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Host and content creator:: Alex Foot

Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska

Social Media: Celeste Fourie

Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes

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Bushland conservation and restoration

enMarch 06, 2024

Ecological Restoration | Prof Kingsley Dixon

How did a simple molecule found in smoke change the way we regenerate native plants? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf

In this episode, Professor Kingsley Dixon joins host David Karsten to discuss the critical role smoke plays in seed germination, the evolution of plant conservation and restoration practices, and how these insights are being applied to revitalise Western Australia's unique biodiversity.

How Prof Dixon’s career started [01:32]

Biodiversity regeneration efforts in Kings Park, WA [12:21]

How smoke can help with ecologic regeneration [11:23]

How Prof Dixon’s discovery impacted the nursery industry [21:04]

Discussion on cryogenics history and potential [31:4]

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King’s Birthday Honours: Passion for natural world drives acclaimed botanist Kingsley Dixon (The West Australian)

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Professor Kingsley Dixon

Professor Dixon has led transformational research in plant conservation and restoration. As Foundation Director at Kings Park, he built a team of over 50, pioneering 'science-into-practice' approaches with $24M in industry funding. His work has positioned WA as a global leader in environmental restoration, securing $7.6M in competitive funding and establishing significant science partnerships.

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• Curtin Korean Studies Major
• Korean Research Centre WA

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Host: David Karsten

Content creator: Alex Foot

Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska

Social Media: Celeste Fourie

Executive Producers: Matthew Sykes

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enFebruary 20, 2024

Korean Wave | A. Prof Jo Elfving-Hwang

From BTS to Busan's Film Festivals, how has Korea's cultural influence spread across the globe? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf.

What is the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu’ [00:50]
• How the government encouraged a cultural push of Hallyu [14:14]
• Korean Cultures spread to Australia [21:23]
• How the spread of Korean culture impacts life in South Korea itself [39:23]

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Associate Professor Jo Elfving-Hwang

Jo Elfving-Hwang is an Associate Professor of Korean Society and Culture in the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) at Curtin University. She is also Dean Global, Korea, with the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor Global, Director of the Korea Research & Engagement Centre at Curtin University and Major Coordinator of the Korean Studies program at Curtin.
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Behind the scenes

Host: David Karsten
Content creator: Alex Foot
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Celeste Fourie
Executive Producers: Anita Shore

First Nations Acknowledgement

Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.

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Marine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest

enFebruary 07, 2024

Marine Biodiversity | Prof Fred Wells & Prof Monique Gagnon

In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Professor Fred Wells and Professor Monique Gagnon to discuss the impact of rising sea temperatures and oil spills on aquatic life.

Significant changes in marine fauna along Perth’s coastline (00:01:02:03)

Impact of 2011 heatwave on the west end of Rottnest (00:04:12:12)

How fish fingerprints are helping identify oil pollutants (00:09:23:04)

Recovery of marine populations after the Montara oil spill in the Timor Sea (00:19:54:22)

Positive trends in pollution reduction (00:21:26:23)

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Fish Fingerprinting: Identifying Crude Oil Pollutants using Bicyclic Sesquiterpanes (Bicyclanes) in the Tissues of Exposed Fish

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Professor Fred Wells, Adjunct Professor, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University

As senior curator of aquatic zoology at the Western Australian Museum for many years, Professor Wells developed a keen interest in tropical marine ecosystems and Western Australian marine habitats. He later moved to the WA Department of Fisheries where he led a research project on introduced marine pests. His research has included all major habitat types in the Western Pacific, with a particular focus on coral reefs and mangroves, and documenting molluscan assemblages in marine areas not previously investigated by scientists. He is the former President and a Lifetime Member of the Australian Marine Sciences Association, The World Scientific Society for Molluscs, and the Australasian Mollusc Society.

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Professor Monique Gagnon, Discipline lead, Ecology, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University

A prominent researcher in ecotoxicology, Professor Gagnon has led major research projects for industry, government and the Australian Research Council. Her research focuses on the impact of accidental oil spills, petroleum exploration and production on fish health, endocrine disruptors, sewage treatment plants and urban runoffs, and the toxicity of drilling muds used in the petroleum exploration industry. She provides advice on drilling programs in sensitive marine areas like Botany Bay and Barrow Island. She also monitors the effects of anti-fouling chemicals on vertebrates and invertebrate populations. Professor Gagnon is an associate editor for the international peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Toxicology.

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Study a research degree

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Host: David Karsten

Content creator: Anne Griffin-Appadoo

Producer: Emilia Jolakoska

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Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes

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enJanuary 22, 2024

Creativity and Generative AI | A. Prof Rachel Robertson & A. Prof Susanna Castleden

With the rapid rise of generative AI, what does this mean for the human side of creativity, art and culture?

In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Rachel Robertson and Susanna Castleden explore the intersection between generative AI and human creativity, and discuss the ways in which innovative projects can act to showcase the creative work of our human artists and writers.

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Book Mentioned:

Here Be Monsters: Is Technology Reducing Our Humanity? by Richard King (Monash University Publishing, 2023).

Article Reference:

Richard King's article 'The Defence' in Griffith Review, issue 81, 2023, pp20-28.

AI Carbon Footprint:

We're getting a better idea of AI's true carbon footprint, MIT Technology Review, 2022.

Human Rights Issues in AI Industry:

Open AI Used Kenyan Workers ... To Make ChatGPT Less Toxic, TIME, 2023.

Writers Response Project Anthologies:

Where the Ink Falls, edited by Rachel Robertson, published by John Curtin Gallery, 2022.

25 for 25: Curtin Writers Respond, edited by Rachel Robertson, published by John Curtin Gallery, 2023. Available in hard copy at the John Curtin Gallery, and available soon on Issuu.

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Explore more episodes on creativity and generative AI: Word & Image Podcast.

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Rachel Robertson

Associate Professor, Curtin School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry

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Associate Professor Rachel Robertson teaches and supervises in Professional Writing and Publishing and Creative Writing in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry at Curtin University. She has a BA (Honours) and MPhil from UWA and a PhD from Curtin University. Her memoir, Reaching One Thousand: a story of love, motherhood and autism, was published by Black Inc in 2012 and re-issued in 2018. She is editor or co-editor of seven other scholarly or creative books including recent titles Where the Ink Falls (2022) and 25 for 25 (2023). Her creative nonfiction and essays have been published in outlets such as Griffith Review, Island, Best Australian Essays, Australian Book Review and Westerly.

Susanna Castleden

Associate Professor in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry; Dean of Research in the Faculty of Humanities

As Dean of Research in the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University, Susanna is responsible for supporting and promoting researchers in the School of Education, the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, and the School of Design and Built Environment. 

Susanna is a multi-award-winning artist and educator and has exhibited continuously throughout her career. She has participated over 30 solo and group exhibitions, and her artworks are held in more than 20 major collections across Australia, including the National Gallery of Australia and The Art Gallery of WA.  Susanna’s creative practice, predominantly in printmaking and drawing, includes large-scale projects that bring together ideas of mobility and proximity, often seeking to reveal alternate ways of encountering and understanding movement. 

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Murajuga Traditional Owner Wins Legal Bid to Stop Woodside from Conducting Seismic Blasting.

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Host: David Karsten

Content creator: Yvette Tulloch

Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska

Social Media: Amy Hosking

Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes

First Nations Acknowledgement

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enDecember 13, 2023

Energy Transition | Prof Petra Tschakert & Prof Peta Ashworth

As our planet grapples with the urgent realities of climate change, the transition to sustainable energy solutions becomes pivotal. But how do we make this transition just, inclusive, and effective?

Today, host Alex Foot is joined by two esteemed Curtin University professors, Professor Peta Ashworth OAM and Professor Petra Tschakert. They break down the complex layers of the energy humanities, the changes in public attitudes towards energy, and the need for an equitable energy shift.

Why the energy transition needs a ‘humanities look’ [06:40]

The benefits of energy literacy [17:58]

The social challenge of ensuring everyone benefits from the energy transition [27:18]

Western Australia’s role in a just energy transition [38:20]

Why action is key to ensuring a just transition [46:11]

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News Article on Energy Transition Jobs

Curtin’s Centre for Energy Transition

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Professor Petra Tschakert

Professor Tschakert is trained as a human-environment geographer and applied anthropologist and conducts research at the intersection of political ecology, climate change adaptation, climate and mobility justice, multispecies justice, energy humanities, transformative sustainability education, and livelihood security. She has abundant experience using participatory methods and community engagement practices for capacity and resilience strengthening for >30 years in Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, India, Nepal, and Panama, and recently in Western Australia.

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Professor Peta Ashworth OAM

Professor Ashworth is a renowned expert in energy, communication, stakeholder engagement, and technology assessment. She has researched public attitudes towards climate and energy technologies, including wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS), solar photovoltaic, storage, geothermal and hydrogen, for almost two decades. An accomplished speaker and educator, she actively promotes energy literacy globally and contributes to policy briefings and educational events.

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Behind the scenes

Host and Content Creator: Alex Foot

Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska

Social Media: Amy Hosking

Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes

First Nations Acknowledgement

Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.

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enNovember 27, 2023

Mountain Biking | Paul Braybrook & Rod Annear

Mountain biking, an exhilarating outdoor adventure, is taking the world by storm. From conquering rugged trails to exploring diverse terrains, it offers a fantastic cardiovascular workout, enhancing your strength, endurance, and agility. In fact, it's one of the fastest-growing recreational activities globally. In this episode, Host David Kasten sat down with Paul Braybrook, a dedicated paramedic and paramedicine researcher at Curtin University; and Rod Annear, Assistant Director of Parks and Visitor Services at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions to discuss the growth and transformation of mountain biking into the loved activity it is today.
Doing a PhD in mountain biking [01:40]

The planning that goes into expanding mountain biking trails [09:20]

Are severe are typical mountain biking injuries? [11:29]

What the next ten years of mountain biking holds [21:58]

How families can casually get into mountain biking [28:11]

Learn more

Pedal power takes off: Mountain biking benefits outweigh risks (Curtin News)

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Researcher, Curtin School of Nursing
Paul Braybrook is a AHPRA Registered Paramedic for St John WA working for the state ambulance service. He is also the course coordinator for paramedicine at Curtin University.
In his spare time, he can be found riding in whatever mountains he happens to be closest to. Paul has a particular interest in sports medicine epidemiology and the management of traumatic injuries in outdoor remote locations. Pauls doctoral thesis aims to investigate the medical events that occur during the recreational use of outdoor terrestrial trails in Western Australia (WA) with particular focus on mountain biking and hiking. This is from both an epidemiological perspective and from a health service resources perspective.
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Rod Annear
Assistant Director Parks and Visitor Services at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Rod is developing the next generation of supporters and visitors of national parks, marine parks and protected areas in Western Australia.
He is currently responsible for planning and implementing facilities, trails, experiences and information; and leading the management of the Parks website, social media strategy and mobile applications for park supporters and visitors.
Rod has wide experience in national park management and conservation; and recreation facility and activity planning, having spent 30 years in natural area management including 20 years as a National Park Ranger in Western Australia.
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Behind the scenes

Host: David Karsten
Content creator: Alex Foot
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Amy Hosking
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes

First Nations Acknowledgement

Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.

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Curtin study suggests rare echidna noises could be the ‘language of love’

enNovember 14, 2023

Echidnas | Dr Christine Cooper

As one of the world’s rarest mammals, the iconic echidna has developed surprising ways to adapt to a warming climate.

In this episode, David Karsten was joined by Dr Christine Cooper from Curtin’s School of Molecular and Life Sciences to discuss the unique traits of echidnas and what the future holds.

What is a monotreme? 01:30

Dr Cooper explains how echidnas use vocalisations to mate [8:05]

The differences between echidnas across the country [14:09]

How echidnas survive in extreme heat [22:03]

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Study finds blowing bubbles among echidna’s tricks to beat the heat

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Dr Christine Cooper, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University

Christine Cooper is an expert in vertebrate ecophysiology. She completed her PhD in zoology at UWA, focusing on numbat physiology and behaviour. Since becoming a lecturer at Curtin in 2005, Christine splits her time between teaching, supervising research projects, and studying Australian birds and mammals. She has established extensive collaborative networks nationally and internationally, and maintains strong links with wildlife and conservation organisations.

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Cryo-Seed Banking at Kings Park, WA

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Host: David Karsten

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Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska

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enOctober 30, 2023

Cryo-Conservation | Prof Ricardo Mancera and Dr Bryn Funnekotter

Why are experts turning to cryo-preservation to combat plant extinction threats? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Professor Ricardo Mancera and Dr Bryn Funnekotter to discuss the role of cryo-preservation for long-term conservation of plant species, asked why this is necessary for industry, and discussed emerging cryo biotechnology that could be a viable alternative to conventional seed storage.

What sort of challenge does plant extinction pose to Australia's unique biodiversity? [01:01]

The role that cryo-preservation plays in preservation of natural environments [ 08:54]

How mining industry and scientists work together to restore degraded ecosystems [17:23]

The wider implications of saving species via cryo-storage [30:11]

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The successful cryo-freezing of Avocado Trees/Seeds in QLD (ABC)

Scientists reviving 32000 year old previously extinct seeds from Siberia (National Geographic)

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Professor Ricardo Mancera

Prof. Ricardo Mancera is a distinguished expert in Biophysical Chemistry and Computational Biophysics from Curtin University's School of Biomedical Sciences. His research delves into the complexities of protein behaviour, enzyme mechanisms, and hydration's role in drug design, advancing medical science and therapeutics.

Dr Bryn Funnekotter

Dr. Bryn Funnekotter leads biotechnological conservation efforts with a profound passion for preserving Australian flora. Based dually at Curtin University and Kings Park, his research focus is to enhance and solidify the use of cryopreservation and plant tissue culture as viable conservation instruments for Australia's unique plant species.

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Hit your head while playing sport? Here’s what just happened to your brain

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Hosts: David Karsten

Producer: Emilia Jolakoska

Episode researcher: Alex Foot

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Editor: Alex Foot

Executive producer: Anita Shore

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Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.

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enOctober 02, 2023

Brain Trauma and Sports | Dr Sarah Hellewell

Traumatic brain injuries are becoming more widely discussed, with more sports stars revealing their health issues after repeated episodes of concussion. But what about the lesser injuries, which cumulatively may have a profound effect on the brain? In this episode, host Sarah Taillier chatted with Dr Sarah Hellewell, a leading international expert in the area of traumatic brain injury who is based at the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science at Curtin University. They discussed the causes of brain trauma from sports, as well as the effects of COVID-19 on the brain, and progress on new treatments to lessen or reverse brain damage.

What do we know about the link between sports and brain trauma? [01:21]

Symptoms of sports related concussions [07:06]

The relationship between COVID-19 and brain damage [11:54]

When to reach out to a doctor following a hit to the head [20:19]

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Dr Sarah Hellewell on Concussions in Contact Sports

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Dr Sarah Hellewell, Research Fellow

Dr Sarah Hellewell is a neurotrauma Research Fellow at the Perron Institute and a leading international expert in traumatic brain injuries. She is developing and applying new tools to examine changes in brain structure and function after injury from the whole brain to an individual cell level. Among other topics, she has contributed to research articles on sport-related concussion and brain injury from domestic violence.

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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Educaton)

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Host: Sarah Taillier

Content creator: Karen Green

Producer and Recordist: Alex Foot

Social Media: Amy Hosking

Executive Producers: Anita Shore

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Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.

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enSeptember 18, 2023

Early Childhood Education and Technology | Emma Cross

Our children today navigate a world where the boundaries between digital and physicals worlds are increasingly blurred. As they tap, swipe, and interact, Australian parents wonder: How does this digital immersion shape a child's growth? How do we differentiate constructive digital engagement from detrimental? And above all, how do we ensure their safety in this vast digital expanse? In this episode, host David Karsten sat down with Emma Cross to chat about the role of digital technology in early learning.

Do children have the right to technology? [01:28]

What is screentime? Is it really as bad as people say? [10:20]

Data and privacy issues [11:29]

Emma's academic and professional journey [21:58]

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Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child)

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Emma Cross

Emma Cross is an early childhood specialist with a commerce degree in management and marketing, and a master degree in early childhood education. She also has experience as a centre director for Australian early childhood service providers.
In October 2022, Emma was recognised as the Barbara Creaser Young Advocate of the Year for her contribution to Early Childhood Education.

Emma currently works as an Associate Investigator at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, which Curtin University is one of six partnering Universities. She is part of a team investigating the impact of digital technology on young children’s creativity and connected learning experiences, in partnership with Scitech.

She’s also the course coordinator for Early Childhood Education and Educational Studies at Curtin University. And, she’s studying her PhD, exploring quality leadership practices and positionality in the Western Australian early childhood sector.

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Behind the scenes

Host: David Karsten

Content creator: Yvette Tulloch

Producer and Recordist: Alex Foot

Social Media: Amy Hosking

Executive Producers: Anita Shore

First Nations Acknowledgement

Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.

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Voice To Parliament | Prof Cheryl Kickett - Tucker

Is this Australia's pivotal moment? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker to discuss the upcoming Australian referendum on recognising the First Nations people of Australia in the constitution and the potential establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

What is the proposed Voice to Parliament? [01:10]
How Prof. Kickett-Tucker's community is feeling about the referendum [08:22]
What would a ‘yes’ vote mean? [11:15]
How would a ‘no’ vote impact how Australia is perceived? [18:21]
Prof. Kickett-Tucker's community programs [20:49]
Prof. Kickett-Tucker on her personal motivations and hopes for the future [33:15]

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Curtin’s Reconciliation Action Plan

Reconciliation Australia’s Information on the Voice to Parliament

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Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker AM

Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker AM is a Wadjuk Noongar Aboriginal from Western Australia. She is a Research Fellow at Curtin University and Project Director at Koya Aboriginal Corporation.

Her research interests include Aboriginal identity and self-esteem of Aboriginal children, including the development of culturally appropriate instruments for racial identity and self-esteem across the lifespan.

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Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)

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Host: David Karsten

Content creator: Zoe Taylor

Producer and Recordist: Alex Foot

Social Media: Amy Hosking

Executive Producers: Anita Shore

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enAugust 21, 2023

Cyber Warfare | Dr Nickson M. Karie

In the face of cyber threats, how do nations & organisations safeguard personal data & secure the digital systems we rely on? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Dr Nickson Karie, a cybersecurity and forensics expert to discuss the looming threat of cyberattacks, the potential impacts of cyberwarfare on a nation, and what we can all do to keep our information safe in cyberspace.

What is cyberwarfare? [00:57]

The future of cyber-defence and AI [06:23]

The likelihood of a catastrophic cyberattack [09:20]

What inspires Dr Karie [20:20]

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Dr Nickson M Karie
Dr Karie is an accomplished cybersecurity and forensics professional with more than ten years of academic teaching and research. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Forensics at Curtin University.

Dr Karie uses his cybersecurity and forensics skills and knowledge to contribute to the technological advances happening in different industries. He believes that security is not only a fundamental part of our daily life but also key to the future of our global
digital economy.

Dr Karie graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2016 with a PhD in Computer Science. His research interests are in cloud forensics, critical infrastructure security, cybersecurity, digital forensics, incident handling and intrusion detection,
IoT forensics, and mobile forensics.

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Legalising Cannabis (Re-Release) | Prof Simon Lenton

Could Australia legalise recreational cannabis use while avoiding the same profit-driven pitfalls that have occurred with tobacco and alcohol?

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Simon Lenton from the National Drug Research Institute to explore how Australia may go about legalising the recreational use of cannabis, learning from the commercial models seen in North America.

Highs and lows of commercialising cannabis [05:17]
Cannabis social clubs [08:15]
The cannabis profit playbook [11:49]
Reducing the risk of drug driving [14:40]
Cannabis law in Australia right now [17:10]
Finding the middle ground for legalisation [19:30]
‘Things are wrong with the system’ [22:33]

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Legalise Cannabis party introduces personal use bills in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia
It could take 10 years to measure the impact of legalising weed
Assessing options for cannabis law reform
Legalizing cannabis: Experience, lessons and scenarios

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Professor Simon Lenton has worked with the National Drug Research Institute since 1993 in both research and professional roles. He also works part-time as a clinical psychologist in private practice.

His research interests include bridging the gap between drug policy research and drug policy practice, illicit drug use and harm reduction, and the impact of legislative options for drugs.

He has published widely on drugs, health and the law and has given advice to a range of government and private organisations, both in Australia and internationally, on evidence-based drug policy and other drug issues.

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Jobs for Humans (Re-Release) | Prof Mark Griffin

Digital disruption, AI, automation and changing views about work-life balance are going to transform our workplaces. A Deloitte Access Economics report forecasts that four out of five jobs created between now and 2030 will be for ‘knowledge workers’.
In this episode, Jess and David are joined by Professor Mark Griffin, Director of the Future of Work Institute at Curtin University, about how our workplaces are going to change.

• Should we be worried about ‘technological unemployment’? (00.28)
• What will be the biggest differences between the workplace today and in 2030? (02.41)
• How do we upskill to prepare for the future? (04.39)
• What’s the impact of the gig economy? (09.16)
• What do people need from their workplace? (16.04)

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Deloitte:While the future of work is human, Australia faces a major skills crisis

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The Future of Work Institute promotes productive and meaningful work as essential foundations of a healthy economy and society. It focuses on how people contribute to and benefit from new knowledge and practices. Their mission is to support thriving people and organisations in the digital age. The Institute promotes productive and meaningful work as essential foundations of a healthy economy and society.

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Read the report: ‘Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2023’

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Host: Jessica Morrison and David Blayney.
Announcer: David Karsten
Content creator: Daniel Jauk and Yvette Tulloch
Producer: Annabelle Fouchard and Emilia Jolakoska
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Housing Affordability | Dr Adam Crowe and Ryan Brierty

With rising interest rates, dwindling housing supply and a rental market in crisis, what is happening to Australian housing affordability, and is there any relief in sight?

In this episode, David Karsten is joined by researchers Dr Adam Crowe and Ryan Brierty to discuss their new report on housing affordability in Western Australia in 2023 and what we can expect from the housing market in the future.

Renters face increasing “deposit hurdle” [03:10]

WA’s social housing deficit [06:23]

Intergenerational impact on housing [10:16]

The perfect storm: ‘Homebuilder’ scheme and COVID-19[17:52]

Reforming tenants’ rights [24:46]

Moving away from ‘detached dwellings’ [28:02]

Resources to help with cost of living [36:53]

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Responding to the pandemic, can building homes rebuild Australia?

Australia's Covid-19 housing policy responses

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Circle Green Legal: https://circlegreen.org.au/

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St Pats: https://stpats.com.au/housing/

Uniting: https://unitingwa.org.au/

RUAH: https://www.ruah.org.au/need-help/

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WA Government renting assistance programs and service

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Dr Adam Crowe, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, AHURI (Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute), Curtin University

Adam Crowe is currently completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the AHURI – Curtin Research Centre. His research examines innovative ways to improve tenure security within the private rental sector, with a focus on tenant experiences and outcomes, policy innovation, and Build-to-Rent as an emerging asset class touted to increase rental supply.

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Ryan Brierty, PhD student, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Curtin University

Ryan is a property economics tutor and research assistant at Curtin University. He co-authored the report ‘Housing affordability in Western Australia 2023: Building for the future’. He is currently completing a PhD at Curtin, centred on housing economics.

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Host: David Karsten

Content creator: Anne Griffin-Appadoo

Producer and recordist: Emilia Jolakoska

Editor: Karen Green

Executive producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad Long

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The Manosphere | Dr Ben Rich and Dr Francis Russell

What is ‘the manosphere’, what has it got to do with masculinity, and why are high school teachers concerned by teenage boys’ attraction to it? In this episode, our guest presenter Associate Professor Kathryn Shine is joined by Dr Ben Rich and Dr Francis Russell, from the Curtin Extremism Research Network, to discuss the realm of the manosphere.

What is the manosphere? [00:09]
Why are men feeling ‘disenfranchised’? [02:57]
Are there racial and religious elements within the manosphere? [11:58]
What is the Curtin Extremism Research Network? [35:54]

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Dr Ben Rich is a senior lecturer in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, and co-director of the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN), where his research focuses on the factors behind politically extreme views in areas such as gender, race and public health.

Dr Francis Russell is a lecturer and researcher in various areas across the humanities, including cultural studies. Along with Dr Ben Rich, he is the co-director of the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN).

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Host: Associate Professor Kathryn Shine

Content creator: Karen Green

Producer and recordist: Emilia Jolakoska

Social media: Kimberley Tait

Executive producer: Jarrad Long

First Nations Acknowledgement

Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.

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TikTok | Prof Crystal Abidin

Whether you love it, hate it, don’t get it or your grandma’s trending on it, TikTok is a cultural phenomenon. But how did it become so popular and should we be worried by its reach?

Join our host Sarah Taillier as she chats with Crystal Abidin, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University and Founder of the TikTok Cultures Research Network.

They explore why TikTok is so popular, how its algorithms might work and its influence on society, now and into the future.

Why is TikTok so popular? [00:52]
Activism is trending on TikTok [02:59]
The ‘algorithmic imaginary’ [06:12]
‘Social media is not an arbiter of morality’ [10:43]
What comes after TikTok? [12:42]
First Nations on TikTok [15:48]
TikTok Research Cultures Network [19:01]
Read the book: TikTok and Youth Cultures [23:20]
Finding content on TikTok [28:15]

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Professor Crystal Abidin
Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University

Professor Crystal Abidin is a social media researcher, digital anthropologist and Founder of the TikTok Cultures Research Network, which shares research into TikTok cultures with scholars based in the Asia-Pacific. Crystal’s notable awards include the WA Tall Young Poppy Science Award (2022), The Australian Top 40 Early Career Researchers (2021) and ABC Top 5 Humanities Fellow (2020).

Crystal has published multiple books and more than 80 articles and chapters on various aspects on internet celebrity and vernacular internet cultures. Her most recent book, TikTok and Youth Cultures, is due to be published later this year.

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Host: Sarah Taillier
Content creator: Zoe Taylor and Daniel Jauk
Recordist: Anita Shore
Producer: Emilia Jolakoska
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad Long

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Mining Culture | Prof Sharon Parker & Dr Patricia Todd

Western Australia's mining sector is the lifeblood of the state, but it's not without scrutiny. Learn how the industry is using research to undergo a cultural revolution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its workers.

In this episode, David is joined by Professor Sharon Parker and Dr Patricia Todd to explore how the government-backed Landmark Study can address serious cultural and safety issues in the mining industry, including sexual harassment, discrimination, poor mental health and new tech challenges. If you work in the WA mining industry, find out how you can get involved in the study.

What is the MARS [Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety] Landmark Study and why do we need it? (01:18)
How can the mining industry use these early findings to make changes in their workplaces? (07:41)
What safety challenges have emerged due to new mining technologies and automation? (14:44)
What's the survey about and how can mining workers get involved? (22:06)

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MARS Landmark Study Worker Survey

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Professor Sharon Parker  is the John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Curtin University, and Director of the Centre for Transformative Work Design, which is part of the Future of Work Institute at Curtin University. Sharon is a world-leading researcher on the topic of work design, proactivity in the workplace, mental health, job performance and the impact of technology on the future of work.

Dr Patricia Todd is Chair of the Mining and Petroleum Advisory Committee (MAPAC), which advises the WA Government on matters relating to work health and safety in the mining and petroleum industries. Previously, Trish was Professor of Employment Relations and Head of the Management and Organisations Discipline Group at The University of Western Australia.

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Host: David Karsten
Content Creators: Zoe Taylor, Karen Green
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Amy Hosking
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Jarrad Long

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Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.

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Moon Travel | Prof Phil Bland & Prof Gretchen Benedix

It's been half a century since humans travelled to the moon when astronauts explored an area of the moon known as the Taurus-Littrow Valley in 1972. Now, NASA's Artemis space program could resume travel to the moon by 2024 and provide exciting opportunities for the next generation of planetary scientists and space explorers.

To explore this topic, Sarah was joined by Professor Phil Bland and Professor Gretchen Benedix. Phil and Gretchen are both planetary scientists from the Space Science and Technology Centre at Curtin University. They talked about NASA's Artemis program, how Curtin University is involved, the evolution of CubeSats and lunar mining.

How NASA’s Artemis program will contribute our understanding of the moon [01:17]
Curtin’s involvement in the program [08:35]
Resources that can be mined from the moon [13:48]
How the Artemis program will shape the future of human civilisation [25:28]
Watching the 2023 solar eclipse [32:54]
The best ways the public can stay across the Artemis program [35:31]

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Here’s why humans are going back to the moon
From WA to the moon

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Professor Phil Bland, Planetary Scientist, Curtin University

Professor Bland is a planetary scientist who is the Director of the Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC) at Curtin University, Director of the Australia node of the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute and Director of the Desert Fireball Network (DFN).

He has worked with NASA, ESA and JAXA and led the Curtin team that coded and built the Binar-1 CubeSat, which was launched into low orbit from the International Space Station in August 2021. Six more Binar missions are planned over the next 18 months.

Professor Bland was named Western Australia Scientist of the Year in 2019. His goal is to see Australia take its place amongst space faring nations by leading our own planetary missions, and to inspire the public and advance industry through space mission science and engineering.

Professor Gretchen Benedix, Planetary Geologist, Curtin University

Professor Benedix is a renowned planetary geologist and meteorite expert who works at Curtin University. She is particularly interested in extraterrestrial geology, the physical and chemical processes that shaped the asteroids and how they relate to the formation and evolution of the planets.

Professor Benedix has made significant contributions to the field of planetary science through her research. She has participated in numerous expeditions including a two-month-long expedition to Antarctica in 2001, where she led a team of researchers to collect meteorites from the ice.

In addition to her research, Professor Benedix is a dedicated educator and mentor, working to inspire the next generation of planetary scientists. She is actively involved in science outreach programs and regularly speaks at public events to share her passion for planetary science with the broader community.

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