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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by UoA finance academic Dr Gertjan Verdickt to chat about his research in gambling harm and the potential alternative of 'lottery bonds'. Whakarongo mai nei!
PhD Candidate Iatua Felagai Taito joins Rosetta and Milly in the bFM Studio to chat about his research in navigating the embodied practice of Siva Samoa (Samoan dance) from a Samoan-New Zealand Queer perspective. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our first Ready Steady Learn of 2026, Milly is joined by Dr Kunal Gupta, to chat about his super interesting mahi on a VR mental health project! Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
Senior lecturer at the Auckland Law School Dr Katherine Doolin joins Rosetta and Milly for Ready Steady Learn today. They chat about Katherine's mahi at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts Conference, which took place last week. Whakarongo mai nei!
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