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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.

 

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Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Chris Walker & Patrin Illenberger: November 27, 2018

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Tue 27 Nov 2018

"We had some terrible ideas at first, but then about a year ago..." Chris and Patrin, bioengineers at the University of Auckland, have developed an innovative electrical way of ridding underwater environments of biolfouling - the unwanted growths, organisms and algae that upset marinas, boats and aqua farms. Now being trialled in the Bay of Islands and Auckland, the pair have also recently received funding through the university's entrepreneurship programme.

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Karen Rubado: November 20, 2018

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Tue 20 Nov 2018

Karen Rubado, has just handed in her Masters of Fine Arts submission (congrats!) titled Weaving Structural Improvisation into Contemporary Art, but what does this mean, you ask? Karan's work consists of a myriad of things such as including old power cables, string, discarded metal and ribbon, interwoven together to create intricate wall-hanging pieces. If you want to check out this beautiful work, head to the Elam Grad Show where you can find all things ~art~, yay!

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Tayaza Fadason: November 13, 2018

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Tue 13 Nov 2018

Tayaza Fadason, PhD student at the Liggins Institute, is one of the Auckland researchers who are making major leaps in our understanding of the genetic basis for obesity and type 2 diabetes, and why these two conditions so often go hand in hand. Fasinating stuff, Tayaza explains while Mike and Tess do their best to wrap their head around the length of their DNA.

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Dr. Erin Leitao: November 6, 2018

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Tue 6 Nov 2018

Beautiful Aotearoa with all these wonderful beaches around us, but wait, are we surrounded by grainy gold? Dr. Erin Leitao chats to Mike about The Unrealised Potential of Sand and why it's such an exciting space for science. And what about black sand, how cool is that guys?!

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Associate Professor Linda Tyler: October 30, 2018

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Tue 30 Oct 2018

The University of Auckland's, Associate Professor, Linda Tyler joins Mikey in studio to talk about the upcoming series, Spring Week on Campus, and her part to play in Telling a thin tale: women and performance art in Aotearoa. Linda chats to Mike about her history in the performing arts and the feminist movement, go the women!

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Tony Spalinger & Elizabeth Eltze: October 23, 2018

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Tue 23 Oct 2018

Professor Tony Spalinger and Elizabeth Eltze are from the Department of Classics and Ancient History and they're joining Tess in studio to talk their favourite historical times in Ancient Egypt. From temples to jewelley, we're digging deep. Get your tickets here.

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ David White: October 16, 2018

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Tue 16 Oct 2018

The University of Auckland's David White joins Mike and Tess in studio to talk the reality of augmented reality and virtual reality, ooooh, the future is here folks! And much to Mikey's excitement, David brings in a real life headset for us to try... 

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Matt Liggins: October 9, 2018

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Tue 9 Oct 2018

How many plastic bags does it take to build a house? Approximately 9,783 according to Matt Liggins from the University of Auckland's School of Architecture & Planning. Matt teaches Mikey about the latest affordable home and the potential this unique pod has to help with Auckland's housing crisis. Recycling at it's finest.

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Prof. Mark Costello: October 2, 2018

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Tue 2 Oct 2018

Professor Mark Costello joins Mike in talking the deep sea, do we really need to know what's down there? And how many species do we have? Will we ever know? Marine biodiversity is a vast world, and Mark's swimming with knowledge.

Ready, Steady, Learn w/ Ginny Braun: September 25, 2018

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Tue 25 Sep 2018

The University of Auckland's 2018 Vice Chancellors Lecture Series and Professor Ginny Braun joins Tess in studio to talk about how she came to choose the topic for this years talks; Beyond discrimination, towards inclusion. Ginny chats to Tess about why this is so prominent in today's society internationally and here in little New Zealand.