Debate@Go8

Episode 38 - Associate Professor Susan Woods, Senior Research Fellow, Adelaide Medical School

Associate Professor Susan Woods from the University of Adelaide on an Australian medical breakthrough that could lead to the eradication of bowel cancer, spell the end of awkward stool tests and lead to earlier diagnosis, saving thousands of lives.

Episode 37 - Professor Stephen Nicholls, Program Director, Victorian Heart Hospital

Professor Stephen Nicholls Program Director, of MonashHeart, Intensive Care and Victorian Heart Hospital, Monash Health, on new strategies for combatting heart disease and the state-of-the-art hospital he leads.

Episode 36 - Dr Sanjay Mazumdar - Defence Trailblazer

Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar on AI in warfare, AUKUS and dual use defence technology.

Episode 35 - Professor Chris Greening, 2023 Frank Fenner Prize of Life Scientist of the Year

Monash University’s award-winning scientist on the benefits of microbes and lifting public perception about the value of university research.

Episode 34 - The Israel-Hamas conflict with Middle East expert and former diplomat, ANU’s Ian Parmeter

Former Ambassador to Lebanon, Ian Parmeter discusses the Israel-Hamas war, the complexities of Middle Eastern politics and Australia’s response.

Episode 33 - The Australia-India relationships ‘time has come’, with Aus India Institute’s CEO Lisa Singh

Hon Lisa Singh discusses education, research collaboration, security and trade – all emerging opportunities as a result of Australia’s closer ties with India.

Episode 32 - UQ Chancellor Peter Varghese AO

Peter Varghese AO, author of the India Economic Strategy on Australia’s place in the Indo-Pacific.

Episode 31 - Professor Mary O’Kane, Chair Universities Accord

Professor Mary O’Kane on the Universities Accord and the future of Australia’s higher education sector.

Episode 30 - Dr Anne-Lise Chaber, One Health Expert, University of Adelaide

Dr Anne-Lise Chaber (One Health Expert, University of Adelaide) on COVID dogs and the connection between humans, animals and the environment.

Episode 29 - Professor Rory Medcalf, Head of ANU’s National Security College

Professor Rory Medcalf AM on Australia’s role in a complex and changing geopolitical environment.