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The world's tallest timber building, digital twinning and biophilic design. Discover how sustainable architecture is revolutionising the places we live and work in.
In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Zaid Osama, who shares insights into how buildings are being designed to reduce their environmental impact, including Perth’s ground-breaking plan that will have us rethinking the materials we build with.
Zaid Osama, Lecturer in Architecture and Construction, School of Design and Built Environment, Curtin University
Zaid is a lecturer at Curtin University, specialising in architecture and construction. He is a Ph.D. candidate and the director of AFB Architects. His research interests include digital twins, user-centred architecture, data-driven built environment, architectural design and technology, construction systems and materials and infrastructure design and engineering.
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Behind the scenesHost: David Karsten
Episode researcher: Anne Griffin-Appadoo
Producer: Emilia Jolakoska
Recordist: Jayden McLean
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
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In this episode, host Sarah Taillier is joined by Dr. Hani Al-Salami and Dr. Armin Mooranian, both registered pharmacists from Curtin Medical School and CHIRI. Together, Dr Al-Salami and Dr Mooranian are leading a project to develop a prototype for faecal capsules. Such capsules offer new hope to patients battling resistant infections that don’t respond to standard therapies.
• [00:25 – 01:04] How faecal transplant capsules show promise for gut health in a novel trial.
• [02:06 – 02:30] How gut bacteria is crucial for gut health.
• [04:36 – 04:50] Does a capsule approach improve the ease of treatment?
• [08:09 – 08:39] How the capsule provides a non-invasive treatment for the serious bacteria infection, recurrent clostridioides dificile.
• [17:42 – 18:05] The potential for treating neurological diseases via gut health.
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Connect with our guestsDr. Hani Al-Salami
Dr Hani Al-Salami is an AHPRA registered Australian and New Zealand pharmacist, a clinician, an academic, and a Program Lead in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Curtin Medical School and Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute. Dr Al-Salami’s research focuses on using bile acids as a bio-nano platform for therapeutic delivery, which is aligned with worldwide regulatory approvals, for commercialisation purposes in humans.
Dr. Armin Mooranian
Dr Mooranian is a clinical consultant pharmacist and lecturer at Curtin Medical School. He is registered with AHPRA-Pharmacy of Board of Australia and also holds New Zealand registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand. Dr Mooranian's research at Curtin University has led to a significant advancement of knowledge in the field of quantum medicine, biotechnology and nanoengieering of advanced gene-based therapeutic delivery systems for the treatment of neurosensory disorders and cognitive dysfunction.
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Behind the scenesHost: Sarah Taillier
Content creator: Anita Shore and Alex Foot
Producer: Emilia Jolakoska
Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Celeste Fourie
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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Can MS be slowed down or even reversed? In this episode, host Alex Foot is joined by Dr. Virginie Lam to discuss a revolutionary new treatment that aims to slow down or potentially stop the cycles of attack and remission in many MS cases.
What is multiple sclerosis (MS) and how does it effect the body? [00:46]
• What is relapse-remitting MS and what challenges does it present [02:57]
• How new myelin targeting treatments are offering new hope for MS treatment [08:56]
• What inspired Dr. Lam to research MS [15:05]
Dr. Virginie Lam
NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University
Dr. Virginie Lam specialises in neuroscience and myelin repair strategies for Multiple Sclerosis. Her work focuses on lipid-based therapies and the utilisation of advanced MRI technology to track and potentially reverse MS progression.
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Behind the scenesHost and Content Creator: Alex Foot
Producer and recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Celeste Fourie
Executive Producers: Matthew Sykes and Anita Shore
Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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How do we overcome barriers to education in Australia? ‘In this episode, Alex Foot is joined by Professor Ian Li, Director of the Research and Policy Program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES), to discuss the equity landscape in Australian higher education, and how things are moving towards a more accessible system.
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Connect with our guestsProfessor Ian Li
Director of the Research and Policy Program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES)
With a background in health and labour market economics, Professor Ian Li is the Research and Policy program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success, where he heads up efforts to find out ‘what works’ in creating a more equitable higher education system in Australia.
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Behind the scenesHost and content creator:: Alex Foot
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Celeste Fourie
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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How did a simple molecule found in smoke change the way we regenerate native plants? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf
In this episode, Professor Kingsley Dixon joins host David Karsten to discuss the critical role smoke plays in seed germination, the evolution of plant conservation and restoration practices, and how these insights are being applied to revitalise Western Australia's unique biodiversity.
How Prof Dixon’s career started [01:32]
Biodiversity regeneration efforts in Kings Park, WA [12:21]
How smoke can help with ecologic regeneration [11:23]
How Prof Dixon’s discovery impacted the nursery industry [21:04]
Discussion on cryogenics history and potential [31:4]
Learn moreBushland conservation and restoration
King’s Birthday Honours: Passion for natural world drives acclaimed botanist Kingsley Dixon (The West Australian)
Connect with our guestsProfessor Kingsley Dixon
Professor Dixon has led transformational research in plant conservation and restoration. As Foundation Director at Kings Park, he built a team of over 50, pioneering 'science-into-practice' approaches with $24M in industry funding. His work has positioned WA as a global leader in environmental restoration, securing $7.6M in competitive funding and establishing significant science partnerships.
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Behind the scenesHost: David Karsten
Content creator: Alex Foot
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Celeste Fourie
Executive Producers: Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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From BTS to Busan's Film Festivals, how has Korea's cultural influence spread across the globe? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf.
What is the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu’ [00:50]
• How the government encouraged a cultural push of Hallyu [14:14]
• Korean Cultures spread to Australia [21:23]
• How the spread of Korean culture impacts life in South Korea itself [39:23]
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• Curtin Korean Studies Major
• Korean Research Centre WA
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Associate Professor Jo Elfving-Hwang
Jo Elfving-Hwang is an Associate Professor of Korean Society and Culture in the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) at Curtin University. She is also Dean Global, Korea, with the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor Global, Director of the Korea Research & Engagement Centre at Curtin University and Major Coordinator of the Korean Studies program at Curtin.
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Host: David Karsten
Content creator: Alex Foot
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Celeste Fourie
Executive Producers: Anita Shore
First Nations Acknowledgement
Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Professor Fred Wells and Professor Monique Gagnon to discuss the impact of rising sea temperatures and oil spills on aquatic life.
Significant changes in marine fauna along Perth’s coastline (00:01:02:03)
Impact of 2011 heatwave on the west end of Rottnest (00:04:12:12)
How fish fingerprints are helping identify oil pollutants (00:09:23:04)
Recovery of marine populations after the Montara oil spill in the Timor Sea (00:19:54:22)
Positive trends in pollution reduction (00:21:26:23)
Learn moreMarine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest
Fish Fingerprinting: Identifying Crude Oil Pollutants using Bicyclic Sesquiterpanes (Bicyclanes) in the Tissues of Exposed Fish
Connect with our guestsProfessor Fred Wells, Adjunct Professor, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University
As senior curator of aquatic zoology at the Western Australian Museum for many years, Professor Wells developed a keen interest in tropical marine ecosystems and Western Australian marine habitats. He later moved to the WA Department of Fisheries where he led a research project on introduced marine pests. His research has included all major habitat types in the Western Pacific, with a particular focus on coral reefs and mangroves, and documenting molluscan assemblages in marine areas not previously investigated by scientists. He is the former President and a Lifetime Member of the Australian Marine Sciences Association, The World Scientific Society for Molluscs, and the Australasian Mollusc Society.
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Professor Monique Gagnon, Discipline lead, Ecology, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University
A prominent researcher in ecotoxicology, Professor Gagnon has led major research projects for industry, government and the Australian Research Council. Her research focuses on the impact of accidental oil spills, petroleum exploration and production on fish health, endocrine disruptors, sewage treatment plants and urban runoffs, and the toxicity of drilling muds used in the petroleum exploration industry. She provides advice on drilling programs in sensitive marine areas like Botany Bay and Barrow Island. She also monitors the effects of anti-fouling chemicals on vertebrates and invertebrate populations. Professor Gagnon is an associate editor for the international peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Toxicology.
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Behind the scenesHost: David Karsten
Content creator: Anne Griffin-Appadoo
Producer: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Amy Hosking
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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With the rapid rise of generative AI, what does this mean for the human side of creativity, art and culture?
In this episode, David Karsten is joined by Rachel Robertson and Susanna Castleden explore the intersection between generative AI and human creativity, and discuss the ways in which innovative projects can act to showcase the creative work of our human artists and writers.
Learn moreBook Mentioned:
Here Be Monsters: Is Technology Reducing Our Humanity? by Richard King (Monash University Publishing, 2023).
Article Reference:
Richard King's article 'The Defence' in Griffith Review, issue 81, 2023, pp20-28.
AI Carbon Footprint:
We're getting a better idea of AI's true carbon footprint, MIT Technology Review, 2022.
Human Rights Issues in AI Industry:
Open AI Used Kenyan Workers ... To Make ChatGPT Less Toxic, TIME, 2023.
Writers Response Project Anthologies:
Where the Ink Falls, edited by Rachel Robertson, published by John Curtin Gallery, 2022.
25 for 25: Curtin Writers Respond, edited by Rachel Robertson, published by John Curtin Gallery, 2023. Available in hard copy at the John Curtin Gallery, and available soon on Issuu.
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Explore more episodes on creativity and generative AI: Word & Image Podcast.
Connect with our guestsRachel Robertson
Associate Professor, Curtin School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry
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Associate Professor Rachel Robertson teaches and supervises in Professional Writing and Publishing and Creative Writing in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry at Curtin University. She has a BA (Honours) and MPhil from UWA and a PhD from Curtin University. Her memoir, Reaching One Thousand: a story of love, motherhood and autism, was published by Black Inc in 2012 and re-issued in 2018. She is editor or co-editor of seven other scholarly or creative books including recent titles Where the Ink Falls (2022) and 25 for 25 (2023). Her creative nonfiction and essays have been published in outlets such as Griffith Review, Island, Best Australian Essays, Australian Book Review and Westerly.
Susanna Castleden
Associate Professor in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry; Dean of Research in the Faculty of Humanities
As Dean of Research in the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University, Susanna is responsible for supporting and promoting researchers in the School of Education, the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, and the School of Design and Built Environment.
Susanna is a multi-award-winning artist and educator and has exhibited continuously throughout her career. She has participated over 30 solo and group exhibitions, and her artworks are held in more than 20 major collections across Australia, including the National Gallery of Australia and The Art Gallery of WA. Susanna’s creative practice, predominantly in printmaking and drawing, includes large-scale projects that bring together ideas of mobility and proximity, often seeking to reveal alternate ways of encountering and understanding movement.
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Behind the scenesHost: David Karsten
Content creator: Yvette Tulloch
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Amy Hosking
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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As our planet grapples with the urgent realities of climate change, the transition to sustainable energy solutions becomes pivotal. But how do we make this transition just, inclusive, and effective?
Today, host Alex Foot is joined by two esteemed Curtin University professors, Professor Peta Ashworth OAM and Professor Petra Tschakert. They break down the complex layers of the energy humanities, the changes in public attitudes towards energy, and the need for an equitable energy shift.
Why the energy transition needs a ‘humanities look’ [06:40]
The benefits of energy literacy [17:58]
The social challenge of ensuring everyone benefits from the energy transition [27:18]
Western Australia’s role in a just energy transition [38:20]
Why action is key to ensuring a just transition [46:11]
Learn moreMurajuga Traditional Owner Wins Legal Bid to Stop Woodside from Conducting Seismic Blasting.
News Article on Energy Transition Jobs
Curtin’s Centre for Energy Transition
Connect with our guestsProfessor Petra Tschakert
Professor Tschakert is trained as a human-environment geographer and applied anthropologist and conducts research at the intersection of political ecology, climate change adaptation, climate and mobility justice, multispecies justice, energy humanities, transformative sustainability education, and livelihood security. She has abundant experience using participatory methods and community engagement practices for capacity and resilience strengthening for >30 years in Senegal, Ghana, Tanzania, India, Nepal, and Panama, and recently in Western Australia.
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Professor Peta Ashworth OAM
Professor Ashworth is a renowned expert in energy, communication, stakeholder engagement, and technology assessment. She has researched public attitudes towards climate and energy technologies, including wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS), solar photovoltaic, storage, geothermal and hydrogen, for almost two decades. An accomplished speaker and educator, she actively promotes energy literacy globally and contributes to policy briefings and educational events.
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Behind the scenesHost and Content Creator: Alex Foot
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Amy Hosking
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
First Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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Mountain biking, an exhilarating outdoor adventure, is taking the world by storm. From conquering rugged trails to exploring diverse terrains, it offers a fantastic cardiovascular workout, enhancing your strength, endurance, and agility. In fact, it's one of the fastest-growing recreational activities globally. In this episode, Host David Kasten sat down with Paul Braybrook, a dedicated paramedic and paramedicine researcher at Curtin University; and Rod Annear, Assistant Director of Parks and Visitor Services at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions to discuss the growth and transformation of mountain biking into the loved activity it is today.
Doing a PhD in mountain biking [01:40]
The planning that goes into expanding mountain biking trails [09:20]
Are severe are typical mountain biking injuries? [11:29]
What the next ten years of mountain biking holds [21:58]
How families can casually get into mountain biking [28:11]
Learn morePedal power takes off: Mountain biking benefits outweigh risks (Curtin News)
Connect with our guestsPaul Braybrook
Researcher, Curtin School of Nursing
Paul Braybrook is a AHPRA Registered Paramedic for St John WA working for the state ambulance service. He is also the course coordinator for paramedicine at Curtin University.
In his spare time, he can be found riding in whatever mountains he happens to be closest to. Paul has a particular interest in sports medicine epidemiology and the management of traumatic injuries in outdoor remote locations. Pauls doctoral thesis aims to investigate the medical events that occur during the recreational use of outdoor terrestrial trails in Western Australia (WA) with particular focus on mountain biking and hiking. This is from both an epidemiological perspective and from a health service resources perspective.
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Rod Annear
Assistant Director Parks and Visitor Services at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Rod is developing the next generation of supporters and visitors of national parks, marine parks and protected areas in Western Australia.
He is currently responsible for planning and implementing facilities, trails, experiences and information; and leading the management of the Parks website, social media strategy and mobile applications for park supporters and visitors.
Rod has wide experience in national park management and conservation; and recreation facility and activity planning, having spent 30 years in natural area management including 20 years as a National Park Ranger in Western Australia.
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Behind the scenesHost: David Karsten
Content creator: Alex Foot
Producer and Recordist: Emilia Jolakoska
Social Media: Amy Hosking
Executive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew Sykes
Curtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.
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