Best QUT Podcasts (2024)

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The Buzz About STEM: Teaching digital technologies in high schools 16:24

3M ago16:24

16:24

Teachers today are facing challenges like the integration of AI, staff shortages, time pressures and teaching outside of expert areas. Careers with STEM spoke with James Curran, CEO of Grok Academy, on tools, tips and techniques to teach digital technologies in 2024.By Careers with STEM

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Learn Me Right in Ethical Procreating in a Time of Climate Change 36:56

3M ago36:56

36:56

In the first episode of 2024, Sinead talks with PhD candidate Craig Stanbury from Monash Bioethics Centre on his research about the ethics of procreating in a time of climate change. Craig talks about the role of justice in moral tragedies, the rights, responsibilities, and duties of people in their reproductive choices, and how all of us can have …

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ACHLR 11th Public Oration - Professor Emily Jackson 42:49

5M ago42:49

42:49

In 2023 ACHLR is proud to deliver its 11th Oration presented by Professor Emily Jackson who will discuss Regulating Reproduction. This lecture will revisit some of the themes of Professor Jackson’s 2001 book Regulating Reproduction: Law, Technology and Autonomy, in which she argued that women’s reproductive autonomy should be better protected by th…

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Learn Me Right in VAD - Epilogue 3:19

5M ago3:19

3:19

Epilogue the Learn Me Right in Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) mini-series.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right with Justice Michael Kirby 34:41

5M ago34:41

34:41

Ruthie and Sinead are delighted to release a special podcast with the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby who discusses his role in the World Health Organisation’s response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Australia, as well as unique features of the Australian response that enabled the nation to quickly and effectively curtail a public health emergency that was…

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Learn Me Right in VAD: Training for clinicians (Penny Neller and Dr Rachel Feeney) 17:02

6M ago17:02

17:02

Project Manager Penny Neller and Dr. Rachel Feeney explain the importance and success of End-of-Life Law training for clinicians.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: How patients and families influence change (Ruthie Jeanneret) 15:35

6M ago15:35

15:35

Doctoral Candidate Ruthie Jeanneret, our very own podcast host, discusses the role of patients and families in influencing VAD regulation, drawing on insights from interviews with patients and families in Victoria and Canada.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: Doctors’ perspectives on involvement in VAD (Dr Laura Ley Greaves) 13:39

6M ago13:39

13:39

Dr. Laura Ley Greaves, a medical practitioner, discusses the importance of considering doctors’ perspectives of providing VAD in Australia, including the emotional impacts of being involved as a VAD provider.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: Lessons from Belgium (Madeleine Archer) 18:43

6M ago18:43

18:43

Doctoral Candidate Madeleine Archer provides an overview the assisted dying model in Belgium and some similarities and differences with the Australian approach, and highlights some insights and lessons for Australia.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: Institutional objection (Dr Eliana Close) 19:35

6M ago19:35

19:35

Dr. Eliana Close discusses institutional objections to VAD in Canadian and Australian VAD systems, and how this impacts patients seeking access to VAD, and providing practitioners.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: The Commonwealth Criminal Code and telehealth (Dr Katrine Del Villar) 13:50

6M ago13:50

13:50

Dr. Katrine Del Villar explores how the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 prohibition on using a carriage service (i.e., telehealth) to discuss “suicide” and state Voluntary Assisted Dying laws interact to create a unique and difficult problem for Australians accessing VAD.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: VAD across the states (Katherine Waller) 13:19

6M ago13:19

13:19

Project Manager Katherine Waller provides a comparison of the Australian VAD laws across the states, and highlights the universal requirement for participating practitioners to undertake mandatory training in the law.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: Lessons from Victoria and WA, remuneration, and regional access (Casey Haining) 22:03

6M ago22:03

22:03

By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: Patients’ experiences of VAD (Professor Ben White) 19:45

6M ago19:45

19:45

By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in VAD: an overview of VAD in Australia (Professor Lindy Willmott) 28:01

6M ago28:01

28:01

By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Learn Me Right in Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) - Prologue 3:45

6M ago3:45

3:45

By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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The skills every school leaver needs 27:29

7M ago27:29

27:29

Our podcast, The Buzz About STEM, is for parents who want to help their teens navigate the journey into study or work after school. In this episode we talk tech skills beyond school, and what parents need to know about the many different paths to a career in technology.By Careers with STEM

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Learn Me Right in Public Health Palliative Care 36:48

8M ago36:48

36:48

Sinead and Ruthie interview Professor Luc Deliens in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Public Health Palliative Care. Luc makes the point that how we conceptualize palliative care needs to change to better suit the needs of those at the end of life, including through more communitarian-based care structures.…

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Working with girls to bust tech myths 13:57

10M ago13:57

13:57

The Buzz About STEM is a conversational show full of tips for parents. In this episode we speak with Yolande Strengers, a digital sociologist who also co-designed a program with the Monash Tech School teaching school girls how to build their own voice bot and in doing so, busting some myths about what STEM jobs are like. We also get some tips on ho…

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Learn Me Right in Gene Carrier Testing 31:06

10M ago31:06

31:06

By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Sisters taking on the Hague: Gina and Rebecca talk challenging international law, domestic violence, and The Voice 1:09:14

10M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Sometimes laws are created with the best of intents but end up causing disadvantage and harm. Gina and Rebecca are sisters, Gubbi Gubbi Wakka Wakka women, strong feminist women, women taking on international conventions. Gina and Rebecca's passion, drive, determination, and care for making the world a better place is so evident in this episode. If …

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Learn Me Right in Surrogacy 29:50

10M ago29:50

29:50

Sinead and Ruthie interview Ezra Kneebone in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Surrogacy. Ezra is a PhD Candidate at Monash University and a research assistant in the Monash Bioethics Centre. Ezra provides an overview of surrogacy in Australia explains why so many Australian babies born via surrogate are born overseas. Ezra highlights the lived…

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Intersectionality in research with Fatima and Benafsha 1:31:21

11M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

Many of us in the Humanities research in areas we are passionate about because of personal experiences and interests. Managing bias means acknowledging and accounting for this - not ignoring it. It's not always easy and sometimes it's joyous. In this episode I talk to two young Muslim women of colour who research in violent extremism. These are imp…

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Learn Me Right in Clinical Decision Support Systems 28:07

11M ago28:07

28:07

Sinead and Ruthie interview Dr Megan Prictor in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Clinical Decision Support Systems. Megan talks us through the Practice Fusion case in the United States, where a company was fraudulently receiving money from a pharmaceutical company to influence the design of CDSS software. Megan highlights potential complexitie…

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The STEM jobs of the future 26:12

11M ago26:12

26:12

The Buzz About STEM returns for a season of conversational shows full of tips for parents. In this episode, Refraction Media Co-founder Heather Catchpole and new Careers with STEM Managing Editor Charis Palmer discuss the jobs of the future in the wake of the current artificial intelligence boom and what parents can do to help their children prepar…

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Librarians - the dragons of knowledge with Sandra Fry 47:24

12M ago47:24

47:24

I firmly believe librarians are the dragons of knowledge. They hoard it, they know where to find the treasures, and they will joyfully share their wisdom and resources with you if you just ask nicely. You don't even have to ask nicely because libraries just put out maps to their, not so secret, hoards. Sandra Fry is another of my favourite QUT coll…

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Dr Amanda Brown talks how to get better at academic writing, family law, and justice 47:42

12M ago47:42

47:42

It's that time of semester, assessments are becoming overwhelming and you may not be getting the grades you want - which could mean anything from not passing to just not quite getting to that HD (7). We've got you covered! Amanda Brown not only has a law degree and a deep enthusiasm for justice, she also knows how to put words together to get you t…

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Learn Me Right in Black Bioethics 28:34

1y ago28:34

28:34

Sinead and Ruthie interview Professor Keisha Ray in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Black Bioethics. Keisha is a professor of bioethics and medical humanities at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Keisha shares insights from her research into black health, including how racism inside and outside of clinics create poorer health out…

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Dr Dean Biron: musician, former police officer (child protection), casual academic, and critical mind 51:31

1y ago51:31

51:31

Dean has been productively loitering around the School of Justice for years now! He's one of those guys that I have hear excellent things about but have never really sat down and had a chat with. We fixed that recently and want to share it with you. Dean has another unique career trajectory that has resulted in a whole lot of really great advice on…

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Dr Rachel Loney-Howes on taking on leadership, researching sexual violence, and understanding Butler 50:00

1y ago50:00

50:00

It's important to have friends in academia - people who understand your jam. I think I am really fortunate to have found Rachel at ANZSOC in 2022. Rachel is doing some really excellent work in the sexual violence space including work on alternative reporting mechanisms. I also really appreciate Rachel's willingness to step up into leadership when i…

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Learn Me Right in Quarantine 30:07

1y ago30:07

30:07

Sinead and Ruthie interview Professor Scott Kitchener in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Quarantine. Scott shares his medical and public health expertise regarding quarantine, and the use of quarantine in Queensland during the COVID-19 pandemic.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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The Honorable Brett Mason on being a senator, being an ambassador, and being an author. 1:24:19

1y ago1:24:19

1:24:19

A politician walks into a bar... well it was my office but here was still laughter and good times. I thoroughly enjoyed recording this episode with Brett. I think this is an excellent testament to Brett's intelligence, good humour, and ability to engage with people across all walks of life. Brett has had a really interesting career and is wonderful…

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PI Katie talks investigations and challenging conversations in the workplace 41:54

1y ago41:54

41:54

We're back and so excited about what we're going to bring to you in 2023. We're starting the year with one of our excellent former students Katie. Katie is building a career in investigations with the private sector. I had no idea that there was a whole industry investigating trademark violations - but of course there is! I loved hearing about Kati…

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Learn Me Right in Gene Therapy 23:09

1y ago23:09

23:09

Sinead and Ruthie interview Dr. Christopher Rudge in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Gene Therapy. Chris shares his legal and bioethical expertise regarding stem cells, therapeutic genetic engineering, and the significant importance of community input of regulation in medical innovation.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Medicine, the law and end of life: From Tony Bland to voluntary assisted dying. 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

26:05

In this podcast, Penny Neller from End of Life Law for Clinicians and ACHLR interviews Dr Jim Howe, a neurologist with over 50 years in clinical practice. They explore Jim’s experience of the interaction between law and medicine arising from his time caring for Tony Bland, a victim of the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster, and his involvement in …

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Daniya Syed: Western Sydney Young Woman of the Year, FIRST Robotics competitor 21:24

1+ y ago21:24

21:24

Daniya Syed is an incredibly inspiring young woman. Originally from Pakistan, she was last year named Young Woman of the Year at the 2021 Western Sydney Women Awards. She’s only recently finished high school, but already has an impressive tech CV, including representing Australia all over the world in robotics competitions, most recently at the FIR…

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Lucia Brisudova, a geographer (!) talks fear of crime, use of space, technology in research and the dangers of being too busy! 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

34:32

We're super excited about visiting scholars here in the School of Justice. We recently welcomed Lucia from Palacký University Olomouc, Chechia. Lucia is a geographer. Yes, you read that right, a geographer! Lucia's research looks at how people view public space and fear of crime. Tune in to hear me nail some geography speak and Lucia talk about wor…

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ACHLR 10th Annual Public Oration - Professor Emma Cave 1:01:09

1+ y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

The oration considers how the sufficiency of young adults’ autonomy is judged in light of biological, social and psychological evidence that adolescence can continue into the mid 20s. Adolescence can impact on developmental immaturity which can in turn affect risk taking, impulsivity, and independence in decision making. Some areas of law are start…

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Learn Me Right in Child Sexual Abuse 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

26:20

Please note that this podcast contains content about child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. In the 9th episode of the podcast series, Sinead and Ruthie interview Professor Ben Mathews about his work relating to child sexual abuse. In particular, we discuss some of the issues and gaps in legal respo…

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Camille Goldstone-Henry: wildlife conservationist and tech entrepreneur 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

34:51

Camille Goldstone-Henry is a wildlife conservationist who cares so much about wildlife that she quit – and now she’s working as a tech entrepreneur... with the ultimate goal of putting herself out of business. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience from the University of Sydney, Camille was living her dream job, workin…

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Adjunct Brodie on working in men’s violence perpetrator programs, activism, transphobia, and the importance of values in employability. 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

54:32

Brodie knows about so many things I have no clue about - spreadsheets, being good at admin, finance.... More importantly this chat with Brodie shows insight into the importance of taking the journey of figuring out who you are, staying passionate in activism, and working with men in perpetrator programs. I loved this chat with Brodie for the honest…

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Learn Me Right in Consent for Treatment for Trans Youth 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

21:06

In the 8th episode of the podcast series, Ruthie and Sinead interview Dr. Steph Jowett about her recently published book: Consent for Treatment for Trans Youth. Steph explains how court involvement in the treatment process for trans youth is complicated and in need of reform.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Jessy Renouf, proud Gubbi Gubbi woman, student ambassador, and Justice and Psychology student 40:21

1+ y ago40:21

40:21

Ask all the questions is what Jessy tells us. I'm with you Jessy! We are so proud of Jessy and her passion for helping community. Jessy crams life full of good things and here, she tells us how she manages and how she stays engaged. I am so deeply impressed with what our students are capable of and where their 'real world' aspirations are taking th…

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Dr Morley Muse: Engineer, co-founder of iSTEM Co 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

In this conversation with Dr Morley Muse, you'll hear about her incredible work in driving change in STEM diversity in Australia. The daughter of an engineer, Morley chose this career path because she was inspired to come up with more sustainable fuel sources than the oil she saw drilled in her country of origin, Nigeria. Her experiences as a woman…

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It’s me... Jodi... on institutional child sexual abuse, crippling fear of writing, and dealing with rage. 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

I have been asked regularly when I was going to let someone turn the tables and interview me. My excellent colleague Adele Webb stepped up asked the tough questions. In this episode I talk about what it means to be a post-Christian, feminist, lesbian, survivor, and... academic who works in the area of sexual violence. There has been a bit in the me…

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Learn Me Right in Abortion and Conscientious Objection 38:11

1+ y ago38:11

38:11

In the 7th episode of the podcast series, Sinead and Ruthie interview Casey Haining, a research fellow at QUT and the University of Melbourne, about her research on abortion and conscientious objection in Australia.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Professor Michael Flood on pro-feminist men, gender activism, and working with men 54:53

1+ y ago54:53

54:53

There are not many men who decide to undertake gender studies(at the time “women’s studies”), work in a rape crisis center, and build a career that includes domestic violence advocacy. Professor Michael Flood has taken up this challenge and Kelsey is not over-selling it when she says his work is prolific! We in the School of Justice are very privil…

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Harrison Mbugi: Security Engineer at Google 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

45:00

Harrison Mbugi grew up and went to high school in Tanzania, in eastern Africa. His first interest in tech came when he got his own laptop in senior high school and was in awe of the power of the internet and – as he puts it – wanted to understand how he could chat to someone on the other side of the world instantaneously whereas a letter would take…

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Justice graduate Haydn tells us about being a Dad, working, studying, and finding a career 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

50:40

Here’s another chat with one of our excellent graduates Haydn. Haydn has a job with Probation and Parole (Corrections Qld) that he thinks will be a career. As a student Haydn studied full time, became a Dad, and worked crazy hours at a servo so he has some tips on how to fit it all in! Haydn represents policy nerds who can shape a surfboard and pul…

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Learn Me Right in Health and Disease 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

29:05

In the 6th episode of the podcast series, Ruthie turns to co-host Sinead to get to the crux of her initial findings in her PhD on the ethics of genetic enhancement by defining health and disease.By Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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