Deakin Matters

Research Professor of Public Policy, Michael Porter, talks about the effective distribution of water around Australia and what action needs to be taken in the future to ensure we have high water supply systems.

Professor and chair in Australian studies, David Walker, about the Prime Minister's call for a White paper on Australia in the Asian Century.

PhD candidate, Meagan Gillespie discusses her research into Gene expression in lactating pigeons and how the pigeon is only one of three bird species known to produce ‘milk’ to feed their young. Meagan belongs to the School of Life and Environmental Science.

Lecturer in Sport Management Adam Karg discusses the use of social media by Australian professional sport teams. Adam talks about the content and strategy's sports clubs are using to engage with consumers.

Deakin journalism student Raquel Burgess reports on the impacts of Climate change on the Mornington Peninsula and what this small community is doing about it.

PhD candidate Carolina Castano, discusses her latest research on animal cruelty. She has been working with disadvantaged children from a school in Columbia, and looking at the role that science education plays in reducing violence and increasing compassion towards others, and especially animals.

Dr Jan Garrard, Senior Lecturer in the School of Health and Social Development. She will be with us today to talk about prioritising cycling over car travel as a means for transport in Australia and also the benefits it would bring to the country.

Dr Debra Bateman who is a Senior Lecturer in Higher Education. She will be here to discuss a little about Facebook and the use of Social Media in classrooms.

Design Director of Carbon Revolution wheels, Ashley Denmead, who is a former Deakin engineering and Composites Post Graduate student talks to us about Carbon Revolution or CFusion as it is otherwise known, who have formed a close partnership with Deakin University, and have produced the world's first one-piece carbon fibre wheel. This has been displayed at a Clean Technology Showcase in Canberra, an event launched by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr.

Deakin Broadcast Journalism student Neary Ty reports that more people ride to work in the City of Moreland, north of Melbourne than in any other municipality in Australia. Residents site congestion, health and living expenses and their reasons for the change.