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Episode 10, 27 MIN 39 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Coping Strategies for Adolescents
Assoc Prof Erica Frydenberg and Dr Katrina McFerran discuss strategies to help teenagers cope with the stresses of adolescence.
Guests:
Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg
Dr Katrina McFerranTopic: Coping Strategies for Adolescents
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Episode 9, 19 MIN 08 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Doggy DNA
Dr Steven Holloway discusses research into canine DNA and its applications with Science Host, Dr Shane Huntington
Guest: Dr Steven Holloway from the Faculty of Veterinary Science.
Topic: Canine DNA research and its applications
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Episode 8, 26 MIN 01 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Getting Public Transport Back on Track
Dr Paul Mees explores integrated public transport systems with Humanities host, Sian PriorGuest: Dr Paul Mees from the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.
Topic: Public transport systems for dispersed cities
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Episode 7, 22 MIN 59 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
A Quantum Leap in Computing
Professor David Jamieson discusses Quantum Computing, the new frontier in computer design, with Science host, Dr Shane Huntington.Guest: Professor David Jamieson, Director of the Melbourne node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology
Topic: A Quantum Leap in Computing
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Episode 6, 24 MIN 54 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Dry and Getting Drier
Professor Nancy Millis and Professor John Langford discuss the need for radical changes in water management in Australia with Jacky Angus.Guests:
Emeritus Professor Nancy Millis AC MBE, Microbiologist and pioneer in fermentation technology in Australia
Professor John Langford AM, Director of the Melbourne Water Research CentreTopic: The need for radical changes in water management in Australia.
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Episode 5, 18 MIN 07 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Malaria Resurgent
Professor Graham Brown discusses the resurgence of malaria, and the role of the Nossal Institute of Global Health in the war on malaria and other global health problems.
Guest: Professor Graham Brown, Foundation Director of the Nossal Institute of Global Health
Topic: Malaria Resurgent
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Episode 4, 27 MIN 00 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Stem Cell Research
Professor Loane Skene and Professor Peter Rathjen discuss the debate on stem cell research with Jacky AngusGuests:
Professor Loane Skene, President of the Academic Board of the University of Melbourne, a member of the Council of the University, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Professor Peter Rathjen, Dean of ScienceTopic: Stem Cell Research
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Episode 3, 19 MIN 38 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Nuclear Power: Cure or Curse
Associate Professor Martin Sevior speaks with Jacky Angus and weighs up nuclear power in an energy-hungry and rapidly warming world.Guest: Assoicate Professor Martin Sevior, School of Physics.
Topic: Nuclear power: Cure or Curse
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Episode 2, 21 MIN 45 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
New Directions in Music Therapy
Associate Professor Denise Grocke explores Music Therapy with host Jacky AngusGuest: Associate Professor Denise Grocke, Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Music and Head of Music Therapy.
Topic: New Directions in Music Therapy
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Episode 1, 18 MIN 31 SEC , MP3 FORMAT
Islam Today
Professor Abdullah Saeed discusses contemporary Islam with Jacky Angus
Guest: Professor Abdullah Saeed, Sultan of Oman Chair of Arab and Islamic Studies and Director of the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam
Topic: Islam Today
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