Artist Tom Swain aka Dript found an expression through art after having a hard time at school with ADHD and dyslexia. Tom shares his experience of realising he’s an artist and the stories behind some of his artworks. Read More
On the 50th anniversary of US President Nixon's visit to China, a discussion of the historical significance of the event and its legacy in current US-China relations. Our guest, Jingdong Yuan, was a middle school student in China when Nixon made the historic visit and these days he's an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney specialising in Chinese defence and foreign policy and Asia-Pacific security. Read More
Dr Kumudika (Kumi) de Silva is a senior immunologist developing vaccines for livestock and advocating for cultural diversity in higher education leadership. Read More
Dr Tim Dean describes his approach to philosophy communication and explains his interdisciplinary research on the evolution of morality including some of the ideas explored in his book, How We Became Human: And Why Need to Change Read More
Allan Killick is a carpenter and joiner with more than 37 years experience as a contractor in the construction industry. You'll hear a discussion of the culture of worksites and the importance of mentoring when learning a trade. Read More
A resource for getting educated about Aboriginal histories and the ongoing impacts of colonialism on First Nations peoples Read More
Sarah Caddy is an astronomer and astrophysicist working on the Huntsman Telescope. Includes foundational knowledge about the universe, ideas about life on other planets, and the potential for space tourism to change humanity for the better. Read More
Tim Hansen is a music composer, youth arts tutor, and satirical cabaret performer. Tim advocates for investment in the arts and is optimistic that Covid lockdowns have reminded people of the value of shared cultural experiences. Read More