The podcast series canvassing issues affecting the Group of Eight universities, and by extension, Australia's economy and our society. The Group of Eight comprises Australia's leading research-intensive universities; The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, The University of Queensland, The University of Western Australia, The University of Adelaide, Australian National University, Monash University, and UNSW Sydney.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Episode 20 - God’s gift to women with Professor Ian Frazer
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Episode 19 - Defence, diplomacy and democracy with Stephen Loosley AM
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Respected political commentator Stephen Loosley AM shares his insights on national security, the Albanese Government and factors behind the rise of the Teals.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Episode 18 - The life and times of ALP great Hon Simon Crean - Part Two
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
The life and times of ALP great Hon Simon Crean.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Episode 17 - The life and times of ALP great Hon Simon Crean - Part One
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
The life and times of ALP great Hon Simon Crean.
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Episode 16 - Nobel laureate Professor Brian Schmidt AC
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
ANU Vice Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt on the future of higher education, science, the universe and the Nobel Prize.
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Episode 15 - Interplay of knowledge and power with Professor Michael Mintrom
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monash University's Professor Michael Mintrom on the critical role of universities in the knowledge economy.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Episode 14 - Professor Duncan Maskell on universities and society
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
University of Melbourne VC Prof Duncan Maskell talks about education, research, the esoteric and entrepreneurship.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Episode 13 - Professor Michael Wesley on Australia’s regional security
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
International education as a response to China’s charm offensive in SE Asia and the Pacific, with Professor Michael Wesley.
Thursday May 26, 2022
Episode 12 - Professor Mark Scott AO on the election outcome
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
How will the election outcome impact universities, media and the future of Australian politics with Professor Mark Scott AO.
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Episode 11 - Federal Election 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Go8 political experts analyse the rise of independents and emerging trends in Australian democracy.