Best University Of Wollongong Podcasts (2024)

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26. Why international students don't get professional job abroad? 14:05

17d ago14:05

14:05

In this episode, we focus on why specifically for international students, getting professional job while studying is quite challenging. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-9CWclmo0BQ

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25. How to find job in Australia? 17:52

1M ago17:52

17:52

In this episode, we focus on "How to Find a Job in Australia" specifically for international students and Nepalese job seekers. 0:00 Intro 0:36 Friends 3:06 Relatives 6:18 Online job seeking sites 10:19 App I developed 12:00 Cold call 12:58 Let other people know 13:55 Final conclusions

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24. What is a tax file number (TFN) in Australia? Do international students need a TFN? 4:42

1M ago4:42

4:42

A tax file number (TFN) is a unique identification number that is issued to individuals and businesses by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). It is used to identify taxpayers and their tax affairs. You will need a TFN to work in Australia and to pay tax. It is also used to track your superannuation (pension) contributions. You may also need a TFN…

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23. From Struggles to Success: Navigating Life in Australia with Binay 1:49:42

10M ago1:49:42

1:49:42

In this compelling podcast episode, we sit down with our guest, Binay, to delve into the intricacies of life in Australia for newcomers. Binay shares his personal journey of relocating to the Land Down Under, shedding light on the myriad challenges and obstacles he faced upon arrival. From adapting to a new culture and climate to navigating the Aus…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Rhys Grinter (Monash University) 23:59

11M ago23:59

23:59

#12 — Rhys Grinter is Lab Head in the Department of Microbiology at Monash University. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Rhys joins Eva Amsen to talk about how he uses cryoEM to look at bacterial proteins, including an enzyme that converts air to electricity. They also talk about travel, career breaks, and cooking. Watch or listen to all episodes of th…

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22. How to get rid of PUBG Mobile addiction? 31:19

11M ago31:19

31:19

In this episode of "This Abroad Life" podcast, I'll be sharing my experience on how I got rid of PUBG Mobile addiction. Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smrgrg Website: https://smrgrg.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kf175rm6kTc

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Cryo-Talk interviews Peter Shen (University of Utah) 33:21

1y ago33:21

33:21

#11 — Peter Shen is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Peter joins Eva Amsen to talk about the CryoEM 101 course he co-developed and how this led to merit badges for the National Centers for CryoEM. They also talk about boardgames, basketball, and making music. Watch or listen to all epis…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Gökhan Tolun (University of Wollongong) 34:31

1y ago34:31

34:31

#10 — Gökhan Tolun is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience at the University of Wollongong in Australia, and Research Group Leader at the Molecular Horizons Research Institute. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Gökhan joins Eva Amsen to talk about his research, funding challenges in different countries, and how Mol…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Bret Freudenthal (University of Kansas Medical Center) 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

#9 — Bret Freudenthal is Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Kansas Medical Center. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Bret joins Eva Amsen to talk about the importance of making CryoEM technologies accessible via shared facilities and the new facility opening in Kansas. They also talk about skiing, barbecuing, and…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Ariane Briegel (Leiden University) 20:12

1+ y ago20:12

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#8 — Ariane Briegel is Professor of Ultrastructural Biology at Leiden University and co-director of the Netherlands Centre for Electron Nanoscopy. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Ariane joins Eva Amsen to share how she uses cryo-electron tomography to study how microbes interact with their environment. They also talk about Ariane’s initial interest i…

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Cryo-Talk featuring Rob Kirchdoerfer (University of Wisconsin-Madison) 18:59

1+ y ago18:59

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#7 — Rob Kirchdoerfer is Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and the Institute for Molecular Virology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this episode of CryoTalk, Rob joins Eva Amsen to talk about using cryoEM to study virus interactions and how he ended up working on cutting-edge research. He also talks about possible fut…

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Cryo-Talk featuring Mimi Ho (Columbia University) 30:02

1+ y ago30:02

30:02

#6 — Mimi Ho is Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Mimi joins Eva Amsen to talk about her career journey from industry to academia, her support network, and how Mighty the dog has been helping in the lab. She also shares what it has been like to co-host The Plunge podcast. Tune i…

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21. How to go to University of Wollongong from Sydney (for study)? 4:56

1+ y ago4:56

4:56

In this episode of "This Abroad Life" podcast, I'll be giving my insights on how to go to the University of Wollongong from Sydney for study. Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smrgrg Website: https://smrgrg.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nt20t_E5pVM

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20. How I Landed an IT job in Australia while still studying 16:43

2y ago16:43

16:43

In this episode of "This Abroad Life" podcast, I'm explaining my experience on "How I Landed an IT job in Australia while still studying". Website: https://smrgrg.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xKW9pV6-duA

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Cryo-Talk interviews Mike Cianfrocco (University of Michigan) 20:35

1+ y ago20:35

20:35

#5 — Mike Cianfrocco is Research Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute and Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Mike joins Eva Amsen to talk about the tools he is developing for cryoEM users, such as COSMIC2. He a…

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19. How to make friends in Australia? 16:16

2y ago16:16

16:16

In this episode, I'll be sharing my reason of starting this podcast. Website: https://smrgrg.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rZZ7fMywBC0

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Cryo-Talk interviews Liz Kellogg (Cornell University) 19:03

2y ago19:03

19:03

#4 — Liz Kellogg is Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell University. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Liz joins Eva Amsen to share how she uses cryoEM to learn more about CRISPR-associated transposons. We also hear about the challenges of keeping a new lab going during the early days of COVID and find out …

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18. Why I started a podcast? 15:34

2y ago15:34

15:34

In this episode, I'll be sharing my reason of starting this podcast. Website: https://smrgrg.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yW8Ih4jNrT0

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Cryo-Talk interviews Yiorgo Skiniotis (Stanford University) 29:08

2y ago29:08

29:08

#3 — Yiorgo Skiniotis of Stanford University has been using cryoEM to study transmembrane receptors. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Yiorgo joins Eva Amsen to chat about the potential of cryoEM to gather more information about signaling pathways. We also hear more about his love of cinema and classic literature, why he’d be a fisherman if he had to p…

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17. Bachelors or Masters? Which one is better for abroad study? 23:52

2y ago23:52

23:52

In this episode, I'll be explaining the pros and cons of studying Bachelors or Masters in Australia and which one is the best to go for. Website: https://smrgrg.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DMNxXXHMW3w

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Week 2 - Mark 7 - Does God Care about Injustice? 27:30

2y ago27:30

27:30

Mark 7:14-30 - Does God Care about Injustice? 1. The problem of injustice 2. The problem of pollution a) Diagnosing the problem b) What the symptoms look like 3. How Jesus deals with our injustice Lessons from a desperate mum Uni Bible Group University of Wollongong 2022 Semester 2 week 2

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Week 1 - Philippians 1 - In cahoots with Christ 38:22

2y ago38:22

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Philippians 1:1-11 - In cahoots with Christ Outline: 1. Partnership, fellowship...cahoots? 2. Partnership in the gospel a. The gospel is God’s announcement b. the gospel message is God’s power for salvation c. How God choose to work in the world 3. Partners in grace God chooses to work through ___________ 4. Partnership in prayer God chooses to wor…

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MYC22 - TALK 5 - Oases Of Mercy 51:17

2y ago51:17

51:17

TALK 5 - Oases Of Mercy - Luke 18:9-14 Intro: Who wins? 1. In view of God's mercy? (Lk 18:9-14) 2. Be merciful (Lk 10:25-29) 3. Forgive one another (Lk 17:3-4, Mt 18:21-35) Mid Year Conference 2022 Katoomba Uni Bible Group University of Wollongong

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MYC22 - TALK 4 - His Majesty's Service 1:09:03

2y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

TALK 4 - His Majesty's Service - Luke 19:11-27 Intro: Who Stands with Her Majesty? 1. Who can be believed? (Lk 19:11-14, 20-21, 25) 2. What does belief look like? (19:15-19) 3. What will his return bring? (19:15-27) 4. Is the kingdom near or far? (19:11) 5. Do you stand in Christ’s service? Mid Year Conference 2022 Katoomba Uni Bible Group Universi…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Eva Nogales (UC Berkeley) 29:40

2y ago29:40

29:40

#2 — Eva Nogales of UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory uses cryoEM to study cellular processes related to cytoskeletal self-assembly and gene expression. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Eva joins our host Eva Amsen to discuss the use of CryoEM to study complex cell biology systems and more. She chats about her current work while on…

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MYC22 - TALK 3 - Self-Giving Love 1:21:04

2y ago1:21:04

1:21:04

TALK 3 - Self-Giving Love - Genesis 2:15-25; Luke 16:18 Intro: Like a drop in the Ocean 1. Divorce 2. Marriage 3. Children 4. Church 5. Male & Female 6. Exhortations Mid Year Conference 2022 Katoomba Uni Bible Group University of Wollongong

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MYC22 - TALK 2 - The Father's Love 1:09:37

2y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

TALK 2 - The Father's Love - Luke 15:11-32 Intro: You can choose your friends but you can’t... 1. An inheritance taken early and far away (Lk 15:11-20a) 2. The father’s embrace & joy (Lk 15:20b-24) 3. A son who knows not his father’s riches (Lk 15:25-32) 4. An inheritance not taken by force (Lk 20:9-18) 5. Come to the Father through Jesus the Son M…

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MYC22 - TALK 1 - His Master's Voice 57:45

2y ago57:45

57:45

Talk 1 - His Master's Voice - Luke 16:19-31 Intro: Can’t live with them, can’t live without them 1. Life, death, then what? (Lk 16:19-26) 2. Made for relationship (Lk 16:27-28) 3. Made known another world (Lk 16:29) 4. Made known all that we need (Lk 16:30-31) Mid Year Conference 2022 Katoomba Uni Bible Group University of Wollongong…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Joachim Frank (Columbia University) 36:47

2+ y ago36:47

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#1 — Joachim Frank of Columbia University has spent his career working on EM and cryoEM. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Joachim joins Eva Amsen to discuss his research and his 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. We’ll hear how he has used peripheral vision to find unexpected opportunities, why he loves fiction writing, and how he balances New York City l…

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Episode 10: Trish and John 32:28

2+ y ago32:28

32:28

In 1977, Patricia Davidson had left ANU in her hometown of Canberra to pursue nursing at Wollongong Hospital. On her first day in training, she met Irish ex-pat John Daly, one of only two men in the class. Over forty years of friendship, they've championed each other through nursing, studying, and revolutionising nursing in universities.…

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Episode 9: Lizzie and Jennifer 30:11

2+ y ago30:11

30:11

Jennifer Macey is an award-winning journalist and podcast producer, but maybe her most nerve wracking gig was standing in front of a lecture to teach. In her first class teaching, she met Lizzie Jack. Over four years, the pair have gone from teacher-and-student, to boss-and-employee, to actual friends.…

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Episode 8: Ash and Grant 26:55

2+ y ago26:55

26:55

Ash and Grant met as teenagers working casually at Jamberoo Action Park on the south coast. When Grant saw how much fun his mates were having studying PE at UOW, he decided to enrol, and convinced Ash to come study teaching. After 17 years together, the pair share a fun-loving marriage, two kids and a successful childcare business.…

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Episode 7: Emily and Clayton 24:56

2+ y ago24:56

24:56

If Emily and Clayton McDowell's lives were a movie, UOW Innovation Campus would be the set. They both had their own milestones based around the campus, from moving out of home, doing PhD's, meeting each other, to their eventual wedding day.By University of Wollongong

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Episode 6: Tom, Dean and Jared 29:10

2+ y ago29:10

29:10

[WARNING: MILD COARSE LANGUAGE] High school mates Tom Simnadis, Dean Martelozzo and Jared Smith had different interests that led them all to double degrees and majors at the University of Wollongong. They realise with Tom's grain research, Dean's business skills and Jared's mechanical and chemical knowledge, there's only one thing to do: start a di…

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Episode 5: Barron and Michael 25:08

2+ y ago25:08

25:08

Barron Hanson and Michael 'Apples' Appleford met as teenagers playing in the same AFL team, but lost touch as they grew up. A chance encounter at the University of Wollongong shaped these childhood acquaintances into best mates who've been by each other's side from New Zealand to New York.By University of Wollongong

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Episode 4: Adam and Balunn 26:20

2+ y ago26:20

26:20

[WARNING: MILD COARSE LANGUAGE] Adam Smith and Balunn Jones met as kids living in the same street. They spent their teens surfing, skating and playing music in Balunn's basement, before enrolling at UOW together. When their favourite Wollongong venue closed down, Adam, Bal and their mate Ben took matters into their own hands to create Yours and Owl…

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Episode 3: Jaymee and Mick 28:13

2+ y ago28:13

28:13

Jaymee and Mick have led very different career paths, but similar circumstances led them to enrolling at the University of Wollongong to change their own narrative.By University of Wollongong

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Episode 2: Nik and Nathan 24:44

2+ y ago24:44

24:44

Nik Preiner and Nathan Hancock grew up in Canberra, but didn't meet until they moved to Wollongong and into the same student accommodation. Now they run a successful financial business, and have been side-by-side since meeting at O-Week fifteen years ago.By University of Wollongong

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Episode 1: Pauline, Melissa and Maddie 30:46

2+ y ago30:46

30:46

Pauline, Melissa and Maddie Lysaght share their connection to each other and the University of Wollongong, with personal experiences that span almost fifty years from UOW's inception, to starting uni during a pandemic.By University of Wollongong

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Intro to We Are UOW 1:16

2+ y ago1:16

1:16

Join Lizzie Jack as she explores the lifelong connections of UOW alumni with those they attended the University of Wollongong. From mentors, love, friendship and career success - you will be taken on a journey to find out how a single decision to attend university, can change your life forever.By University of Wollongong

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16. Getting fully vaccinated and celebrating "Freedom Day" in Sydney after 107 days lockdown due to Covid 19 6:00

3y ago6:00

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wkuLoc2Z6YI Website: https://smrgrg.com Link to my gears: https://kit.co/smrgrg Social links: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thisabroadlife Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThisAbroadLife Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisabroadlife

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15. Should you let your friends and relatives know you are applying for Australia? 17:40

3y ago17:40

17:40

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/areGXK2mhtQWebsite: https://smrgrg.comLink to my gears: https://kit.co/smrgrgSocial links: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thisabroadlifeTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThisAbroadLifeSupport me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisabroadlife

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14. Should you come Single or with Dependant to Australia? 9:50

3y ago9:50

9:50

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r_eaqL6QMM4 Website: https://smrgrg.com Link to my gears: https://kit.co/smrgrg Social links: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thisabroadlife Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThisAbroadLife Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisabroadlife

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13. Should you give PTE or IELTS for permanent residency points in Australia? 6:51

3y ago6:51

6:51

In this episode of “This Abroad Life”, I'll be giving my thoughts on whether you should you give PTE or IELTS for permanent residency points in Australia. YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3y4eDHg ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen “This Abroad Life” podcast on different platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://a…

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12. Should you go to institute for your PTE/NAATI preparation? 7:01

3y ago7:01

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In this episode of “This Abroad Life”, I'll be giving my thoughts on whether or not you should go to institute for your PTE/NAATI preparation? Subscribe to my YouTube channel so that you don’t miss any updates: https://bit.ly/3y4eDHg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Li…