Episodes
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On the Couch with Rosemary Kayess
People with disabilities are the most marginalised of minorities, according to Rosemary Kayess, who is the Associate Director of the Disability Studies Research Centre. She speaks with Susi Hamilton from UNSW media about her involvement in drafting the UN Convention on The Rights of Persons with...
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The Enemy at Home
In World War 1 nearly 7000 ‘enemy aliens’ of German origin were interned in camps in New South Wales. That experience is now the subject of a book co-authored by Arts academic Gerhard Fischer, and an exhibition running at the Museum of Sydney from May 7-September 11.
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2011 Refugee Conference - Senator Kate Lundy
Senator Kate Lundy, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, addresses the 2011 Refugee Conference at UNSW.
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Talking Point - Dr Kath Albury and "Sexting"
Dr Kath Albury, from UNSW’s Journalism and Media Research Centre, discusses the rise of sexting – the sending of sexually explicit text messages – and the lasting legal repercussions for under-18 year olds.
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Talking Point - Litigation Funding in Australia
Associate Professor Michael Legg and Professor Justin O'Brien of UNSW discuss the impacts of possible changes to litigation funding in Australia.
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Feeding The Future - Part 2 Community Greengrocers
Community gardens are one type of urban agriculture that's growing faster than Jack's beanstalk. But it's not just the chemical-free produce that's good for your health, suggests Associate Professor Susan Thompson, who heads up UNSW's Healthy Built Environments program.
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AHRCentre Annual Public Lecture: United States Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich (EXTRACT)
United States Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich gives the Australian Human Rights Centre Annual Public Lecture; his topic: The United States and Australia's Commitment to Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific. The complete lecture can be found here http://www.youtube.com/unsw#p/u/7/Z_mN_SnOEL4 Jeffrey Bleich...
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Talking Point - Regulating Global Capital
UNSW's Professor Justin O'Brien talks to Lancaster University's Professor Saul Picciotto about his new book, "Regulating Global Corporate Capitalism".
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Teaching Ethics in schools - is Fred Nile right?
Associate Professor Philip Cam from UNSW's School of History and Philosophy on the proposed banning of Ethics classes in schools.
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The case for recognising indigenous Australians in our constitution
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has promised to hold a referendum on recognising Aboriginal peoples in the Australian constitution. Professor George Williams from UNSW's Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law provides three things that you may not know about Australia’s Constitution – three facts that...
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The case for reforming our electoral system
The large number of micro-parties in the Senate mean we may be headed toward a double dissolution election faster than we thought. Professor George Williams from UNSW's Gilbert and Tobin Centre of Public Law, explains how to prevent this happening.
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The case for a national same-sex marriage law in Australia
PM Kevin Rudd has promised a conscience vote on same-sex marriage laws at federal level, but what happens if the states get to the altar before him? Professor George Williams, Director of the Gilbert+Tobin Centre of Public Law at UNSW explains.
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The case against the CIA and torture.
UNSW Scientia Professor George Williams on the complicity of Australia and other countries in the CIA's torturing of 136 terror suspects since the attacks of September 11, 2001. A report from the US Open Society Justice Initiative has found that after the attacks of September 11, 54 nations -...
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Home is where the health is
A report by UNSW’s Social Policy Research Centre has shown how providing stable housing for people with mental illness has reduced NSW hospitalisation rates by over 80% and saved $30 million in hospital costs.
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From Tigger's to Milford House, with love
In 2008 a remarkable relationship was kindled between the children of Tigger’s Honeypot, one of UNSW’s child care centres, and the residents of Milford House, an aged care facility in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Once a fortnight the children pay a visit to their older friends, to paint, sculpt…
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"It Won't Happen to Me" - Cybercrime Myths and Misconceptions
On Wednesday 30 May UNSW Alumni and friends attended the second BrainFood Lecture for 2012. They heard from an expert panel that they may well be the next victim of Cybercrime. The cost to the world economy in 2011 was $9 billion and Australians are increasingly targets. Speakers warned that one…
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The case for repealing ASIO powers
UNSW Scientia Professor George Willams highlights 5 things you should know about Australia's new anti-terrorism laws.
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The new global lawyer - Talking Point with Professor David Dixon
UNSW's Law graduates will be even better prepared for their chosen career thanks to changes that will equip students with more practical skills and a new global perspective. Here UNSW Law Dean Prof David Dixon outlines the new curriculum and explains why it's the biggest change to legal education...
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Securing Our Future
Professor Alan Dupont, Director of UNSW's new Centre for International Security and Development, talks about the challenges facing our next generation of security experts. Infectious diseases, climate change, terrorism, drug trafficking and illegal migration were issues largely absent from our...
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Strata title living - how much do you know?
One in ten Australians live in strata titled homes such as apartments or townhouses; in Sydney it's closer to one in four. But how much do we know about strata title living and what it involves? The University of New South Wales has completed a major study of strata titled homes in NSW, finding a...
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Media and Morality Seminar
This seminar explores the way in which the media communicates information to the public on important social issues. It asks where the line should be drawn in fair, honest and balanced media reporting on issues that can influence public policy to the detriment or benefit of the general community....
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Feeding The Future - Part 1 Food Security
It's estimated that by 2050 more than twice as many of us will be living in cities. While urban agriculture of the community kind is on the rise, commercial urban farms are under threat. More than 60% of Sydney’s fresh produce is grown close to the city, the bulk of it coming from commercial...
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Welcome to the Centre for Law, Markets and Regulation
UNSW's Professor Justin O'brien introduces the Centre for Law, Markets and Regulation.
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2012 Wallace Wurth Lecture by Judge Sang-Hyun Song
The President of the International Criminal Court, Judge Sang-Hyun Song, delivers UNSW's annual Wallace Wurth memorial lecture. His speech, 'From Punishment to Prevention', marks the ICC's first 10 years and reflects on the future of international criminal justice.
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TALKING POINT: FATOU BENSOUDA
In June 2012 Fatou Bensouda takes over as the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court whose mandate is to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity. In Sydney for the Justice for All conference marking 10 years of the ICC, Mrs Benouda discusses progress so far and plans ahead,...
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Inaugural Gandhi Oration - Professor Pat Dodson (Excerpt)
Professor Pat Dodson, Professor of Indigenous Policy at UNSW, gives the Inaugural Gandhi Oration. The Gandhi Oration commemorates Martyrs' Day and is delivered by a person whose life's work exemplifies the ideals of Gandhi. Professor Patrick Dodson has shown great leadership promoting and…
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Inaugural Gandhi Oration - Professor Pat Dodson
Professor Pat Dodson, Professor of Indigenous Policy at UNSW, gives the Inaugural Gandhi Oration. The Gandhi Oration commemorates Martyrs' Day and is delivered by a person whose life's work exemplifies the ideals of Gandhi. Professor Patrick Dodson has shown great leadership promoting and…
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Corporate Governance - What do shareholders really value? (Q & A SESSION)
Q & A Session from the second seminar of UNSW Law's series "In Who or What Do We Trust?" Can corporations' relentless focus on maximising shareholder wealth actually harm investors? UNSW's Centre for Law, Markets and Regulation presents Prof Lynn Stout, the Paul Hastings Distinguished Professor…
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Corporate Governance - What do shareholders really value? (LECTURE ONLY)
Can corporations' relentless focus on maximising shareholder wealth actually harm investors? UNSW's Centre for Law, Markets and Regulation presents Prof Lynn Stout, the Paul Hastings Distinguished Professor of Corporate and Securities Law at UCLA, in the second seminar of the series "In Who or…
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Corporate Governance - What do shareholders really value? (INTERVIEW)
Can corporations' relentless focus on maximising shareholder wealth actually harm investors? UNSW's Professor Justin O'Brien talks to UCLA's Professor Lynn Stout about her ideas which challenge traditional views on corporate law and the shareholder. Lynn Stout, the Paul Hastings Distinguished...
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Excerpt from Professor Lynn Stout interview
Excerpt from Professor Lynn Stout interview
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2011 Refugee Conference - Prof Jane McAdam in conversation with Dr Jeff Crisp.
Professor Jane McAdam, Faculty of Law, UNSW will be in conversation with Dr Jeff Crisp, Head, Policy Development and Evaluation Services UNHCR Geneva who will discuss International Refugee Protection: Reflections on the role of UNHCR in the context of the 60th Anniversary of the Refugee…
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2011 Refugee Conference - Personal Stories
Personal Stories from Six Decades of Refugee Protection Six refugees who arrived in Australia over the six decades since the ratification of the Refugee Convention tell stories of their journeys to safety in Australia, bringing personal perspectives on refugee movements from Eastern Europe, Latin...
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2011 Refugee Conference - Dr Melika Yassin Sheikh-Eldin
Dr Melika Yassin Sheikh-Eldin, AMES, addresses the 2011 Refugee Conference at UNSW
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2011 Refugee Conference - Closing Address
Closing address of the 2011 UNSW Refugee Conference - "Looking to the Future, Learning from the Past". Speakers: • Cheery Zahua • Paul Power, CEO Refugee Council of Australia • Dr Jeff Crisp, Head, Policy Development and Evaluation Services UNHCR
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2011 Refugee Conference - Challenges in the Asia-Pacific region
Session 2 of the 2011 Refugee Conference at UNSW Civil society/refugee responses to camp situations in Thailand. Civil society engagement with urban refugees in Malaysia. A refugee perspective on the difficulty of not having refugee status, gaining protection and accessing UNHCR. Speakers: Sally...
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Refugee Voices
Four refugees of very different backgrounds - from Burma, Iraq, Sudan and Liberia -- tell of what brought them to Australia and the lives they now lead. Filmed as part of the international 2011 Refugee Conference hosted by UNSW.
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AHRCentre Annual Public Lecture: United States Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich
United States Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich gives the Australian Human Rights Centre Annual Public Lecture; his topic: The United States and Australia's Commitment to Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific. Jeffrey Bleich became the United States Ambassador to Australia in 2009. He previously served as...
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Talking Point - Dr Lucy Burns
On any night in Australia there will be 100,000 homeless people. Marion Downey speaks with Dr Lucy Burns from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre about the medical needs of this marginalised section of society, particularly those with a dependency on drugs and/or alcohol.
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Raising the Bar
In a month-long program, indigenous students get to road test life in the legal profession.
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The Asylum Debate
A Q&A-style panel discussion with international refugee law experts: • Professor Guy Goodwin-Gill (Oxford) • Professor Geoff Gilbert (Essex) • Professor Kate Jastram (Berkeley) • Associate Professor Jane McAdam (UNSW)
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Hail to the Chief
The first in a series of interviews by Professor Keith Mason AC QC, Visiting Fellow at UNSW Faculty of Law with former Chief Justices of the High Court of Australia. Sir Anthony Mason AC KBE QC was the ninth Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. He sat on the High Court bench from 1972 to...
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Diggers and Greeks
Dr Maria Hill, Visiting Fellow at UNSW@ADFA, on why a campaign medal should be awarded to Australian soldiers who fought in Greece and Crete during WW2.
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Probing the criminal mind
Crime holds a fascination for many of us. Susi Hamilton from UNSW media talks with criminologist Philip Birch about his research and why he chose to pursue it.
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Kids behaving badly
Behavioural problems among children are becoming more common, according to Terry Cumming, who is an expert in the field. After working with young people in America with such problems, she wanted to support teachers. She has since turned to a career in academia.
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Brainfood - Can You Imagine The Next 60 Years?
Dr Chris Luebkeman, Director for Global Foresight and Innovation, Arup Group and Visiting Professor at UNSW, on life in 2070. Dr Luebkeman is joined by an expert panel representing engineering, the built environment, climate change and sustainability. Panelists are Professor Alec Tzannes, Dean,...
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