Best Deakin University Podcasts (2025)

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31: You Are Not In Control (Talking Shop Reboot) 24:45

13d ago24:45

24:45

In this fifth episode of our special six-part reboot of Talking Shop, the 2015 ABC podcast I co-hosted with Kirsten Drysdale, we explore the subtle, often invisible ways our environment shapes what we buy, without us even realising it. From lighting and music to the colour of a salesperson’s shirt and the firmness of the chair you’re sitting on, re…

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A politics podcast on podcasts in politics 22:51

1M ago22:51

22:51

In this episode, Clare and Zim go meta by interviewing a podcast expert on their podcast. Maria Rae, Senior Lecturer in Politics and Policy at Deakin University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences has published extensively on the cultural influence of this burgeoning medium. Join Clare and Zim as they explore the many ways podcasts are shapi…

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30: In the Lap of Luxury (Talking Shop Reboot/Repeat) 22:44

1M ago22:44

22:44

In this fourth episode of our special six-part reboot of Talking Shop, the 2015 ABC podcast I co-hosted with Kirsten Drysdale, we explore the irresistible pull of luxury goods. From Belgian chocolate and French champagne to understated but wildly expensive trench coats, we ask: what makes these items feel so desirable, and why do some of us proudly…

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29: The Paradox of Ethical Consumption (Talking Shop Reboot) 25:30

2M ago25:30

25:30

In this third episode from Talking Shop, the ABC podcast I hosted with Kirsten Drysdale in 2015, we dive into the complexities of ethical consumption; why it’s so hard to define, and even harder to practise. We explore the contradictions that come with trying to be an ethical shopper, from fair trade coffee that travels thousands of kilometres to g…

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28: Cashless (Talking Shop Reboot) 20:12

2M ago20:12

20:12

This is the second of six Talking Shop episodes from 2015, where Kirsten Drysdale and I explored the evidence behind marketing. Just like on It’s Not Real, we uncover how subtle influences shape what we think is real, especially when it comes to consumer behaviour. Does it pain you to use cash? Would you accept a higher interest rate if an attracti…

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27: Buying Happiness (Talking Shop Reboot) 25:30

2M ago25:30

25:30

In this first of six special episodes, we revisit Talking Shop, the 2015 ABC podcast I hosted with Kirsten Drysdale. The themes we explored — how businesses shape our choices, the psychology behind persuasion, and the tricks of the trade — connect directly to what It’s Not Real is all about. In this episode, we explore whether money can buy happine…

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On Populism 40:01

4M ago40:01

40:01

In this episode, Clare and Zim, academics from Deakin University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, dive into the complexities of the American election results and ask what another Trump presidency will mean for America, Australia and the world. They are joined by guest speaker, populism expert and Deakin's Executive Dean of Arts and Educa…

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Ep88 Empowering Local Communities: The Role of Industry Partnerships in Higher Education 20:58

5M ago20:58

20:58

Join Joan Sutherland as she discusses the development of industry partnerships supporting the Bachelor in Social Work and Occupational Therapy programs at Warrnambool. Hear from Tamara Holmes and Lucinda Watson about their roles, motivations, and the benefits these collaborations bring to students and the local community.…

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Ep87 Guide for Curriculum Development for First Nations Sciences 21:54

6M ago21:54

21:54

Joan Sutherland talks with Tui Raven, Senior Manager Indigenous Program and Karla Coutts, Lecturer in the Faculty of SEBE Learning Innovation team in a discussion about the Guide for Curriculum Design for First Nations Science. The episode emphasizes the importance of including Indigenous knowledge into science education, highlighting the guide's d…

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Bridging the Pacific: Asia's Perspective Feat. Assoc Prof David Hundt 51:08

6M ago51:08

51:08

In this episode, political scientist Dr Zim Nwokora sits down with Associate Professor David Hundt to explore how the US election is stirring attention far beyond American borders. From public opinion in South Korea to media coverage in China and Japan, they discuss which candidate is favoured internationally, and what a Trump or Harris victory cou…

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Hook, Line & Sinker Feat. After America's Dr Emma Shortis 25:41

6M ago25:41

25:41

In this fifth, special crossover episode of Presidency Pending and After America, Clare and Zim, joined by Dr Emma Shortis, discuss the coalitions of voters the Democratic and Republican parties are trying to balance and to coax out to vote. Together, they discuss whether reproductive rights will mobilise enough voters for Kamala Harris in key stat…

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Presidential Scandals Hall of Shame 59:34

7M ago59:34

59:34

In this episode of Presidency Pending, hosts Dr Clare Corbould and Dr Zim Nwokora delve into the complex history of presidential scandals, from Jefferson to Trump. They explore the evolving definitions of scandal in American politics, discussing how historical context, media influence, and partisan perspectives shape public reaction to misconduct. …

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Decoding the Dog Whistle 39:43

7M ago39:43

39:43

In this episode of Presidency Pending, Clare and Zim delve into the coded language of political campaigns, focusing on "dog whistling" – the subtle yet powerful signals used to appeal to specific voter groups without alienating others. They explore the history of this tactic, its role in modern US elections, and how it shapes discussions on race an…

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Mentoring Moments: Learning Through Staff and Student Connection 18:31

7M ago18:31

18:31

In this episode of "Tales for Teaching," Joan Sutherland is joined by Molly Herd and Sofia Paller to discuss the Students Mentoring Staff program at Deakin University. They explore the meaningful connections formed between staff and students, the benefits of the program, and how it fosters a deeper understanding of student experiences. The conversa…

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Taylor Swift & The Ballot Box 37:22

8M ago37:22

37:22

In this episode of Presidency Pending, Clare and Zim dive into the role of celebrity endorsements in US elections, comparing them with the Australian experience. With scandals, AI-generated endorsements, all things 'Brat Summer', and even some Taylor Swift trivia, this is one episode you won’t want to miss! Join the discussion as they compare the A…

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Dogs and Cats? 19:40

8M ago19:40

19:40

In this episode, Clare and Zim, academics from Deakin University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, dive into the complexities of the 2024 US election. They explore the significance of cross-party endorsements, the contrasting communication styles between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the broader implications of the election for Amer…

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Ep85 One Year Later: Transformations in AI and Higher Education 23:54

9M ago23:54

23:54

In this episode, we explore the impact of capstone projects and technology integration in higher education. Our guest from Deakin University's School of IT Innovation Group discusses the growth of their capstone program and the importance of industry engagement. The episode highlights the challenges and successes of incorporating AI and online lear…

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Ep 84 Beyond Generative AI: Redefining Education in the Modern Classroom 23:28

10M ago23:28

23:28

Join us for an insightful podcast as Leon Furze shares the the transformative impact of AI on traditional teaching methods. From personalized learning experiences to innovative assessment tools, we'll uncover how AI is reshaping the educational landscape. Discover practical strategies and insights on how educators can adapt and evolve their teachin…

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Ep83 Leveraging H5P: The Bimbiebie Project 16:15

11M ago16:15

16:15

Join Joan Sutherland as she talks with Simone and Mahen from the Faculty of Business and Law. They discuss their use of H5P for interactive learning, emphasising the importance of collaboration, communication, and continuous learning in educational technology. Join us to explore their insights and experiences in driving digital transformation in hi…

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Ep82 The Human Side of Tech: A Conversation with Peter Auhl 21:22

11M ago21:22

21:22

In this episode, I interview the new CIDO and uncover their journey to become CIDO, how they plan to navigate the digital ecosystem in higher education, foster innovation, and secure our educational ecosystem while empowering students and faculty for success. Access transcript: https://dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-82/…

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Ep81 Students Leading From the Front: Inside Deakin's Peer Tech Assist Program 17:13

11M ago17:13

17:13

In this episode, we delve into Deakin University's innovative Peer TechAssist program, where students take the lead in providing initial tech support on campus. We'll hear firsthand from the student volunteers who are at the forefront of this initiative, learning how they help their peers overcome technical challenges daily. Their stories shed ligh…

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Ep80 Empowering Students Through Peer IT Support 13:48

11M ago13:48

13:48

Discover the innovative Student TechAssist program in our latest podcast episode, where students take the helm in providing IT support to their peers. Drawing from pedagogical literature, we delve into how this peer-to-peer approach fosters collaborative learning and empowers students to develop valuable skills while enhancing the overall education…

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Ep79 Uncovering Our Story in 2024: Technology Innovation and Student Empowerment 4:32

11M ago4:32

4:32

In this episode, we revisit the pivotal themes of the previous year, from integrating digital tools in teaching and learning to AI, threshold concepts and cybersecurity. This year we explore these conversations further and the ways of integrating technology into teaching and learning. Join us as we share these stories across higher education.…

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Ep78 Reflections of 2023 8:40

11M ago8:40

8:40

The Tales4Teaching podcast series shared insightful discussions, showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of education. In this episode, I talk you through the themes discussed this year. Each of the guests has kindly shared their thoughts, their insights and practice about these themes.By Deakin University

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Ep77 Cultivating Inclusivity Through Career Education 18:51

11M ago18:51

18:51

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Tricia Ong, a Lecturer in Career Education who shares her insights into how educators can effectively incorporate their life experiences into their teaching practices. Access transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-77/By Deakin University

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Ep76 The Power of Peer-Based Learning in Cybersecurity Education 13:52

11M ago13:52

13:52

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Angela An, a cybersecurity academic, about the ways in which she applies active learning strategies in the physical spaces to engage students in authentic and meaningful activities. Access transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-76/By Deakin University

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Ep75 Reshaping Learning Spaces in the Digital Age 17:11

11M ago17:11

17:11

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Amanda Edgar, Senior Lecturer, Learning Spaces Innovation about the intricacies of both the physical and digital space and the ways in which Deakin is reshaping how we interact in these spaces for teaching and learning. Transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-75/…

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Ep74 A Step Towards Inclusivity - Embedding Indigenous Knowledges in Higher Education 8:58

11M ago8:58

8:58

In this episode, Joan Sutherland takes through the common theme of Indigenous knowledges in higher education. Through interviews from various perspectives, Joan shares the common themes that have been shared for you to get started embedding Indigenous knowledge in your unit.By Deakin University

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Ep73 Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Nursing Education with Microsoft Teams 18:32

11M ago18:32

18:32

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Jamie Wheelahan about how she has facilitated connection and communication using technology with her cohort. As the Nursing Course Coordinator at the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research, and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute, Jamie shares her experiences integrating Microsoft Teams and how her i…

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Ep 14 - Interp, latent robustness, RLHF limitations w/ Stephen Casper (PhD AI researcher, MIT) 2:42:17

11M ago2:42:17

2:42:17

We speak with Stephen Casper, or "Cas" as his friends call him. Cas is a PhD student at MIT in the Computer Science (EECS) department, in the Algorithmic Alignment Group advised by Prof Dylan Hadfield-Menell. Formerly, he worked with the Harvard Kreiman Lab and the Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) at Berkeley. His work focuses on better unders…

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Ep 13 - AI researchers expect AGI sooner w/ Katja Grace (Co-founder & Lead Researcher, AI Impacts) 1:20:28

11M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

We speak with Katja Grace. Katja is the co-founder and lead researcher at AI Impacts, a research group trying to answer key questions about the future of AI — when certain capabilities will arise, what will AI look like, how it will all go for humanity. We talk to Katja about: * How AI Impacts latest rigorous survey of leading AI researchers shows …

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Ep 12 - Education & advocacy for AI safety w/ Rob Miles (YouTube host) 1:21:26

1y ago1:21:26

1:21:26

We speak with Rob Miles. Rob is the host of the “Robert Miles AI Safety” channel on YouTube, the single most popular AI alignment video series out there — he has 145,000 subscribers and his top video has ~600,000 views. He goes much deeper than many educational resources out there on alignment, going into important technical topics like the orthogo…

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Ep 11 - Technical alignment overview w/ Thomas Larsen (Director of Strategy, Center for AI Policy) 1:37:19

1+ y ago1:37:19

1:37:19

We speak with Thomas Larsen, Director for Strategy at the Center for AI Policy in Washington, DC, to do a "speed run" overview of all the major technical research directions in AI alignment. A great way to quickly learn broadly about the field of technical AI alignment. In 2022, Thomas spent ~75 hours putting together an overview of what everyone i…

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Ep 10 - Accelerated training to become an AI safety researcher w/ Ryan Kidd (Co-Director, MATS) 1:16:58

1+ y ago1:16:58

1:16:58

We speak with Ryan Kidd, Co-Director at ML Alignment & Theory Scholars (MATS) program, previously "SERI MATS". MATS (https://www.matsprogram.org/) provides research mentorship, technical seminars, and connections to help new AI researchers get established and start producing impactful research towards AI safety & alignment. Prior to MATS, Ryan comp…

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Ep 9 - Scaling AI safety research w/ Adam Gleave (CEO, FAR AI) 1:19:12

1+ y ago1:19:12

1:19:12

We speak with Adam Gleave, CEO of FAR AI (https://far.ai). FAR AI’s mission is to ensure AI systems are trustworthy & beneficial. They incubate & accelerate research that's too resource-intensive for academia but not ready for commercialisation. They work on everything from adversarial robustness, interpretability, preference learning, & more. We t…

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Ep 8 - Getting started in AI safety & alignment w/ Jamie Bernardi (AI Safety Lead, BlueDot Impact) 1:07:23

1+ y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

We speak with Jamie Bernardi, co-founder & AI Safety Lead at not-for-profit BlueDot Impact, who host the biggest and most up-to-date courses on AI safety & alignment at AI Safety Fundamentals (https://aisafetyfundamentals.com/). Jamie completed his Bachelors (Physical Natural Sciences) and Masters (Physics) at the U. Cambridge and worked as an ML E…

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Teaching threshold concepts through immersive learning and ways in which technology has impacted their teaching 27:10

2y ago27:10

27:10

Teaching threshold concepts through immersive learning and ways in which technology has impacted their teaching.By Deakin University

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Ep 7 - Responding to a world with AGI - Richard Dazeley (Prof AI & ML, Deakin University) 1:10:05

2y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

In this episode, we speak with Prof Richard Dazeley about the implications of a world with AGI and how we can best respond. We talk about what he thinks AGI will actually look like as well as the technical and governance responses we should put in today and in the future to ensure a safe and positive future with AGI. Prof Richard Dazeley is the Dep…

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Embedding the Acknowledgement of Country in pre-service teaching: a transformative approach 23:34

2y ago23:34

23:34

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Associate Professor Joanne O’Mara, and Associate Professor Glenn Auld, where they share how they have embedded the Acknowledgement of Country in the literacy units they teach. They explore the role of literacy in empowering pre-service teachers to feel empowered to embed indigenous knowledges into their tea…

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Ep 6 - Will we see AGI this decade? Our AGI predictions & debate w/ Hunter Jay (CEO, Ripe Robotics) 1:20:58

2y ago1:20:58

1:20:58

In this episode, we have back on the show Hunter Jay, CEO Ripe Robotics, our co-host on Ep 1. We synthesise everything we've heard on AGI timelines from experts in Ep 1-5, take in more data points, and use this to give our own forecasts for AGI, ASI (i.e. superintelligence), and "intelligence explosion" (i.e. singularity). Importantly, we have diff…

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Reflections on AI and keeping humans in the loop 9:30

2y ago9:30

9:30

In this episode, Joan Sutherland takes you on a reflective journey through the last four episodes of Tales4Teaching, exploring AI through interviews with students, academics and the Director of the Digital Learning team. Joan also shares a personal experience that reinforced the importance of keeping the human in the loop. Transcript: dteach.deakin…

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The role of students shaping the AI landscape in higher education 15:20

2y ago15:20

15:20

Joan Sutherland speaks to Josh Kilinc, a third-year computer science student at Deakin University, about the ways students can shape the AI landscape and increase their sense of belonging and community.By Deakin University

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Empowering Educators to Leverage AI in Teaching and Learning 17:13

2y ago17:13

17:13

By Deakin University

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Ep 5 - Accelerating AGI timelines since GPT-4 w/ Alex Browne (ML Engineer) 38:26

2y ago38:26

38:26

In this episode, we have back on our show Alex Browne, ML Engineer, who we heard on Ep2. He got in contact after watching recent developments in the 4 months since Ep2, which have accelerated his timelines for AGI. Hear why and his latest prediction. Hosted by Soroush Pour. Follow me for more AGI content: Twitter: https://twitter.com/soroushjp Link…

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AI: Revolutionising Industries and Transforming Education 28:24

2y ago28:24

28:24

By Deakin University

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From information overload to clarity: A student's perspective on ChatGPT in learning 18:49

2y ago18:49

18:49

In this podcast, we explore how ChatGPT can support the research process by speeding up the information-gathering stage. Far from taking away from critical thinking, ChatGPT augments it by providing confidence that all relevant information is considered without replacing human thought processes. We also discuss how reframing the way we think about …

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Rethinking Digital Writing: How AI is Changing the Game 32:00

2y ago32:00

32:00

By Deakin University

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Ep 4 - When will AGI arrive? - Ryan Kupyn (Data Scientist & Forecasting Researcher @ Amazon AWS) 1:03:23

2y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

In this episode, we speak with forecasting researcher & data scientist at Amazon AWS, Ryan Kupyn, about his timelines for the arrival of AGI. Ryan was recently ranked the #1 forecaster in Astral Codex Ten's 2022 Prediction contest, beating out 500+ other forecasters and proving himself to be a world-class forecaster. He has also done work in ML & w…