Up Close Research Talk Show
Summary: Up Close is the fortnightly research, opinion and analysis talk show from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
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Sociologist Prof. Nikolas Rose explores how scientific developments have changed conceptions of human identity and governance, and what this means for our political, socio-economic and legal futures. Presented by Lynne Haultain. Download mp3 (39.5 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Conservation ecologist Assoc. Prof. Brendan Wintle considers the difficult questions and dilemmas that arise in decisions around species and ecosystem conservation, and whether a monetary value can or should be applied to nature. Presented by Dr Dyani Lewis. Download mp3 (31.6 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Nobel laureate Prof Ada Yonath discusses her work on understanding ribosomes -- the protein factories that are found in every cell of every living organism. Presented by Dr Dyani Lewis. Download mp3 (25.4 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Geneticist Dr Marnie Blewitt explains how epigenetics makes us more than just our genes and how gene inactivation can be crucial to our development. With science host Dr Dyani Lewis. Download mp3 (28.0 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Social policy researcher Prof Karen Rowlingson discusses the growing inequality in income and wealth in the developed world, how it’s researched, and its implications for society and individuals. Presented by Lynne Haultain. Download mp3 (31.1 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Neuropsychiatrist Prof Chris Pantelis and neural engineering researcher Prof Stan Skafidas discuss the potential for the use of genetics to improve the diagnosis of autism. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington. Download mp3 (24.0 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Materials scientist Prof David Sholl explains how new hi-tech metal hydrides and metal-organic frameworks can be used to increase the efficiency of nuclear power stations and to capture carbon dioxide emissions in coal-fired power plants. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington. Download mp3 (24.0 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Neuroscientist and neurologist Prof Malcolm Horne discusses Parkinson’s disease, and examines new technological developments and the prospects they offer for early diagnosis and treatment of the condition. With science host Dr Shane Huntington. Download mp3 (28.0 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Virologist Prof Vincent Racaniello discusses how poliovirus causes paralysis, and how close we are to eradicating the disease. With science host Dr Dyani Lewis. Download mp3 (24.6 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Business ethicist Prof Peter Fleming critically examines the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and concludes, that in practice, CSR is tragically compromised. Presented by Elisabeth Lopez. Download mp3 (30.3 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Political scientist Assoc Prof Virginia Haufler explains how business corporations can reduce the negative impact of their presence, and even build resilience, in the conflict-affected communities and countries in which they operate. Presented by Lynne Haultain. Download mp3 (31.1 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Bioengineer Prof Donald Ingber discusses how three-dimensional models of living human organs can advance our understanding of human physiology in ways that animal models can’t. Presented by Dr Dyani Lewis. Download mp3 (22.1 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Management expert Prof Graham Sewell discusses the evolution of workplace surveillance, or employee monitoring, and considers both its useful and unsettling effects. Presented by Lynne Haultain. Download mp3 (32.0 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Law historian Prof Alasdair Roberts discusses the strategies implemented by the neoliberal establishment to contain dissent. Presented by Lynne Haultain. Download mp3 (32.7 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
Doyen of the field of neuroesthetics Prof Semir Zeki explains the neuronal behavior that underlies perceptions of ‘beauty’. Presented by Dr Dyani Lewis. Download mp3 (28.6 MB) Listen now Read transcript read more
