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Sport media academic David Lowden covers the latest developments in sports from the media perspective with Kevin Bartlett. Broadcast on SEN 1116 radio, Fridays at 11am.
Podcasts on the discussions of the media studies.
A regular podcast that explores issues in sport, and views of researchers at La Trobe University. Sport Unpacked is hosted by David Lowden.
How do autism spectrum disorders affect our lives, and what are the developments in diagnosis, treatment and causes? Podcasts from The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) at La Trobe University. Tile art "Oedipus, Antigone and Oso" (2011) by Ray David.
Lectures and discussions on Australian education.
Meeting the millennium development goals: old problems, new challenges.
Podcasts on the discussions of mathematics and statistics.
The podcasting of a life, by Matt Smith. “Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.” - Charles Dickens.
Podcasts on topics of dentistry - dentists are primary health practitioners that treat teeth, gums and soft tissues of the mouth. Dentists may examine the mouth, take x-rays, clean teeth, provide preventative care, repair decayed and broken teeth with fillings, extract and replace teeth, apply...
From electronic circuits and systems in daily use in microwave ovens to photonic communication devices and biomedical equipment, engineering looks at the process of design and building.
Podcasts on the discussions of journalism and the changing news landscape.
Podcasts on topics of Microbiology from La Trobe University.
Podcasts and lectures on mother and infant health, transition to contemporary parenthood, maternity care and family services in the early years, sexual and reproductive health, breastfeeding and reducing violence against women and children.
Podcasts about public health and welfare.
Podcasts, lectures and videos on the topics of living and working sustainably.
From macroeconomic topics like monetary and fiscal policies, to economic aspects of education and sport - join Dr Jan Libich for some economic discussions with high profile policymakers and esteemed academics.
Podcasts which look at the changes in attitudes towards sex and gender in Australia and elsewhere in the world.
Issues around the segregation of African-Americans in the United States led to an increasingly active civil rights movement. The most influential figure in this movement was a Baptist minister named Martin Luther King Jr. His persuasive words and non-violent methods have made him one of the most...
A look at the social, economic, and political implications of events in America’s South following the civil rights movement of the mid 1960s, and the ongoing struggle for black equality.
200 years ago, a man was born who's theory of evolution would change the world. 150 years ago, his book 'The Origin of Species' was published. These podcasts show how the theories of Charles Darwin can impact on many different fields of research.
Our world is a fragile balance, and we have a finite amount of resources that we show heavy reliance on. These podcasts discuss different aspects of the environment and climate change.
Podcasts on the future direction and growth of La Trobe University.
The Centre for Dialogue proposes to specialise in the theory and practice of dialogue across all its cultural, religious, political and economic dimensions, and to identify avenues and mechanisms that can promote it nationally and internationally. It is hoped that by broadening and deepening our...
In 2012 the first African American president seeks re-election in times of unprecedented economic gloom and global uncertainty. The election will be tightly fought and whose outcome will be felt around the world. Will Obama be the first President since FDR to be re-elected in such dire economic...
The current global financial crisis together with growing demand for shariah compliant products and services calls for an active response from industry as well as academia. These podcasts discuss issues related to Islamic banking and finance including performance of Islamic banks and financial...
These ten videos introduce descriptive statistics, then sampling, confidence intervals, and meta-analysis. They explain why estimation and meta-analysis ('The New Statistics') are much better than traditional null hypothesis significance testing (NHST). Enjoy the 'Dance of the p values', which...
Podcasts on the discussions of physics, particularly space science, materials and surface science, and x-ray science.
Molecular science covers areas of biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and pharmacy, taught at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS).
The relationship between the structures of languages and their social, cultural, historical, and natural environments.
Australia is the oldest continent in the world, and is a land rich in unique and diverse fossils. Giant prehistoric dinosaurs roamed the lands at the same time that ancient monsters swam it's seas. In this series Dr Ben Kear (a paleontologist at La Trobe University) will be exploring some of the...
Podcasts concerned with the study of social life and human behaviour - the structural arrangements and cultural patterns which shape behaviour at every level of social action, whether personal, local, national or global. It examines how we are shaped by the world around us but also how we also...
Podcasts on topics of philosophy - of existence, ethics, values, reason and mind.
Podcasts specialising in the scientific study of human behaviour, including fields such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and behavioural neuroscience.
The past decade has seen the re-emergence of the burlesque genre in mainstream media internationally and in the nightclub scene locally. What are the driving forces behind this revival and the motivation behind burlesque’s renaissance? What relevance does a constructed image of femininity from...
The Institute for Human Security is a university-wide institute, which endeavours to further interdisciplinary research on all aspects related to human security as defined by the United Nations and encourages an ongoing dialogue between academia, development agencies and policy makers.
Podcasts on topics of sports.
Podcasts on the discussions of water research and management.
The penalty shootout in football has long been seen as problematic. It decides the game based on a small set of players rather than the entire team, and is seen by many as necessary but unsatisfying. Two La Trobe University economists attempted to assess a rule change - will moving the penalty...
Podcasts on the discussions of religion and spirituality.
Aftermath and reflections ten years since the World Trade Center fell, and the War on Terror.
If you care about the neighbourhood you live in; the time it takes to get to work; or just the fact that water from your tap is drinkable – if you care about any of those things, then you care about planning. Planning is the opportunity to change the way we live for the better, by studying our,...
Curriculum development podcasts, lectures and seminars from La Trobe University.
A wide-ranging series of seminars on topics related to European cultures, history and literature, including European interactions with other parts of the world including Australia, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
The Ideas and Society programme is a series of debates and public lectures convened by Professor Robert Manne. The aim of the programme is to bring students, staff and the general public together to consider some of the critical questions of the times and to enliven intellectual life at La Trobe...
Podcasts about working with communities to improve the health, social care and wellbeing of people in rural and regional areas. From the La Trobe Rural Health School.
