Melbourne University Up Close Podcast

Episode 39: Detecting and Avoiding Online Threats

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:43:31 -0600

Online security expert Assoc Prof Chris Leckie looks in depth at the threats and vulnerabilities facing individuals and societies in the networked world. In conversation with Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington.

Guest

Chris Leckie - Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering

Duration: 20 min 25 sec

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Episode 38: Plight of Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:01:50 -0600

Dr Kylie Baxter talks with podcast host Jacky Angus about the background and current predicament of Palestinians in Lebanon.

Guest

Kylie Baxter - Lecturer, Arabic and Islamic Studies at Asia Institute.

Duration: 20 min 20 sec

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Episode 37: Reinvigorating the World Trade Organization

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:55:05 -0600

Political scientist and Warwick Commission member Prof Ann Capling demystifies the World Trade Organization (WTO), and suggests how it might reinvigorate itself in a changing global trade environment. With podcast host Eric van Bemmel.

Guest

Ann Capling - Professor of Political Science at the University of Melbourne

Duration: 31 min 14 sec

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Episode 36: Marketing Luxury Brands

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:44:44 -0600

Assoc Prof Mark Ritson of the Melbourne Business School talks to Up Close host Amanda Tattam about the changing nature of the global luxury goods market. Amanda also speaks to Andrew Wu, head of luxury giant LVMH's China operations, about selling luxury in Asia.

Guests:

Mark Ritson - is Associate Professor at the Melbourne Business School

Andrew Wu - is the LVMH Group's Director for China

Duration: 26 min 02 sec

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Episode 35: With No Grain Of Salt - Water Desalination Explained

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:11:33 -0600

Assoc Prof Sandra Kentish joins Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington to discuss water desalination as a technology and a controversy -- and its certain growth in our future.

Guest

Assoc Prof Sandra Kentish - from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Duration: 16 min 46 sec

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Episode 34: Cities and Extreme Events

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:11:46 -0700

Assoc Profs Priyan Mendis and Nick Haritos reveal how cities stand up to extreme events like explosive blasts and tsunamis. With Dr Shane Huntington.

Guests:

Assoc Prof Priyan Mendis - from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is a specialist in protective technologies for structures

Assoc Prof Nick Haritos - from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is a specialist in structural dynamics of both land-based and offshore structures

Duration: 16 min 08 sec

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Episode 33: Mathematics of Biology

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:03:56 -0700

Prof Kerry Landman chats with Dr Shane Huntington about how mathematics sheds light on biological phenomena like the growth of cancer cells.

Guest

Prof Kerry Landman - is an applied mathematician at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Duration: 14 min 45 sec

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Episode 32: Birds, Nations and Empires

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:35:43 -0700

Dr Lewis Mayo gives a historical perspective of how birds have symbolised nations' political struggles and aspirations. With host Sian Prior.

Guest

Dr Lewis Mayo - is Lecturer of Chinese Studies at Asia Institute

Duration: 21 min 31 sec

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Episode 31: Genetic Testing and Young People

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:30:39 -0700

Dr Rony Duncan discusses the ethical issues surrounding genetic testing of young people. With host Dr Shane Huntington. This episode concludes our "Summer Season of Science". Up Close will resume its regular programming with the next episode.

Guest

Dr Rony Duncan - is a Medical Ethicist at the Centre for Adolescent Health at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Duration: 13 min 22 sec

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Episode 30: Love Life of the Mountain Brushtail Possum

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:14:27 -0700

Behavioural ecologist Dr Jenny Martin explains how studying Australia's Mountain Brushtail Possum has helped us understand how ecological change affects animal mating behaviour. This is the second of our "Summer Season of Science" mini series. With Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington.

Guest

Dr Jenny Martin - is an Ecological Zoologist with the Department of Zoology

Duration: 11 min 50 sec

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Episode 29: Engineering Ice Cream

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:11:15 -0700

Chemical Engineer Dr Ray Dagastine explains the crucial role of emulsions and surfactants in everyday items like shampoo and ice cream. The first of our special "Up Close Summer Season of Science". With host Dr Shane Huntington.

Guest

Dr Ray Dagastine - is a Chemical Engineer with the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Duration: 12 min 15 sec

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Episode 28: Post-Natal Depression Across Cultures

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:40:18 -0700

Post-natal, or perinatal, depression is found beyond the wealthy, Europeanised societies with which this phenomenon is usually associated. In this podcast, Assoc Prof Jane Fisher of the Key Centre for Women's Health discusses PND and its incidence in poorer countries, especially Vietnam. With host Sian Prior.

Guests:

Assoc Prof Jane Fisher - is a Clinical Psychologist and is the coordinator of postgraduate education and training at the Key Center for Women's Health in Society.

Dr Tran Tuan - is Director of the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) in Hanoi, Vietnam

Duration: 28 min 17 sec

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Episode 27: Mindful Leadership

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:03:36 -0700

Prof Amanda Sinclair talks about how mindfulness contributes to effective leadership. With Sian Prior.

Guest

Amanda Sinclair - is Foundation Professor of Management (Diversity and Change) at the Melbourne Business School.

Duration: 18 min 48 sec

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Episode 26: Post-Soviet Crime and Its Impact Abroad

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:37:25 -0700

Prof Leslie Holmes examines the wide-ranging impact of organised crime in post-Communist Russia and Eastern Europe. With host Sian Prior.?

Guest: Prof Leslie Holmes, School of Natural Resource Management
Topic: Former Soviet Union, Central Eastern Europe and the internationalization of crime

Duration: 20 min 04 sec

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Episode 25: Abundance And Extinction: Species Under Pressure

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:23:31 -0600

Prof Nigel Stork talks to podcast host Dr Shane Huntington about the crisis of global extinction of species, its bio-historical backdrop, and a future of reduced diversity.

Guest: Prof Nigel Stork, School of Natural Resource Management

Topic: Global Extinction of Species

Duration: 19 min 39 sec

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Episode 24: Simon Phillips: Theater is No Drama

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:19:33 -0600

Simon Phillips joins Up Close host Sian Prior for a wide-ranging discussion of the role of theatre in contemporary society, and its continuing relevance in the digital age.

Guest: Simon Phillips, Artistic Director of the Melbourne Theatre Company

Topic: Contemporary theatre

Duration: 24 min 50 sec

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Episode 23: India and China, Globalized

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:07:28 -0600

Dr Pradeep Taneja and Dr Salim Lakha discuss how globalisation is shaping India and China. With Sian Prior.

Guests:
Dr Pradeep Taneja, School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology
Dr Salim Lakha, School of Social and Environmental Enquiry

Topic: The effects of globalization on India and China

Duration: 26 min 51 sec

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Episode 22: Geopolitics of Climate Change

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:57:18 -0600

Dr Peter Christoff explores the global politics of climate change with Sian Prior.

Guest: Dr Peter Christoff, School of Social and Environmental Enquiry.
Topic: Geopolitics of Climate Change

Duration: 31 min 12 sec

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Episode 21: Barry Tuckwell: A Life with French Horn

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:39:00 -0600

Triple Grammy nominee, Professor Barry Tuckwell, chats with Sian Prior about his art and life.

Guest: Professor Barry Tuckwell, OBE and AC from the Faculty of Music
Topic: A Life with French Horn

Note: For legal reasons, this episode will not be available as an on-demand stream. It continues to be available as a podcast and as a download. We regret the inconvenience caused.

Duration: 31 min 31 sec

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Episode 20: Genetically modified (GM) crops: the wheat from the chaff

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:49:30 -0600

Professor Rick Roush examines the realities and myths around Genetically Modified (GM) or transgenic Crops. With Dr Shane Huntington.

Guest: Professor Rick Roush, Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Resources.

Topic: Genetically modified crops: the wheat from the chaff

Duration: 26 min 43 sec

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Episode 19: Individual Privacy vs Public Benefit in Health (Medical) Informatics

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:26:42 -0600

Prof Loane Skene and Assoc Prof Jim Black discuss the debate on medical informatics with Sian Prior

Guests:

Professor Loane Skene, Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, and Professor of Law at the Melbourne Law School and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Assoc Prof Jim Black, Epidemiologist and Public Health Physician at the Nossal Institute for Global Health

Topic: Individual Privacy vs Public Benefit in Health (Medical) Informatics

Duration: 30 min 32 sec

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Episode 18: Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Updated Look

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:06:08 -0600

Professor Margot Prior discusses the latest research into autism spectrum disorder, its effects on sufferers and their families, and the latest developments on diagnosis and treatment.

Guest: Professor Margot Prior, AO from the School of Behavioural Science
Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Updated Look

Duration: 25 min 29 sec

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Episode 17: Post-compulsory Education for a Knowledge Economy

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:24:05 -0600

Assoc Prof John Polesel discusses the changing job markets in Australia and overseas brought about by the so-called "knowledge economy", its effect on young people, and the need to change perceptions about Vocation Education and Training.

Guest: Assoc Prof John Polesel the Centre for Post-Compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning (CPELL)
Topic: Post-compulsory Education for a Knowledge Economy2

Duration: 20 min 17 sec

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Episode 16: The Leap from Frogs to Plastic Solar Cells

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:43:50 -0600

Prof Andrew Holmes of Bio21 Institute recounts how a poisonous South American frog inspired research into development of plastic solar cells.

Guest: Professor Andrew Holmes from the Bio 21 Institute
Topic: How the poison arrow frog inspired research into plastic solar cells.

Duration: 19 min 38 sec

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Episode 15: Crystal Meth (Ice) Use - Myths and Realities

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:51:38 -0600

Guests:
Associate Professor John Fitzgerald
Dr Frances Bramwell

Topic: Crystal Meth: Myths and Realities

Duration: 26 min 44 sec

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Episode 14: Islam and Sharia in Today's Indonesia

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 24 May 2007 00:21:10 -0600

Professor Tim Lindsey looks at attempts in Indonesia to introduce Sharia law, and its implications for the largest democracy in Southeast Asia. Prof Linsdsey talks about current Australia - Indonesia relations.

Guest: Professor Tim Lindsey from the Asian Law Centre, and the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam
Topic: Legislating Sharia in Indonesia

Duration: 25 min 35 sec

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Episode 13: Medical Tourism in Asia

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 10 May 2007 01:08:26 -0600

Dr Andrea Whittaker explores the phenomenon of medical tourism in Asia with Sian Prior. Dr Whittaker also talks about her research in illegal abortions in Thailand.

Guest: Dr Andrea Whittaker from Asia Institute
Topic: Medical Tourism in Asia

Duration: 20 min 58 sec

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Episode 12: War Against the Cotton Bollworm

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:46:12 -0600

Assoc Prof Phil Batterham and Prof Derek Russell describe how genetics, proteomics, chemistry and field work join forces in the war against the cotton bollworm - a 5 billion dollar pest that is the scourge of farmers from Australia to Africa.

Guests:
Associate Professor Phil Batterham
Professor Derek Russell

Topic: War Against the Cotton Bollworm

Duration: 26 min 34 sec

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Episode 11: Precision Drug Delivery with Nanotechnology

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:47:49 -0600

Professor Frank Caruso chats with Dr Shane Huntington about how advances in Nanotechnology enable delivery of therapeutic drugs in the human body with "pinpoint" accuracy.

Guest: Professor Frank Caruso from the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.
Topic: Precision delivery of therapeutic drugs with Nanotechnology

Duration: 15 min 28 sec

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Episode 10: Coping Strategies for Adolescents

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:15:05 -0600

Assoc Prof Erica Frydenberg and Dr Katrina McFerran discuss strategies to help teenagers cope with the stresses of adolescence.

Guests:
Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg
Dr Katrina McFerran

Topic: Coping Strategies for Adolescents

Duration: 27 min 39 sec

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Episode 9: Doggy DNA

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:15:48 -0600

Dr Steven Holloway discusses research into canine DNA and its applications with Science Host, Dr Shane Huntington

Guest: Dr Steven Holloway from the Faculty of Veterinary Science.
Topic: Canine DNA research and its applications

Duration: 19 min 08 sec

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Episode 8: Getting Public Transport Back on Track

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:19:30 -0700

Dr Paul Mees explores integrated public transport systems with Humanities host, Sian Prior

Guest: Dr Paul Mees from the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.
Topic: Public transport systems for dispersed cities

Duration: 26 min 01 sec

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Episode 7: A Quantum Leap in Computing

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:10:13 -0700

Professor David Jamieson discusses Quantum Computing, the new frontier in computer design, with Science host, Dr Shane Huntington.

Guest: Professor David Jamieson, Director of the Melbourne node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology
Topic: A Quantum Leap in Computing

Duration: 22 min 59 sec

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Episode 6: Dry and Getting Drier

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:18:50 -0700

Professor Nancy Millis and Professor John Langford discuss the need for radical changes in water management in Australia with Jacky Angus.

Guests:
Emeritus Professor Nancy Millis AC MBE, Microbiologist and pioneer in fermentation technology in Australia
Professor John Langford AM, Director of the Melbourne Water Research Centre

Topic: The need for radical changes in water management in Australia.

Duration: 24 min 54 sec

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Episode 5: Malaria Resurgent

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:11:29 -0700

Professor Graham Brown discusses the resurgence of malaria, and the role of the Nossal Institute of Global Health in the war on malaria and other global health problems.

Guest: Professor Graham Brown, Foundation Director of the Nossal Institute of Global Health
Topic: Malaria Resurgent

Duration: 18 min 07 sec

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Episode 4: Stem Cell Research

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:30:52 -0700

Professor Loane Skene and Professor Peter Rathjen discuss the debate on stem cell research with Jacky Angus

Guests:
Professor Loane Skene, President of the Academic Board of the University of Melbourne, a member of the Council of the University, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Professor Peter Rathjen, Dean of Science

Topic: Stem Cell Research

Duration: 27 min 00 sec

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Episode 3: Nuclear Power: Cure or Curse

up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:07:58 -0700

Associate Professor Martin Sevior speaks with Jacky Angus and weighs up nuclear power in an energy-hungry and rapidly warming world.

Guest: Assoicate Professor Martin Sevior, School of Physics.
Topic: Nuclear power: Cure or Curse

Duration: 19 min 38 sec

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