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Podcasts
Listen to in-depth discussions with the pioneering minds behind some of our most exciting research and discoveries.
Podcasts
Listen to in-depth discussions with the pioneering minds behind some of our most exciting research and discoveries.
27 Sep 2023
Do human races exist? An exploration of social constructionism about race Do human races exist? If race does exist, is it a biological or social concept? Asking and answering questions about race is not always easy. Join host Professor Paul Formosa and guest Dr Adam Hochman as they discuss social constructionism about race.
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05 Jul 2019
Podcast: Time to ditch the textbooks on Indigenous culture Australian teachers are often nervous about teaching Indigenous history and culture. But one simple approach can have remarkable results, as Associate Professor of Education Neil Harrison explains.
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11 Jun 2019
Podcast: Security expert on training 21st century cyber soldiers The cost of cyber crime globally is projected to reach US$2 trillion this year, and a massive shortfall in Australian cyber security workers could leave us vulnerable to attack. Here's how Macquarie University is helping build Australia’s next generation line of defence.
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03 May 2019
Leading Lights: a look back at this year's budget Ahead of the 18 May election, Associate Professor Ben Spies-Butcher makes sense of this year's budget winners and losers.
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03 May 2019
How Russian Interference Deepened American Divides Much has been made of Russian interference in the 2016 American election, and the spectre of collusion with the campaign of Donald Trump.Dr Allon Uhlmann and Dr Stephen McCombie from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology at Macquarie University reflect on American divisions and if their political crisis could become worse in 2020.
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03 May 2019
Podcast: Hypnosis breakthrough in changing ingrained behaviour Hypnosis is sometimes dismissed as a stage act or quick fix for those looking to quit smoking, without people realising that as a scientific discipline it can give fascinating insights into the inner workings of the mind and have tangible therapeutic benefits. Dr Vince Polito talks about his most recent research into hypnosis.
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25 Feb 2019
Podcast: How Trump makes teaching politics great again It's not just the media who need to keep up with the continuing controversy coming out of the White House. the Age of Trump with its flat-out spectacle has brought new dynamism to the teaching of American politics, says Macquarie University lecturer Dr Lloyd Cox.
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05 Feb 2019
First accurate 3D map of the Milky Way reveals a warped galaxy Astronomers from Macquarie University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed for the first time the true shape of the Milky Way.
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21 Nov 2018
Leading Lights: Teen life in Ancient Rome Professor Ray Laurence struck viral gold with his animated Youtube videos depicting teenage life in Ancient Rome. With more students studying ancient history for their HSC in NSW then anywhere else in the world, we chat with Prof Laurence about the allure of Ancient Rome, and the digitisation of historical resources.
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20 Nov 2018
Leading Lights: Why we love scary stories Why do audiences keep coming back to scary stories? What do we find in horror and the uncanny that keeps us glued to the page or screen in frightened delight? We chat with Dr Siobhan Lyons about flirting with darkness.
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20 Nov 2018
Leading Lights: Cities need more rooftop gardens Distinguished Professor Michelle Leishman is Head of Macquarie University's Department of Biological Sciences, leader of the Green Cities Project, board member of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and all-around hero of the garden. Discussing the 'Living Labs' and 'Which Plant Where' projects, Professor Leishman leads us through the latest developments in urban greening, and of the risks facing both urban and agricultural planting in the face of climate change.
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06 Aug 2018
PODCAST: Prof Ingrid Piller on how bilingualism can help strengthen communities Professor of Linguistics Ingrid Piller talks to us about her research into migrant English language learning, generational patterns of language transmission, and how bilingualism can be an asset for Australian communities.