Debate@Go8

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.

Episode 28 - Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead

Chief of the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Taskforce Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead on the AUKUS program. 

Episode 27 - Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Paul Maddison

Director, UNSW Defence Research Institute Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Paul Maddison on national security.