Episodes

  • Consumer Concerns Following Booktopia Going Bust
    Jul 23 2024

    Book lovers in Australia were thrown for a loop this month after learning that one of Australia's largest online book retailers, Booktopia, was entering voluntary administration.


    We spoke with Professor Michael Adams about what voluntary administration and insolvency means for a business, and how this affects consumers.

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    19 mins
  • How a New Initiative is Taking Teachers on Country to Connect with Indigenous Kids in the Classroom
    Jul 11 2024

    A new initiative from the University of New South Wales is taking teachers out of the classroom and onto Country, giving them the skills and confidence to better connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids in their classes.

    We caught up with Associate Professor Kevin Lowe from UNSW to talk about the project and its importance.

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    35 mins
  • The 'Pompeii' of Trilobites - How This New Discovery Improves Our Understanding of These Critters
    Jul 3 2024

    A recent study published in the journal science details a remarkable discovery - near-perfectly preserved trilobite fossils, encased in volcanic rock.

    To learn more about the discovery, we caught up with UNE's Professor John Paterson, who was involved in the study, to talk about the trilobites and why volcanic rocks might be a new target in the hunt for fossils.

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    21 mins
  • Sex Crazed Zombie Cicadas
    Jun 28 2024

    Cicadas are being infected by a parasitic fungi, massospora cicadina, which turns them into hyper-sexual zombie bugs.


    To learn more about this fascinating fungi, we caught up with Dr Tommy Leung, a parasitologist here at UNE, to talk about all things parasites, and how they interact with the insect world.

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    28 mins
  • Interview with Professor Chris Moran, Vice Chancellor of UNE
    Jun 26 2024

    A year into the role, TuneFM sits down with Vice Chancellor of UNE, Professor Chris Moran, to discuss his journey so far and what his thoughts on the future of higher education are.

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    48 mins
  • UNE Heads to Indigenous Nationals
    Jun 22 2024

    UNE heads to Wollongong to compete in the Indigenous Nationals - a week long celebration of sport and culture for First Nations uni students. TuneFM speaks to SportUNE's Matt Pine and Oorala Aboriginal Centre's Courtney Baker about the excitement ahead of the games.

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    17 mins
  • ANROWS Research into Drivers of Domestic Violence
    Jun 20 2024

    The Australian National Organisation for Women's Safety has announced a $2 million investment in research focusing on the perpetrators of domestic and family violence.

    We caught up with ANROWS CEO, Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine, to discuss the importance of this research and how it can be used to inform policy and community services.

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    26 mins
  • Armidale's New Community-Driven Quiet Space
    Jun 14 2024

    A new Quiet Space has opened in Armidale, allowing people a sanctuary to escape from the loud noise of day-to-day life while out and about. Run by volunteers, The Quiet Space is a place where people can sit, relax, and take a breath away from the hustle and bustle of town.

    We caught up with coordinator April Simone to discuss the need for spaces like this, and how more places can support individuals with different sensory needs.

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    14 mins