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The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyUnderstanding Intimate Partner ViolenceIn this episode of The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing Your Wellbeing and Study, Liz and new co-host team member Plia Caspi are joined by counsellor Ruby Krupka to discuss intimate partner violence (IPV) — what it looks like, how it affects wellbeing and study, and how people can seek help or support others safely.Together, they unpack the patterns of abuse, and the challenges people face in recognising and leaving unsafe relationships. The team also explores recovery, rebuilding confidence, and where to find confidential support both within and beyond RMIT.If you or someone you know is in...
2025-10-211h 03The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyHow to Look After Yourself When the World Feels HeavyIn this episode of The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing Wellbeing and Study, Liz speaks with psychologist Michael Swadling about how to protect your mental health when the news feels overwhelming and the future uncertain.From climate change to conflict and economic pressures, it’s easy to feel weighed down by global challenges. Michael explains how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the RMIT Ways of Wellbeing can help us stay grounded, focus on what’s within our control, and take small, meaningful steps that align with our values.We explore:What wellbeing really means—and wh...
2025-09-301h 02
RMIT FORWARDHot Takes - is strategy dead?We’re in a world where five-year plans don’t last five months, market dynamics shift overnight and AI rewrites the rules weekly.
Traditional strategy-making is cracking under pressure. The question isn’t whether we need strategy, but how to make it resilient, dynamic, and alive. What if strategy wasn’t a static document, but an ongoing practice of adaptation, sensemaking, and navigation?
I’m joined by RMIT FORWARD Fellows Marc Chataigner, strategist and service designer with 20 years of international experience, and Peter Creeden , global supply chain leader maritime logistics specialist, to talk about what nimble, flexible strategy might look like, why it’s...
2025-07-3011 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Reskilling at ScaleIn this episode of Hot Takes, Peter Thomas from RMIT Forward leads a discussion on the challenges and solutions in scaling reskilling programs. He is joined by experts Josie Gibson, founder of Catalyst; Alex Young, Head of Innovation at Lifeblood; and Mish Eastman, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Vocational Education at RMIT University. They explore earn and learn models, the necessity for policy and funding changes, and the role of ethical considerations in adapting to new technologies like AI. The conversation also emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach involving government, industry, and educational institutions to create effective and sustainable reskilling...
2025-07-1111 minThe Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyYou’re Not Alone – Talking About Suicidal Thoughts and Self-HarmIn this honest and supportive episode, we explore the often-taboo topics of suicidal thoughts and self-harm. You’ll hear why these thoughts can emerge, how to manage overwhelming feelings, what support looks like, and how to respond with care—whether it’s for yourself or someone you know.Our guest, Kelsi Bartzis, shares insights from her work with students at RMIT Counselling, and Liz and Melissa offer real-world tips on managing distress, recognising warning signs, and creating space for hope and recovery.Understanding why suicidal thoughts and self-harm happenWhat the thoughts mean (and wh...
2025-06-2650 min
RMIT FORWARDHot Takes: The Future of Trust in Distributed WorkIn this episode of Hot Takes, Peter Thomas from RMIT Forward, discusses the intricacies of trust in distributed work. The conversation features insights from FORWARD Fellows Jerry Michalski, founder of Open Global Mind, and Matt Collier, an innovation leader in leadership strategy and transformation.
They explore how trust, traditionally built through proximity and visibility in the workplace, needs to be re-envisioned in distributed teams. The discussion covers the role of leadership, the inadequacies of current collaboration tools, the nuances of designing for trust, and the importance of small daily actions and authentic interactions in building a trust-based work environment.
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2025-06-1714 minThe Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyBuilding Healthy Relationships in a Complicated WorldIn this episode, Liz and Melissa talk to intern psychologist Charlie Chick about what makes relationships healthy, respectful and emotionally safe — whether you're dating, in a long-term partnership, or navigating modern dating culture. They discuss communication pitfalls, emotional safety, boundaries, consent, and knowing when to walk away. Here are some useful links for listeners who want to dive deeper into this topic (includes support options):1800RESPECT – Healthy RelationshipsReachOut – What makes a good relationship?The Line – Respectful relationships for young peopleeSafety Commissioner – Online Dating & SafetyHeads...
2025-06-1147 min
RMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Zoom Fatigue Was Just the Start – What’s the Long-Term Impact of AI Assistants?In this episode of Hot Takes, Peter Thomas discusses AI assistants and their impact on human attention with RMIT FORWARD Industry Fellows Sam Spurlin, an organization design strategist from The Ready, and Aaron McEwan, a workplace futurist at Gartner. We tak about the benefits and potential pitfalls of AI assistants, from enhancing focus during meetings to the risk of increased cognitive overload from poorly implemented tools. We discuss why Bring Your Own AI (BYOAI) might change the adoption and value of AI in the workplace.
To learn more about RMIT University FORWARD, and our 50+ global ecosystem of world-class Industry Fellows...
2025-05-2515 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Beyond Sustainability – What Does a Regenerative Future Look Like?In this episode of Hot Takes, Peter Thomas talks to RMIT's Professor Chris Speed about regenerative futures.
Moving beyond traditional sustainability, regenerative futures focuses on not just minimizing harm but actively repairing and strengthening systems.
Chris talks about careers, organizations, and economies that leave positive impacts on people, communities, and ecosystems, how to teach and implement regenerative principles, the importance of collaboration, the paradigm shift from isolated value chains to interconnected value constellations, and educational models that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and life-wide learning.
To learn more about RMIT FORWARD, and our 50+ global ecosystem of world-class Industry Fellows who we assemble...
2025-05-1612 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: The Future of Global Talent and The Shifting Geography of WorkIn this episode of RMIT University FORWARD Hot Takes, Peter Thomas talks to RMIT Industry Fellows Serafina Maiorano, global leadership strategist and founder of Our Global Table, and Stowe Boyd, work ecologist and founder of Work Futures, about what happens when the centre of opportunity for skilled work shifts—not just away from traditional industries, but away from the West entirely.
For decades, high-value jobs in sectors like engineering, tech, and finance were concentrated in cities like Sydney, Boston, and London. But that’s changing. Companies aren’t just outsourcing anymore: they’re building their workforces where the talent already is - in...
2025-05-1510 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Narrative IntelligenceIn this episode of RMIT University FORWARD Hot Takes, we explore narrative intelligence, a crucial leadership capability that extends beyond communication.
In an era marked by disruption, complexity, and rapid change, facts alone aren't sufficient for effective leadership. While data informs decisions, it's stories that inspire action.
Peter Thomas talks to RMIT FORWARD Fellow Cass Spong of Entheos Consulting and Megan Davis of Spendlove and Lamb about how narrative intelligence can reshape leadership and facilitate meaningful change within organizations.
To learn more about RMIT FORWARD, and our 50+ global ecosystem of world-class Industry Fellows who we assemble into fluid teams to...
2025-05-0808 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Reclaiming Human Judgment in the Age of AIWe're exploring one of the biggest opportunities and challenges of the future workplace: how we can reclaim human agency in the age of AI. As AI advances and automation transforms how work gets done, the potential grows for humans to move beyond routine tasks and focus on judgment, creativity, and strategy. But are we designing organisations that truly empower people—or are we still clinging to control, mistrust, and outdated structures?
Peter Thomas, along with Lisa Talia Moretti, a digital sociologist and tech ethics expert, Diana Wu David, global futurist, author, and strategic advisor and Matt Collier, innovation leader and ad...
2025-05-0210 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Community Services – Managing Contraction for Growth and SustainabilityWe're focusing on a sector facing intense and sustained pressure: community services.
Community service organisations play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, inclusion, and wellbeing of individuals and communities, particularly those experiencing disadvantage, and are essential to the social and economic fabric of society. From workforce shortages and rising demand, to tightening budgets and growing regulatory complexity, many community services organisations are entering a period of contraction in order to survive. But what if this moment of constraint could be something more than a crisis? What if it’s a turning point
Julie Kun, from Julie Khun consulting wi...
2025-05-0214 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: The Future of Organisational CultureWe’re tackling a critical question: Can companies keep up with employee expectations? From hybrid work to leadership transparency, workers are demanding more from their employers than ever before. But are organisations evolving fast enough to meet these shifting expectations? With Megan Davies, specialist in storytelling and Founder of Spendlove and Lamb, Josie Gibson, founder of The Catalyst Network and Peter Thomas explore the complexity of workplace hierarchies, the significance of fulfilment and purpose, the role of storytelling, how emotional regulation is a quantum superpower and the hierarchical versus collaborative frameworks.
To learn more about RMIT FORWARD, and our 50+ global ec...
2025-05-0211 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Can we balance AI-driven innovation with ethical responsibilityCan we balance AI-driven innovation with ethical responsibility? Peter Thomas is joined by Daniel Layne, CEO of QV Systems; Sami Mäkeläinen, Founder of Transition Level; and David Cordover, Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Angel Investor. Together we dive into the risks and opportunities as AI reshapes the workplace.
To learn more about RMIT FORWARD, and our 50+ global ecosystem of world-class Industry Fellows who we assemble into fluid teams to work as strategic partners with organisations to ensure they have the right help when they need it, head to https://rmit-forward.org
2025-05-0216 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Digital transformation in traditional industriesFrom construction to healthcare to manufacturing, how are these sectors adapting to rapid technological change—and what happens if they don’t? In discussion are Peter Thomas, Alison Worland, Director of Hatchwings, and Sami Mäkeläinen, Founder of Transition Level. We explore the challenges, opportunities, and what leaders need to get right in this transformation.
To learn more about RMIT FORWARD, and our 50+ global ecosystem of world-class Industry Fellows who we assemble into fluid teams to work as strategic partners with organisations to ensure they have the right help when they need it, head to https://rmit-forward.org
2025-05-0224 minRMIT FORWARDHot Takes: Do soft skills still matter?In a world dominated by AI and automation, do soft skills still matter?
Peter Thomas from RMIT FORWARD, Alex Young, Innovation Manager at Lifeblood, Josie Gibson, Director of The Catalyst Network and Diana Wu David, futurist and CEO of Future Proof Lab unpacking why creativity, empathy, and leadership aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential for the future of work.
To learn more about RMIT FORWARD, and our 50+ global ecosystem of world-class Industry Fellows who we assemble into fluid teams to work as strategic partners with organisations to ensure they have the right help when they need it, head t...
2025-05-0214 minThe Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyStaying on Track: Building Motivation and FocusIn this episode, we're tackling a challenge every student can relate to—staying motivated and focused. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in procrastination mode, or simply unsure where to begin, psychologist Alicia Walker helps unpack motivation, why it fluctuates, what gets in the way of staying focused and shares practical tips to boost your motivation and improve your study focusHere are some of the apps and resources mentioned in the episode:Tomato Timer – A simple online Pomodoro-style timer.Focus To-Do: Pomodoro & Tasks (Android) – Combines task management with Pomodoro.Tom...
2025-04-0754 minThe Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyTaming the Inner Critic: A Guide to Self-CompassionIn this episode of The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing Wellbeing and Study, hosts Liz and Melissa are joined by RMIT counsellor Emma Abeyaratne to explore the power of self-compassion. Many of us are familiar with the relentless inner critic that harshly judges our every move. Whether it’s self-criticism or external judgments, these negative voices can significantly impact our self-esteem. But what if we could respond to ourselves with the same kindness we’d extend to a friend?
Emma discusses the concept of self-compassion as a transformative approach to managing low self-esteem, harsh self-criticism, and feelings of shame. We de...
2024-11-1339 minThe Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyFinding your tribe: Overcoming loneliness and building meaningful social bondsIn this episode of The Counselling Armchair, we explore the impact of loneliness and how to cultivate meaningful social connections in a world that can often feel isolating. Loneliness can affect us all at various points in life, but with the right tools and mindset, we can build supportive communities and find our own tribe.
Join us as we discuss practical strategies to overcome loneliness, from joining local groups and clubs to using technology to meet like-minded individuals. Whether you're feeling disconnected due to study, work, or life transitions, this episode offers insight into how you can...
2024-10-161h 01The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyThriving with ADHD: Navigating Your Study JourneyIn this episode, we talk all things ADHD with our expert counsellors Bec and Ruth. There is now an increased awareness and discussion around ADHD and so Melissa and Liz chat to guests Bec and Ruth to explore various aspects of ADHD and offer insights into how individuals can not only cope but thrive. We cover everything from recognizing the core characteristics of ADHD and dispelling common misconceptions, to how to get an assessment and treatment options, study hacks and the supports available at RMIT to support students with ADHD. Today's episode aims to provide a comprehensive guide for...
2023-11-2149 min
RMIT FinTech Podcast[𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓] Money Matters: The Importance of Personal Finance[𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓] Money Matters: The Importance of Personal Finance
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📌 What do financial freedom, epic adventures, debt-free living, and turning dreams into reality have in common? They all steam from great personal finance skills and learning to manage your wealth!
📌 In this episode from our InfinitTech Podcast Series, “Money Matters: The Importance of Personal Finance”, we have invited Dr Seng Kiong Kok, a financial lecturer at RMIT University Vietnam, to share with us one of the most demanded topics from you guys, our audience, on personal finance! Personal finance is an essential skill that is crucial for everyone to master. But what exactly is personal finance and why is it important? How can you manage your money and budget and ultimately plan financiall...
2023-05-1746 min
DisconnectWeb Cubed (live episode)Web3 is an online ecosystem based on decentralised blockchain technology. With web3 you can transfer value directly to another person without using third party services. Can the tools and infrastructures of web3 be built according to Indigenous governance principles? This final episode of Disconnect features a panel of speakers on the topic of web3 and Indigenous governance. The episode was recorded at the ‘What’s Governing Web3?’ conference at RMIT’s Capitol Theatre on 14 December 2022. Speakers: Megan Kelleher (RMIT), Rick Shaw (Deloitte), Robert O’Brien (Yumi). Hosted by Ellie Rennie and Tyson Yunkaporta...
2023-02-1540 min
The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing well being and studyMeet our RMIT Student Welfare AdvisorsWe meet with a couple of the staff in the Student Welfare team, Kathryn and Katie, working as part of RMIT Connect to talk us through the comprehensive work they do to support students during their studies here. We also get a bit personal to understand what goes on behind the scenes to support a student during their studies. Tune in and listen on, even if you might have heard about this team and the variety of support they offer. Find an appointment with an advisor through your RMIT Connect portal.
2023-01-1542 min
RMIT FORWARDMartin JellinekHow do young people succeed in the face of setbacks, and what can we learn?
The current and future drivers of our workforce are facing unprecedented obstacles – from completing schooling in a time of COVID-19, rapid changes in technology and worldwide increases in mental health challenges. In some cases, young people face extremely tough situations at home and school.
In what ways can dealing with adversity increase resilience to change, and help with future success for students? In what situations can it be harmful and detrimental? What structures, supports and methods can support young people to use this resilience well, es...
2022-11-2322 min
RMIT FORWARDStories from the Future of Work with Diana Wu DavidDebuting at a recent event titled “Nothing is quite what you think it is: Stories from the future of work”, Diana Wu David has crafted a story that teleports us into a fictional future context that brings to life how the various innovations we are just hearing about today, such as DNA profiling and the metaverse, could reshape work and society as we know it.
In this episode of the podcast we hear Diana reading her story, followed with some reflection and commentary.
You can also watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3iuNluoTFo
Or read...
2022-11-0816 min
Art, Design, MediaRMIT Culture X MKW: Highlights of Melbourne Knowledge Week 2022Loved Melbourne Knowledge Week? Missed MKW, but wish you had been there? This episode summarises and spotlights key moments from each event—Melbourne’s Future as a Digital City, What Does Waste Mean to You?, and A Space to Shape Place. Featuring recordings that capture our favourite moments from each of these events, this episode turns back the clock, taking us to Melbourne Knowledge Week 2022.Thank you to the speakers featured in this episode: Brock Hogan is RMIT’s Director of Place Activation. Julia English is a PhD candidate in Fashion and Textiles...
2022-11-0711 minArt, Design, MediaRMIT Culture X MKW: What Does Waste Mean to Melbourne?Thank you to our guests: Julia English is a PhD candidate in Fashion and Textiles at RMIT.Zandy Powell is the Manager of Partnerships and Networks for the Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group. William Sullivan is a fashion design student at RMIT. Dr Georgia McCorkill is a fashion designer, creator and lecturer in the RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles.Benjamin Swersky is the co-founder of Melbourne-based cardboard bed company, Yona.Erika Martin is the Head of Ethics and Sustainability at Melbourne-based label ELK.Hos...
2022-11-0721 minArt, Design, MediaRMIT Culture X MKW: Melbourne’s Future as a Digital CityWhat is the blockchain? What might the future look like with Melbourne becoming an increasingly digital domain? For answers to these questions and more, join the co-founders of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub, Chris Berg and Jason Potts, for an illuminating discussion about our digital future, and a short glimpse into the blockchain-enabled world that awaits us.If you want more Melbourne knowledge, check out Melbourne Conversations: https://mkw.melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbourne-conversations/Thank you to our guests: Chris Berg, Principal Research Fellow and Co-Director of the RMIT Blockchain Inn...
2022-11-0728 min
RMIT FORWARDMay Samali - change resilienceWe’re living in a time of growing complexity and pace. We’re living longer and working longer than ever before. And at the same time, jobs and skills are no longer linear or stable: technology advances mean upskilling and reskilling are now the norm and will continue to be so.
What’s the impact of this context on our capacity to adapt to ongoing change? Can building change capacity have a multiplier effect — to support not just skills acquisition but also broader outcomes in areas such as health, wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, innovation, lifelong learning and more?
Sally McNamara, Development Partner...
2022-07-1724 min
Art, Design, MediaLiterature & Ideas 2 - Spark Prize: Understanding Narrative Non-FictionThis episode aims to unpack the genre of narrative nonfiction, observing the traits and tricks of reading and writing this exciting and growing genre. With the help of industry experts including Arwen Summers, Emma Shortis, Emily Hart, Youjia Song and Emily Clements, the ideas and understandings of narrative nonfiction unfold.Thanks to our guests:RMIT alumni, author and editor Emily Clements published her memoir, The Lotus Eaters, in 2020. Her nonfiction has been shortlisted for the Feminazi Memoir Prize, the Ada Cambridge Prize and highly recommended for the Scribe Nonfiction Prize. Her fiction has been twice shortlisted for the...
2022-05-1316 minArt, Design, MediaLiterature & Ideas 3 - Spark Prize: Ideas & ResearchHow do writers come up with their nonfiction ideas? And what role does research play in the writing process? Join writers and publishers, Ronnie Scott, Arwen Summers and Emily Clements, in this illuminating and insightful discussion about how emerging writers find ideas, how to know when an idea is a good one, how peers can help you develop your ideas, and the role of research in narrative nonfiction.Thanks to our guests:Ronnie Scott is an award-winning author and academic. He is a senior lecturer in the writing and publishing discipline at RMIT University and program manager for...
2022-05-1314 minArt, Design, MediaLiterature & Ideas 2 - Spark Prize: Understanding Narrative Non-FictionThis episode aims to unpack the genre of narrative nonfiction, observing the traits and tricks of reading and writing this exciting and growing genre. With the help of industry experts including Arwen Summers, Emma Shortis, Emily Hart, Youjia Song and Emily Clements, the ideas and understandings of narrative nonfiction unfold.Thanks to our guests:RMIT alumni, author and editor Emily Clements published her memoir, The Lotus Eaters, in 2020. Her nonfiction has been shortlisted for the Feminazi Memoir Prize, the Ada Cambridge Prize and highly recommended for the Scribe Nonfiction Prize. Her fiction has been twice shortlisted for the...
2022-05-1316 minArt, Design, MediaLiterature & Ideas 1 - Migration & DetentionThis episode of the Art, Design And Media podcast is part of a special RMIT Culture and student produced series, Literature and Ideas.Authors Shokoofeh Azar and Zana Fraillon explore cross-sections between the refugee experience and literature. They share their experiences writing about migration, detention and border policies.Shokoofeh Azar is an Iranian-Australian author and journalist, who sought political asylum in Australia in 2011. Her first novel The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.Zana Fraillon is a multi-award winning author of books for children and young adults. Her novel The Bone...
2022-05-1319 minArt, Design, MediaLiterature & Ideas 4 - Spark Prize: How to Pitch your ProposalLearn how to write a winning pitch for your narrative nonfiction proposal. Writers and publishers, Ronnie Scott, Arwen Summers and Emily Clements, take you through the most important steps: how to write a synopsis and chapter outline, what to include in your sample chapter, how to stand out with your title and biography, and how to finish it off (formatting and polishing).Guest BiographiesRonnie Scott is an author and academic. He is a senior lecturer in the writing and publishing discipline at RMIT University and program manager of the Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing). He's a lead...
2022-05-1319 minArt, Design, MediaLiterature & Ideas 3 - Spark Prize: Ideas & ResearchHow do writers come up with their nonfiction ideas? And what role does research play in the writing process? Join writers and publishers, Ronnie Scott, Arwen Summers and Emily Clements, in this illuminating and insightful discussion about how emerging writers find ideas, how to know when an idea is a good one, how peers can help you develop your ideas, and the role of research in narrative nonfiction.Thanks to our guests:Ronnie Scott is an award-winning author and academic. He is a senior lecturer in the writing and publishing discipline at RMIT University and program manager for...
2022-05-1314 minArt, Design, MediaLiterature & Ideas 4 - Spark Prize: How to Pitch your ProposalLearn how to write a winning pitch for your narrative nonfiction proposal. Writers and publishers, Ronnie Scott, Arwen Summers and Emily Clements, take you through the most important steps: how to write a synopsis and chapter outline, what to include in your sample chapter, how to stand out with your title and biography, and how to finish it off (formatting and polishing).Guest BiographiesRonnie Scott is an author and academic. He is a senior lecturer in the writing and publishing discipline at RMIT University and program manager of the Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing). He's a lead...
2022-05-1319 minArt, Design, MediaLiterature & Ideas 1 - Migration & DetentionThis episode of the Art, Design And Media podcast is part of a special RMIT Culture and student produced series, Literature and Ideas.Authors Shokoofeh Azar and Zana Fraillon explore cross-sections between the refugee experience and literature. They share their experiences writing about migration, detention and border policies.Shokoofeh Azar is an Iranian-Australian author and journalist, who sought political asylum in Australia in 2011. Her first novel The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.Zana Fraillon is a multi-award winning author of books for children and young adults. Her novel The Bone...
2022-05-1319 min
The Kicker PodYoung People in a PandemicRMIT reporter Joe Misuraca sits down with host Charlotte Huston about the developmental sacrifices young people have made to get Australia this far toward our race to freedom. In this episode, we hear from Sam, Nicole, Rory and Abigail, four young Australians, to understand how they are dealing with the unexpected trials of the COVID-19 pandemic, including insecure employment, unaffordable living costs and the mental strains of endless lockdowns.All episodes are written, researched, recorded and produced by students of the RMIT Graduate Diploma of Journalism. Find host Charlotte Huston on twitter: @CharlotteHusto8Find...
2021-10-0312 min
In The CurrentIn The Current: 'Nghe nốt lặng giữa dòng hải lưu''𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁' first fully reveals the spiritual life of the Current family and RMIT students: while the swift stream symbolizes daily life at university, RMIT students are resilient fish crossing the reverse flow of the waterfall. Also, the current emblems for the flow of time which scrolls people into such a rushed lifestyle that they forget some great moments in their heart. In addition, it can also be understood as the flow of life that sometimes people get lost from the mainstream by the current viewpoints of the surrounders. This podcast will not only recall your missing emotions but also encourage you to get back to the...
2021-08-1701 min
Talking DesignKerstin Thompson, Principal of Kerstin Thompson ArchitectsCoinciding with her new book, Kerstin Thompson Architects: Encompassing People & Place, published by RMIT in conjunction with Thames & Hudson, this interview traces some of the landmark projects in KTA’s practice since the early 1990s. Thompson, who graduated from RMIT, regularly receives awards for everything, from her understated homes to even simple amenities, such as a toilet block adjacent to a freeway. Often driven by this history of a building, there’s a strong thread of ideas running through every project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2124 min
The PickleEPISODE 9: Raising capital in the age of COVID with Cheryl Mack, Stone & Chalk and Matt Salier, RMIT ActivatorFor the first time in almost 30 years, Australia has officially entered a recession. As unemployment rises, and companies scramble to re-jig workplaces to a virtual setting, where does this leave startups who are trying to navigate the already complex task of funding their ventures? In this episode, Matt Salier from RMIT Activator talks to Stone & Chalk’s Cheryl Mack to find out how the startup community is adapting to the age of COVID, what VC’s are looking for in your pitch documents and the lessons we can take from startup success stories of the last GFC.
2020-08-1329 min
The Salon - RMIT CreativeEpisode 6 – PRIDE WEEK – Queer Icons and Reality TV MoralityThis episode of the Salon is apart of RMIT Pride Week Events. Andreas brings us a discussion about Queer Icons and Nieve chats about the moral implications of Reality TV
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2020-05-151h 14Talking DesignEli Giannini, Director at MGS ArchitectsEli Giannini is a Director at MGS Architects. She has strong links to RMIT, having studied architecture here in the 1980s and completing a Masters by invitation a decade later. Eli also has a fine arts degree gold and silversmithing from RMIT. In this episode of Talking Design, we discuss social housing in Melbourne, which something MGS is known for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1029 min
The Salon - RMIT CreativeEpisode 2 – Nostalgia, Fashionable Face Masks and MotherhackerIts time for the Episode 2. Rosanna talked to us about fashionable face masks, Andreas shared his thoughts about nostalgia, particularly with his favourite movie Jurassic Park and Nieve shared her new favourite podcast by Gimlet Media, Motherhacker.
If you would like a list of our recommendations or to join us for our discussion head over to our Facebook Group RMIT Creative The Salon.
The Salon will be back after RMIT Mid-Semester Break on Friday 24th of March
2020-04-1039 minThe Salon - RMIT CreativeEpisode 1 - Adaptions, Technology Changes and Camperdown's Miracle CowsWelcome to the Salon Episode 1
If you would like a list of our recommendations or to join us for our discussion head over to our Facebook Group RMIT Creative The Salon.
Today we talked adaptions with Andreas from The RMIT Capitol Club. Nieve from RMIT Journalism Society brought us a story that provoked interesting discussion about changes with technology.
2020-04-0340 minArt, Design, MediaDonating the Bluestone Collection to RMIT: Dr. Evelyn Tsitas, engagement manager at RMIT, talks to the Bluestone Collection Chair Bin Dixon-Ward and Treasurer Robyn Phelan. The recent donation of the Bluestone Collection of contemporary craft to the RMIT Art Collection reflects the university’s own commitment to the act of making and the creative application of skills. Built by a group of craft practitioners, writers and supporters dedicated to raising the profile of makers over the last decade, the Bluestone Collection features 20 works by as many artists, many of whom are RMIT alumni. The collection will be displayed from 18 March at RMIT’s newly refurbished Carlton Libr...
2020-03-1336 minArt, Design, MediaDonating the Bluestone Collection to RMIT: Dr. Evelyn Tsitas, engagement manager at RMIT, talks to the Bluestone Collection Chair Bin Dixon-Ward and Treasurer Robyn Phelan. The recent donation of the Bluestone Collection of contemporary craft to the RMIT Art Collection reflects the university’s own commitment to the act of making and the creative application of skills. Built by a group of craft practitioners, writers and supporters dedicated to raising the profile of makers over the last decade, the Bluestone Collection features 20 works by as many artists, many of whom are RMIT alumni. The collection will be displayed from 18 March at RMIT’s newly refurbished Carlton Libr...
2020-03-1336 minThe PickleEPISODE 4: Women in emerging tech and Law with Sivan Whiteley, Square, and Joni PirovichEver thought you’d sit down with the General Legal Counsel of a leading Silicon Valley tech company to talk about Hemp farmers and crypto trading licenses? Us neither. In this episode RMIT Online Mentor Joni Perovich interviews Square’s Sivan Whiteley to discuss just that, as well as how to navigate legal tech problems and the importance of having female leadership in the finch space.
2019-12-0434 minArt, Design, MediaPleasure - curator and artists interviewFrom embellishment and exaggeration to identity, gender and desire: RMIT Gallery’s latest exhibition ‘Pleasure’ (29 November–7 March) presents the work of a diverse group of artists who used the body as a personal, provocative and at times political canvas. In this accompanying podcast, listen to Co-Curator Evelyn Tsitas and Communications Specialist Aeden Ratcliffe talk with artists John Pastoriza-Piñol, Ciara Murphy and Judith Glover about their works.
2019-12-0242 min
Open ClassroomsEpisode 15: Paul WybornIn this Episode, Natasha Taylor talks to Paul Wyborn about the work he does teaching pilots and flight instructors at RMIT Flight School in Point Cook.
2019-11-0100 minOpen ClassroomsEpisode 14 - Marion Muliaumaseali'iIn this episode, Natasha Taylor talks to Marion Muliaumaseali'i about her work on the indigenous student journey. They discuss how Marion's ethnographic work on storytelling, language and knowledge informs her transformative work with students and staff to enhance the teaching and learning experience at RMIT.
2019-10-1600 minThe PickleEPISODE 2: Beautiful, simple design - with Jesse Dorogusker, SquareLive from RMIT’s Design Hub, Square’s Head of Hardware Jesse Dorogusker joins us in this episode to talk all things beautiful - and functional - design. Interviewed by RMIT Online CEO Helen Souness, Jesse talks through his career at Apple and Square, how to create an innovation culture, and what it’s like working along side Jack Dorsey.
2019-09-2528 minTalking DesignTom McAvoy, Fashion & Textiles Student at RMIT - Talking Design 2019, Ep. 11Tom McEvoy is difficult to pigeon hole. He studied photography and film before undertaking a Masters of Fashion at RMIT University. His area of interest is 20th century fashion, including the more well known such as Elvie Hill in the 1950s and '60's to less familiar names such as GHV Thomas - he has photographed more than 3,500 fashion garments through his House of Darlington - a true one of the box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-3023 minOpen ClassroomsEpisode 11 - Ilya KavalchukNatasha Taylor talks to Ilya Kavalchuk about the work he is doing to transform engineering education for students based in RMIT Vietnam. He explains how the use of problem based learning, authentic assessment and e-portfolios has helped to make the learning experience more active and industry relevant.
2019-08-1400 min
DisconnectThe DishIf you’ve driven through the Northern Territory lately you may have seen these structures, always in places where there is no mobile phone reception. No reception, that is, until you rest your phone on one of these bush hotspots.Disconnect is a podcast about the internet in remote Australian Aboriginal communities. Produced by RMIT University, led by Ellie Rennie, Indigo Holcombe-James and Tyson Yunkaporta, with producer James Milsom, Disconnect was funded by Telstra as an action within their Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-2021 (hyperlinks below).The research underpinning this podcast series is as follows:RMIT University: https://di...
2019-07-2125 minDisconnectNot Your MateIndigenous Australians are losing tens of millions of dollars to scammers every year. In this episode, we travel around the country to look at how online scams are being targeted to remote communities, and trace their story back beyond social media.Disconnect is a podcast about the internet in remote Australian Aboriginal communities. Produced by RMIT University, led by Ellie Rennie, Indigo Holcombe-James and Tyson Yunkaporta, with producer James Milsom, Disconnect was funded by Telstra as an action within their Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-2021 (hyperlinks below).RMIT University: https://digital-ethnography.com/Telstra's Reconciliation Action Plan: https://www.telstra...
2019-07-2137 minDisconnectSky CampIn some Aboriginal cultures, when someone passes away, their name and image should not be spoken or seen, let alone shared online. In this episode we discuss the topic of death, and how customs surrounding death are being challenged by social media and internet use.Disconnect is a podcast about the internet in remote Australian Aboriginal communities. Produced by RMIT University, led by Ellie Rennie, Indigo Holcombe-James and Tyson Yunkaporta, with producer James Milsom, Disconnect was funded by Telstra as an action within their Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-2021 (hyperlinks below).RMIT University: https://digital-ethnography.com/Telstra's Reconciliation Action...
2019-07-2122 minDisconnectKillswitchWhen you live in a place with mobile phone reception you can switch off your device, but the network stays on. But what if you wanted the whole thing switched off? In some remote Australian communities, it can be.Disconnect is a podcast about the internet in remote Australian Aboriginal communities. Produced by RMIT University, led by Ellie Rennie, Indigo Holcombe-James and Tyson Yunkaporta, with producer James Milsom, Disconnect was funded by Telstra as an action within their Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-2021 (hyperlinks below).RMIT University: https://digital-ethnography.com/Telstra's Reconciliation Action Plan: https://www.telstra.com.au...
2019-07-2127 minDisconnectPilotIn this episode we discuss conflict arising on social media, including the spread of fight videos in remote communities and privacy problems arising from the sharing of devices. First released in 2018. We’d like to thank the youth forum participants, and Papulu Apparr-Kari for inviting us along. Thanks also to Lesley Acres and the State Library of Queensland, which is working with Telstra to improve digital literacy and cyber safety in that region - and to Associate Professor Nicolas Suzor from QUT.This podcast was produced by RMIT University, led by Ellie Rennie, Indigo Holcombe-James and Tyson Yu...
2019-07-1934 minTalking DesignDr. Mark Edgoose, Manager Of The Undergraduate Program In The School Of Art At RMIT University - Talking Design 2018 Ep 07Dr. Mark Edgoose, Manager of the Undergraduate Program in the School of Art at RMIT University, looks after more than 500 students in various creative areas: painting, drawing, sculpture, print, gold and silversmithing, sound and video, as well as ceramics. Edgoose also produces his own work, finely made installations from steel. He has exhibited his work both in Australia and overseas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-2524 minTalking DesignHarriet Edquist, Director Of The RMIT Design Archives - Talking Design 2018, Ep5Few have had as much impact on the design industry as Harriet Edquist, Director of the RMIT Design Archives at RMIT University. After 10 years the RMIT Design Archives, she and her team have collected artefacts, textiles, objects and other documents that showcases the state's rich history of design from the 20th century, from architecture through to furniture and fashion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-2723 minArt, Design, MediaFighting The Fakes Presented By RMIT And The Walkley Foundation As Part Of Storyology
2017-09-121h 09
Talking BusinessAsher Rao, RMIT's Associate Dean Of Mathematical Sciences - Talking Business 2017, Ep31
2017-09-0135 minTalking BusinessKen Waller, Director Of RMIT's Australian APEC Study Centre - Talking Business 2017, Ep.28
2017-08-1132 minTalking DesignArchitect Billy Kavellaris - Talking Design 2017, Ep9Architect Billy Kavellaris has designed a number of highly innovative apartments and townhouses in inner-city Melbourne, bridging architecture with art. His two girls development and his St Joseph projects, both in Abbotsford, are truly innovative. Kavellaris, an RMIT graduate in Architecture, occasionally guest lectures in urban design at RMIT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-05-2624 min2017-02-2252 min2017-02-0912 min2016-11-1734 min2016-10-181h 362016-07-2930 min2015-03-2032 min2014-08-2936 min2014-08-0458 minArt, Design, MediaRobert Bridgewater Artist Talk For Revelations - Sculpture From The RMIT Art Collection
2014-06-1245 min2014-06-1150 minArt, Design, MediaRevelations Sculpture From The RMIT Collection Panel, Feat - Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Lisa Roet, Don Gore, Dan Wollmering And Jon Buckingham
2014-06-101h 17Talking DesignDr Shane Hulbert, Photographer - Talking Design 2014 Ep 06Dr. Shane Hulbert, Deputy Head of the School of Art at RMIT University started his career studying Media Arts at the Philip Institute of technology, now part of RMIT's campus.Initially focused on painting, he quickly moved to photography. His work, exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria as part of the Melbourne Now show, displays a different approach to how Australia conveys itself both at home and to world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2014-04-0929 min2013-08-2923 minTalking DesignIn Conversation With Walter Van BeirendonckWalter Van Beirendonck: Dream the World Awake was the first major international event to be presented within RMIT University’s iconic Design Hub designed by award–winning architect Sean Godsell.A very special free event featuring fashion videos and a live discussion between Walter Van Beirendonck and Chris Dercon, Director, Tate Modern, London. Hosted by Associate Professor Robyn Healy with an introduction by Professor Margaret Gardner, AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, RMIT University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2013-07-181h 162013-07-1516 min2013-07-0509 minTalking DesignRobert Baines, Gold And Silversmith - Interview With Vincent O'Donnell On Arts AliveDr. Robert Baines is emeritus professor of RMIT University in the School of Art. His multi-disciplinary research is comprised of three areas: first as an artist goldsmith; second in archaeometallurgy; and third in publishing text and commentary. In 1979 he received a Winston Churchill Study Grant and this has been followed by Senior Fulbright and two Senior Andrew Mellon Conservation Fellowships at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and in 2008 a research scholarship in The Sherman Fairchild Center for Objects Conservation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.His work as an exhibiting artist goldsmith is...
2013-07-0315 minTalking DesignA Preview Of The Walter Van Beirendonck At RMIT University - Talking Design 2013 - Ep08Professor Margaret Gardner AO is the Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT University and Naomi Milgrom Executive Chair & CEO of Suzanne Group talking to Stephen Crafti about the upcoming Walter Van Beirendonck exhibition. Van Beirendonck's exhibition, which first opened in Antwerp, will be showcased at RMIT University's Design Hub from 15th July until the end of October.The first major retrospective of the work of Antwerp designer and fashion maverick Walter Van Beirendonck, will be held at RMIT University's new $80 million Design Hub, thanks to the philanthropic leadership in design of Naomi Milgrom AO.Created by Antwerp Fashion Museum...
2013-05-2123 minTalking DesignRoss Didier, Furniture Designer- Talking Design 2013 - Ep07Ross started out studying Industrial Design at RMIT University before switching to sculpture -also at RMIT. He recalls the wonderful time having Robert Owen as one of his teachers.After graduating, Ross moved overseas before returning to Melbourne to embark on furniture design. His whimsical designs include lighting, furniture and household items such as coat racks. His recent chair, the Tiller Chair has received wide publicity.http://www.didier.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2013-05-0325 minTalking DesignProgram Coordinator Of Fashion And Textile Merchandising At RMIT University, Robyn Lyon - Talking Design 2012 - Ep16Robyn Lyon is the Program Coordinator of Fashion and Textile Merchandising at RMIT University. She started her career as a teacher, but her family owned a woolen mill in Ballarat and was always keen on fashion. Her cousin Joe Saba was building his jeans empire and so Robyn joined the Saba business, working closely along side Joe to develop ranges. With years of experience in retail, Lyons is now passing on her knowledge to students. http://www.rmit.edu.au/ftmerchandising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2012-10-2920 min
APEC Conference 2011 - Is Australia managing?4-2 Dr Sinclair Davidson, Professor of Institutional Economics, RMIT University4-2 Dr Sinclair Davidson, Professor of Institutional Economics, RMIT University
Dr. Sinclair Davidson is Professor of Institutional Economics at RMIT University and a senior fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs. His opinion pieces have been published in The Age, The Australian, Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, and Wall Street Journal Asia. Dr. Davidson has also published in academic journals such as the European Journal of Political Economy, Review of Political Economy, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organization and the Cato Journal. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hon), Master of Commerce (Wits) and holds a Ph.D. in...
2012-01-1113 minTalking DesignMichael Howard - Landscape Architecture - Talking Design 2011 Ep 14Michael Howard is a landscape architect and lecturer in landscape architecture in the School of Architecture and Design at RMIT University. Michael started as a horticulturist, studying at Burnley and buying for nurseries with people like Paul Bangay and Jenny Walker who were accommodating for the upper-end of the domestic market. He then returned to study Landscape architecture and design at RMIT University as a mature aged student and went on to work with John Patrick of Gardening Australia and worked for a company called Out of the Blue that do contemporary swimming pools.Stephen Crafti speaks to Michael...
2011-09-2626 minTalking DesignSuzanne Davies - Director Of RMIT Gallery - Talking Design 2011 Ep 09Contemporary, innovative exhibitions have been a hallmark of Suzanne Davies work as Director of the RMIT Gallery in Swanston Street, Melbourne. Whether it be Photography, Fashion, Fine Art, Craft or Installation the exhibitions always delight in pushing artistic boundaries. Here she talks to Stephen Crafti about the gallery's latest exhibition of Italian Contemporary Jewellery which ends on August 14th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2011-07-2024 minTalking DesignProfessor Margaret Gardner - RMIT Design Hub - Talking Design 2011 Ep 04Professor Margaret Gardner (Vice Chancellor of RMIT University) talks to Stephen about the new RMIT Design Hub, under construction on the iconic CUB site. Designed by the architect Sean Godsell, this exciting initiative will be a model of sustainable building design, hosting RMIT’s new Design Research Institute, as well as providing a vibrant, innovative space for collaboration between academics, researchers, students and industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2011-04-2714 min2010-11-1607 min2010-11-1604 min2009-10-0555 min2009-09-2501 min2009-09-2507 minArt, Design, MediaRMIT Gallery Artist Talks - Part 2 - New Scientist Eureka Science Photography Prize
2009-09-1138 minArt, Design, MediaRMIT Gallery Artist Talks - Part 1 - New Scientist Eureka Science Photography Prize
2009-09-1128 min2009-09-0725 min2009-09-0704 min2009-09-0208 min