Research That Matters

Shaping systems and processes, changing public attitudes, and influencing policy is grounded in partnerships. In this episode, our researchers share insights into how industry, academia and government can come together to make transformational change across different sectors – from construction to hospitality.

Guests:

· Dr. Mandi Baker, Researcher and Lecturer

· Professor Kerry London, Pro Vice–Chan...

Solving age-old problems and coming up with breakthrough innovations, sometimes simply starts with imagination. In this episode, you’ll meet researchers who have embraced inventiveness in their research practice to shake up the normal way of thinking. Find out how creativity and innovation co-exist in their research and how they use gaming, AI and design thinking to tackle some big challenges.

Guests:

· Professo...

Research has changed our lives in many ways – from ground-breaking medical treatments to making our workplaces safer. It begins with the spark of an idea, and its impact is felt across economic, social, cultural, health, environment, and policy factors. In this episode, our executive team discuss why research is crucial to building new knowledge, revolutionising practices, and aiding progression. You’ll find out about t...

From vacuum cleaner robots to voice assistants, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the world we live in. In this episode, our researchers talk about pushing the boundaries of AI further to solve some of our biggest problems, like COVID-19, supply chain efficiencies, and accounting audits.

Guests:

· Associate Professor Ali Mirjalili, Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation...

From vaccines to antibiotics, health and medical research has improved, extended, and saved lives. In this episode, our researchers talk about the need to build a new GP model of care for Australia’s rapidly ageing population. You’ll also find out about a ground-breaking cardiac device that could transform heart care, especially in developing countries.

Guests:

· Professor Craig McLachlan, Director for Hea...

Some of the biggest challenges facing humans right now include climate change, an ageing population and indiscriminate business practices. In this episode, our researchers discuss how using virtual reality (VR) to retrace the footsteps of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton can highlight the impact of global warming and have educational benefits. We find out how frailty can be reversible, and what it takes to improve the quality o...

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. In this episode, Professor Simon Stewart explains why he’s dedicated his whole life to improving the health outcomes of people with heart and lung diseases. He takes us on a journey from central Australia to South Africa with insights into the social drivers of disease, what it takes to engage with local communities across the world, and the devices that could s...

In 2020 the threat of COVID-19 brought skilled migration to a virtual stand-still in Australia. At the same time students of all ages found themselves enduring online home-schooling, and a significant proportion of them discovered the drawbacks of poor internet connectivity. In this episode, our researchers explain what data like this can tell us and how mapping findings can influence better decision-making and strategic outcomes f...

The smart phones in our pockets have more computing power than NASA used during the Apollo mission to get to the moon. So, how did we get light years ahead of NASA computers is such a short time? The answer is: research. Nothing has shaped modern life more than research. Everything from the personal computer at your fingertips to the anaesthetic your dentist gives you to stop excruciating pain has been ushered in by major research ...