul Nicolaou, the Executive Director of Business Sydney. His full episode is titled The 3Ps of building an insanely valuable network, daring to be different, and making people happy. You can find the full audio and show notes here:
Across more than three decades, UNSW Professor Deo Prasad has shaped the national and global conversation on low carbon living through research, education, policy leadership, and industry collaboration. From pioneering sustainability education in the southern hemisphere to leading Australia's largest built-environment research collaboration through the CRC for Low Carbon Living, his impact spans academia, government, industry, and generations of practitioners worldwide.He talks about his life's work so far, the value of teaching, the importance of building partnerships and how improving sustainability in the built environment is for the benefit of humanity as a whole.
Nitrous oxide (better known as "laughing gas") is widely used in medicine as a safe anaesthetic and pain reliever. It's also found in whipped cream canisters and even used in car engines. But Angela Chiew, toxicologist and Associate Professor at UNSW, joins me to set the record straight: the growing recreational misuse of this easily accessible gas is causing serious long-term harm, including nerve damage, cognitive damage, weakening of the spinal cord and mobility impairments. Cases of misuse are rising globally, likely driven by how easy it is to legally purchase the drug in many countries. This episode unpacks the hidden dangers behind a gas many once thought was just a harmless high. Linkedin: Angela Chiew X: AngelaChiewA
La Corte Suprema americana cancella i dazi, ma Trump ne crea di nuovi. Che succede? "Come dicono in inglese, hanno aperto una bella lattina di vermi", ha sintetizzato Massimiliano Tani, professore di Finanza della UNSW di Canberra.
Is it really possible to have an “acidic vagina” from taking too many probiotics? Why are we often sold a “Barbie doll” version of what our anatomy “should” look like? And, how do you actually start exercising as a self-proclaimed “lazy girl”? In this episode, Claire and Dr Mariam speak to Dr Mandy Hagstrom, an accredited exercise scientist and Associate Professor at UNSW, to find out how to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to exercise. They discuss the “weekend warrior” approach, why women might need less exercise than men to see the same longevity benefits and they explore cardio vs weight training. They also talk about why your exercise timing doesn't actually matter, debunking the social media myth that fasted morning workouts are the magic pill for fat loss. Plus, in Med School, we dive into the world of "spicy" vaginas. We look at the viral claim of "acidic vagina" syndrome, whether you can actually overdose on probiotics and why your lady parts are essentially a self-cleaning oven that doesn't need micromanaging. And, in our Quick Consult, Dr Mariam answers Amelia’s question about whether it’s normal for her vulva to be wrinkly or discoloured. We strip away the expectations and celebrate the "50 shades of beige, pink and purple" that make up real, healthy anatomy. EPISODE RESOURCES If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in today’s show, check out these helpful links: The Vulva Gallery: An educational platform and community celebrating vulva diversity. MOVE by Mamamia Health Direct - Physical Activity Guidelines NSFW: Here's what a vagina actually looks like Flip Through My Flaps GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Dr Mandy Hagstrom Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Producer: Elly Moore Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Japanese Studies celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. We spoke with Professor Chihiro Kinoshita Thomson, Dr Sumiko Iida, and Dr Yutaka Nakajima, who teach on the programme. - 2025年に50周年を迎えた、ニューサウスウェールズ大学(UNSW)の日本研究プログラム。教鞭をとるトムソン木下千尋教授、飯田純子博士、中島豊博士にお話を聞きました。楽しく、皆で学ぶ環境作りを心掛けています。
" It's never about Paul Nicolaou; it's about other people, because you want to appreciate and show your passion towards them and helping them achieve an end result." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Paul Nicolaou, the Executive Director of Business Sydney on the 3Ps of building an insanely valuable network, daring to be different, and making people happy.
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, we explore how global and domestic regulation of artificial intelligence influences how lawyers practise and operate their businesses and what will constitute best practice moving forward. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Unisearch expert Professor Mimi Zou, Head of School, Private and Commercial Law, UNSW and Unisearch Expert Opinion Services Business Development Manager Christopher Aaron Yong about the state of affairs for regulation of AI, domestically and globally, what's on the horizon for regulatory updates, and lessons Australians can glean from overseas experiences. Zou and Yong also delve into what will constitute best practice for legal practitioners in 2026 and beyond, operational considerations, consequences for not adapting approaches, questions that legal businesses need to be asking, the kinds of expert services that will be required moving forward, and broader key takeaways for lawyers nationwide. To learn more about Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, click here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au
rWotD Episode 3182: Andrea Morello Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 19 January 2026, is Andrea Morello.Andrea Morello (born 26 June 1972, in Pinerolo, Italy) is the Scientia Professor of Quantum Engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of New South Wales, and a Program Manager at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (CQC2T). Morello is the head of the Fundamental Quantum Technologies Laboratory at UNSW.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:01 UTC on Monday, 19 January 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Andrea Morello on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Justin.
On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington is joined by Dr Simon Breakspear - educational researcher, author, and system leader based in Australia - for a wide-ranging conversation about how improvement actually happens at scale. Together they explore Simon's distinctive role working across classrooms, schools, networks, and entire systems, and why sustainable change depends less on policy mandates and more on relationships, trust, and practical tools that respect teachers' limited bandwidth. The discussion digs into two of Simon's best-known ideas: pruning - a disciplined approach to strategic subtraction that tackles overload and “additivitis” - and Teaching Sprints, a short-cycle, evidence-informed model for collective professional learning that prioritises deliberate practice over sprawling initiatives. Moving fluidly between the macro view of systems and the micro detail of meetings, habits, and classroom routines, this episode offers a clear-eyed account of how leaders can reduce noise, focus effort, and create the conditions for meaningful, long-term improvement.Dr Simon Breakspear is a researcher, advisor and speaker on educational leadership, policy and change. Simon develops frameworks and tools that make evidence-based ideas actionable and easy to understand. Over the last decade his capability building work has given him the opportunity to work with over 100,000 educators across more than 10 countries. Simon is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at UNSW. He serves as an advisor to the NSW Department of Education and sits on an expert steering committee for the Australia Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). Simon received his BPsych (Hons) from UNSW, his MSc in Comparative and International Education from the University of Oxford and his PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge. Simon began his work in education as a high school teacher.Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on X @teacherheadThis podcast is sponsored by Teaching WalkThrus and produced in association with Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at https://walkthrus.co.uk/ and https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/
Could artificial intelligence be key to improving Australia's living standards?A Productivity Commission report suggests the roll out of the technology could inject more than a hundred billion dollars into the economy over the next decade. But there's a catch. If AI can take over from workers on some tasks, are swathes of humans set to lose their jobs? Today, Toby Walsh, the chief scientist at the AI Institute at the University of New South Wales, on whether it's time for the government to step in. First published 1 September, 2025Featured: Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist at UNSW.ai, the AI Institute of University of New South Wales Sydney
Main fiction: "Stars in a Grave, Stars in a Skull"Jeremy Szal was born in 1995 and was raised by wild dingoes, which should explain a lot. He writes epic fantasy and dark space opera of a character-driven, morally grey nature. His main series is the Common trilogy from Gollancz/Hachette, which includes Stormblood, Blindspace, and Woflskin, about a drug harvested from alien DNA that makes users permanently addicted to adrenaline and aggression. He's the author of over fifty short stories, translated into fifteen languages, many of which appear in his short fiction collection Broken Stars. He was the editor for the Hugo-winning StarShipSofa until 2020 and has a BA in Film Studies and Creative Writing from UNSW. He carves out a living in Sydney, Australia with his family, where he loves watching weird movies, eating Japanese food, exploring cities, learning languages, cold weather and dark humour. Find him at https://jeremyszal.substack.com/ or @JeremySzalThis story first appeared in Broken Stars (2024).Narration by: Will StaglWill Stagl lives in Tucson Arizona and is a proud member of the StarShipSofa team. This month you'll likely find him tearing through some fantasy epic at a local café or waiting for the next sci-fi TV show to air.Fact: Looking Back At Genre History by Amy H SturgisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lo Stato interviene per combattere il caro-bollette e obbliga alcuni distributori di gas a riservare una percentuale al mercato interno. Il punto di Massimiliano Tani, professore di finanza alla UNSW.
Conversamos con el experto en robótica y tecnologías interactivas de la UNSW, Dr. Eduardo Sandoval, para explorar el estado actual de la inteligencia artificial tras el controvertido caso Deloitte en Australia. Sandoval explica cómo la confianza excesiva en sistemas automatizados puede llevar a errores graves, analiza el fenómeno del “AI Slop” y cuestiona varias promesas del revuelo tecnológico.
Activities outside of data science can strengthen the very skills data scientists need for their careers in surprising ways. From improving stakeholder communication to learning how to work with resistance rather than against it, hobbies and interests often teach lessons that directly translate to professional effectiveness.In this Value Boost episode, Colin Priest joins Dr. Genevieve Hayes to explore how unexpected hobbies and activities can make you a more effective data scientist and enhance your career.You'll discover:How dancing skills translate into better stakeholder presentations [02:02]What swimming teaches about working with resistance [06:30]Why coaching swimmers improves communication with non-technical colleagues [08:10]The simple activity anyone can try to expand their data science thinking [11:03]Guest BioColin Priest is an actuary, data scientist and educator who has held several CEO and general management roles where he has championed data-driven initiatives. He now lectures at UNSW, where he specialises in adapting education for the age of AI.LinksConnect with Colin on LinkedInConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE
Saber amazônico: ofício das tacacazeiras é reconhecido patrimônio cultural do Brasil. Falamos com fã do rock, André Rocha Pinto, sobre o fenômeno da banda portuguesa Hybrid Theory, de tributo ao Linkin Park. Especialistas da ANU e da UNSW analisam a prisão do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro. Em Portugal, Ministério da Educação abriu inquérito sobre menino brasileiro que teve os dedos amputados na escola. Agrava situação em Guiné-Bissau após militares tomarem controle total do país.
When most data scientists think about using LLMs and generative AI, the first thing that springs to mind is writing code faster. While that's certainly useful, if it's the only application you're exploring, you're missing some of the most powerful opportunities to enhance your effectiveness as a data scientist.In this episode, Colin Priest joins Dr. Genevieve Hayes to explore advanced LLM applications that go far beyond code generation, including techniques for processing unstructured data, improving stakeholder communication, and identifying blind spots in your analysis.You'll learn:How to use LLMs to extract structured insights from messy unstructured data [02:50]The role-playing technique that helps you practice difficult stakeholder conversations [14:12]Why using multiple LLMs helps reduce AI hallucinations [20:38]A step-by-step approach for integrating LLMs into your workflow safely [25:52]Guest BioColin Priest is an actuary, data scientist and educator who has held several CEO and general management roles where he has championed data-driven initiatives. He now lectures at UNSW, where he specialises in adapting education for the age of AI.LinksConnect with Colin on LinkedInConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE
Biliana Rajevic, Head of External Communications at Quantum Brilliance and co-founder of Quantum Women, Rachel Rayner, a science communicator and comedian, and Alison Goldingay, a quantum researcher at UNSW. We discuss the "Elevating Quantum Women's Voices" program, an initiative designed to empower women in the quantum industry to communicate effectively and build their visibility. They share insights from the program's curriculum, such as the power of storytelling, adapting to different audiences, and the specific challenges of presenting on Zoom. Rachel describes her "Quantum Comedy" shows that blend humor with physics, while Alison and Biliana demonstrate the program's "60-second challenge" by explaining single-photon detection and diamond-based quantum computing in plain English. We also explore the broader importance of diversity in the quantum ecosystem, and much more.
C'era molta attesa per la decisione della Reserve Bank of Australia: abbiamo esaminato gli effetti della decisione del 4 novembre con il professor Massimiliano Tani, docente di finanza alla UNSW di Canberra.