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A crew of ingenious academics from the University Of Auckland educate you on a range of thought-provoking topics. Whakarongo mai to learn about how research taking place right here at Waipapa Taumata Rau impacts you. Thanks to the University of Auckland.

 

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn: Rātu April 14, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn: Rātu April 14, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn: Rātu April 14, 2026, 119.43 MB
Tue 14 Apr 2026

Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn, to chat about her new paper An apology to my body: Mapping the changing relationship with my fat body, a reflection on childhood & PCOS. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Ariel Heswall: Rātu March 31, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Ariel Heswall: Rātu March 31, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Ariel Heswall: Rātu March 31, 2026, 90.25 MB
Tue 31 Mar 2026

This week on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by research fellow at the Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society Ngā Ara Whetū, Faculty of Science - Dr Ariel Heswall. She chats with Rosetta and Milly about her research in what colour plastics penguins are most attracted to. Whakarongo mai nei!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Leo Willyanto Santoso: Rātu March 24, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Leo Willyanto Santoso: Rātu March 24, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Leo Willyanto Santoso: Rātu March 24, 2026, 67.04 MB
Tue 24 Mar 2026

Rosetta and Milly chat with PhD student Leo Willyanto Santoso, about his research in the creation of a “digital
twin” — a computer model that behaves like your body, so treatments can be tested safely and personalised. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn with Patricia Pillay: Rātu March 17, 2026

Ready Steady Learn with Patricia Pillay: Rātu March 17, 2026 Ready Steady Learn with Patricia Pillay: Rātu March 17, 2026, 100.08 MB
Tue 17 Mar 2026

Rosetta and Milly are joined by PhD student Patricia Pillay, live at The Tuesday Club for 95bFM Breakfast Club! Her research investigates the long‑term history of human–bird interactions in the Marquesas Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage region known for its exceptional cultural heritage and unique biodiversity.

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Poornima Meegammana: Rātu March 10, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Poornima Meegammana: Rātu March 10, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Poornima Meegammana: Rātu March 10, 2026, 93.07 MB
Tue 10 Mar 2026

Rosetta is joined by Doctoral Candidate at the Faculty of Engineering Poornima Meegammana, who speaks about her research in creating interactive workshops for young girls to increase their confidence in seeing themselves as creators of technology. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Rātu March 3, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Rātu March 3, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Rātu March 3, 2026, 110.54 MB
Tue 3 Mar 2026

Milly and Smashton were joined by Natasha Hamilton-Hart to discuss their newest book, Stupid Rules. Where the very concept of rules is challenged by separating what rules are necessary and what can be reviewed and/or changed.

Ready Steady Learn w/ Gene Tang: Rātu February 24, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Gene Tang: Rātu February 24, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Gene Tang: Rātu February 24, 2026, 65.43 MB
Tue 24 Feb 2026

This week on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by PhD student Gene Tang, who speaks with them about his research in how close AI will become to human vision in recognising images. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to UoA!

Ready Steady Learn with Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa: Rātu February 17, 2026

Ready Steady Learn with Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa: Rātu February 17, 2026 Ready Steady Learn with Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa: Rātu February 17, 2026, 81.4 MB
Tue 17 Feb 2026

Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa for Ready Steady Learn today, talking about his new study looking into Tiktok videos about gout which often contain misleading and inconsistent information. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to UoA!

Ready Steady Learn with Dr Madeline Shelling: Rātu February 10, 2026

Ready Steady Learn with Dr Madeline Shelling: Rātu February 10, 2026 Ready Steady Learn with Dr Madeline Shelling: Rātu February 10, 2026, 70.7 MB
Tue 10 Feb 2026

Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Madeline Shelling for Ready Steady Learn today, talking about her research in food insecurity facing Māori, the factors that cause the issue, and food sovereignty as a solution. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to UoA!

Ready Steady Learn with Dr Jenny Hillman: Rātu February 3, 2026

Ready Steady Learn with Dr Jenny Hillman: Rātu February 3, 2026 Ready Steady Learn with Dr Jenny Hillman: Rātu February 3, 2026, 58.73 MB
Tue 3 Feb 2026

Senior lecturer in marine science Dr Jenny Hillman joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about her research, testing whether artificial horse mussels made from shell waste can help restore New Zealand’s coasts. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!