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The Scholars Podcast - Conversations with Inspiring Leaders
by Media & Capital Partners
Hosted by Media & Capital Partners' Justin Kelly, The Scholars Podcast features scholars from the General Sir John Monash Foundation. Justin interviews the best, brightest, boldest and bravest across all fields of academia, business, science, humanities, and the arts. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available. They are awarded to outstanding Australians whose leadership, talent and vision across all sectors will have an enduring impact on our future.
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Leading for Impact: Dr Karen McConalogue on Empowering Australia’s Brightest Minds
In this episode of The Scholars Podcast: Conversations with Inspiring Leaders, host Justin Kelly interviews Dr Karen McConalogue, Executive Director of the General Sir John Monash Foundation Leadership Academy. With over 20 years of experience as an academic and executive, Karen shares her…
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Stephanie Pow on Redefining Financial Wellness for Parents
This episode features Stephanie Pow, recipient of the NSW Premier’s John Monash Scholarship. The award enabled Stephanie to pursue dual master’s degrees—an MBA from the Wharton School and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School—broadening her expertise beyond finance into public policy and...
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Dr Dilani Kahawala: Embracing change and new challenges
When Dr Dilani Kahawala (2008 John Monash Scholar) headed to Harvard University to complete a PhD in theoretical particle physics, her purpose was to unravel the mysteries of the universe. But living in Boston between Harvard and MIT, she found a burgeoning startup scene and soon embraced the...
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Unravelling the mysteries of our DNA: Dr Davis McCarthy’s journey towards a scientific cure
Each year, thousands of people in Australia are diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis – an incurable condition of the lung that scientists have struggled to understand. The work of Dr Davis McCarthy (2011 John Monash Scholar), a renowned statistician and genomic scientist, is helping to generate the...
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From Cambridge to the High Court of Australia, Zelie Heger SC shares her career highlights
Fresh from her appointment as silk by the NSW Bar, barrister Zelie Heger SC sat down with host Justin Kelly to discuss her relationship with the law and the cases that have shaped her career. A barrister at Eleven Wentworth, Zelie has acted for environmentalists pursued by Santos following a…
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Future leaders in aerospace, quantum physics and cancer research among eighteen Australians named as 2025 John Monash Scholars
The CEO of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, Paul Ramadge, joins host Justin Kelly to explore the stories and aspirations of the 2025 John Monash Scholars. Named in honour of General Sir John Monash, the prestigious postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually following a highly…
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Professor Mark Scott AO on leading unmanageable organisations and dealing with rapidly changing environments
A highly respected and successful senior leader of large and complex institutions in public service, education, and the media, Professor Mark Scott AO recounts invaluable lessons from his dynamic leadership career in this episode of The Scholar’s Podcast. Interviewed by Grattan Institute CEO Dr...
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Leadership lessons from world-renowned burns surgeon Professor Fiona Wood AO
Recognised for her pioneering 'spray-on skin' technique and support for victims of the Bali bombings, Professor Fiona Wood AO has been at the forefront of international wound care and research for over 30 years. As one of Australia’s most respected surgeons and researchers and Australia of the…
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ABC Chair Kim Williams AM tackles truth, trust and knowledge in the media
In a timely address, ABC Chair, Kim Williams AM, argues strongly that the role of the media is to preserve and protect democracy. The speech was delivered at the 13th annual John Monash Oration hosted by the General Sir John Monash Foundation and the Commonwealth Bank. The intimate evening…
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Breaking down biotechnology for TV: Dr Matt Baker on making science cool
Scientist and educator Dr Matt Baker (2005 John Monash Scholar) sat down with Justin Kelly to discuss his remarkable career, which has taken him from Uzbekistan to Greece and in and out of the worlds of competitive fencing, media and academia. Matt, who is a Scientia Associate Professor in the...
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Dr Alan Finkel AC on resilience, entrepreneurship, and using engineering to solve everyday problems
Dr Alan Finkel AC wants to be remembered as evidence-based, having integrity, and delivering impact. With a career spanning neuroscience, engineering, entrepreneurship, and policy, Alan has eclectic leadership stories and unique insights into collaboration, resilience, and problem-solving. In the...
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Dr Fernando do Campo’s belief in magic, sparrow ideologies, and Australian cultural leadership
Good artwork is not about answering questions but asking them: What is our relationship with nature? With each other? How can we re-imagine our shared history? The quality of contemporary art emerging from Australia is globally influential, calling upon cultural leaders, institutions, and…
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Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC on adaptable leadership, an open mind and speaking from the heart
Having worked in Hong Kong during the early years of China’s reform and opening as a government representative in Taipei, Ambassador to China, and Deputy High Commissioner in London, Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC is not short of incredible stories and leadership wisdom. Now the 36th...
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Mind the Gap: How Rebecca Keeley hopes to re-design allied health service delivery in Australia
The typical waitlist for a child to access specialist public health services in rural and remote Australia is roughly four years. There are only two speech pathologists in the whole of Australia who work in Aboriginal medical services. With the NDIS opening the floodgates to more and more…
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Andrew N. Liveris AO on 21st-Century Leadership – “Embrace a Crisis”
How can leadership keep up during a radical era of environmental, technological, and social change? What does revolutionary leadership mean, and why does Australia fall behind it? In our first of five conversations with eminent Australian leaders, 2013 BHP John Monash Scholar Jillian Kilby speaks...
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Democracy, Human Rights and the Miracle of Indonesia: A conversation with Dr Jacqui Baker
In 1997, a backpacking trip from Bali to Lombok threw Jacqui Baker, then 19, and her friends straight into the heady world of Indonesian politics, setting her on a career-long journey toward understanding more about this incredible archipelago. Jacqui's countless experiences across the country…
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Reinventing Nature: How synthetic biology can shape our living planet with Harrison Steel
Synthetic biology has changed how we live, from genetically modified food to insulin production and engineered mosquitos. This science shrinks traditional engineering to the nanometre, tailoring life from inside a cell. Can we engineer bacteria to remove waste products from our environment and...
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Dismantling the Boundaries between Ideas, Sectors & People: the future of problem-solving with Professor Katherine Daniell
What is the School of Cybernetics, and why has it become an engine for innovation? What does history tell us about how robotics will affect society in the future? How can we generate more conversation between policymakers, engineers, and businesses? Professor Katherine Daniell (2005 John Monash...
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Correcting the Bias: Georgina Ryan on Australia’s mathematical literacy crisis
Why do men seem to dominate the math lecture hall at a tertiary level? Why are Australian classrooms continuing to lose math students? What is mathematical communication and how might it boost math skills among Australia’s marginalised populations? Georgina Ryan (2024 Commonwealth Bank John…
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Investing in Climate Optimism with Dr Arjuna Dibley
What is sustainable finance and how is it changing the investment landscape? Who are some of the biggest hidden players of carbon emissions, and why aren’t we talking about them? Join Dr Arjuna Dibley (2016 Woodside John Monash Scholar) and host Justin Kelly as they explore what it means to put a...
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Solving the Energy Equation - Mathematics in Motion: CBA Scholar Alexander Makarowsky's Vision for a Brighter Tomorrow"
Alex has a Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering (Honours) from the University of Adelaide, where he studied as a Charles Hawker Memorial Scholar. With his John Monash Scholarship, he completed an MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing at the University of Oxford, graduating...
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Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brain: A Conversation with Prof. Justin Moore, Neurosurgery Pioneer
Justin Moore earned his B.Med.Sci and Medical degrees at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, supported by a faculty scholarship, achieving top-tier honors in both disciplines. Additionally, he pursued a legal degree with a specific focus on medical law. During his early career, he…
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2024 John Monash Scholars: Trailblazing Australians Pursuing Excellence, Leadership, and Global Impact: An Interview with Foundation CEO Paul Ramadge
In its 20th year of selecting scholars, the John Monash Foundation has announced sixteen outstanding Australians who will embark on an exciting journey of education and leadership overseas. These scholars represent a diverse range of fields, from medicine and health to the arts, engineering,...
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Meet Creative Technologist Jessie Hughes: Pioneering Digital Innovation for Positive Impact
Jessie Hughes is an internationally-recognised Australian new media artist, technologist and screenwriter, her works having exhibited most notably at Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Cannes and the Tate Modern. Hughes has been named one of Australia’s Future Changers for her commitment to using...
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Leading Change and Shaping Victoria's Future: A Conversation with Jim Round, CEO of VicReturn, Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme
Jim has recently been appointed as CEO at VicReturn, which is Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme. Prior to this Jim held notable leadership positions such as the Chief of Planning and Governance for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Deputy Secretary in the Department of...
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Language, Law, Human Rights and Justice: A conversation with Associate Professor Jacqueline Mowbray
Jacqui completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge in 2008 and returned to Australia. She is now an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney law school and also the external legal adviser to the Commonwealth of Australia's Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. In 2009 she was...
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Behind the Reflection: Decoding Body Image and Self-Perception with A/Prof Gemma Sharp
A/Prof Gemma Sharp is a 2007 General Sir John Monash Scholar. Her scholarship allowed her to complete a MSc in the Department of Oncology at Cambridge University. her field of expertise is body image, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, cosmetic procedures, mental health, psychology,...
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The Quantum Leap: Bridging Science and Industry with Dr. Thomas Hanna
Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Physics from ANU. He used his John Monash Scholarship to study for a DPhil in Atomic and Laser Physics in Oxford, before working as a postdoctoral fellow in the USA. Tom...
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Empowering the Future: Unleashing Energy & Education with Nicholas Maurer
Nicholas is a graduate physicist and engineer, receiving first-class honours and a University Medal for his studies at the University of Queensland. He is passionate about energy and education and aspires to make a difference in both fields. His research focuses on future decarbonised energy...
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Exploring the Power of Vegetation: Unveiling Nature's Impact on the Water Balance with Dr. Sally Thompson
Sally completed her PhD in Environmental Science at Duke University (North Carolina, USA) in 2010, studying the how changes in the pattern of vegetation growth on landscapes predicts changes to ecosystems. She worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University, and as a Visiting Scholar at...
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Breaking the Silence: Empowering Lives and Changing Habits with Chris Raine, the Mental Health and Addiction Champion
Chris is a mental health and addiction social entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of Hello Sunday Morning, a non-profit that supports one of the largest communities in the world of people looking to change their relationship with alcohol. Hello Sunday Morning provides free access to peer...
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Lessons on the law with 2023 John Monash Scholars: Abi Rajkumar, Bridget Dunne and Karri Walker
In this episode, Justin talks with three 2023 John Monash Foundation scholars. Abi Rajkumar is a Crown Prosecutor in the Northern Territory who believes the law should be used to change lives for the better. She has worked as an Adviser to federal and state politicians in communications and…
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Dr Yolanda Klempfner AO reflects on the 20th anniversary of the General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarship
Dr Yolanda Klempfner AO has long had a passion for education and learning. For the last 20 years, she has been instrumental in assisting and guiding the General Sir John Monash Foundation - a scholarship program awarded to Australians for postgraduate study overseas. In this podcast, Dr Klempfner...
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Lessons on Leadership with May Samali and Jillian Kilby
Jillian Kilby and May Samali are celebrated scholars of the General Sir John Monash Foundation. Both have carved out incredible careers after studying in Australia and the United States. May Samali is a professionally certified leadership coach, facilitator, researcher, venture partner and…
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From school teacher to state politician - the life of Iwan Walters
Iwan Walters is a 2012 John Monash Scholar and the Foundation's first elected politician. He returned to Australia in late 2015 after completing an MPhil in Economic and Social History at the University of Oxford, and a Master of Public Policy at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government. Before...
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What it's like to climb Mt Everest with Dr Nikki Bart
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2010 John Monash Scholar, Dr Nikki Bart about her work as a cardiologist and her adventures as a professional mountaineer. Nikki Bart is a world record holder for being part of the first ever mother-daughter team to climb Mt. Everest. Upon reaching the top…
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Why systems theory could enhance Australian healthcare with Dr Isabel Hanson
In this episode, Justin speaks with Dr Isabel Hanson, 2022 BHP John Monash Scholar about studying at University of Oxford, her experience as a General Practitioner and her work in healthcare policy. Dr Hanson is an award-winning General Practitioner and academic who has completed a Bachelor of...
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Life with endometriosis with Jess Coldrey and Dr Amy McLennan
In this 50th episode special, Justin is joined by two scholars, Jess Coldrey and Dr Amy McLennan to talk about living with endometriosis and the work they are doing as academics to spread awareness and help the 10% of women globally affected by the disorder. Jess Coldrey, a 2021 Victorian...
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Making neuroscience more ecological with Lauren Bennett
In this episode, Justin speaks with Lauren Bennett, 2021 Judith Neilson Foundation ‘Sustainable Futures’ John Monash Scholar about her work in neuroscience at the College of London. Lauren has a Bachelor of Biomedicine in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics at the University of...
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Playing for the Wallabies with Tomas Robertson
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2023 Tim Fischer John Monash Scholar and professional rugby union player, Tomas Robertson. Tom has a decorated career as a rugby player having been capped for Australia and played more than 80 Super Rugby matches. He has also completed a Master of Public Health...
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Becoming a chess grandmaster with Dr David Smerdon
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2011 John Monash Scholar and chess Grandmaster, Dr David Smerdon about his work in economics, love of chess and how he became Australia's 4th grandmaster. Dr David Smerdon is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of Queensland. He...
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The use of psychedelics in mental health with Jesse Schnall
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2022 Roth/Segal John Monash Harvard Scholar and medical doctor, Dr Jesse Schnall about his work in health, interest in philosophy and his research into using novel therapeutics for mental illness. Jesse is a medical doctor from Melbourne with interests in...
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Practicing both human and animal medicine with Dr Mark Schembri
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2009 John Monash Scholar, Dr Mark Schembri about his work as practitioner in both human and animal medicine and as the Chairman of the National Selection Panel for the Sir John Monash Scholarship. Dr Mark Schembri is a leading multidisciplinary educator…
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The future of AI with Jonathan Kummerfeld
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2010 John Monash Scholar, Jonathan Kummerfeld about his academic journey, work in Human-AI Collaborative Systems and thoughts on the future of AI. Jonathan is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at The University of Sydney and was previously a...
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Developing government policy with Freya Jansens
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2019 Scholar Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar, Freya Jansens about her academic journey and life studying and working in London, as well as work in economics and policy advisement for the Australian Government. Freya Jansens is a policy adviser working for...
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The path to cognitive neurology with Dr Xin Zhang
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2022 Scholar Susan and Isaac Wakil John Monash Scholar, Xin Zhang about her academic journey and study at University College London, as well as her work in dementia treatment and neurology. Dr Xin Zhang is a doctor and researcher specialising in Cognitive...
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The role of an Art Curator with Sophie Rose
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2022 Dame Quentin Bryce John Monash Scholar, Sophie Rose about her academic journey and study at Bard College, as well as what goes into realising an international art exhibit. Sophie Rose is Assistant Curator of International Art at the Queensland Art Gallery…
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Changing the lives of disadvantaged youth with Hannah Gandy
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2022 Scholar Victorian Government John Monash Scholar, Hannah Gandy about her academic journey and studying law, her passion for youth justice and her disadvantaged upbringing. Hannah Gandy is a Senior Liaison Officer for the Youth Referral and Independent…
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Making infrastructure projects more sustainable with Jess Coldrey
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2021 Scholar Victorian Government John Monash Scholar, Jess Coldrey about her academic journey and study in Humanitarian Engineering, her artwork and advocacy for diversity and inclusion in STEM. Graduating from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts (Human...
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Glaciology in Antarctica with Lieutenant Hannah Phelps
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2021 Chairman's Circle John Monash Scholar, Hannah Phelps about her academic journey and study in glaciology, her work in the Navy and recent scientific expedition to Antarctica. Hannah graduated from UNSW ADFA with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and the…
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Hosted by Media & Capital Partners' Justin Kelly, The Scholars Podcast features scholars from the General Sir John Monash Foundation. Justin interviews the best, brightest, boldest and bravest across all fields of academia, business, science, humanities, and the arts. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available. They are awarded to outstanding Australians whose leadership, talent and vision across all sectors will have an enduring impact on our future.
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