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Let’s Talk TeachingKeeping Play in the Picture: Imagination and Learning in Early EducationPlay is more than just fun - it’s a key driver of creativity, problem-solving and social connection in early learning. Yet as children progress through school, opportunities for play often shrink - taking with them an essential part of how students learn, reason and make sense of the world.In this episode, early years researcher Dr Leigh Disney, and teacher and PhD Candidate Hong Chen share practical, developmentally appropriate strategies for keeping play alive across year levels. From imaginative play corners to structured problem-solving, they explore how teachers can balance curriculum demands with creativity - and wh...
2025-07-1432 min
Let’s Talk TeachingStaying the Course: Career Progression and Leadership in TeachingWith teacher shortages and shifting school demands, many early-career teachers are stepping into leadership roles within their first few years in the profession. However, with limited preparation and support, some find themselves burning out - or leaving teaching altogether. In this episode, teacher James Desmond reflects on his own fast-tracked journey into leadership, how it affected his relationship with his work - and what helped him rediscover the joy of teaching again. Dr Fiona Longmuir brings a research perspective, sharing insights on why so many teachers are leaving mid-career, the systemic changes schools need to consider, and h...
2025-05-1228 min
Radmon CCEffective Altruism Monash UniversityLearn how to do good better with Effective Altruism Monash University!Learn how the most committed students are trying to change the world as effectively as possible. In this episode we touch on ethics, the environment, SeaWorld, and a whole lot more!Find EA on @ea_monashuni to stay updated on events.
2025-04-1441 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksWords To Live By - SanctificationTalk 4 in the Words To Live By series - Base Camp Session 2 - Semester 1 - 2025.Romans 6:1-14This talk is from Monash Christian Union's Base Camp which happened on the 14th-16th March 2025. We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Website: monashcu.comSocial media: Monash Clayton Christian UnionSupport the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2025-03-2334 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksWords To Live By - JustificationTalk 3 in the Words To Live By series - Base Camp Session 1 - Semester 1 - 2025.Leviticus 16:1-22This talk is from Monash Christian Union's Base Camp which happened on the 14th-16th March 2025. We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Website: monashcu.comSocial media: Monash Clayton Christian UnionSupport the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2025-03-2343 min
What Happens Next?Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific?8.11.24 What Happens Next? Will Climate Change Wipe Out the Indo-Pacific? | 96 Explore the mounting climate challenges facing the Indo-Pacific, Monash University’s home and a region at the frontline of the global environmental crisis. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events and record-breaking heat are reshaping the lives of millions, but these issues are more than just numbers and projections—they’re personal, cultural and immediate. Host Dr Susan Carland speaks with experts from Monash, including Professor Tony Capon, Dr Gabriel García Ochoa, Dr Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson, Dr Elissa Waters and Professor Christian Jakob. Togethe...
2024-11-0736 min
What Happens Next?Can We Create a Better Reality?1.11.24 What Happens Next? Can We Create a Better Reality? | 95 In this thought-provoking episode of "What Happens Next?", Dr Susan Carland and her guests explore how emerging technologies like AI and robotics could help build a more equitable future. Following last week's examination of AI risks, we shift focus to the unprecedented opportunities for social good these tools present. Leading experts – including Monash Data Futures Institute Director Professor Joanna Batstone, Robotics Australia Group chair Dr Sue Keay, Monash Faculty of Information Technology’s Professor Geoff Webb, and Monash Faculty of Arts’ Associate Professors Stephanie Collins a...
2024-10-3140 minRadmon CCMonash SEED (Socio-Economic Engagement and Development)What began in 2012 as a tutor’s idea for a microfinance club has grown into Monash University’s largest social impact organization, dedicated to fostering meaningful change. Monash SEED (Socio-Economic Engagement and Development) equips students with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to make a lasting difference in their communities and careers.
Tune in to learn how SEED is empowering the next generation of change-makers—and how you can get involved in creating sustainable impact!
Follow Monash SEED on Instagram @monashseed to stay updated on their initiatives.
2024-10-3133 min
Let’s Talk TeachingCultivating Creativity and Critical Thinking in the classroomIn this episode, we delve into the critical role of creativity and critical thinking within the educational sphere, exploring how these fundamental skills are pivotal across all subjects, especially in science. Our guests highlight the dynamic ways these skills can be integrated into daily teaching practices to enhance student learning and engagement, particularly through problem-solving.Join Dr. Jen Mansfield and Mel Gatt for a vibrant exploration of creativity and critical thinking in shaping today’s educational landscape. Together, they unravel the complexity of these essential skills, offering rich insights into how they can transform classroom dynamics and em...
2024-10-2840 min
Let’s Talk TeachingEnriching Literacy in Diverse ClassroomsIn this episode, we explore the evolving world of literacy education, where technological innovations are revolutionising traditional teaching and learning methods.Our guests Dr. Kylie Bradfield and Claudia Shute, explore the critical role of literacy across all curriculum areas, emphasising how incorporating students’ home languages can enrich literacy education by enhancing comprehension and inclusivity. They also discuss the transformative impact of children’s books, highlighting its power to offer students mirrors and windows - reflecting their own experiences, whilst exposing them to new perspectives at the same time.Together, we explore:The broad scope of l...
2024-10-0724 min
Let’s Talk TeachingNurturing Minds - The Interplay of Mental Health, Wellbeing and LearningJoin us as we explore how fostering student mental health and wellbeing impacts their academic success. From the importance of creating trusting relationships to the impact of COVID-19 - learn how to create strategies that support both students and teachers to create a nurturing and cohesive educational environment.In this episode, Dr. Stella Laletas and Dr. Chloe De Rosbo-Davies discuss the critical role of mental health in shaping educational experiences. As experts in psychology and education, they offer invaluable insights into the complex relationship between a student's sense of wellbeing and learning capacity.Drawing from...
2024-09-0930 minRadmon CCMonash University Malaysian Students’ Union (Clayton & Caufield)This time, we’re joined by the Monash University Malaysian Students' Union (MUMSU) from both the Caulfield and Clayton campuses! We delved into what they stand for, their club structure, and the behind-the-scenes efforts that keep them running.
Discover how you can get involved and learn about the dynamic roles of their committee members. We also discussed their exciting events and initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an inside look at one of Monash’s vibrant student organizations.
2024-08-1629 minRadmon CC180 Degrees Consulting Monash180 Degrees Consulting is a global organization that offers consulting services to non-profits and social enterprises.
Join us as we interview the Monash branch, one of their largest, to gain insights into their operations, the ambitions of their president, client acquisition strategies, and to understand the essence of "consulting". We also delve into their recruitment strategies and processes, exploring what they seek when recruiting project consultants and team leaders.
Visit them on Instagram @180dcmonash
2024-06-1941 min
MessyTalksUncovering Monash’s Secret Career Resources ft. Chelsea RyanDid you know that you can book free career counselling? Did you know that Monash offers a plethora of leadership programs to get yourself involved in? This episode we are fortunate enough to interview Chelsea Ryan from Monash Career Connect. Chelsea takes us through all the support that Career Connect provides to students to enhance their university experience and to prepare them for the workplace. We delve into why it is essential to begin to develop these important skills during your degree and how you can use these resources to help you navigate your next steps. This episode is...
2024-05-2445 min
Med & Me PodcastOperation insight - advice from a Monash AlumniJoin us as we unlock the Secrets of Success with a Monash Medical School alum turned surgical resident & anatomy tutor. Get ready for an insider's guide to thriving in medicine—from mastering surgical techniques to navigating the challenges of patient care.
Whether you're a wide-eyed med student or a seasoned pro, this episode is your prescription for success in med and beyond.
Credits: Maha Thiagarajan, Erin Lin, Yuvani Pal, Serene Ka, Jiadong Li, Harrinish Sathyakumar, Kanupriya Aditya, Henry Zhang, Rui Ann Lim
2024-05-1048 minMessyTalksFrom the Lab to Leadership ft. Dr Trina MajumdarThis episode we are fortunate enough to have Dr Trina Majumdar join us for an interview. Having completed a PhD in Materials Engineering and Biomedical Science, Trina takes us through her career pathway at Monash University and how she is working in the role that she wish she had during her uni experience. We delve into how to carve your own path in engineering and what lead her and colleague Dr. Katherine Grigoriou to establish the New Girls Club at Monash University. This episode is not one to miss. We would like to extend a massive thank y...
2024-04-2337 minMessyTalksFrom Monash to Mercedes Formula 1 ft. Nick GrossiThis episode we were fortunate enough to interview Nick Grossi and learn about his experience as an intern on the Mercedes Formula 1 team. We delve into how he applied for this opportunity, what life was like working in the motorsports industry and how he navigated moving away from home to the other side of the world. Plus all the tips and tricks for motorsport enthusiasts who are keen to apply for a similar opportunity. This is an unmissable episode!We would like to extend a massive thank you to Nick for sharing his experience with us.
2024-04-0839 minRadmon CCMonash Malaysia Exchange StudentsWe're back with another episode of Radmon CC!
This time we are joined by students of Monash Malaysia as they share their perspectives and insights on the Australian University Experience.
Join us for a conversation around cultural difference and the experience of being an international student at the Clayton Campus.
2024-03-2634 minRadmon CCMedRevue - Monash University Medical Student's Society's Exclusive Theatre ClubDid you know that the Monash University Medical Student's Society (MUMUS) has their own exclusive theatre club?
MedRevue is a MUMUS subcommittee dedicated to creating and performing a med-themed musical every year!
Join us in our conversation with MedRevue where we get a deeper insight into how the subcommittee fits into the broader framework of MUMUS, its own internal structures and committee set up, and their creative process behind the productions.
This year MedRevue's proudly presents their show titled "Pirates of the Peritoneum"...
2024-03-2040 minRadmon CCRadio Monash
Radmon CC is a new project by Radio Monash to put out more content on our clubs and societies. To kick the semester off we we sit down with our very own Georgie McColm, Sarah Stancombe, and Prina Ranchhod. Join us as we discuss some of the history behind Radio Monash, its place amongst the various student-led organisations at Monash as well as and the importance of maintaining a friendly and communal atmosphere within a club.
2024-02-1845 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksSummit 2019 - Talk 4This talk is from Monash CU Mid-year Camp "Summit".We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com).Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal.
2024-01-2828 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksSummit 2019 - Talk 3This talk is from Monash CU Mid-year Camp "Summit".We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com).Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal.
2024-01-2135 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksSummit 2019 - Talk 2This talk is from Monash CU Mid-year Camp "Summit".We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com).Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal.
2024-01-1434 min
Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in VictoriaScholarly Intensive Placements at Monash Rural HealthAs part of their studies at Monash Rural Health, all medical students complete a six-week Scholarly Intensive Placement during their final year.
These placements allow you to focus on a particular medical or professional practice issue in-depth, by taking part in scholarly activities, such as analysing relevant literature, collecting data, reviewing policies, or developing new resources.
Thanks for listening! If you're PGY2 and above, reach out to Monash Rural Health because we're always looking for topics, ideas and supervisors. And if you're a Monash Alumni, it's a great opportunity to get involved in our teaching...
2023-11-2917 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksFireside Chat with Dan - CultsIn this episode of Fireside chats, Joel chats with Dan again about Cults. This is a heavy episode as we discuss many groups who recruit on campus and appear as Christians but are actually cults. If you want to know more about cults, here is a helpful website: Cult Education Institute | Religions and Cults ArchivesIf you or a person you know is caught in a cult, it can be hard and complicated. Please reach out to Monash CU for help (contact@monashcu.com) and we can connect you to someone who will be happy to help.
2023-11-1654 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksFireside Chat with Kathryn - FriendshipIn this episode of Fireside chats, Joel chats with Kathryn, who has been working for the Australian Federation of Evangelical Students (AFES) at Monash Caulfield about her time on the mission field and the topic of friendship (especially when it's hard). Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-11-141h 04
What Happens Next?Are We Getting More Rude?3.11.23What Happens Next?Are We Getting More Rude? | 92 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. Lockdown helped stop the spread of COVID-19, but it didn’t do our social skills any favours. Have we forgotten how to get along? Civility goes beyond simple politeness – it’s a crucial virtue that binds people together. It’s also essential for maintaining democracy. This week, host Dr Susan Carland is joined by world-leading journalists, commentators and academics for an investigation of civility.
2023-11-0228 min
What Happens Next?Can Escapism Be Good for Us?27.10.23What Happens Next?Can Escapism Be Good for Us? | 91 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. Content warning: This episode contains drug references. To skip them, jump ahead to 08:04. Whether through television, books, games, films or music, escapism serves as a crucial element of the human experience. This week, Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests explore different forms of escapism, from pseudo-nostalgia, to live action role-playing and video games, to reality TV. Author Michael W Cl...
2023-10-2628 min
What Happens Next?What Are We Trying to Escape?20.10.23What Happens Next?What Are We Trying to Escape? | 90 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. “What Happens Next?” returns with a new topic: escapism. From pseudo-nostalgia that transports us to imagined pasts, to the allure of live action role-play and video games, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests shed light on the power of escapism, the blurring of fiction and reality, and the fine line between healthy indulgence and potential addiction. Escapism often involves seeking refuge in an alt...
2023-10-1923 minMessyTalksThe Power of Renewable Energy ft. Roger Dargaville, Deputy Director of Monash Energy InstituteThis episode we delve into the intricacies and nuances of renewable energy! We are joined by Deputy Director of Monash Energy Institute and Senior Lecturer in the Monash University Civil Engineering Department, Roger Dargaville. Not only do we dive into the various types of renewables Australia harnesses, Roger also shares his wisdom on the myriad of factors that impact Australia's transition to renewables, such as economics, policy and human behaviour. We explore the complexities of the National Energy Market and why Australia urgently requires more engineers working within the renewable energy landscape and so much more...This...
2023-10-1639 min
What Happens Next?Does Influencer Culture Have a Dark Side?06.10.23What Happens Next?Does Influencer Culture Have a Dark Side? | 88 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. This week on “What Happens Next?”, we’re kickstarting a new series on influencer culture. Did you know roughly 70 per cent of influencers identify as female? Specific industry research indicates that this percentage can be even higher on certain platforms, for instance, 80 per cent of content monetisation influencers on Instagram are women. In this new episode of Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens...
2023-10-0629 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksFireside Chat with Reanna, Kathryn and Sarah - Transitioning between CU and full time work.In this episode of Fireside chats, Joel chats with Reanna, Kathryn and Sarah who are all past Monash students who have now graduated and are working in secular jobs as they think about going between uni, CU and full time work. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-10-031h 06
What Happens Next?Can Tech Unlock Humans’ Full Potential?29.9.23What Happens Next?Can We Unlock Humans Full Potential? | 87 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. This week, Monash University's podcast, "What Happens Next?", concludes its series on transhumanism with conversations from leading experts in medicine, business, and design. Monash graduate Alex Naoumidis, co-founder and co-CEO of MindsetHealth, discusses with our host, Dr Susan Carland, the untapped possibilities of new technologies to enhance cognitive and psychological abilities. He sees transhumanism as the next logical step in human evolution. Fo...
2023-09-2820 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksFireside Chat with StuIn this episode of Fireside chats, Joel chats with Stu, who has been working for the Australian Federation of Evangelical Students (AFES) for 18 years alongside Monash Christian Union (CU). Learn more about the partnership between staff from AFES and students at CU, as well as how Stu ended up in his role and why he keeps coming back. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-09-2240 min
What Happens Next?Are Humans About To Evolve?22.9.23What Happens Next?Are Humans About to Evolve? | 86 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. The latest episode of “What Happens Next?” takes you along for a ride through the fascinating – and frightening – world of transhumanism, a concept in which technology is harnessed to augment human abilities. Monash alumna Tan Le, the founder and CEO of bioinformatics company EMOTIV, kicks off the conversation by providing host Dr Susan Carland with an insightful perspective on transhumanism. She defines it as an evolution o...
2023-09-2126 min
What Happens Next?Can Art Help Our Climate Anxiety?15 September 2023What Happens Next?Can Art Help Our Climate Anxiety? | 85 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. In the third episode of our exploration of climate anxiety, host Dr Susan Carland explores the shared experience of climate anxiety and how art can be used to reach the core of human emotions. Our expert guests create and study music and fiction that can evoke empathy and foster a sense of community among audiences who may be grappling with climate anxiety. Dr An...
2023-09-1430 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksFireside Chat with BryanThis is a conversation with Bryan who works with FOCUS which stands for Fellowship of Overseas Christian Union Students and is a part of Christian Union. In this discussion, Bryan shares how he has ended up serving in FOCUS Monash, what being called by God can look like, and some of the struggles of the Christian life. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-09-0441 min
What Happens Next?How Do We Balance Work and Play?25.8.23What Happens Next?How Can We Balance Work and Play? | 82 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. Last week on Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests uncovered how neglecting play in adulthood can lead to decreased creativity and escalated burnout rates. This week, the podcast explores the future of play and offers some realistic suggestions for injecting a little more fun into our busy schedules. Take a trip to the Conceptual PlayLab...
2023-08-2429 min
Let’s Talk TeachingBeyond the Big Smoke - The Pros and Cons of Teaching in a Rural CommunityWhat is it really like teaching in a rural or remote school? In this episode, we discuss the opportunities, benefits, and challenges of working so far away from inner suburbia.Schools in rural and remote locations are often at the heart of their local area and provide essential support not just for students, but for their families and the wider community as well. But what this means for educators is connection beyond the classroom - where you see students at the local supermarket, and chat to their mum at the hairdressers!Our guests, Libby Tudball...
2023-08-2135 min
Let's Chat Languages!An interview with the Monash French Society!
Listen to the exciting things happening at the Monash French Society! Georgie speaks to Megan about studying French at Uni from a highschool background, and how she's trying to maintain her language ability after finishing her French studies.
2023-08-1816 min
Let's Chat Languages!An interview with the Monash Italian Club!
Want to learn more about the Monash Italian Club? Then this is the episode to listen too! Also hear Lara talk about her experience learning Italian and how she found her student experience in the Italian program.
2023-08-1818 min
Let's Chat Languages!An interview with the Monash Japanese Club!Want to know more about the Japanese Club at Monash? Then this is the interview to listen to! Georgie and Nicole chat about the student experience with learning Japanese at uni, as well as how having a Chinese background helped Nicole learn another language.
2023-08-1815 min
What Happens Next?What Happens When We Stop Playing?18.8.23What Happens Next?What Happens When We Stop Playing? | 81 New this season: Subscribe to Monash’s YouTube channel to watch the video version of each full episode. The season eight premiere of Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, kicks off with a fun topic – fun itself. In today’s episode, host Dr Susan Carland and expert guests in music, mindfulness and more discuss the consequences of growing up and losing touch with the innate creativity we had as children. The discussion ranges from the roots of our musicality – which begins i...
2023-08-1720 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksFireside Chat with KirrilyThis is a conversation with Kirrily Drew who works as an AFES staff worker alongside Monash Christian Union. This follows a range of other careers, an apprenticeship and 7 years at Bible college. Find out how Kirrily has seen Monash CU grow over the last 20 years and how we can use our spiritual gifts. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-08-0645 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksDo you live in the power of the resurrection? - Summit 2023 - Talk 4This is a talk from Monash and Deakin mid-year camp called Summit. This year the theme was resurrection as we dove into what the Bible has to say about resurrection.We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-07-1051 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksSummit 2023 Q&AThis is a Q&A session from Monash and Deakin mid-year camp called Summit. This year the theme was resurrection as we dove into what the Bible has to say about resurrection.We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-07-1045 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksWhat did the resurrection achieve? - Summit 2023 - Talk 3This is a talk from Monash and Deakin mid-year camp called Summit. This year the theme was resurrection as we dove into what the Bible has to say about resurrection.We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-07-1044 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksWhat hope is the resurrection? - Summit 2023 - Talk 2This is a talk from Monash and Deakin mid-year camp called Summit. This year the theme was resurrection as we dove into what the Bible has to say about resurrection.We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-07-1043 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksWhy question the resurrection? - Summit 2023 - Talk 1This is a talk from Monash and Deakin mid-year camp called Summit. This year the theme was resurrection as we dove into what the Bible has to say about resurrection.We pray this talk blesses you as you listen. Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com). Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2023-07-1034 min
What Happens Next?Can We Take a Bite Out of Food Insecurity?3.2.23What Happens Next?Is Food Insecurity Getting Worse? | 77 Have you noticed your grocery bill rising lately? Get used to it. When we think of “food insecurity”, many of us think of extreme poverty in the global south, not of Australia and other first-world countries. Nevertheless, food insecurity is a serious issue here – and one that will only continue to grow. Climate change brings with it warmer temperatures and rising sea levels that threaten staple crops, and an increase in natural disasters that pressure supply chains already challenged by global events such as the...
2023-02-0929 minWhat Happens Next?Is Food Insecurity Getting Worse?3.2.23What Happens Next?Is Food Insecurity Getting Worse? | 77 Have you noticed your grocery bill rising lately? Get used to it. When we think of “food insecurity”, many of us think of extreme poverty in the global south, not of Australia and other first-world countries. Nevertheless, food insecurity is a serious issue here – and one that will only continue to grow. Climate change brings with it warmer temperatures and rising sea levels that threaten staple crops, and an increase in natural disasters that pressure supply chains already challenged by global events such as the...
2023-02-0227 min
MUMA PodcastEpisode 2 of VERS: On Pleasures, Embodiment, Kinships, Fugitivity and Re/OrganisingThis is a three-part audio series documenting the event ‘VERS: On Pleasures, Embodiment, Kinships, Fugitivity and Re/Organising’. Initiated by Monash University Museum of Art in Naarm/Melbourne, VERS took place over two days on Kaurna Country in Tarntanya/Adelaide at Samstag Museum of Art and ACE in June 2022. VERS was developed by a curatorial panel consisting of Arlie Alizzi, Frances Barrett, Archie Barry, Léuli Eshrāghi, Jeff Khan and Melissa Ratliff, and emerges as a response to their collective discussions and deliberation on queer artistic and curatorial practices. A group of attendants including arts workers, artists and curato...
2022-11-301h 54MUMA PodcastEpisode 1 of VERS: On Pleasures, Embodiment, Kinships, Fugitivity and Re/OrganisingThis is a three-part audio series documenting the event ‘VERS: On Pleasures, Embodiment, Kinships, Fugitivity and Re/Organising’. Initiated by Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) in Naarm/Melbourne, VERS took place over two days on Kaurna Country in Tarntanya/Adelaide at Samstag Museum of Art and ACE in June 2022. VERS was developed by a curatorial panel consisting of Arlie Alizzi, Frances Barrett, Archie Barry, Léuli Eshrāghi, Jeff Khan and Melissa Ratliff, and emerges as a response to their collective discussions and deliberation on queer artistic and curatorial practices. A group of attendants including arts workers, artists and cu...
2022-11-3041 minWhat Happens Next?Hear Her Roar: Women’s Safety & Gender Equality18.11.22‘What Happens Next?’Hear Her Roar: Women’s Safety & Gender Equality | 74 “Hear me now”: 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame's acceptance speech was a rally cry that reverberated across the nation. Thousands of women marched for safety in their homes, schools, workplaces and public spaces. The recent federal election clearly demonstrated that what matters to women voters should not be ignored. In a live, bonus episode of Monash University's ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, a panel of experts unpacks women’s safety and gender equality in the wake of COVID-19. Today's guests are Professor Ja...
2022-11-1724 minWhat Happens Next?Can Australia Become a Green Energy Superpower?11.4.22What Happens Next?“Can Australia Become a Green Energy Superpower?” | 73 Green mining is a dirty business, but our sustainable future depends on it. As we begin to transition to a decarbonised future, we need to put in the work to ensure it's a just one that keeps the planet and all its people in mind. Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, wraps up its series on critical minerals by considering how we can get the shift from coal mining to critical mineral mining right, positioning Australia as a green energy powerhouse on the global...
2022-11-1023 minWhat Happens Next?Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race?04.11.22What Happens Next?Is Australia Behind in the Critical Minerals Race? | 72 This week on What Happens Next?, we’re kickstarting a new series on critical minerals. As we transition to a decarbonised future, away from oil and coal, our technology will run on ores such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth minerals. How will this cause global politics to shift? Can mining and sustainability go hand-in-hand? And how can we ensure a just transition for all? In this new episode of Monash University’s podcast, “What Happens Next?”, our guests discuss the challenges and oppo...
2022-11-0325 minWhat Happens Next?What Do We Lose When Languages Die?21.10.22What Happens Next?What Do We Lose When Languages Die? | 70 When we travel through Europe, we expect to experience a wide array of culture and customs – in each country, different foods, different views, and different languages. That’s not the expectation visitors to Australia have, but perhaps they should. Before British colonisation, this land was home to nearly 300 distinct Indigenous languages. But frontier violence, years of harmful policies, and entrenched, systemic racism against the Traditional Owners of the land stamped many of those languages out entirely, and those remaining have struggled to s...
2022-10-2021 minWhat Happens Next?Where Are Women in Peacebuilding? “This is one of the single biggest and particular attacks on the rights of women, and girls in particular, that we've seen in a long, long time.” – Natasha Stott Despoja Last week, our guests told the story of a tense escape from Afghanistan, arranged in the hours after the Taliban took its capital city of Kabul. For the women and girls left behind, daily life is bleak. Their freedom of movement and right to education have been curtailed by the fundamentalist government with no end in sight. But by removing all opport...
2022-06-0225 minWhat Happens Next?Escape from the Taliban “I hope one day, again we will have what we had. Again, our women can raise their voice. Again we could see women leaders, women political leaders, women in universities, in schools, who have the right to dream. Again, we could see and feel the women in Afghanistan, their voice, their knowledge, their skills. And I’m hoping to see, one day again, that Afghanistan is living again.” — Parisa Sekandari When the Taliban resumed their brutal control over Afghanistan in August 2021, the world was left reeling. The future of human rights in the country was bleak –...
2022-05-2722 minWhat Happens Next?Are We Lonelier Than Ever?The pandemic certainly exacerbated feelings of social isolation, but even before lockdown became the name of the game, global reports of loneliness were creeping up at an alarming rate. Both Japan and the United Kingdom established government positions dedicated to its relief, and little wonder – the cost of loneliness is high. Social isolation affects us individually and as a society. Its detrimental health effects – including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease – are well-documented. Feelings of loneliness are high among patients with chronic pain, so it’s also strongly associated with opioid abuse. And in 2021, a study from Monash B...
2022-04-2921 minWhat Happens Next?Are There ‘Good’ Trolls?‘Wanted’ posters. Your local neighbourhood watch. CrimeStoppers. There’s a long tradition of citizens assisting law enforcement in reporting illegal activities and identifying criminals. In part one of the ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast’s investigation into digital vigilantism, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests examined the ways that behaviour can go awry, sometimes even translating into real-world violence. In part two of this series, you’ll learn whether or not digital vigilantism can be used for good – and what you should do if you encounter it. Join Monash University Criminologist Dr Lennon Chang; Monash Dr Mark Ho...
2022-04-0721 min
Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in Victoria3 resources to help forge your pathway to practice in the regionsMedical training pathways can be a significant challenge to develop, particularly when you're trying to build experience within an area of medicine you're interested in, or you're trying to follow a specialist pathway in the regions.
In this episode, Head of School of Rural Health at Monash University Professor Shane Bullock outlines some of the resources on offer to help you forge your own pathway to practice.
You can find a range of resources to help build a specialist pathway in the regions by heading to https://regionalmedicaltraining.com.au/
Learn more about...
2022-03-0216 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksNTE Victoria 2021 Talk 1 - Murray CapillThis talk is from our National Training Event held in Victoria in 2021. We pray this talk blesses you as you listen.Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com)Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2022-03-0242 min
Monash Christian Union - Bible TalksCompelled 2022 - Dave ChiswellThis talk is from the Compelled Conference at the start of 2022. We pray this talk blesses you as you listen.Find out more about Monash Christian Union: Monash Christian Union (monashcu.com)Support the work of Monash Christian Union: AFES donation portal
2022-03-0135 min
MUMA PodcastTree Story: Future TreesThe final episode of Tree Telling, titled Future Tree, features special guests who are thinking about and actively engaged with the future of trees.
Dr Jen Sanger and Steve Pearce from The Tree Projects are on a mission to preserve Tasmania's giant trees for future generations. They will be talking us through the complex logistics involved in photographing one of the southern hemisphere's tallest trees; an 84m tall eucalypt called 'Gandalf's Staff' located in Tasmania's Styx Valley.
We are also joined by James Burgmann-Milner, an emerging writer, cultural studies PhD candidate and teaching associate with the Monash Climate Change Communications...
2021-12-2147 minWhat Happens Next?Racism: It Stops With...? (Pt 1)Understanding racism is the key to positive social change. The ‘Racism: It stops with…..?’ panel discussion, moderated by Dr Susan Carland, focused on progressive, positive and inclusive ways to eliminate racism within the community and the workplace, in the education sector, and in our communities. Panelists:Nyadol Nyuon, Chair, Harmony Alliance Australia, lawyer and human rights advocateProfessor Jacinta Elston, Pro Vice Chancellor (Indigenous), Monash UniversityDiv Pillay, CEO, MindTribes and Monash AlumnaEmeritus Professor Andrew Markus, Monash University This webinar panel event was in partnership between the Monash Migration and Inclus...
2021-11-2335 minWhat Happens Next?Should We Decriminalise Psychedelics?After years of very little pharmaceutical innovation in the treatment of mental illness, psychiatry is on the verge of something big: Psychedelic medicine is emerging as a game-changer. The evidence of the efficacy of drugs like psilocybin (also known as magic mushrooms) and MDMA, used in conjunction with therapy for illnesses such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, is astounding. And society could use the help – the 2017-18 National Health Survey estimated that 1 in 5, or 4.8 million Australians reported having a mental or behavioural condition, and the impact of the pandemic has only exacerbated the issue. ...
2021-10-1429 min
PsyPODRethinking Addiction with Prof. Dan LubmanJoin us as we unpack the world of addiction psychiatry, right from the role of an addiction psychiatrist to just how and why substance abuse has such a consequential impact on the lives of people in our community. We'll be exploring some tips and tricks on entering the psychiatry training program here in Australia and also addressing the stigma that continues to perpetuate.
Substance abuse, misuse and addiction can have a profoundly damaging impact on individuals, families and communities. It is still to this day one of the most stigmatised health conditions in the...
2021-10-121h 00
AtlasNEXT STEPS CAREER SERIES: To post-grad or not to post-grad?Coming to the end of an undergraduate degree and thinking of completing further study before entering the workforce? In our second episode of Atlas’ career series Next Steps, we discuss the post-graduate options available to students in the realm of international affairs. We talk to Dr Bill Flanik (Director of the Master of International Relations at Monash University - bill.flanik@monash.edu) and Stefan Emslie (President of the Master of International Relations Student Association).
Atlas' 'Next Steps' is a career series brought to you by MIAS and AIESEC in Monash which explores the next steps for cu...
2021-09-0353 min
AtlasEpisode 11: Samoan Election CoverageIn this episode, you'll hear from special guest President of the Monash Association of Pacific Students and Samoan citizen Romario Posē. Alongside Georgia Potter, we discuss the recent (and ongoing) Samoan election.
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Pivot article: https://pivot.mias.org.au/2021/03/12/fragmentation-of-the-pacific-islands-forum-consequences-for-australia/
Email: atlas@mias.org.au
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2021-04-2041 min
Podcast KAMIEp.0 - IntroductionPodcast KAMI, which stands for Kisah Anak Monash Indonesia, is a podcast series brought to you by PPIA Monash. This podcast will discuss and cover topics ranging from university-related issues, life abroad, contemporary issues, and many more. Make sure to tune in to our podcast as our hosts will be sharing their personal stories, tips and advices, as well as the occasional educational content.
In this pilot episode, meet the 3 hosts - Jesilyn, Jody, and Naila - as this trio will make sure to provide some background information of our podcast series Ngoceh and...
2021-02-1711 min
From MUST Till DawnEpisode 3 - Playtime (w/ Savanna Wegman & Celina Mack)It’s old, it’s arty and it’s France. But can ‘Playtime’ go toe-to-toe with ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’?
See the summary here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LU-oOBgWVgxzWvcXeEPOkBZ-Nc_kR_0HbiYjAvNbSCg/edit?usp=sharing
StrangeKit Website: https://www.strangekit.com/
HOLESP@CE Fringe: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/holespce/
A Recorded Companion: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/a-recorded-companion/
Savanna Wegman
Savanna Wegman is Co-Director of STRANGEkit performance art collective and in her third year with MUST. She has delved into the directing and visual des...
2020-11-091h 27What Happens Next?The Picture Of HealthIn this episode, we've gathered all the practical tips from our experts about taking advantage of this acceleration in digital healthcare and how we can make it work for all of us. Monash digital health expert Chris Bain and Monash Alumni and Epic Group founder Cathie Reid have great advice on how we can get the best out of the shift towards digital health as patients, practitioners and a society. Maithri Goonetillake from the Monash School of Public Health and Selina Lo from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute point to resources and information for those who want to better...
2020-10-2919 min
Monash Future ThinkCastEp 14: What will the future of infrastructure look like? (Part 3) feat. Margaret Gardner ACIn the final part of our first future of infrastructure series, Sarah talks to Margaret Gardner, President and Vice-Chancellor of Monash University. Join them for a discussion about Monash University's goals of infrastructure in terms of sustainability, transport and buildings, especially changes brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. For more information about Monash Future Thinkers, visit: futurethinkers.org.auWe would love to hear your thoughts about the podcast! Email: monashfuturethinkers@gmail.com.LicensingBeauty Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/s...
2020-10-1418 min
The Next BiteConquering the Unknown with Kiri WoodingtonKiri Woodington is a remote generalist dietitian at Gidgee healing, which is an Aboriginal Medical service in North West Queensland. She holds three degrees - a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Monash, a Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition from Deakin and a Masters of Dietetics from Monash. Kiri’s role involves seeing clients of all ages with recognition as a paediatric dietitian for that area. She is here to offer her insights on life as a remote dietitian and the importance of advocating for such an underrepresented population group
In this bite, Kiri describes how rewarding an...
2020-10-081h 07
Monash Future ThinkCastWhat is Monash Future Thinkers?Monash Future Thinkers is a student-led organisation that aims to facilitate interdisciplinary conversations about our long term future. But what does this mean? Let's hear from our founders, James Wong and Edward Cliff, about why and how they started MFT as well as what happened in the early days of MFT. For more information about Monash Future Thinkers, visit: monashfuturethinkers.org.au.If you have any questions or podcast topic suggestions, we would you to email monashfuturethinkers@gmail.com.LicensingBeauty Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.i...
2020-07-0303 min
Monash Future ThinkCastWhat is Monash Future ThinkCast?Monash Future ThinkCast is a series of in-depth discussions about the future with our MFT committee and various industry, government and academic experts. Let's hear from the 2020 Convenors, Elaine Phoon and Andrea Selvarajah, about why we wanted to start this podcast and how it will work. For more information about Monash Future Thinkers, visit: monashfuturethinkers.org.au.If you have any questions or podcast topic suggestions, we would you to email monashfuturethinkers@gmail.com.LicensingBeauty Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flowLicense: h...
2020-07-0301 minThe Next BiteFostering Resilience with Julia Bazan & Cam CayazayaIn the season finale of The Next Bite, we are joined by nutrition ‘power couple’, Julia Bazan and Cam Cayazaya. Julia graduated from Monash with the Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics degree in 2018, and has since gone on to work in various clinical settings before landing a role as the Dietitian at the Monash University Health Service. Cam is set to graduate from the Monash Masters of Dietetics this year, so offers great insight to the Masters program for prospective students.
In this bite, we have an insightful conversation around the resilience and level of transparency required to be a...
2020-06-191h 26Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in VictoriaPaediatrics in the RegionsRegional Paediatricians form a vital network of doctors providing local care to kids all around Victoria.
When a child in regional Victoria falls ill, the whole family is affected. Parents have to take time off work, other family members might have to take care of siblings, and in more serious cases, a lengthy trip to Melbourne is needed to seek more sub-specialised treatment at the Royal Children's, or Monash Children's Centre.
Opportunities from trainees to consultants across country areas are opening up as demand for rural Paediatricians grow. The rich lifestyle, career mobility and community...
2020-02-2633 min
Your Journey to MonashLets Talk About Sex Part 3Let's talk about sex!
As an international student, moving to Australia can be challenging but also exciting. Many people have sex and enjoy having sex. But it may be tricky to talk about and find help for your sexual health in a new country. This podcast contains 3 parts. In part 1, we talk about masturbation and self-pleasure. In part 2, we talk about having safe and enjoyable sex and sexual health services in Australia. In part 3, we talk about contraception and abortion. Resources and services that were mentioned and used to make this podcast are all found below. This podcast is a...
2020-01-2219 minYour Journey to MonashLets Talk About Sex Part 2Let's talk about sex!
As an international student, moving to Australia can be challenging but also exciting. Many people have sex and enjoy having sex. But it may be tricky to talk about and find help for your sexual health in a new country. This podcast contains 3 parts. In part 1, we talk about masturbation and self-pleasure. In part 2, we talk about having safe and enjoyable sex and sexual health services in Australia. In part 3, we talk about contraception and abortion. Resources and services that were mentioned and used to make this podcast are all found below. This podcast is a...
2020-01-2211 minYour Journey to MonashLets Talk About Sex Part 1Let's talk about sex!
As an international student, moving to Australia can be challenging but also exciting. Many people have sex and enjoy having sex. But it may be tricky to talk about and find help for your sexual health in a new country. This podcast contains 3 parts. In part 1, we talk about masturbation and self-pleasure. In part 2, we talk about having safe and enjoyable sex and sexual health services in Australia. In part 3, we talk about contraception and abortion. Resources and services that were mentioned and used to make this podcast are all found below. This podcast is a...
2020-01-2218 minDoctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in VictoriaStudying at Monash Rural HealthMonash Rural Health is one of the oldest and largest schools of rural health in Australia, with a history stretching back more than 25 years. Its footprint covers a vast area of Victoria, stretching from Mildura in the North West, all the way to Orbost in East Gippsland.
Find out more about studying at Monash Rural Health here: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/srh
The North West Victoria and Gippsland Regional Training Hubs have commissioned this podcast to help medical students and junior doctors learn more about training and practicing medicine in regional Australia. Find your near...
2019-11-2530 minYour Journey to MonashAcademic Expectations at MonashCurrent Monash Student Gina interviewed Monash academics SUSIE HO from the Faculty of Science, and PIETER VAN DIJK from the Faculty of Business, asking questions like what online systems are used at Monash, how to submit an assignment, and where to get assessment help.
2019-09-2332 min
Your Journey to MonashWhat if my children are coming with me to Australia? PART 4This is a special playlist for international students with children. Mursha, Roxana, Iwan and Neeti share heaps of useful tips on studying while supporting a family. We also welcome two guests onto the podcast – Kylie from Monash’s International Student Engagement team, who explains a few of the finer points around taking care of children in Australia; and Kristine from Monash Residential Services’ Off-campus Accommodation team, who chats to us about what international families should consider before they start renting in Melbourne.
This playlist is split up into four parts:
PART 1:
- Intro and meet our guests
PART 2:
- 0:00 – 5:01: Costs of suppo...
2018-11-0700 min
Your Journey to MonashWhat if my children are coming with me to Australia? PART 1This is a special playlist for international students with children. Mursha, Roxana, Iwan and Neeti share heaps of useful tips on studying while supporting a family. We also welcome two guests onto the podcast – Kylie from Monash’s International Student Engagement team, who explains a few of the finer points around taking care of children in Australia; and Kristine from Monash Residential Services’ Off-campus Accommodation team, who chats to us about what international families should consider before they start renting in Melbourne.
This playlist is split up into four parts:
PART 1:
- Intro and meet our guests
PART 2:
- 0:00 – 5:01: Costs of suppo...
2018-11-0700 min
Your Journey to MonashWhat if my children are coming with me to Australia? PART 2This is a special playlist for international students with children. Mursha, Roxana, Iwan and Neeti share heaps of useful tips on studying while supporting a family. We also welcome two guests onto the podcast – Kylie from Monash’s International Student Engagement team, who explains a few of the finer points around taking care of children in Australia; and Kristine from Monash Residential Services’ Off-campus Accommodation team, who chats to us about what international families should consider before they start renting in Melbourne.
This playlist is split up into four parts:
PART 1:
- Intro and meet our guests
PART 2:
- 0:00 – 5:01: Costs of suppo...
2018-11-0700 min
Your Journey to MonashWhat if my children are coming with me to Australia? PART 3This is a special playlist for international students with children. Mursha, Roxana, Iwan and Neeti share heaps of useful tips on studying while supporting a family. We also welcome two guests onto the podcast – Kylie from Monash’s International Student Engagement team, who explains a few of the finer points around taking care of children in Australia; and Kristine from Monash Residential Services’ Off-campus Accommodation team, who chats to us about what international families should consider before they start renting in Melbourne.
This playlist is split up into four parts:
PART 1:
- Intro and meet our guests
PART 2:
- 0:00 – 5:01: Costs of suppo...
2018-11-0700 min
Your Journey to MonashHow is it different studying at Monash?Universities are different all across the world, and Monash is no exception. In this podcast, Audrey, Zaria and Roham chat about how they adapted to studying in Australia. We tell you about some unique things about studying at Monash, including how hard assignments are, what sort of study resources are available to you and whether you can get away with wearing pyjamas to class. Make sure you check out Monash’s Study Resources web page for some super useful links.
2018-09-0400 min
Monash ArtsWorld first research into an Australian sandy cay island: interview with Professor Ian McNivenIf the Tudulgal could thrive on a small sandy island and become a leading control centre in Australia's Torres Straits, how can these insights help build more resilient and sustainable communities around the world?
Compared to other countries, Australia has next to no research about its sandy cay islands that formed 3,000 to 4,000 years ago, but that is about to change with a new break-through ARC Discovery project by Monash Indigenous Studies Centre Professor Ian McNiven in collaboration with the Tudulgal and local communities in the north of Australia.
As part of Monash Arts Researchers podcast series, Professor Ian McNiven shares t...
2018-01-3029 min
Monash ArtsPart II: Professor JaneMaree Maher on Gender & Family ViolenceThis podcast continues on from Part I of our interview with Professor JaneMaree Maher on Monash's Gender and Family Violence research.
Why does international evidence show 80% of adolescent violence is committed by sons against their mothers? Why is more than one woman per week killed by their current or ex intimate partner in Australia? What do we need to do to make sure people with disability who may face violence are recognised and supported? What other challenges and barriers need to be overcome for all our different communities including migrants, LGBTIQ and male victims? What are the gaps in preventing...
2017-12-1808 min
Monash ArtsPart I: Professor JaneMaree Maher on Gender & Family ViolenceWhy does international evidence show 80% of adolescent violence is committed by sons against their mothers? Why is more than one woman per week killed by their current or ex intimate partner in Australia? What do we need to do to make sure people with disability who may face violence are recognised and supported? What other challenges and barriers need to be overcome for all our different communities including migrants, LGBTIQ and male victims? What are the gaps in preventing further non-fatal and fatal family violence and how effective are the intervention programs and respite services?
As part of Monash Arts...
2017-12-1823 min
Your Journey to MonashWhere should I visit while I’m in Melbourne?There are so many opportunities as a student at Monash, but why not explore a little further around Melbourne? In this podcast, Chan and Carmen share with us their top picks on travel destinations in Australia, the benefits of travelling and some student clubs at Monash that offer travel opportunities alongside other Monash students! If you love travelling, this episode is for you!
2017-12-0600 minYour Journey to MonashHow do I make the most out of my time at Monash?Making the decision to leave the comfort of home and study abroad in a foreign land can be daunting for international students. In this podcast, we hear the joys and challenges of university life from five senior international students at Monash. We share everything from how to make friends to the array of opportunities available and our favourite activities on campus. If you want to make the best of your university years at Monash, this is your go-to episode!
2017-12-0400 minYour Journey to MonashWhat is this podcast about?Your Journey to Monash is dedicated to sharing the real life experiences of senior international students studying at Monash University. Hear from a diverse mix of students and guests discuss important issues involving pre-arrival, arrival, visas, homesickness, making friends, improving your English and more.
Your Journey to Monash is about gaining an understanding of what studying abroad may be like and to help you be as prepared as possible.
2017-12-0400 min
Monash ArtsLanguage on mobility, settlement and governance with Professor Rita WilsonDuring the course of the twentieth century global migration flows have grown exponentially. Massive socio-political changes in the late 1980s and early 1990s, notably the fall of the Berlin wall and collapse of the Soviet block, and later the 1989 Tiananmen massacre, all contributed to the increased international movement of people. And with major political events come epistemological consequences – how do we think about citizenship and belonging today? What role does language play when entering a new place and how does this impact employment, governance and social cohesion?
Professor Rita Wilson, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Associate Dean of Gr...
2017-10-2729 min
Monash ArtsKiller Robots with Professor Rob SparrowIn October 2016, acclaimed Professor Stephen Hawking warned against the rapid development of artificial intelligence, saying that “the rise of powerful AI will be either the best, or the worst thing, ever to happen to humanity," and predicting that robots could develop “powerful autonomous weapons” or new methods to “oppress the many.”
The threat of lethal autonomous robots might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the reality is that people all around the world already use robotic technology, including bomb disposal robots and attack drones in the US military, which is currently considering plans to employ thousands of robots by...
2017-03-0116 min
Monash ArtsClimate change and science fiction: Emeritus Professor Andrew MilnerWhere is our society going? Where is our culture going? Will it be better or will it be worse in the future? Science fiction deals critically with questions about utopia and dystopia today. Emeritus Professor Andrew Milner, from Monash University’s School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, talks about how understanding science fiction can help us understand literature, climate change and the very future of our planet.
Read more: http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/news-events/cli-fi-milner/
For more information on doing a higher degree by research, visit https://arts.monash.edu/graduate-research
Music credits: ‘Underwater Bubbles Sound - Meditation Whit...
2017-01-3114 min
Monash ArtsWomen as Peacekeepers: Dr Lesley PruittIn 2007 the UN deployed its first all-female peacekeeping unit on a mission to Liberia in the lead-up to the country’s second election after a long civil war. Dr Lesley Pruitt from Monash Gender Peace and Security talks about what happened next.
Read more: http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/news-events/women-as-leaders-and-peacekeepers-dr-lesley-pruitt/
Music credits: ‘Strange Mountain Song sung by Po Sun Yi’, Children of Soul Mountain, by Chan Wai Fat. ‘At the Unguarded Gates’ by Keijo, We Have No Zen! ‘Assamese tune’, Field Recordings, India by Bruce Miller. ‘Floating’ Poddington Bear, HUSH Records.
For more information on doing a higher degree by research, visit...
2016-12-1212 min
Monash ArtsGodzilla’s lost nuclear past: Dr Jason JonesYou might remember Godzilla demolishing San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, or Matthew Broderick defeating the monster in New York, but what do you know about Godzilla’s nuclear past?
Monash School of Languages’ Dr Jason Christopher Jones talks about what subsequent Godzilla films have lost since the 1954 original, and what can be gained by researching the history of Japanese film.
Read more: http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/news-events/godzillas-lost-nuclear-past-dr-jason-jones/
Music credits: ‘Floating’, ‘Dry Air’, ‘Golden Hour’ by Poddington Bear, HUSH Records.
For more information on doing a higher degree by research, visit https://arts.monash.edu/graduate-research
Movie credits:
Godzilla. Dir. Ish...
2016-11-1609 min