EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 1H 8M
No 20 How to create a meaningful life with Thomas Nielsen and Neil Hawkes
from Noble Conversations: · host Dr Neil Hawkes
Thomas Nielsen, is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, Australia. Born in Denmark Thomas brings to this podcast his deep humanity and scholarly understanding about how to create a meaningful life. He has served in several of the Australian Government's values and wellbeing education projects across Australia.His publications have been peer reviewed and published by high impact journals and esteemed book publishers (www.thomaswnielsen.net), and he is the recipient of national teaching awards, including the 2008 Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (http://www.olt.gov.au/list-awards?text=thomas+university+of+canberra).Dr Nielsen advocates a ‘Curriculum of Giving’, his research showing that giving and service to others increase wellbeing and resilience in students—something much needed in the world with high youth depression and suicide rates.Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/bernie-rosa/dandelions-scatterLicense code: G119DWAZ9NT7C02PFor more information about the transformational work of the IVET Foundation and its global Affiliates visit http://www.ivetfoundation.com Thanks for listening!
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Thomas Nielsen, is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, Australia. Born in Denmark Thomas brings to this podcast his deep humanity and scholarly understanding about how to create a meaningful life. He has served in several of the Australian Government's values and wellbeing education projects across Australia. His publications have been peer reviewed and published by high impact journals and esteemed book publishers (www.thomaswnielsen.net), and he is the r...
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