Economic & social benefits of research

When traditional ideas are challenged, it can have significant social, economic, health and environmental benefits. In this episode, our researchers discuss how research can help champion social justice issues and bring about cultural change. You’ll find out how design can be a powerful force for breaking down gender stereotypes, how diversity has evolved in the past decade, and whether technology is displacing or augmenting labour markets.   Guests: · Professor John Burgess, Centre for Organisational Change and Agility · Dr. Sarah Elsie Baker, Senior Lecturer & Research Fellow, Media Design School   Host: Clement Paligaru Produced by Written & Recorded   Executive Production: Serpil Senelmis & James Brandis Research: Serpil Senelmis & Clement Paligaru Writing/Interviewing: Serpil Senelmis Sound Design/Engineering: James Brandis   Find all episodes of Research That Matters at torrens.edu.au/research-that-matters Research That Matters was recorded across Australia and New Zealand. Torrens University Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present, and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.