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5 Things About is for you and your inner curious cat. The part of you that just loves to know what others know about inventions, ideas, people and places. You've heard the proverb "curiosity killed the cat" ... the rest of the proverb is "but satisfaction brought it back." The 5 Things About podcast is a University of Melbourne training program created by Dr Andi Horvath.

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5 Things About... episodes:

06.28.2021
Indigenous Knowledge
Today we explore ‘5 Things About’... Indigenous Knowledge. Associate Professor Sana Nakata is Associate Dean, Indigenous and co-director of the Indigenous-Settler Relations Collaboration at the Faculty of Arts at The University of Melbourne. She chats to Michael-Shawn Fletcher, Associate Dean,...
01.28.2021
Viral Marketing with Brent Coker
This is the full interview with Brent Coker, from Eavesdrop on Ideas episode two. It explores viral marketing - an online sales technique that involves organic or word-of-mouth information about a product or service to spread at an ever-increasing rate. Our...
01.28.2021
The Physics of The Event Horizon with Margaret Wertheim
This is the full interview with Margaret Wertheim, from Eavesdrop on Ideas episode one. It explores the physics of the event horizon. In astrophysics, an event horizon is a boundary beyond which events cannot affect an observer Our first episode was...
01.28.2021
The Event Horizon Telescope with Peter Galison
This is the full interview with Peter Galison from Eavesdrop on Ideas' first episode. The Event Horizon Telescope is a global network of synchronized radio observatories that work in unison to observe radio sources associated with black holes. Our first...
01.28.2021
The Anthropocene with Will Steffen
This is the full interview with Will Steffen from the second episode of Eavesdrop on Ideas. It explores themes of The Anthropocene - the time during which humans have had a substantial impact on our planet. Our second episode was...
12.03.2020
Melancholy
According to the Oxford dictionary, Melancholy is a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. Melancholy can be seen as a positive feeling, a moment of self-reflection, allowing us to be sad. It is also often seen as...
10.06.2020
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australian adults and 400 million people globally. But those figures are rising – fast – and there’s an urgent need to develop new approaches to treat people with this disease. Professor Matthew Watt is...
08.10.2020
Dr Alex McCutchan - frontline health care worker who contracted COVID-19
Today we explore ‘5 Things About...' what it's like being a frontline health care worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Andi Horvath talks to Dr Alex McCutchan, a recent alumni of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at...
05.04.2020
Learning from home during a pandemic
In this episode of 5 Things About, we hear from several special guests on how to make the most of learning at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to Sean Kang, Grant Blashki, Mark Quigley, and Danielle Goulopoulos. Students and staff...
06.12.2019
Enabling Operational Excellence
An interview between Neil Robinson, Head of University Services and Allan Tait, Vice-President (Administration and Finance) and Chief Operating Officer.
06.12.2019
PsychTalks Event FOMO - Mind the hype
Meditation is hailed as a sure-fire solution to everything from workplace stress to trauma recovery, a way to cope with mental illness to the key to emotional balance. In the age of the selfie, wellness sells. But what are the...
05.24.2019
The University’s Indigenous agenda, National Reconciliation Week, and University Services
An interview between Neil Robinson, Head of University Services and Professor Shaun Ewen, PVC (Indigenous).
05.24.2019
The University's Indigenous agenda, National Reconciliation Week, and University Services
An interview between Neil Robinson, Head of University Services and Professor Shaun Ewen, PVC (Indigenous).
05.16.2019
The University’s international strategy, Academic Board, and University Services
An interview between Neil Robinson, Head of University Services and Professor Ruth Fincher, DVC (International).
05.16.2019
The University's international strategy, Academic Board, and University Services
An interview between Neil Robinson, Head of University Services and Professor Ruth Fincher, DVC (International).
04.11.2019
MSPACE, customers, and University Services
Interview between Neil Robinson, Head of University Services, & Professor Simon Bell, Professor of Marketing and Head of MSPACE.
03.07.2019
University Services International Women’s Day
An interview between Neil Robinson, Head of University Services & Professor Julie Willis, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning. Recorded: 28 February, 2019. Producer, editor, audio engineer: Chris Hatzis.
03.07.2019
University Services International Women's Day
An interview between Neil Robinson, Head of University Services & Professor Julie Willis, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning. Recorded: 28 February, 2019. Producer, editor, audio engineer: Chris Hatzis.
12.23.2018
MDHS Reunion Weekend: Medical Research – Evolution and Progress Panel Discussion - Part 2
A discussion around big ideas that are reshaping healthcare today and what we can expect to see in the future with Professor Bruce Campbell, Sarah-Jane Dawson and Dr Sybil McAuley. Hosted by journalist, Natasha Mitchell.
12.23.2018
MDHS Reunion Weekend: Medical Research - Evolution and Progress Panel Discussion - Part 2
A discussion around big ideas that are reshaping healthcare today and what we can expect to see in the future with Professor Bruce Campbell, Sarah-Jane Dawson and Dr Sybil McAuley. Hosted by journalist, Natasha Mitchell.
12.23.2018
MDHS Reunion Weekend: Medical Research – Evolution and Progress Panel Discussion - Part 1
A discussion around the pivotal moments in medical research over the last 50 years with Laureate Professor Peter Doherty AC, Professor Suzanne Cory AC and Professor Judith Whitworth AC. Hosted by journalist, Natasha Mitchell.
12.23.2018
MDHS Reunion Weekend: Medical Research - Evolution and Progress Panel Discussion - Part 1
A discussion around the pivotal moments in medical research over the last 50 years with Laureate Professor Peter Doherty AC, Professor Suzanne Cory AC and Professor Judith Whitworth AC. Hosted by journalist, Natasha Mitchell.
11.01.2018
Indigenous Architecture with Mphethi Morojele
5 Things About… Indigenous Architecture with Mphethi Morojele. Interviewer: Jefa Greenaway, architect and University of Melbourne lecturer. Interviewee: Mphethi Morojele, owner and founder of MMA Design Studio. Recorded: 18 July, 2018 at Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne. Production:...
10.03.2018
Preventing bowel cancer
Rose Story talks to Professor Mark Jenkins, Head of the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Mark and Rose have a moving discussion...
09.19.2018
The Professional Staff Conference -2018 - Our world, our future
If you missed this year's Professional Staff Conference, never fear, the External Relations podcast team has you covered. Andi and Buffy take you behind these scenes, bringing you the highlights from the keynote speakers to the stand out sessions and...
08.16.2018
Making the most of your library with Tanya Wilson
Not all students will be aware of how to efficiently use their university library, and yet the information they miss out on could be crucial to their degree. To give students a head start, Tanya Wilson talks to Kylie Tran...
08.02.2018
HILDA Explained with Roger Wilkins
You may have heard something recently about HILDA - the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey. You can see the most recent results on our Unimelb news site, Pursuit. But how exactly does HILDA work? And what are...
07.19.2018
Special Episode: Event FOMO - 2018 Indigenous Place and Partnerships Conference
Highlights from the 2018 Indigenous Place and Partnerships Conference held at the University of Melbourne in April 2018. Andi and Silvi gate crash the conference to bring you selections of presentations and interviews with presenters and conference participants. More details here:...
07.11.2018
The cocktail that is zoonotic disease
In this episode, Michelle Kelso interviewed Dr Simon Firestone about the concept of One Health – a timely conversation that coincided with the launch of the World Health Organisations 2018 Blueprint list of priority diseases and the launch of a...
05.31.2018
Indigenous Biocultural Knowledge With Ken Winkel
Indigenous Biocultural Knowledge with Ken Winkel by University of Melbourne
05.15.2018
Thinking Like A Designer With Donald Bates And Nicole Engwirda
Thanks to Nicole Engwirda and Professor Donald Bates. This episode was recorded on 27 February 2018. Production by James Rafferty. Editing by Silvi Vann-Wall and James Rafferty. Audio Engineering by Ben Pawson. 5 Things About is a training podcast created by Dr Andi...
04.12.2018
Getting Your Start With Adam Elliot
Getting your start with Adam Elliot by University of Melbourne
02.08.2018
The Habsburg Empire With Kurt Baird And Bess Keaney
The Habsburg Empire with Kurt Baird and Bess Keaney by University of Melbourne
01.30.2018
Suing A River With Erin O'Donnell
Today our guest is Dr Erin O'Donnell, a water law and policy specialist. Erin's research focuses on the challenge of sustainable water resource management, with an emphasis on transferable water rights and water markets. Producers: Buffy Gorrilla and Dr Andi...
01.23.2018
The Daisy Bates Collection With Nick Thieberger
The Daisy Bates Collection with Nick Thieberger by University of Melbourne
01.23.2018
Vulvas With Liz Dean
Vulvas with Liz Dean by University of Melbourne
01.23.2018
Preserving Languages With Nick Thieberger
Preserving languages with Nick Thieberger by University of Melbourne
12.17.2017
Being A Special Collections Intern
Being a Special Collections Intern by University of Melbourne
11.15.2017
Urban Green Spaces
These days we share so many opinions online, but can all that public information be harnessed to benefit our communities? Two researchers from the University of Melbourne are taking on the data from twitter to plot how people feel about...
09.25.2017
Special Episode: Event FOMO 'Creating Connections'
We gate-crashed the 2017 University of Melbourne professional Staff Conference to alleviate your FOMO (that's your fear of missing out!). Hear the thought-provoking messages from keynote speakers Dr Susan Carland, Dr Charles Day as well as snippets from conference speakers...
08.23.2017
Housing Affordability In Melbourne
How bad is Melbourne's housing affordability crisis? Where do we sit in comparison to the rest of the world? What have negative gearing and capital gains taxes have to do with it and what can government do? In this episode...
08.23.2017
Fakes And Forgeries
Hollywood links forgeries with art heists, but how does crime in the art world really operate? What are the tips and tricks in detecting a fake and why do we get so caught up on the 'genuine' article? In this...
08.09.2017
Stroke Rehab Environments
We know that stroke rehabilitation requires motivation and an absence of stress. But how can we create spaces that are both motivating and calming? How can we make sure that there are enough stimuli to encourage neuroplasticity and recovery of...
08.08.2017
The Cultural Impact Of Comics
What can we learn when we don't treat comics as low-brow entertainment, but as important historical sources? What do the changes in representation of masculinity tell us about our feelings towards war? And who is Sergeant Rock? In this episode,...
08.06.2017
Elite Athletes
How do you practice cross-country skiing in Parkville? What's the best way to maintain equilibrium between commitments? And... how much do you lift? These are all serious questions for serious student athletes. They're commonwealth stars or aspirants and they're balancing...
07.31.2017
Appearance Activism
What does it mean to be an 'appearance activist'? Mellissa Kavenagh from the Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health meets Australian writer Carly Findlay. Carly is a passionate advocate for disability rights, with her activism reducing disability-related...
07.19.2017
Germaine Greer's Audio Recordings
Hear Greer: in 2013 the University of Melbourne bought the Germaine Greer Archive. In this podcast, we listen to the archivists who explain what it means to catalogue and comprehend a vast collection of print and audio material. We look...
07.10.2017
The Law Of The Sea
In a serendipitous twist of fate, two Melbourne Law School employees named Sam Johnstone were brought together. They discuss the laws of the high seas, discovering that it's more than just the pirate's code. Uncovering the murky waters of disputed...
07.09.2017
Lizards With Colourful Attitude
Game of Thrones isn't the only place where you'll find interesting dragons. PhD candidate Maddie Ewers has been researching the Australian Tawny Dragon lizard and why it comes in four different colour varieties. Find out about her lizard larks, colour...
07.09.2017
Becoming An Elite Rower
On the serene banks of the Yarra River, in the heart of the city of Melbourne, we hear what it's like to be an elite rower and student and find out that it isn't all about rowing gently down the...

What's 5 Things About... about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

5 Things About... episodes:

Indigenous Knowledge

Viral Marketing with Brent Coker

The Physics of The Event Horizon with Margaret Wertheim

The Event Horizon Telescope with Peter Galison

The Anthropocene with Will Steffen

Melancholy

Type 2 diabetes

Dr Alex McCutchan - frontline health care worker who contracted COVID-19

Learning from home during a pandemic

Enabling Operational Excellence

PsychTalks Event FOMO - Mind the hype

The University’s Indigenous agenda, National Reconciliation Week, and University Services

The University's Indigenous agenda, National Reconciliation Week, and University Services

The University’s international strategy, Academic Board, and University Services

The University's international strategy, Academic Board, and University Services

MSPACE, customers, and University Services

University Services International Women’s Day

University Services International Women's Day

MDHS Reunion Weekend: Medical Research – Evolution and Progress Panel Discussion - Part 2

MDHS Reunion Weekend: Medical Research - Evolution and Progress Panel Discussion - Part 2

MDHS Reunion Weekend: Medical Research – Evolution and Progress Panel Discussion - Part 1

MDHS Reunion Weekend: Medical Research - Evolution and Progress Panel Discussion - Part 1

Indigenous Architecture with Mphethi Morojele

Preventing bowel cancer

The Professional Staff Conference -2018 - Our world, our future

Making the most of your library with Tanya Wilson

HILDA Explained with Roger Wilkins

Special Episode: Event FOMO - 2018 Indigenous Place and Partnerships Conference

The cocktail that is zoonotic disease

Indigenous Biocultural Knowledge With Ken Winkel

Thinking Like A Designer With Donald Bates And Nicole Engwirda

Getting Your Start With Adam Elliot

The Habsburg Empire With Kurt Baird And Bess Keaney

Suing A River With Erin O'Donnell

The Daisy Bates Collection With Nick Thieberger

Vulvas With Liz Dean

Preserving Languages With Nick Thieberger

Being A Special Collections Intern

Urban Green Spaces

Special Episode: Event FOMO 'Creating Connections'

Housing Affordability In Melbourne

Fakes And Forgeries

Stroke Rehab Environments

The Cultural Impact Of Comics

Elite Athletes

Appearance Activism

Germaine Greer's Audio Recordings

The Law Of The Sea

Lizards With Colourful Attitude

Becoming An Elite Rower