Research That Matters

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.

Shaping systems and processes, changing public attitudes, and influencing policy is grounded in partnerships. In this episode, our researchers share insights into how industry, academia and government can come together to make transformational change across different sectors – from construction to hospitality.   Guests: · Dr. Mandi Baker, Researcher and Lecturer · Professor Kerry London, Pro Vice–Chancellor, Research · Dr. Zelinna Pablo, Senior Research Fellow   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.

Solving age-old problems and coming up with breakthrough innovations, sometimes simply starts with imagination. In this episode, you’ll meet researchers who have embraced inventiveness in their research practice to shake up the normal way of thinking. Find out how creativity and innovation co-exist in their research and how they use gaming, AI and design thinking to tackle some big challenges.   Guests: · Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology, Torrens University Australia & Dean, Media Design School, NZ · Aslihan Tece Bayrak, Senior Lecturer, Media Design School, NZ · Fawad Zaidi, Senior Learning Facilitator, Torrens University Australia   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.

Research has changed our lives in many ways – from ground-breaking medical treatments to making our workplaces safer. It begins with the spark of an idea, and its impact is felt across economic, social, cultural, health, environment, and policy factors. In this episode, our executive team discuss why research is crucial to building new knowledge, revolutionising practices, and aiding progression. You’ll find out about the distinctive approach Torrens University Australia applies to research, and how its researchers are working towards solving the mounting challenges of our time.   Guests: · Professor Alwyn Louw, Vice–Chancellor · Professor Kerry London, Pro Vice–Chancellor, Research   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.

From vacuum cleaner robots to voice assistants, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the world we live in. In this episode, our researchers talk about pushing the boundaries of AI further to solve some of our biggest problems, like COVID-19, supply chain efficiencies, and accounting audits.   Guests: · Associate Professor Ali Mirjalili, Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation (AIRO) · Adjunct Professor Heinz Herman, Deputy Director of the Doctor of Business Leadership Program with the Australian Graduate School of Leadership   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.

From vaccines to antibiotics, health and medical research has improved, extended, and saved lives. In this episode, our researchers talk about the need to build a new GP model of care for Australia’s rapidly ageing population. You’ll also find out about a ground-breaking cardiac device that could transform heart care, especially in developing countries.   Guests: · Professor Craig McLachlan, Director for Healthy Futures · Professor Justin Beilby, GP & Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research   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 ZealandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the biggest challenges facing humans right now include climate change, an ageing population and indiscriminate business practices. In this episode, our researchers discuss how using virtual reality (VR) to retrace the footsteps of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton can highlight the impact of global warming and have educational benefits. We find out how frailty can be reversible, and what it takes to improve the quality of life of our most vulnerable community members. And we zone in on Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and why they will benefit every Australian organisation, starting by validating cultural connectivity.   Guests: · James Calvert, Senior lecturer, game designer and film maker · Dr. Rachel Ambagtsheer, Gerontologist, research fellow & senior learning facilitator · Dr. Hayden McDonald, Learning facilitator & social justice researcher   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.

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. In this episode, Professor Simon Stewart explains why he’s dedicated his whole life to improving the health outcomes of people with heart and lung diseases. He takes us on a journey from central Australia to South Africa with insights into the social drivers of disease, what it takes to engage with local communities across the world, and the devices that could save lives.   Guests: · Professor Simon Stewart, Director of the Centre for Cardiopulmonary Health (CCPH)   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 ZealandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2020 the threat of COVID-19 brought skilled migration to a virtual stand-still in Australia. At the same time students of all ages found themselves enduring online home-schooling, and a significant proportion of them discovered the drawbacks of poor internet connectivity. In this episode, our researchers explain what data like this can tell us and how mapping findings can influence better decision-making and strategic outcomes for health, education, and economic benefits.   Guests: · Professor Ros Cameron, Director for the Centre for Organisational Change and Agility (COCA) · Professor John Glover, Director of the Public Health information Development Unit (PHIDU) · Dr. Athena Vongalis-Macrow, Director for the Centre of Research in Education and Sustainability (CRES)   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.

The smart phones in our pockets have more computing power than NASA used during the Apollo mission to get to the moon. So, how did we get light years ahead of NASA computers is such a short time? The answer is: research. Nothing has shaped modern life more than research. Everything from the personal computer at your fingertips to the anaesthetic your dentist gives you to stop excruciating pain has been ushered in by major research breakthroughs. In this 9-part series, you’ll meet outcome-focussed researchers from Torrens University Australia, who are working to solve complex global problems and to propel innovation. We’ll take you behind the curtain to hear what drives their passion, and the impact their work has on all of us.   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.