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In this episode, host Sarah Taillier is joined by Dr. Hani Al-Salami and Dr. Armin Mooranian, both registered pharmacists from Curtin Medical School and CHIRI. Together, Dr Al-Salami and Dr Mooranian are leading a project to develop a prototype for faecal capsules. Such capsules offer new hope to patients battling resistant infections that don’t respond to standard therapies.
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• [00:25 – 01:04] How faecal transplant capsules show promise for gut health in a novel trial.
• [02:06 – 02:30] How gut bacteria is crucial for gut health.
• [04:36 – 04:50] Does a capsule approach improve the ease of treatment?
• [08:09 – 08:39] How the capsule provides a non-invasive treatment for the serious bacteria infection, recurrent clostridioides dificile.
• [17:42 – 18:05] The potential for treating neurological diseases via gut health.Media release
Connect with our guestsDr. Hani Al-Salami
Dr Hani Al-Salami is an AHPRA registered Australian and New Zealand pharmacist, a clinician, an academic, and a Program Lead in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Curtin Medical School and Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute. Dr Al-Salami’s research focuses on using bile acids as a bio-nano platform for therapeutic delivery, which is aligned with worldwide regulatory approvals, for commercialisation purposes in humans.Dr. Armin Mooranian
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Dr Mooranian is a clinical consultant pharmacist and lecturer at Curtin Medical School. He is registered with AHPRA-Pharmacy of Board of Australia and also holds New Zealand registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand. Dr Mooranian's research at Curtin University has led to a significant advancement of knowledge in the field of quantum medicine, biotechnology and nanoengieering of advanced gene-based therapeutic delivery systems for the treatment of neurosensory disorders and cognitive dysfunction.This podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.
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Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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Can MS be slowed down or even reversed? In this episode, host Alex Foot is joined by Dr. Virginie Lam to discuss a revolutionary new treatment that aims to slow down or potentially stop the cycles of attack and remission in many MS cases.
What is multiple sclerosis (MS) and how does it effect the body? [00:46]
Learn moreMS Awareness Month: Australia’s advanced imaging technology takes aim at multiple sclerosis (ANIF)Connect with our guests
• What is relapse-remitting MS and what challenges does it present [02:57]
• How new myelin targeting treatments are offering new hope for MS treatment [08:56]
• What inspired Dr. Lam to research MS [15:05]Dr. Virginie Lam
NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin UniversityDr. Virginie Lam specialises in neuroscience and myelin repair strategies for Multiple Sclerosis. Her work focuses on lipid-based therapies and the utilisation of advanced MRI technology to track and potentially reverse MS progression.
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How do we overcome barriers to education in Australia? ‘In this episode, Alex Foot is joined by Professor Ian Li, Director of the Research and Policy Program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES), to discuss the equity landscape in Australian higher education, and how things are moving towards a more accessible system.
What is equity in education and why’s it important [01:35]How does Australia compare globally in educational equity [04:14]How primary and high school impact the equity of higher education [07:23]The TAFE system [17:35]What ‘good’ looks like in the future [23:30]Learn moreAustralian Centre for Student Equity and Sucess - ACSES (formally National Centre for Student Equity)
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Director of the Research and Policy Program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES)
With a background in health and labour market economics, Professor Ian Li is the Research and Policy program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success, where he heads up efforts to find out ‘what works’ in creating a more equitable higher education system in Australia.
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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]
Learn moreBushland conservation and restoration
King’s Birthday Honours: Passion for natural world drives acclaimed botanist Kingsley Dixon (The West Australian)
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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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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]Learn more
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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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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)
Learn moreMarine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest
Fish Fingerprinting: Identifying Crude Oil Pollutants using Bicyclic Sesquiterpanes (Bicyclanes) in the Tissues of Exposed Fish
Connect with our guestsProfessor 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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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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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.
Learn moreBook 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.
Connect with our guestsRachel 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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Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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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]
Learn moreMurajuga Traditional Owner Wins Legal Bid to Stop Woodside from Conducting Seismic Blasting.
News Article on Energy Transition Jobs
Curtin’s Centre for Energy Transition
Connect with our guestsProfessor 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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Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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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 morePedal power takes off: Mountain biking benefits outweigh risks (Curtin News)
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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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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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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]
Learn moreCurtin study suggests rare echidna noises could be the ‘language of love’
Study finds blowing bubbles among echidna’s tricks to beat the heat
Connect with our guestsDr 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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First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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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]
Learn moreCryo-Seed Banking at Kings Park, WA
The successful cryo-freezing of Avocado Trees/Seeds in QLD (ABC)
Scientists reviving 32000 year old previously extinct seeds from Siberia (National Geographic)
Connect with our guestsProfessor 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.
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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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First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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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]
Learn moreHit your head while playing sport? Here’s what just happened to your brain
Dr Sarah Hellewell on Concussions in Contact Sports
Connect with our guestsDr 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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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]
Learn moreBachelor of Education (Early Childhood Educaton)
Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child)
Connect with our guestsEmma CrossEmma 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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First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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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]Learn more
Koya Aboriginal Corporation
Curtin’s Reconciliation Action Plan
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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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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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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]
Learn moreCurtin Institute for Data Science (Formerly Curtin Centre for Computation)
Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
Connect with our guestsDr 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,
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Executive Producers: Anita Shore
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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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]
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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]Full Transcript
Learn moreLegalise Cannabis party introduces personal use bills in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia
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It could take 10 years to measure the impact of legalising weed
Assessing options for cannabis law reform
Legalizing cannabis: Experience, lessons and scenariosProfessor 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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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)
Learn moreThe Future of Work Institute at Curtin UniversityDeloitte:While the future of work is human, Australia faces a major skills crisisConnect with our guests
• 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)Professor Mark Griffin, Director of the Future of Work Institute
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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.This podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.
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Executive Producers: Anita ShoreCurtin 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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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]
Learn moreRead the report: ‘Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2023’
Find out more about the BankWest Curtin Economics Centre
Responding to the pandemic, can building homes rebuild Australia?
Australia's Covid-19 housing policy responses
Not-for-profit housing assistance services:
Circle Green Legal: https://circlegreen.org.au/
St Barts: https://stbarts.org.au/
St Pats: https://stpats.com.au/housing/
Uniting: https://unitingwa.org.au/
RUAH: https://www.ruah.org.au/need-help/
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Connect with our guestsDr 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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First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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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]Learn moreCurtin Extremism Research NetworkThe Draw of the Manosphere: Understanding Andrew Tate's appeal to lost menConnect with our guestsDr 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 Ben Rich's LinkedIn profileDr Ben Rich's articles in The ConversationDr Ben Rich's Curtin University staff pageDr 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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Behind the scenesHost: Associate Professor Kathryn Shine
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Social media: Kimberley Tait
Executive producer: Jarrad Long
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin 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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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]Learn moreOn internet culture and social mediaTikTok Cultures Research NetworkConnect with our guestsProfessor Crystal Abidin
Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin UniversityProfessor 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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