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The Solutionists, with Mark Scott

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The Solutionists, with Mark Scott is a society podcast hosted by University of Sydney. It has 37 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Big challenges need big solutions. Meet the minds making it happen.Join Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sydney, and get ready to view the world from a different perspective.From our own wellbeing to the preservation of the planet, The Solutionists dives into the most pressing issues of our time and introduces you to the people unearthing the seeds of remarkable solutions.You'll discover a world of progress and possibility.+++The Solutionists is a podcast from The University of Sydney, produced by Deadset Studios.This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. For thousands of years, across innumerable generations, knowledge has been taught, shared and exchanged here. We pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

society ·en-AU ·37 episodes

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What are ultra processed foods doing to your body?

2

TB isn't history – why millions still die from a curable disease

3

Hooked again – why a new generation is addicted to nicotine

4

Do high-impact sports damage our brains?

5

What happens when you send a child to jail?

6

Could a text message save you from a heart attack?

7

Reset your body clock – how light affects your mood everyday

8

Can robots save Australia’s agriculture industry?

9

The parasocial power of Taylor Swift

10

Why you should be eating like an animal

11

Why is the most connected generation the loneliest?

12

What makes a childhood good?

13

Treating addiction is complicated – could cravings be the key?

14

The new media moguls – how the tech sector took over journalism

15

Understanding AI – 7 things it can do for you

16

CATCH-UP: How to cool your body and survive in extreme heat

17

Modern museums – how to tell the story of Australia

18

Living liberal – how this political philosophy could make you happier

19

Keeping the doctor away – eating for healthy longevity

20

Trust Breakdown - Lenore Taylor on why faith in public institutions is eroding

21

In your DNA - the future of medicine

22

Net Zero check-up – Will Australia make it?

23

Work it out – Australia's gender inequality in the workplace

24

Save the cities, fix the planet – Ian Goldin on the power and plight of our cities

25

Eating disorders are Australia’s deadliest mental illness. This is what you should know

26

The sewage solution – The promise of recycled water and why it’s so hard to swallow

27

Turning pages, changing lives – How the humanities teach us to live in uncertain times

28

Political powerhouse Alastair Campbell on broken politics, the Iraq War, and why he’s grateful for his breakdown

29

Clones, cheats, and ChatGPT – How the AI revolution is reshaping education

30

Saving nature’s unsung heroes – Why pollinator decline threatens life as we know it and how you can help

31

Not sleeping enough can kill you. Master the art of good sleep, with Dr Carmel Harrington

32

The first 1,000 days – baby doctor Adrienne Gordon on giving your child the best start in life

33

The longevity revolution – how to invest in your future and plan a meaningful 100-year life

34

This is the room where it happens – How leaders unlock the power of collaboration, from the Thai cave rescue to leading a minority government

35

Superstar teacher Eddie Woo on unlocking a love of learning (at any age)

36

How to cool your body and survive in extreme heat

37

Meet The Solutionists

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