From muskets and biplanes to artificial intelligence and satellite defence systems- warfare in the 21st century is rapidly changing as we work to outsmart our adversaries in a digital world. 

The Defence Trailblazer program, a strategic partnership between the University of Adelaide and UNSW, seeks to address these evolving challenges to our national security. 

Driving collaboration across academia, industry and government, the program aims to support the defence sector in gaining access to cutting-edge science and research, while simultaneously upskilling the workforce and equipping students with knowledge and capabilities for the future of defence. 

As the Executive Director of that program, Dr Sanjay Mazumdar is the go-to voice on how we turn the research and innovation of today into the sovereign capabilities of tomorrow.

Join host Professor Andy Lowe in conversation with Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, as we discuss the changing nature of warfare, our nation’s defence needs and how Defence Trailblazer is tackling them head on.

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Three years of a pandemic has left Australia’s labour market crying out for more workers, yet some members of our society are struggling to find gainful employment.

Neurodiverse people and older Australians are finding themselves overlooked and underemployed by HR departments across the country.

Join host Professor Andy Lowe in conversation with Dr Valerie Caines, as we look at some practical solutions to diversifying Australian workplaces and the benefits that come from hiring with a diversity-mindset.

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Activated carbon- you can find it in food, face masks, water filters and even gold mines, but one Australian start-up is working to help activated carbon find is place in our circular economy.

This week, we’re looking at the activated carbon process and how research has transformed it from a coal-reliant product to a potential solution to recycling our environmental waste.

Join host Professor Andy Lowe in conversation with Dr Lewis Dunnigan, about what cleaner activated carbon means for consumers and how his start-up company, Bygen, has grown from this research.

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Shellfish reefs once framed Australia’s coastline from Noosa to Perth, but today they’re considered functionally extinct. So why are some researchers turning to music to bring these decimated habitats back to life?

This week, we’re heading to the ocean floor to learn more about the reef restoration projects that are springing up around the country, and how music designed for oysters is playing a crucial role. 

Join host Professor Andy Lowe in conversation with Dr Dominic McAfee, an award-winning marine biologist from the University of Adelaide, who’s figured out exactly what tunes to play to get these reefs going again.  

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Since 2012, the Clean Energy Regulator has issued 122,881,923 Australian Carbon Credit Units (also known as ACCUs) to over 1,400 carbon abatement projects. The projects can look like anything from tree plantations to capturing landfill gases to preserving land otherwise marked for clearing.  

Australia’s carbon offset scheme is designed to cancel out emissions produced by big polluters and bring the country closer to net zero, but is it working?

This week, host Professor Andy Lowe is in conversation with Professor Michelle Waycott from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Adelaide. Join us, as we discuss whether Australia’s efforts to offset have gone off track and what can be done about it.

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In Australia, the number of men dying by suicide is almost double the number of lives lost on our roads every year.

But while we know to buckle up, observe speed limits, and keep our eyes on the road, there is a lot less certainty surrounding men’s mental health and what to do when things start going wrong....

So what changes do we need to make to our health system to ensure we’re offing men the help they need, when where and how they need it?

This week, host Professor Andy Lowe is in conversation with Professor Deborah Turnbull, the current Chair of Psychology at The University of Adelaide. Join us, as we have this important conversation about the potentially lifesaving improvements we can make to our health system.

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If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further mental health support contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.

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66% of consumers are willing to pay more money for products and services that are ‘sustainable’. But a brand’s environmental and social policies don’t always align with what they put on the packet…

This week, host Professor Andy Lowe is in conversation with Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray from the Department of Geography, Environment, and Population at The University of Adelaide. Join us, as we take on greenwashing and the many ways in which it can derail our efforts to improve the planet.

In this interview, Melissa lists the Ethical Consumer as a great resource for kickstarting your own fight against greenwashing. You can visit the website here: www.ethicalconsumer.org/

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Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time? Our current attitudes to crime and punishment in Australia sees 45.2% of prisoners reoffending after just 2 years of being released.

This revolving-door nature of our criminal justice system not only incurs a high price in the running of our state and federal prisons, but also inflicts lasting wounds on the families and communities of those behind bars.

But there is an argument to be made for turning our approach to recidivism on its head, and the answers we may need can be found in Norway...

This week, host Professor Andy Lowe chats with Dr Julie-Anne Toohey from the School of Social Sciences, School of Arts, Business, Law and Economics at Adelaide University. Join us, as we rethink reoffence and challenge the jailhouse rules of our current justice system.

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In 2019, the Australian Government released its National Hydrogen Strategy with a goal to create a clean, innovative, safe and competitive hydrogen industry that would help decarbonise the nation. 

But what is green hydrogen and why has it caught the attention of governments, industries and billionaires alike? 

This week, host Professor Andy Lowe chats with Professor Greg Metha from the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Greg’s research in this area is working to deliver a more sustainable future and has led to exciting partnerships with Sparc Technologies and Fortescue Future Industries.

Join us, as we analyse Australia’s hydrogen pipeline dreams and hear about the tech that’s set to make them a reality.

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Could artificial intelligence fill the gap as our nation faces a dangerous shortage of mental health clinicians? Virtual therapy offers affordable and on-demand mental health support, allowing people to access treatment before it’s too late. 

Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and Associate Professor Carolyn Semmler, as we explore the potential of AI to help screen, diagnose and treat mental health disorders amidst a growing demand for treatment.

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