Dr Paul Mees explores integrated public transport systems with Humanities host, Sian Prior
Guest: Dr Paul Mees from the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.
Topic: Public transport systems for dispersed cities
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 27: Mindful Leadership
Prof Amanda Sinclair talks about how mindfulness contributes to effective leadership. With Sian Prior.
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Ancient Mesopotamian Arts and Architecture
This three-minute, student-made video tells about the geography and culture that was common in early Mesopotamian life including their early cities, pottery, and daily life. Some graphics are out of focus. This could be used as an example of what students could do. The opening page as a table of contents where you can find many other videos to help students understand this time period and people better. Lots of information. (03:26)
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Episode 100: Indonesia: Pathways to a Future
Historian Max Lane spies Indonesia's possible futures through the lens of its recent history and current political and economic climate. With host Jennifer Cook.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 101: Making a Difference: Kiran Martin and Asha in the slums of Delhi
Paediatrician Dr Kiran Martin recounts the story behind the founding of ASHA, which now helps over 350,000 Delhi slum dwellers to improve their lives. Global health specialist Dr Peter Deutchmann weighs in on how research institutions in rich countries can work to empower and embolden work done by organisations in developing nations. With host
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Episode 102: Greening the Internet
Prof Rod Tucker spells out the environmental impact of an increasingly networked world, and how energy savings can be found with smarter technology. With science host Dr Shane Huntington.
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up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)Episode 103: The Irish Diaspora and Its Legacy
Historian Professor Elizabeth Malcolm tells the story of Irish migration, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, and what it means for Ireland and the world today. With host Jennifer Cook.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 104: Evidence-based early childhood education: the Abecedarian approach
Early childhood educator Dr Joe Sparling discusses the Abecederian method, an evidence-based approach to improving learning environments for the very young. With host Jennifer Cook.
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up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)Episode 105: Multiple Sclerosis: an Updated Look
Neurologist Prof Trevor Kilpatrick unpacks the complexity of Multiple Sclerosis and outlines the latest research findings on its causes and treatment. With science host Dr Shane Huntington.
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up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)Episode 106: Nothing To Eat: Famine and Its Consequences
Economic Historian Prof Cormac O Grada joins host Jennifer Cook to discuss famine, its causes and repercussions, and the human condition in times of mass food scarcity.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 107: Getting it on the grid: Integrating renewable energy into our power supplies
Energy and climate change analyst Dr Roger Dargaville weaves together diverse technical, economic and environmental factors to produce a model for better, smarter use of our energy supplies. With science host Dr Shane Huntington.
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up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)Episode 108: Intellectualizing infidelity: A feminist remix
Political scientist Dr Lauren Rosewarne combines the academic and personal in a critical, feminist examination of being the ìother womanî in a affair with a married man. With host Jennifer Cook.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 109: The Witch Depicted: Images and iconography in early modern times
Historian Prof Charles Zika explains the social and religious manipulations behind 15th and 16th century European images of witches and witchcraft, and how this contrasts with our contemporary visual representation of witches. With host Jennifer Cook.
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up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)Episode 110: Empowering Communities to Preserve Character of Place
Landscape Architect Assoc Prof Ray Green discusses his ground-breaking approach in which a community is able to define the character of its neighbourhood. This methodology seeks to restore the balance of power between communities and external bodies such as planners and developers. With host Jennifer Cook.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)
