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  1. Listen7 July 2021 – Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Protection, Ethics, Technology

    AI and humans: collaboration rather than domination

    When algorithms make important decisions, we also need to involve humans who understand the context, explains University of Melbourne's Jeannie Paterson

  2. Listen23 June 2021 – Bees, Environment, Genetics, Insecticides, Insects

    How can we prevent Insect Armageddon?

    University of Melbourne geneticist Phil Batterham discusses his work on insecticides and how to develop more effective and sustainable pest control strategies

  3. Listen9 June 2021 – Music, Music History, Opera, Performance, Racism

    Is opera dead or can it redefine itself?

    The classical operas can be interpreted in ways that don't perpetuate harmful stereotypes or cultural appropriation, says a University of Melbourne expert.

  1. Listen26 May 2021 – Alumni, Cinema, Film, Hollywood, Victorian College of the Arts

    How to create Oscar-nominated visual effects

    Special effects artist and University of Melbourne graduate Genevieve Camilleri describes how her work creates movie monsters and her Academy Award nomination

  2. Listen12 May 2021 – Emotions, Happiness, Morality, Pain, Psychology

    The other side of happiness

    University of Melbourne psychologist Brock Bastian explains how life’s painful and difficult experiences play a very important role in producing happiness

  3. Listen28 April 2021 – Health, Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Neuroscience

    Mindfulness is everywhere, but what actually is it?

    University of Melbourne psychologist Dr Nicholas Van Dam explains that despite it being mentioned everywhere, mindfulness isn't what many of us think it is.

  4. Listen14 April 2021 – Criminal Justice, Criminology, Gender, Sexual Violence

    Prevention and justice for sexual violence

    Bianca Fileborn is researching the factors surrounding sexual violence – including place – and how we can better prevent it while providing new forms of justice

  5. Listen31 March 2021 – Diversity, Drama, Performance, Queer, Theatre

    The power of queer performance

    University of Melbourne's Alyson Campbell will co-lead the Feral Queer Camp, asking what makes performance queer and how to develop a network of queer thinkers

  6. Listen17 March 2021 – Australia, Australian Politics, Constitution, Freedom of speech, Law

    What does our constitution say about freedom of speech?

    University of Melbourne's Professor Adrienne Stone discusses the differences between Australian and US constitutions on freedom of speech