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The 4 day work week is a hot topic at the moment, with the Australian Council for Trade Unions pushing to see it introduced across a variety of sectors. We caught up with New England local, Michael Bramford, whose business model recently introduced a 4 day work week, and how it's impacted both workers and clients alike. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener...

Associate Professor Rebecca Carey from the University of Tasmania and a crew of over 40 people have embarked on a 54 day long scientific voyage to learn more about the driving forces behind the 2022 eruption of the Hunga Volcano. Ash catches up with her from the CSIRO research vessel, RV Investigator to learn more. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

In today's episode, Ash catches up with Dr Freya Higgins-Desbiolle, Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management at the University of South Australia. Dr Higgins-Desbiolle explains the need for responsible tourism, and what it looks like in practice alongside the complexities of the tourism industry; how it can help or harm communities. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com...

In this very first episode of Clubs in Conversation, Nick sits down with Nivertha and Victoria from the Postgraduate Student Society to talk about their roles, the club, and how students can get involved. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For National Science Week, Ash sits down with Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Science, Dr Sandy Boucher, to talk about how philosophical thinking underpins scientific thought, and the schism between the two. They talk everything from science's origins in early Greek philosophy, to the differentiation that we see between the two in the modern era, and whether or not philosophy can make you a bette...

To celebrate National Science Week, Ash sits down with UNE physics lecturer, Dr Stephen Bosi, to talk about the this year's theme of 'decoding the universe.' With lighthearted humour, Stephen addresses some of the latest news in cosmology and astronomy, and talks about his own area of expertise in medical physics and nuclear medicine.  Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omn...

PhD student and TuneFM volunteer, Goodness Adebo, sits down with Dr Mahen Sabampillai to discuss the new varieties of pigeon pea that may soon be growing in Australian soil. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on TuneFM, Ash is joined by Incognito Art Show co-founder, Dave Liston. Bringing together artists across the country - from beginner to award-winner - the Incognito Art Show is a yearly initiative that aims to make art accessible. By selling original, anonymous artworks, the non-profit raises money to support organisations like Studio A that support artists living and working with disability...

The act of lying seems to be an inherently human trait at times, but when we dig a bit deeper beneath the surface we see that nature practices deception all the time. As part of the 2025 Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour conference and ahead of the release of his latest book, we caught up with James to chat about his work, and the incredible ways that animals deceive us and ot...

Last week Taylor Swift made an announcement that many fans have long been waiting for: she now owns the master recordings of all six of her early albums.  To learn why this is a big deal, we sat down with copyright and IP expert and Taylor Swift fan, Dr Wellett Potter from the University of New England. Dr Potter has also written a Conversation article on the topic, which you can read here: h...

Fossils play an important part in how we interact with and understand our environment - including those environments long past.  There's a wealth of fossils in Lightning Ridge, which can teach us much about the mid-Cretaceous, and that's exactly what today's guest, Sherri Donaldson, is working on. We caught up with Sherri for World Environment Day to talk about how these ancient creatures can...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode discusses heavy topics surrounding the Myall Creek Massacre of 1838, and may contain the names of people who have died. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Myall Creek Memorial in it's current form. Over 180 years ago, settlers murdered at least 28 Aboriginal people who had taken refuge from colonial violence at...

This episode contains discussions of domestic and family violence that may be triggering to some listeners. If you or a loved one are struggling, know there there is help available: 1800 RESPECT 13 YARN LifeLine 13 11 14 For Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, Ash sits down with Lili Greer - the founder of the Tina Greer Project which honours her late mother.  Support the show: htt...

Ash sits down with Dr Marianne Moen to discuss the importance of taking an intersectional approach to archaeology. Drawing on Dr Moen's research areas of gender archaeology and mortuary practices, the two have an in-depth discussion of the role that gender plays in our understanding of the past, and the narratives we tell ourselves. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio....

The NSW Government is seeking input on a proposal to grow the state's hemp industry. Ash sits down with Dr Alison Bowman, the Associate Group Director of Research Assurance  for Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Agriculture and Biosecurity department.  They discuss the benefits of this crop on the economy, and the ways in which the state and public input ca...

Ollie sits down with the one and only Ruby Fields to discuss her upcoming appearance at the Big Chill music festival, the aussie festival scene, and her passion for science and music. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How attached to your wood heater are you? A new pilot study being conducted in Armidale aims to examine the impacts of wood heaters on air quality and air pollution by offering homeowners the chance to switch from traditional wood heating to reverse cycle air conditioning.  Ash sits down with Dr Sharon Campbell from the University of Tasmania to discuss her work and what the study will look l...

For World Book and Copyright Day, Ash sits down with Dr Wellett Potter and Dr Sophie Masson to discuss the intricate relationship between literature, copyright, and the impact of artificial intelligence. They explore the evolution of copyright law, the challenges posed by AI, the nuances of fan fiction, and the role of copyright in literary adaptations.    Support the show: https://buyme...

For World Art Day Ash catches up with Dr Marty Branagan, who in addition to being the convenor of peace studies at the University of New England is also an artist and a writer with a long history of drawing inspiration from the climate and environment.  Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNE PhD student Nathan Enriquez has published a paper on dinosaur feature scales, alongside lecturers Dr Nic Campione and Dr Phil Bell. The paper looks at the nature of these feature scales and what role they may have played in dinosaur life and development. Ash sits down with Nic to discuss his role in the paper as Nathan's supervisor, along with an exciting opportunity for students later this ye...

As climate change continues to be at the forefront of many peoples minds, philosophical lines of thinking are beginning to open up, looking at the rights and responsibilities not just of those impacted by climate change and climatic events, but also the responsibilities of all people. Ash sits down with UNE PhD candidate, Harrison Munday, to discuss his research into climate justice and climate di...

What makes peace, and how can we contribute? These are the questions that academics and students discussed at the Peace and Justice: the Sixth Biennial Peace Studies Conference, held in Sydney earlier this month. Ash sits down with Associate Professor in Peace Studies, Dr Marty Branagan, about the conference, peace as a cultural revolution, and his latest book The Cultural Dimensions of Peacebuild...

Goodness sits down with fellow UNE PhD student, Elandri de Bruyn, to discuss her research into cattle genetics, and creating the best steak. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a study being released from the University of NSW and Deakin University, Ash sits down with PhD student Anjuli Muller from Massey University, whose expert reaction to the study was cited by Scimex.  Anjuli is researching co-production and participatory public engagement through the subject of women’s health in Aotearoa New Zealand. She tells us about her research, the need for...

While the biosecurity risk of the varroa mite and it's impact on European honeybees is well-known and documented, the knock-on effects of the parasite on native bee and plant species isn't as highlighted. Ash sits down with Dr Tom Le Breton to discuss his latest paper, published in the Australian Journal of Botany, and the citizen science project that was borne from his research. Support the show:...