The Range Project

Dr Laura D'Olimpio is the author of the recently published 'Short Cuts Philosophy', a book of 'soul-searching questions and short cut answers written by experts in their fields.' When she's not writing philosophy books, she is doing philosophy as Associate Professor of the Philosophy of Education at the University of Birmingham in the UK.  Laura is co-founding editor of the...

Professor Khoa Do is a true person of range. An innovator and multi-disciplinarian across architecture, design and teaching. Khoa shares his love of Australia and highlights from a career that has traversed across academia to industry and back again, always teaching and learning along the way. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Life before Australia 11:05 - Beginning of Educational Life - Architecture 12:47 - Sh...

What is the single most important thing teachers should know about their students? In this episode of the Range Project, join Director of Teaching and Learning, Richard Spence and Head of Enrichment, Sam Sterrett, as they sit down with professional development expert, passionate educator and international best-selling author, Jamie Clark.

Ever heard of Operation Jaywick? Well, if you are in the SAS you almost certainly have. The year is 1943 and the Japanese army have just taken control of Singapore harbour. This story begins in Exmouth and ends with one of the most audacious acts of World War 2 heroism this country has ever seen. Join us on the Range Project as we chat with old mates, Rusty Delroy OSC ’98 and Oli Wenn as they join...

Join us for a chat with philosopher Dr Chris Letheby as we discuss the interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science, the growing research into psychedelic therapy for acute mental illness, the power of philosophy and the rise of artificial intelligence. Dr Letheby is a senior lecturer at UWA specialising in the philosophy of mind, philosophy of cognitive science, and philosophy of neuroscience. H...

Do you want to launch your own career in Space Exploration right here in Perth? Renae Sayers knows how to get that happening. Renae is the Deputy Director of Space Science and Technology Centre at Curtin University, and we sat down with her to discuss the intricacies of sending a satellite into orbit as well as how the right mindset and education can set you up for this kind of career.

What happens when you follow a passion for computer science, get a law degree and supposedly commit to the path of least resistance? According to OSC Ty Haberland, that can land you a dream job! With the recent emergence of powerful tools such as ChatGPT, we wanted to hear from someone at the coalface of this new AI landscape. Ty is a tech lawyer working for boutique digital law firm Stirling and...

What is middle school, why is it such a critical part of the schooling journey and how can we use these years to instil a lifelong love of learning? We put these fascinating questions to Scotch College's Head of Middle School Brad Gill in this episode of The Range Project. A fierce advocate for boys' education and the pivotal role that middle school plays in this formative time, Brad discu...

How do you make a successful feature film in Western Australia? Writer and director Roderick MacKay knows a thing or two. In this episode, Roderick discusses bringing his first feature film 'The Furnace' (2020) to life and the process of filming in the rugged Western Australian outback and bringing the endangered Badimaya language to the big screen. We touch on Roderick's journey to fi...

Tune in as we welcome Scotch College graduates and good mates Toby O'Keeffe and Sachio Ingrilli (both OSC 2017) to the studio to discuss their journeys beyond school and how they've broken into and found passion in the creative and engineering industries. About Toby O'Keeffe Toby is a freelance designer specialising in brand design. In his short career, he's collected his fair shar...

What happens when your life changes in an instant? Dr Bruce Powell is a former anaesthetist, writer and advocator living with a brain injury. Recounting how everything dramatically changed after a cycling accident, he details the discovery of his ADHD diagnosis while recovering and his inspiring journey to now. Tune in as Dr Powell and our hosts Sam and Steve reflect on the challenges facing neuro...

Are smartphones making us dumber? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams reckons they could be! Mark's journey began in regional Victoria amidst a challenging family environment and feeling disengaged at school. Curious about how we think and learn, Mark ventured into a neuroscience career, working for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Australian universities over the past 25 years....

After securing the federal seat of Curtin in a landmark election victory, Kate Chaney MP joins The Range Project to discuss her journey to the House of Representatives. As part of the climate-focused teal independent wave, Kate shares her diverse career experiences and her commitment to making change. Kate reflects on entering politics and balancing her responsibility to her electorate and motherh...

Esteemed author and educator Maggie Dent is an expert in parenting and building resilience, and she joins us on The Range Project to share more. Author to best-sellers 'Mothering our Boys' and 'From Boys to Men', host to ABC's 'Parental as Anything' podcast and a regular TV and radio guest, Maggie's trusted advice has reached families across the world. Speaking of her rural upbringing and parentin...

Naomi Flutter is a woman of seemingly endless talents, and she joined The Range Project to share her journey. Naomi is the Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs Wesfarmers, the Pro-Chancellor of the Australian National University and a member of the Scotch College Council. In this episode, Naomi discusses the diverse experiences that shaped her worldview. We take it back to her upbringing...

Yarlalu Thomas (OSC 2015) is a Nyangumarta Pitjikarli man from Warralong and a Young Australian of the Year on a mission to close the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia. In this episode of The Range Project, we welcomed Yarlalu to the studio to discuss his journey to becoming a doctor, improving healthcare in remote areas and how we can boost access to ed...

Starting a school from scratch and leading staff and students through a pandemic.

Tune in as we delve into the unique world of tech and how to succeed in business.

How flipping the way we deliver classroom projects can enhance student motivation.

Discover how to build a fulfilling life and the importance of pursuing hobbies that you love.

Kav Temperley has been making incredible music for over 20 years and is considered Australian Rock Royalty. Kav is the Multi-Platinum award-winning lead singer and bass player of the band Eskimo Joe. He has also had a successful journey to become a solo artist, where his blend of heartfelt songwriting and a distinctive voice combine to make timeless works of art. Kav is a true creative and in this...

Drummond Orr graduated from Scotch College in 2016 before receiving a Chancellor's Scholarship and studying Economics at Melbourne University. Drummond is now off to study a Master of Economics at Oxford University having recently been awarded a Ramsay World Universities Post-Graduate Scholarship. In this interview, we discuss Drummond's keen interest in economics as a discipline filled with compl...

Professor Peter Quinn is the Executive Director of ICRAR, the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, an organisation spearheading one of the largest scientific endeavours in history. The mighty Square Kilometre Array telescope. This is a telescope 20 years in the making, one that will allow us to look back to the very first objects ever formed in the universe and one that is being buil...

Bob Hunter is a soldier, storyteller, leader, perennial adapter and quintessential man of 'range'. Bob's many hats include: former SAS Commander, security risk consultant, rugby and cricket tragic, recently retired CEO of Rugby WA and former Scotch parent. In this episode, Bob shares his early days as a Hutchins boy growing up in Tassie to his time at Duntroon and his subsequent appointment as SAS...

Professor Alan Harvey is a world-leading neuroscientist, author and passionate musician. A graduate of Cambridge University and Australian National University, Alan has over 200 major publications including his 2017 book Music, Evolution and The Harmony of Souls - a sweeping inter-disciplinary look into the importance of music in human evolution and its continued relevance in modern society. Alan...