Dr Thomas Gregory is the co-head of the Masters of Conflict and Terrorism Studies programme in the school of Political Science and International Relations. Dr Gregory spoke to Jonny about his research into civilian casualties during the two-decade spanning conflict and occupation of Afghanistan by the western coalition led by the U.S. This research has culminated in a book Weaponizing Civilian Protection recently published by the Oxford University Press.
Dr Reza Shahamiri from the Faculty of Engineering speaks to Jonny about his research into the huge potential of using ai to improve healthcare. Read more about Dr Reza Shahamiri's research here. Thanks to the University of Auckland.
Jonny speaks with Auckland Law School Masters student Meredith Herbert from the Rotorua District Community Law Centre about her research into the intersection of private law and social policy, specifically in the welfare and tenancy sectors. Thanks to the University of Auckland.
Jonny chats to Chamika Punchihewa from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences about her Masters research into how hospital gowns impacts patients' wellbeing and sense of vulnerability. Thanks to the University of Auckland!
PhD candidate Kahn Tasker chats to Jonny about his research on the wellbeing of undergraduate students at the University of Auckland's School of Psychology, focusing particularly on their sense of belonging within the university. The project involves in-depth interviews with participants - so listen back to catch the insights and learn about how this project also tracks university students' mental health more broadly.
Jonny chats to Nikki Maddow about the brand new podcast Ingenious launched by the University of Auckland, perfect if you love delving into interesting research and complicated topics as discussed by local experts and brainboxes in Tāmaki Makaurau! Check out the first episode Ingeniousand learn about what really causes lactose intolerance (the worst for all the cheese lovers out there). Thanks to the University of Auckland!
Nusch Herman from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences chats ageism and it's impacts life expectancy, social and political policy, and how research into age should be co-created. Thanks to the University of Auckland!
Jonny chats to Dr Bryan Ruddy of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute about his work with healthcare robots, and how his involvement BattleBots bootstarted his research into making motors, and robots, more effective. Thanks to Waiapapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland!
Jonny chats to Dr Georgia Rudd from the Faculty of Arts and Education this morning on Ready Steady Learn about her longitudinal study into school attendance, and what contributes to rangatahi missing class. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland.
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