Deakin Matters

Pro Vice Chancellor (Learning Futures) Professor Beverley Oliver discusses Open Courses – an online format of education that certain USA Universities are offering free of charge.

Dr Terry Bartholomew, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology talks about ex-prisoners being released back into the community, and the impact this has on whether they are likely to reoffend or not.

Professor Peter Miller, Principle Research Fellow in Deakin's School of Psychology discusses his study into understanding gender norm conformity, alcohol consumption, attitudes and beliefs regarding the effects on alcohol consumption and aggression.

Mr James Farrell, Lecturer in Deakin's School of Law, talks about his article on The Conversation, regarding the ‘new’ definition of homelessness by the ABS and the statistics surrounding it

Dr Paul Harrison, Senior Lecturer and Deakin Graduate in the School of Business and Law discuss his latest research on telecommunications companies and their relationships with their customers. A recent report funded by Deakin University has revealed it is one based on distrust, information overload and frustration.

Dr Bridie McCarthy, Research Fellow in the Faculty of Arts and Education discusses the 'first in family longitudinal project’, a study that involves monitoring first generation university students.

Dr. Debbie Ollis from the School of Education discusses the very ambiguous topic of sex education, and how it should be taught to children moving through school.

Professor Louise Johnson from the Alfred Deakin Research Institute was recently awarded the Australian-International Medal from the Institute of Australian Geographers, and she discusses her research and Geelong’s development as a city.

Professor Robert Cummins, Personal Chair, School of Psychology discusses sleep, one of those essentials in life. In particular he discuss his research into sleep as well as tips for a good night's sleep.

Dr Geoffrey Robinson - Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Sciences discusses the recent Melbourne by-election last month (21 July 2012), and also to discuss state and federal politics. He wrote an article on The Conversation.