Deakin Matters

Dr Sarah Shigdar, Research Fellow in the School of Medicine, discusses an award she won in the Health and Lifestyle Category at the Smart Geelong Network Researcher of the Year Awards. Her research focusses on chemical antibodies targetting cancer stem cells in pathology tissues.

Dr Geoffrey Robinson, Senior Lecturer in History & Politics gives a run down on what’s been happening lately in Australian politics.

Professor Jo Salmon, Associate Head of School (Research) in the School Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, discusses her recent article on The Conversation regarding a continuing obesity epidemic throughout Australia, and how this epidemic has changed over the years.

Deakin journalism student Stefan Sgariato reports on whther video games are too violent. Stefan explores the pros and cons of reviewing the classification system.

Dr Xavier Conlan, a lecturer in Chemistry at Deakin talks popular science with some interesting Science topics including Bugs that turn urine into rock fuel. Xavier also discusses new research: Teens who go to bed late are more likely to be overweight.

Professor Mark McGillivray - Research Professor of International Development Centre, Alfred Deakin Research Institute discusses the pacific region in particular issues like poverty, aid, trade, etc.

Dr Xavier Conlan, a Deakin research fellow will talk to us this morning about a developed list of the top ten new species of 2011.

Deakin Journalism student Adrian Naidu reports on Indian student welfare in Melbourne

Dr Xavier Conlan, a Deakin research fellow will talk to us this morning about a developed list of the top ten new species of 2011.

Dr. Anthony Ware, Lecturer in International & Community Development, discusses his new book on the development of Myanmar, international NGOs and how outside countries can help