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UNSW Centre for IdeasHistory of SexHow did sex begin? How did it evolve to become so varied and complex in humans? And what could sex look like for future generations? Hosted by evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks, this blush-worthy panel discussion features sex historian Esmé Louise James and historian David Baker. Esmé adapted her wildly popular TikTok series into a book, Kinky History: The Stories of Our Intimate Lives, Past and Present, and David’s Sex: Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation charts sex’s evolution from early life to sexbots.Listen now to bone up on carnal knowledge across the centur...2025-05-0850 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasThe Fading DreamEconomist John N. Friedman has made a career researching the causes of inequality and its long-term consequences for children in the US. His findings are grim. Social mobility is in sharp decline. Where you live and go to school increasingly determines your success and future. Joining fellow economist, Richard Holden, Friedman will explore how policy can harness schools, neighbourhoods, universities, and social capital to reverse this trend, and revive a fading “American Dream” of progress and social mobility. Explore what this could mean in a country like Australia. Presented as part of The Ethics Centre's Festival of Dange...2025-05-0157 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasEnding the 'Tyranny' of PregnancyBrigitte Gerstl | Luara Ferracioli | Mianna Lotz | Chaired by Kathryn MacKay Is the emergence of artificial wombs and womb transplants a ‘boon’ or a ‘bane’ for women? Listen now to explore the transformative possibilities for reproductive autonomy that could redefine the very essence of motherhood. This session is presented as part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, and supported by UNSW Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-2458 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasCounterfeit PeopleThe late philosopher and scientist, Daniel Dennett talked about ‘counterfeit people’ as one of the great dangers of AI – but are we now willing to court the same dangers through our adoption of multiple identities across the metaverse. Moving from the confinement of physical reality to the landscape of the metaverse, where looks, preferences, and genders are limitless, we can each acquire many digital selves. Is a ‘virtual you’ a truer reflection of your deepest self – revealing desires and aspects that otherwise remain hidden? What is the human cost of leaving the physical world behind? Hear Lizzie O'Shea, Patri...2025-04-1757 min
UNSW Kaldor CentreSpeed briefing - Practical toolkit on climate and disaster displacementLearn more about a ground-breaking new global toolkit to guide legal practitioners and decision-makers faced with refugee claims involving the impacts of climate change and disasters.
'International Protection for People Displaced across Borders in the context of Climate Change and Disasters: A Practical Toolkit' is a clear, systematic guide to this issue (https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/law/kaldor/resource/2025-02-climate-protection-toolkit-full-eng.pdf).
Listen to the speed briefing to quickly get an understanding of when, why and how existing refugee and human rights law can protect people forced to leave their homes in situations where climate change...2025-03-1334 min
The Business OfCulture and data – What sets the Sydney Swans apart on and off the fieldGame days start hours before the opening siren for Sydney Swans’ COO Drew Arthurson. His game prep usually includes hosting corporate events. And sometimes making coffee for the players. Everyone in the organisation has their own game-day rituals, but when you break it down, it’s the art and science of how individuals do their best work. Elite performance is what everyone at the Sydney Swans strives for, regardless of their role. Drew explains the key leadership principles underpinning that shared goal. +++ The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the Unive...2025-02-2628 minUNSW Kaldor CentreJudging Refugees: Narrative and Oral Testimony in Refugee Status DeterminationA recording of the celebratory launch of 'Judging Refugees: Narrative and Oral Testimony in Refugee Status Determination' held on 20 November 2024. This was a hybrid panel event co-hosted by UNSW's Centre for Criminology, Law & Justice, and the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, in conversation with Dr Anthea Vogl, Dr Tina Dixson, Associate Professor Maria Giannacopoulos and Professor Daniel Ghezelbash.
In 'Judging Refugees', Anthea Vogl investigates the black box of the refugee oral hearing and the politics of narrative within individualised processes for refugee status determination (RSD). Drawing on a rich archive of administrative oral hearings in Australia and Canada, Vogl...2025-02-2442 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasJennifer Doudna: The Gene Editing RevolutionJoin a full house at the Sydney Opera House with Nobel winning scientist Jennifer Doudna and Big Ideas' host Natasha Mitchell to discuss the huge social, ethical, and scientific implications of the CRISPR gene editing revolution. From curative therapies to gene edited babies - will we use it to hack our own evolution? Presented by Sydney Opera House, BQI, Sydney Writers' Festival, and UNSW Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-171h 24UNSW Kaldor Centre2024 Kaldor Centre OrationA recording of the inaugural Kaldor Centre Oration, delivered by Kate Eastman AM SC and Zaki Haidari on 21 November 2024.
The Kaldor Centre Oration is a new flagship lecture hosted by the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW Sydney, designed to enrich the public conversation on refugee issues by showcasing transformational ideas that can spark fresh thinking and action. It is a valuable opportunity to build shared understanding and positive solutions.
The inaugural 2024 event builds upon the Kaldor Centre’s track record of thought leadership, stemming from more than a decade of principled, evidence-based contributions to the refugee debate.
Th...2024-12-051h 21
UNSW Centre for IdeasThe Generation GulfBreakneck cultural change means growing up today is a completely different experience from growing up in the 1950s, or the 1980s, or even the 2000s. Psychologist and author of Generations and iGen Jean Twenge, researcher and geriatrician expert on ABC’s Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds and Teenagers Stephanie Ward, and co-founder of youth media platform The Daily Aus Sam Koslowski discuss what is driving these changes and where the widening generation gap could take us as a society? Presented as part of The Ethics Centre's Festival of Dangerous Ideas., supported by UNSW Sydney.See omnyst...2024-12-031h 00
UNSW Centre for IdeasFragile DemocracyAustralia has been a close ally of the United States since 1940, but what does this mean for contemporary politics when democracy is more fragile than ever?Chaired by Festival favourite Barrie Cassidy, one of Australia’s most experienced political correspondents and analysts, this expert panel features former BBC foreign correspondent Nick Bryant (The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict With Itself), UNSW Sydney Professor of Law and constitutional democracy specialist Rosalind Dixon and Senior Fellow of the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre Bruce Wolpe (Trump’s Australia: How Trumpism changed Australia and the shocking conseque...2024-11-2849 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasToby Walsh | Ministry of AIWhat can we expect from a world of deepfakes where anything you see or hear might be synthetic and the output of AI? Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UNSW, Toby Walsh unpacks untruths and warns of a future inundated with machine-generated content, predicting that soon, 99% of what we read, see, and hear will be created by AI. Listen as Toby discusses the urgent need for digital watermarks to authenticate online content, proposing that this technology can help restore trust. However, he cautions that building this infrastructure will take time, leaving us in a precarious situation where truth is i...2024-11-2011 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasMegan Evans | (Don’t) Question the Fake Carbon ForestsCarbon markets have been hailed as key pillars in our climate response but in actuality, have turned out to be largely greenwash. Megan Evans, Senior Lecturer at UNSW’s School of Business highlights the flaws in carbon offsetting and questions the effectiveness of emission offsets, revealing that many projects fail to sequester the promised carbon. She emphasises the importance of transparency and accountability in carbon markets, arguing that without criticism and scrutiny, these systems merely perpetuate greenwashing. Listen to the full discussion as Megan urges us to question the status quo and advocate for genuine environmental progress, rather than se...2024-11-1913 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasMichael Richardson | Military AI is Even Worse Than You ThinkAssociate Professor of Media at UNSW, Michael Richardson examines how technology, culture, and power shape knowledge in war, security and surveillance. He warns that AI’s rapid deployment can lead to catastrophic outcomes in warfare, where algorithms determine lethal targets based on biased data and predictive analytics. Listen as Michael calls for a global resistance against militarised AI, and the need for an ethical standard in technology, as the consequences of these advancements could redefine the very nature of warfare and humanity itself. Presented as part of The Ethics Centre's Festival of Dangerous Ideas, supported by UNSW Sydne...2024-11-1415 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasBronwyn Graham | Women, Your Healthcare is Based on a Man’s BodyIn a witty and provocative talk, Professor of Psychology at UNSW, Brownyn Graham addresses the longstanding neglect of the female anatomy in medical research, exemplified by the late mapping of the clitoris. She highlights how centuries of male-centric studies have led to a healthcare system that inadequately services women and overlooks the critical role sex hormones play in our everyday lives. Listen as Bronwyn urges for a more inclusive, evidence-based approach to medical research. Presented as part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, and supported by UNSW Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...2024-11-1114 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasPreppers Episode 2: The End of the World As We Know ItThe Earth is cracking under the weight of our expectations, with growth held up as the economic north star. Meanwhile, wildlife populations are collapsing, the ocean is acidifying, and carbon emissions are still increasing. Despite everything we know about what’s wrong and what to do about it, we cling to our current way of life. Civilizations have collapsed before. Could it be happening again? And if it is, what can we be doing to prepare for it? This episode features: Richard Kingsford – Professor of Ecology and Director of the Centre for Ecosystem Science, UNSW...2024-08-2433 min
100 Colleges Outside the United StatesUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW) - Sydney, AustraliaUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW) - Sydney, Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-1406 min
Moving To Australia#23. Aadil Abbas - Financial Advisor - Alumni UNSW Business SchoolEpisode Summary:
Aadil graduated with an MBA from UNSW Business School in 2004. In this episode he harkens back to 20 years of his life in Oz, firstly as a student and then as a professional financial advisor.
The conversation kicks off with him opening up about his desire to have an overseas qualification and independent living. There were challenges for a couple of years as a student at UNSW. With time, he had developed a strong connection to Australia while at Uni which led to his decision to make Australia his permanent home. He highlights the...2024-07-1037 min
Sydney Writers' FestivalFragile DemocracyAustralia has been a close ally of the United States since 1940, but what does this mean for contemporary politics when democracy is more fragile than ever? Donald Trump and his attacks on the US electoral system have raised red flags about the strength of American democracy. But in an age of disinformation and civic decline, signs of fragility are visible elsewhere, and Australia is no exception. Chaired by Festival favourite Barrie Cassidy, one of Australia’s most experienced political correspondents and analysts, this expert panel features former BBC foreign correspondent Nick Bryant (The Forever War: Am...2024-07-0251 minUNSW Kaldor Centre2023 Conference Panel: Will refugees be welcome?Recording of Panel Session 3 at the 2023 Kaldor Centre Conference, 'Learning from the future: Foresight for the next decade of forced migration' held on 20 November 2023 at UNSW Sydney.
Speakers:
Peter Lewis, Executive Director, Essential Media
Amanda Tattersall, Associate Professor of Practice, Sydney Policy Lab
Lenore Taylor, Editor, Guardian Australia
Shabnam Safa, Chairperson, National Refugee-led Advisory and Advocacy Group
Chair: Lauren Martin, Communications Manager, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
As the Kaldor Centre embarked on its 10th anniversary, our flagship conference harnessed strategic foresight to inform the agenda for the decade to come. The 2023 Kaldor Centre Conference took participants 10 years into...2024-06-271h 22UNSW Kaldor Centre2023 Conference Panel: How will we identify people in need of protection?Recording of Panel Session 2 at the 2023 Kaldor Centre Conference, 'Learning from the future: Foresight for the next decade of forced migration' held on 20 November 2023 at UNSW Sydney.
Speakers:
Cathryn Costello, Professor of Global Refugee & Migration Law, University College Dublin
Niamh Kinchin, Acting Dean of Law, University of Wollongong
Edward Santow, Director, Policy & Governance, Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney
Shahyar Roushan, Senior Member, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Migration & Refugee Division
Chair: Daniel Ghezelbash, Deputy Director, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
As the Kaldor Centre embarked on its 10th anniversary, our flagship conference harnessed strategic foresight to inform the agenda...2024-06-271h 25UNSW Kaldor Centre2023 Conference Panel: Will people in need of protection be able to access it?Panel session recording from the 2023 Kaldor Centre Conference, 'Learning from the future: Foresight for the next decade of forced migration' held on 20 November 2023 at UNSW Sydney.
Speakers:
Magdalena Arias Cubas, Red Cross Red Crescent Global Migration Lab
Louis Everuss, Centre Coordinator, Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, University of South Australia
Adama Kamara, Deputy CEO, Refugee Council of Australia
Nikolas Feith Tan, Senior Researcher, Danish Institute of Human Rights
Chair: Madeline Gleeson, Senior Research Fellow, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
As the Kaldor Centre embarked on its 10th anniversary, our flagship conference harnessed strategic foresight to inform the agenda for...2024-06-271h 16
UNSW Centre for IdeasElevating Health in the Climate DebateAs we grapple with the increasing consequences of climate change, experts are warning that it’s not just an environmental issue, declaring it the ‘biggest global health threat of the 21st century’. In the face of these warnings, where does Australia stand in its preparedness to address these health challenges, both locally and globally? In a discussion led by ABC’s climate and health reporter, Tegan Taylor, hear from experts on how disasters such as bushfires and droughts, which are heightened by climate change, are triggering a spectrum of health risks - from infectious diseases to respirato...2024-06-131h 12
UNSW Centre for IdeasENCORE: Stan Grant: The Queen is DeadAs we observe National Sorry Day and another great year of Sydney Writers' Festival comes to a close, we revisit one of the highlights of last year's program. Leading journalist Stan Grant shared insights from his new book, The Queen is Dead – building an impassioned argument on the necessity for an end to monarchy in Australia, the need for a republic, and what can be done to reckon with our past and negotiate a just settlement with First Nations people. Stan appeared in conversation with George Williams. This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and suppo...2024-05-3058 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasScientific Integrity: Eric RubinIn today’s scientific landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising research methodologies and scientific writing, reshaping how we conduct and disseminate research. As AI’s presence grows, so do questions surrounding ethics, authenticity and the integrity of scientific publications. While AI brings benefits like efficiency and new ideas, it also brings challenges like bias and fake information.Now, we wonder: what should, and shouldn’t we publish? Hear Dr Eric Rubin, Editor-in-Chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, and Professor Nick Fisk, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research & Enterprise at UNSW Sydney, as they offer invaluable insights...2024-05-1653 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasPeter Frankopan: The Earth TransformedHuman existence has always been bound with the health of our natural world. What can we learn from how a changing climate has already, for centuries, dramatically shaped the development and demise of civilisations across time? In the 2024 Gandhi Oration, renowned historian and author Peter Frankopan unraveled the historical narrative, framing the natural environment as the crucial factor impacting humankind. ABOUT THE GANDHI ORATIONSince 2012, UNSW Sydney has hosted the annual Gandhi Oration celebrating the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi as a champion of human rights. The Oration features discussions on the significant hu...2024-04-0423 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasRestoring public trust in democratic institutionsThis third session of the Accountability in crisis: the rise of impunity as a challenge to human rights explores how to restore public faith in the values and structures underpinning representative government and the role of key stakeholder groups such as business, media and civil society in resisting impunity, reclaiming accountability and reinforcing human rights. Moderator: Natasha Mitchell, host of the ABC Radio National's flagship live events program and podcast Big Ideas Speakers:Ed Coper, author, Facts & Other LiesAndrea Durbach, Emeritus Professor and former Director of the Australian Human Rights Centre (now Institute)He...2024-03-281h 18
UNSW Centre for IdeasThe rise of impunity as a challenge to democracyIn this opening session of the 2023 Australian Human Rights Institute conference, Accountability in crisis: the rise of impunity as a challenge to human rights, the panel considers the key conference theme of the elevation of impunity over accountability and the consequences for national democratic institutions and global stability. Accountability and its corrosion is explored through the lens of government, business, media and civil society. The discussion considers whether checks, balances and human rights are seen as obstacles to the exercise of power rather than principles of good governance. Speakers: Jeremy Heimans (m...2024-03-1357 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasThe decline of accountability and the erosion of rightsThis second session of the 2023 Australian Human Rights Institute conference, Accountability in crisis: the rise of impunity as a challenge to human rights, explores the decline of accountability, and the methods employed to protect human rights both in Australia and internationally. Unlike democratically-elected governments, businesses have unprecedented influence which raises the question of whether they should be taking the lead on issues of social significance. Are the media and social media complicit in the erosion of accountability or can they play a role in restoring political and public life? How can individuals and NGOs work together to e...2024-03-0659 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasWomen's Day ENCORE | Angela Saini: How Men Came to RuleHas the patriarchy always prevailed? We tend to see gendered oppression as a universal truth, but in her radical book, The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule, Angela Saini argues that the history of this deep-rooted hierarchy is a little more complicated… In conversation with UNSW Sydney legal expert Rosalind Dixon, journalist Angela Saini takes us on a journey through time, tracing back through the complex history of the patriarchy – from its origins in the world's earliest human settlements to its global spread across diverse societies. Drawing on the latest research findings in science, archaeology, and cultural studie...2024-03-041h 03
LCIL International Law Centre PodcastLCIL Friday Lecture: 'International Law and Communications Infrastructure: A History' - Dr Daniel Joyce, Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW SydneyLecture summary: This research examines international law’s longstanding entanglement with communications infrastructure. There is increasing concern regarding the rise of private global power in the form of global digital platforms and their model of information capitalism. This paper responds by focusing on historical connections between international law and infrastructure as a means of examining their relationship in the global communications context. This reveals a longer trajectory to current interest in information capitalism’s effects on international life.Current concerns focus on the power of private digital platforms and the networked communicative infrastructure they maintain for the glob...2024-02-0534 min
Sydney Writers' FestivalTabitha Carvan on Finding Your Passion (For Benedict Cumberbatch)The Curiosity Lecture series returns to the Festival with a line-up of our most thought-provoking speakers delivering one-time talks on topics of intrigue, interest and importance. In this entertaining talk, author Tabitha Carvan shares the story of how falling for Benedict Cumberbatch while stuck at home with two young children became an unlikely catalyst for self-discovery. She casts light on what becomes of women’s passions in adulthood and what happens if you subvert the narrative and simply love something like you used to. Supported by UNSW Sydney. This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Syd...2024-02-0540 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasSean Turnell: An Unlikely PrisonerIn the wake of the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, Sean Turnell was held for 650 days in Myanmar’s terrifying Insein Prison on the trumped-up charge of being a spy. His improbable story as an optimistic economics professor unfolds in his book, An Unlikely Prisoner, where he recounts how he survived his traumatic incarceration. In conversation with Melissa Crouch, a UNSW Sydney Professor who was part of the team advocating for his freedom, Sean shares how he not only survived his lengthy and traumatic incarceration, but also left with his sense of humour intact, his spirit unbroken and love...2024-01-301h 11LCIL International Law Centre PodcastFriday Lecture: 'Reclaiming Agency: Indigenous Peoples and the Turn to History in International Law' - Dr Lucas Lixinski, UNSW SydneyLecture summary: In this talk, Lucas Lixinski examines the erasure of Indigenous perspectives from the literature on the turn to history in international law. Considering the turn to history’s promise to offer alternative imaginations by recovering history, it is somewhat surprising and disappointing that so much of this turn is narrated from the perspective of colonisers. Lixinski unpacks the implications of this turn to Indigenous agency and victimhood, and leverages alternative retellings of Indigenous peoples’ engagement with European international law that focus on Indigenous agency, diplomacy, and power. The talk fundamentally challenges what we take for granted in eman...2023-11-2033 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasThe Truth Defence: Ben Roberts-Smith and the MediaFrom the treacherous battlegrounds of Afghanistan to the frontlines of the Federal Court, the 110-day defamation trial of Ben Roberts-Smith emerged as a monumental test case, examining the very essence of truth as defence in an Australian defamation trial. This trial marked the first time an Australian court scrutinised allegations of war crimes committed by Australian troops, and highlighted the financial and emotional costs of pursuing an uncomfortable truth in the newspaper. But what comes next? Hear from investigative journalist Chris Masters, UNSW Sydney legal experts Douglas Guilfoyle and Daniel Joyce and host Geraldine Doogue as...2023-11-011h 16
UNSW Centre for IdeasRewildingAustralians love cuddling up to a koala, and spotting a bilby or platypus in the wild. But our sunburnt country has borne witness to the disappearance of scores of native species over the past hundred years – earning us the nickname ‘extinction central’. From the golden bandicoots in the Strzelecki Desert to the platypuses in the Royal National Park, can we save our endangered species through rewilding? Hear from UNSW Sydney’s Director of the Centre for Ecosystem Science, Professor Richard Kingsford, Principal Ecologist for the Wild Deserts project Dr Rebecca West, Scientia Fellow and Associate Professor Katherine Moseby an...2023-10-251h 17
UNSW Centre for IdeasMeganne Christian: An Evening with a Future AstronautEmbark on a captivating journey into the realm of space exploration as we unravel the remarkable story of Meganne Christian, a trailblazer whose unconventional path led her to the stars. With a degree in Engineering from UNSW Sydney, Meganne's path took her to the ends of the Earth as a scientist in Antarctica. From there she soared even higher, earning a coveted spot as an astronaut in reserve, with dreams of venturing into the cosmos. Hear Meganne in conversation with Aude Vignelles as they discuss her extraordinary journey as a reservist astronaut, the rigorous selection process, and...2023-10-051h 06
UNSW Centre for IdeasAngela Saini: How Men Came to RuleHas the patriarchy always prevailed? We tend to see gendered oppression as a universal truth, but in her radical book, The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule, Angela Saini argues that the history of this deep-rooted hierarchy is a little more complicated… In conversation with UNSW Sydney legal expert Rosalind Dixon, journalist Angela Saini takes us on a journey through time, tracing back through the complex history of the patriarchy – from its origins in the world's earliest human settlements to its global spread across diverse societies. Drawing on the latest research findings in science, archaeology, and cultural studie...2023-09-211h 03
UNSW Centre for IdeasSri Lankan StoriesWith effects rippling into the present, the Sri Lankan Civil War, lasting more than 25 years from the early 1980s until 2009, has found an important place in our current cultural canon. Join lawyer and novelist of Song of the Sun God, Shankari Chandran, author of Booker Prize-winning The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Shehan Karunatilaka and Anandavalli as they discussed the island nation’s turbulent recent history and its influence in their storytelling. In conversation with prize-winning author Roanna Gonsalves.This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney. See omnystudio.com/lis...2023-09-141h 03
UNSW Centre for IdeasBrigitta Olubas on the Life and Work of Shirley HazzardHear from author and English Professor Brigitta Olubas as she shared insight from Shirley Hazzard: A Writing Life, her fascinating biography of the great Australian novelist of stories such as The Great Fire and The Transit of Venus. She charts the globetrotting life of Hazzard and a celebrated body of work that, in grappling with ideas of power, passion and longing, yielded some of the world’s most beautiful and enduring fiction.This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-0743 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasStan Grant: The Queen is DeadIn this timely talk, leading journalist Stan Grant shared insight from his new book, The Queen is Dead – building an impassioned argument on the necessity for an end to monarchy in Australia, the need for a republic, and what can be done to reckon with our past and negotiate a just settlement with First Nations people. Stan appeared in conversation with George Williams. This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-2458 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasWho's Afraid of AI?Asking ChatGPT to do your homework, or having an algorithm decide if you get a job interview are all part of the new normal. The AI revolution has reached a point where we live and work with AI-enabled devices – the line between AI and human can be hard to find. AI expert Toby Walsh (Machines Behaving Badly) and journalist Tracey Spicer (Man-Made) explored what this new world means and discussed some of the big questions around ethics, bias and ownership of AI with Erik Jensen. This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW...2023-08-1758 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasBen Newell on the Truth About Our Unconscious MindsHear from Professor of Psychology and author Ben Newell as he shared insight from his new book Open Minded: Searching for Truth about the Unconscious Mind. Fusing research into the relationship between intuitive and deliberating thinking, and sharing real-life examples, he challenges commonly held notions about the role of unconscious thought in the human mind and behaviour. This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-1033 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasToby Walsh on the Artificial in Artificial IntelligenceAs artificial intelligence takes root in everything from science and social media to politics and policing, world-leading AI expert Toby Walsh seeks to answer a pressing question: can we trust AI or will it increasingly deceive us? Drawing from his recent essay in Griffith Review 80: Creation Stories, he offered a fascinating perspective on our increasing reliance on intelligent and autonomous technology and how we might ensure AI is harnessed as a force for good rather for nefarious ends. This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney. See omnystudio.com/liste...2023-08-0338 min
Sydney Writers' FestivalSri Lankan StoriesWith effects rippling into the present, the Sri Lankan Civil War, lasting more than 25 years from the early 1980s until 2009, has found an important place in our current cultural canon. Join lawyer and novelist of Song of the Sun God and Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, Shankari Chandran, author of Booker Prize–winning The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Shehan Karunatilaka, and Anandavalli as they discuss the island nation’s turbulent recent history and its influence in their storytelling. In conversation with prize-winning author Roanna Gonsalves. Supported by UNSW Sydney. This episode was recorded live at the...2023-08-011h 04
UNSW Centre for IdeasRaina MacIntyre on Past, Present and Future PandemicsHear from world-leading epidemiologist and Dark Winter author Raina MacIntyre as she examined pandemics through the lens of history, what lessons we have learned, and how we might navigate the new frontiers of biosecurity. She provided a glimpse into quantum advances in genetic engineering and synthetic biology, and considered calls for a cross-disciplinary, global approach to safeguard our future.This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-07-2031 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasFuture ShocksFloods. Fires. Plague. We’ve seen them all in the past few years, fuelling a renewed sense of an unpredictable world. Add to this the galloping pace of technological change (ChatGPT anyone?) and it is easy to feel overwhelmed. What shocks lie ahead? And what kind of resilience do we need to build to ensure we are prepared? Hear from three thinkers as they discuss climate change, health, technology, and look over the horizon to explore what is to come. Joëlle Gergis, Norman Swan, and Toby Walsh appeared with Julianne Schultz.This event was presented by the...2023-07-1358 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasOk BoomerMillions of Baby Boomers lucked out with affordable homes, free uni, jobs for life and a franking credit-fed retirement. Millennials and Gen Z are faring less… well, fairly. They’re stuck on a hamster wheel of insecure work, saddled with student loans and crammed into share houses paying off Boomers’ mortgages. How did we get here and how do we fix it? Comedian and I, Millennial: One Snowflake’s Screed Against Boomers, Billionaires and Everything Else author Tom Ballard, and economist and Gen F’d?: How Young Australians Can Reclaim Their Uncertain Futures author Alison Pennington plot the path ahead with econo...2023-07-031h 01
Muslim Community RadioEpisode 1: Effects Of Shisha on Youth - Ben Harris-Roxas - Senior Lecturer at UNSW SydneyIn episode 1 of the No Shisha 2MFM Radio Series hosted by Mohab Sidaoui, we kick off with a captivating interview featuring Ben Harris-Roxas, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Population Health at UNSW Sydney. With his vast expertise in public health and extensive knowledge on youth tobacco use, we're diving into the world of vaping and shisha and its impact on young individuals.
Gain valuable insights into the social, psychological, and physical consequences of these emerging trends among the youth population. Let's explore the prevalence of shisha smoking, the factors fueling its appeal, and the effectiveness of current interventions...2023-06-3043 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasThe Case for a RepublicWith the coronation of King Charles III in May, many Australians are reflecting on our relationship with the Crown and what it means for our country's future. Australia is a very different country now than it was 100 years ago, and the idea of a monarchy resonates differently today for our vast multicultural population. A hushed conversation has been stirring for some decades now, but since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II it’s reached fever pitch – orbiting the central question: what is Australia’s national identity? As our government strives to be more progressive, how can we reconcile...2023-06-081h 04UNSW Kaldor CentreAsylum and Extraction in The Republic of NauruScientia Professor Jane McAdam AO talks to Julia Morris about her new book, 'Asylum and Extraction in the Republic of Nauru' on 23 February 2023. This book provides an extraordinary glimpse into Nauru’s offshore processing arrangement and its impact on islanders, workforces, and migrant populations. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in Nauru, Australia, and Geneva, as well as the archives of the British Phosphate Commission, Julia Morris charts the country’s colonial connection to phosphate through to a new industrial sector in asylum. She explores how this extractive industry is peopled by an ever-shifting cast of refugee lawyers, social workers, clinicians, policy make...2023-03-2152 minUNSW Kaldor CentreThe Power To Welcome: Supporting Refugee Students in our MidstStudents who have experienced displacement share their experience of university life and tips on how others can show support and solidarity. This free Diversity Fest 2022 event at UNSW Sydney was hosted by the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law on 27 October 2022.2022-11-2954 min
Ultimate Global Podcast EpisodesGandhi Jayanti Celebration in Collaboration with UNSW SydneyToday marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was an inspiration for mankind globally. And we look back at a very special episode that we organised in collaboration with UNSW Sydney last year on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti last year.
We discussed on the topic of "Relevance of Gandhian Values in the 21st Century". Some of his values are more important and relevant to be inculcated now more than ever before.
#everystorymatters #learnwithsaurabh #gandhijayanti2022-10-021h 12
Media Futures PodcastSpotlight: Maddie HichensIn this spotlight episode of the Media Futures Podcast, Maddie Hichens joins Associate Professor Tanja Dreher to discuss her PhD research on social media’s digital anxieties. This episode is part of a six week series of short interviews spotlighting the work of Media Futures Hub researchers.
Based at UNSW Sydney on unceded Bedegal Country, the Media Futures Hub works at the intersection of media and cultural studies to shape the theories, methods and practices needed for more just media futures. Visit the Hub at www.mediafutureshub.org or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MediaFuturesHub2022-09-1928 minMedia Futures PodcastSpotlight: Diana KreemersIn this spotlight episode of the Media Futures Podcast, Diana Kreemers joins Dr Andrew Brooks to discuss her PhD research on the politics of listening to refugee voices. This episode is part of a six week series of short interviews spotlighting the work of Media Futures Hub researchers.
Based at UNSW Sydney on unceded Bedegal Country, the Media Futures Hub works at the intersection of media and cultural studies to shape the theories, methods and practices needed for more just media futures. Visit the Hub at www.mediafutureshub.org or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MediaFuturesHub2022-09-1221 minMedia Futures PodcastSpotlight: Kevin WitzenbergerIn this spotlight episode of the Media Futures Podcast, Kevin Witzenberger joins Associate Professor Michael Richardson to discuss his PhD research on predictive technologies in education. This episode is part of a six week series of short interviews spotlighting the work of Media Futures Hub researchers.
Based at UNSW Sydney on unceded Bedegal Country, the Media Futures Hub works at the intersection of media and cultural studies to shape the theories, methods and practices needed for more just media futures. Visit the Hub at www.mediafutureshub.org or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MediaFuturesHub2022-09-0522 minMedia Futures PodcastSpotlight: Danielle HynesIn this spotlight episode of the Media Futures Podcast, Daniel Hynes joins Dr Astrid Lorange to discuss her PhD research on smart cities and social housing. This episode is part of a six week series of short interviews spotlighting the work of Media Futures Hub researchers.
Based at UNSW Sydney on unceded Bedegal Country, the Media Futures Hub works at the intersection of media and cultural studies to shape the theories, methods and practices needed for more just media futures. Visit the Hub at www.mediafutureshub.org or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MediaFuturesHub2022-08-2923 minMedia Futures PodcastSpotlight: Simon TaylorIn this spotlight episode of the Media Futures Podcast, Simon Taylor joins Associate Professor Tanja Dreher to discuss his PhD research on histories of artificial intelligence and much more. This episode is part of a six week series of short interviews spotlighting the work of Media Futures Hub researchers.
Based at UNSW Sydney on unceded Bedegal Country, the Media Futures Hub works at the intersection of media and cultural studies to shape the theories, methods and practices needed for more just media futures. Visit the Hub at www.mediafutureshub.org or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MediaFuturesHub2022-08-2227 minMedia Futures PodcastSpotlight: Astrid LorangeIn this spotlight episode of the Media Futures Podcast, Dr Astrid Lorange joins Associate Professor Michael Richardson to discuss her new work on the documentary poetics of witnessing state violence. This episode is part of a six week series of short interviews spotlighting the work of Media Futures Hub researchers.
Based at UNSW Sydney on unceded Bedegal Country, the Media Futures Hub works at the intersection of media and cultural studies to shape the theories, methods and practices needed for more just media futures. Visit the Hub at www.mediafutureshub.org or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com...2022-08-1531 min
The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real EstateLaura Crommelin | Just How Big Is Sydney's Building Defect ProblemSometimes it takes a sensational event to bring attention to major problems. Take, for example, the evacuation of approximately 3,000 people in Sydney’s Opal Tower and Mascot Towers. Through these two stories dominating the headlines, Sydney's dysfunctional planning and development system has been highlighted. How big is this problem? How can both ordinary citizens and our governments address this issue? Laura Crommelin of UNSW shares with us her findings on the research she has conducted into building defects in strata, the truth about building defects, problems with design and construct contracts, and everything ab...2022-02-2059 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast026 - Abrolhos Islands // Dr. Zoe RichardsIn this episode Tracy talks with Dr. Zoe Richards about her journey at the Abrolhos Islands.2021-10-2947 min
UNSW Defence Research InstituteEp 15 - The Future of Nuclear Engineering and Education in Australia | Defence ResearchIn episode fifteen of Defence Research, Mick Cook interviews Dr Edward Obbard, a nuclear engineer at UNSW Sydney. They discuss Australia’s nuclear industry, the prospect of nuclear powered submarines, and UNSW’s unique, Nuclear Engineering education program.2021-10-2534 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast025 - Corals In Guam // Dr. Laurie RaymundoIn this episode Tracy talks with Dr. Laurie Raymundo.2021-10-2234 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast024 - Genes In Sponges & Corals // Dr. Sofia FortunatoIn this episode Tracy talks to Dr. Sofia Fortunato about genes in sponges & corals.2021-10-1528 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast023 - Galápagos Coral Reef // Professor John BrunoIn this episode Tracy talks to Professor John Bruno about corals on the Galapagos.2021-10-0844 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast022 - Whale Strandings // Dr. Duan MarchIn episode 22 Tracy talks with Dr. Duan March.2021-09-3029 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast021 - Sounds From The Ice // Professor Chris Turney & Brendon John WarnerWe’d like to welcome everybody to this special National Science Week event, produced in partnership with city Recital Hall, and Inspiring Australia, New South Wales.This special edition episode is part of the sounds like science, music and science events where we bring researchers to the stage alongside musicians to look at their investigations under the lens of music.Today on the podcast Tracy has the pleasure of showcasing the work in progress between Professor Chris Turney and musician Brandon John Warner. It's a wonderful collaboration and we're getting a real sneak peek into ho...2021-09-1047 minUNSW Kaldor CentreHope or hype? Hacking through the role of technology in refugee protectionGo beyond the buzzwords to explore the promise and pitfalls of technology for refugee protection. This panel discussion was recorded on 18 November at the Kaldor Centre Virtual Conference 2020.
Panel featuring: Tey El-Rjula (Author and tech entrepreneur, Fleur Johns (UNSW Sydney, Law & Justice), Petra Molnar (Refugee Law Laboratory)and Roya Pakzad (Taraaz)and chaired by Daniel Howden (Lighthouse Reports).2021-06-071h 01UNSW Kaldor Centre'The Oxford Handbook of International Refugee Law' Book Launch Event on 25 May 2021Hosted by the Refugee Studies Centre (University of Oxford); Centre for Fundamental Rights (Hertie School, Berlin); Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness (University of Melbourne), and the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law (UNSW Sydney), 'The Oxford Handbook of International Refugee Law' is a groundbreaking new book which critiques the status quo in international refugee law and sets the agenda for future research.
Professor Hilary Charlesworth launched the book on 25 May 2021 and engaged in a lively discussion with the three editors, Professors Cathryn Costello, Michelle Foster and Jane McAdam. The event was chaired by refugee advocate and lawyer Nyadol Nyuon.
We...2021-06-011h 01
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast020 - Coast Snap // Dr. Mitchell HarleyTrace talks with Dr. Mitchell Harley about the invention of his app Coast Snap, and what we can do to help protect our beaches. 2021-03-2425 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast019 - Marine Cities // Dr. Mariana PintoDr. Mariana Pinto2021-03-1727 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast018 - Coastal Engineering // Matt BlackaMatt Blacka is Chartered Professional Engineer (Civil, Environmental) with 17 years of applied experience leading projects in the fields of coastal processes and hazards, estuary processes, coastal structures and coastal climate change adaptation.2021-03-0327 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast017 - Mangroves // Dr. Ruth ReefIn this episode Tracy interviews Dr. Ruth Reef about Mangroves and the impacts happening to our coastlines.2021-01-2036 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast016 - Covid Learning // Tracy Ainsworth & Bill LeggatIn this episode Audio producer Nathan, interviews Tracy Ainsworth & Bill Leggat about the impacts of learning during Covid-19. We also talk about what we look forward to in 2021. 2021-01-0326 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast015 - Seaweed Beers // Dr. Nick PaulDr. Nick Paul talks to us about Seaweed.2020-12-0941 min
The Neumann TalkMotivationIn this introductory episode, host Yudhi Bunjamin talks about the B.H. Neumann Prize and explains the motivation behind starting this podcast series.Check out the School of Mathematics and Statistics at UNSW Sydney.Learn more about the Australian Mathematical Society and the B.H. Neumann Prize.2020-12-0317 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast014 - The Surfing Doctor // Dr. Ty RoachDr. Ty Roach2020-11-2500 minUNSW Kaldor CentreTemporary' Episode 1: A limbo of Australia’s own makingWho are the Temporary people – and how did Australia trap them in such endless uncertainty? Meet Zaki, who fled a Taliban death warrant when he was a teenager and arrived in Australia labelled an ‘illegal maritime arrival’, in the first episode of Temporary – a narrative podcast from UNSW Sydney and Guardian Australia.
Visit the 'Temporary' storytelling hub at https://temporary.kaldorcentre.net/2020-11-2528 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast013 - Chowder Bay Field Trip // UNSW StudentsEpisode #132020-11-1100 minThe Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast012 - Coral Reefs // Dr. Christina KelloggDr. Christina Kellogg2020-10-2800 min
INSPIRE by EWB UNSWINSPIRE by EWB UNSW #6 | Shona Fitzgerald | Monoblock ChairShona Fitzgerald zoomed in to chat with us about her career and experiences in the water and sanitation sector, working for Sydney Water, Engineers Without Borders and World Bank. This is followed by our new segment, Discussions of Interest, where we talk about the Monoblock Chair, arguably one of the most popular chairs in Australia, which you will have seen but never thought twice about!2020-09-1941 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast011 - Iconic EAC // Professor Iain SuthersProfessor Iain Suthers.2020-08-1244 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast010 - People For Reefs // Mr. Troy JohnsonMr. Troy Johnson2020-08-1233 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast09 - Stewarding The Seas // Mr. John TurnbullMr. John Turnbull2020-08-1242 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast08 - Antarctica Calling // Dr. Dana BergstromDr. Dana Bergstrom2020-08-1236 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast07 - Future Oysters // Dr. Laura ParkerDr. Laura Parker2020-08-1227 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast06 - City To Kelp // Professor Peter SteinbergProfessor Peter Steinberg2020-08-1237 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast05 - Gaming Sharks // Dr. Vincent RaoultDr. Vincent Raoult2020-08-1236 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast04 - Wild Waves // Dr. Hannah PowerDr. Hannah Power2020-08-1239 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast03 - Chasing Jellyfish // Professor Kylie PittProfessor Kylie Pitt2020-08-1237 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast02 - Saving Turtles // Dr. Duan MarchDr. Duan March2020-08-1228 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast01 - Starting With Seabirds // Mr. Nicholas CarlileDr. Nicholas Carlile2020-08-1242 min
The Deep Blue On My Doorstep Podcast00 - Introduction // Tracy AinsworthAssociate Professor Tracy Ainsworth talks with scientists/marine biologists about what we can do to protect our blue spaces.2020-08-1100 minMedia Futures PodcastData Futures E4: Data JusticeData Futures is a series of four podcasts from Media Futures about the future of data. The series was recorded at the Data Futures Symposium at the University of New South Wales, hosted by the Media Futures Hub at the School of the Arts and Media and our friends at the Socio-Tech Futures Lab at the University of Sydney.
This episode on Data Justice foregrounds questions of social justice in the context of ubiquitous datafication, and finishes with closing reflections from Professor Mark Andrejevic. Panellists explore key concerns including inequality, discrimination, colonisation, privatisation, power and control, and grapple with the...2020-05-251h 04Media Futures PodcastData Futures E2: InfrastructuresData Futures is a series of four podcasts from Media Futures about the future of data. The series was recorded at the Data Futures Symposium at the University of New South Wales, hosted by the Media Futures Hub at the School of the Arts and Media and our friends at the Socio-Tech Futures Lab at the University of Sydney.
Infrastructure panelists:
Professor Holly Kruse: https://www.rsu.edu/directory/holly-kruse/
Dr Jonathon Hutchinson: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/about/our-people/academic-staff/jonathon-hutchinson.html and https://twitter.com/dhutchman
Tom Sear: https://research.unsw.edu.au/people/mr-tom-sear and https...2020-05-1152 min
UNSW Canberra PodcastsS1E5 - How A Canadian Came To Lead The UNSW Defence Research Institute - Password123As 5-Eyes partners, Australia and Canada have a lot in common. With the appointment of former Canadian High Commissioner Vice Admiral Paul Maddison (Ret’d) as the inaugural director of the UNSW Defence Research Institute, there is one more thing our two nations share.
Not long after he started in the role, we sat down with Vice Admiral Maddison to hear how he came to lead the Defence Research Institute and the vital role research plays in delivering defence capabilities.
The UNSW Defence Research Institute is about delivering world-class research to enhance Australia's security. Vice Admiral Maddison is responsible for en...2019-09-2551 min
UNSW Kaldor CentreCommunity-led refugee sponsorship: What can Australia learn from the UK experience?Ordinary citizens around the world are coming together to sponsor refugees, an experience that can transform individual lives and strengthen communities. As Australia is now shaping its own refugee private sponsorship initiative, it’s a critical time to learn from international best practice.
Dr Russell Rook, a leading international expert, shares his experience in developing the UK’s community-led model of refugee sponsorship, which gives charities, faith groups, churches and businesses the opportunity to support and resettle refugees.
He is joined by Khanh Hoang from the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW Sydney, and Shankar Kasynathan from Amnesty Inte...2018-07-311h 19
UNSW Kaldor CentreKaldor Conference 2017 - Dr Linda Bartolomei and Associate Professor Eileen Pittaway'Refugee women and girls in the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework'
Dr Linda Bartolomei and Associate Professor Eileen Pittaway, School of Social Sciences, UNSW Sydney
Kaldor Centre Conference 2017 - The Global Compacts on Refugees and Migration
24 November 20172017-11-2932 min
Sydney IdeasFeminism in the Age of PopulismIt’s the 21st century, 100 years since Australian women were lucky enough to get the vote, and we’ve arrived at the age of Pussyriot and Pussyhats. How did women get here? What does this augur for the future of feminism as a world-wide phenomenon, now drawing a new generation of activists, in some cases connecting them with earlier feminist waves?
What is the impact of events in the US in particular for a standard of feminist politics everywhere? In an age when all social movements have a global scope, a panel of feminist academics with specific areas of geopolitical expe...2017-08-231h 23
Team Sanctuary (mobile edition)T_Visionarium at UNSW, SydneyThe iCinema centre at UNSW, Sydney, is currently hosting a work with an aesthetic similar to Blake's space. In contrast to conventional cinema, where viewers passively watch a singular linear story unfold on a flat screen, iCinema’s T_Visionarium allows viewers to explore and edit a multitude of stories, in three dimensions, on a 360-degree fully surrounding screen.
SRC: DVD accompanying the book T_Visionarium - A User's Guide
http://www.icinema.unsw.edu.au/projects/prj_tvis_II.html2008-01-1708 min