14 episodes
Show Me the Data Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) at Griffith University
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Show Me the Data is a podcast about evidence-based decision making and the many ways in which our lives interact with and create data.
Each episode, your host – RIDL Data Scientist & Partnerships Lead Rhetta Chappell – discusses key policies, barriers and opportunities with industry, policymakers and researchers who use data to inform, monitor and evaluate efforts to drive sustainable, positive change.
Show Me the Data acknowledges the Jagera peoples who are the traditional custodians of the land on which we are recording. And we pay respect to the elder’s past, present and emerging.
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Data Skills That Stay: NICD's Approach to Capability Building
SEASON 3 EPISODE 5
Data Skills That Stay: NICD's Approach to Capability Building
Hosted by Rhetta Chappell
Conversation with Dr Hollie Johnson and Dr Tom Verhelst
Managing vast amounts of data can be quite overwhelming, regardless of whether your organisation operates within the public sector, functions as a small enterprise, or is a large corporation.
Unlike typical consulting firms, The National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) equips teams with the necessary skills to independently manage future data projects, enabling them to maintain the expertise internally and ensuring they have the insights required to keep the capability in-house. In this episode, we're joined by a former Senior Data Scientist, Dr Hollie Johnson from NICD in Newcastle, UK, who shares their experience working within NICD. Hollie shares their experience leading a unique data project with a start up who specialises in technology systems for grid decarbonisation using second life vehicle batteries. Our guest also discusses the transformative journey from manual spreadsheets to automated data collection and analysis, demonstrating how NICD is democratising data. They delve into what it means to be data-driven, the value of collaborating with experts in understanding moral and ethical grey areas, and the vision for a similar initiative in Australia focused on upskilling and bridging the gap between data beginners and experts. The conversation also covers clean, sustainable data science practices, advice for aspiring data professionals, staying current with trends, potential data gaps, and the dream of having access to transport data. This episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of data science and its impact.
If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us on Twitter at @G_RIDL or by email at ridl@griffith.edu.au. Griffith University and the Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) are dedicated to building and supporting thriving communities. We believe that the right data, in the hands of the right people, can change lives for the better. We are committed to collaborating and co-designing solutions which address long standing, complex socio-economic problems. If you or your organisation would like to collaborate or learn more about the important work we do, please get in touch. We'd love to hear why data matters to you.
Thank you for listening to Show Me the Data.
Show Notes
National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD)
NICD Case Study | Connected Energy
LSTM - Long Short-Term Memory Network read more here: Long Short-Term Memory Network - an overview | ScienceDirect
Hollie Johnson | LinkedIn -
The Data Architect: Empowering the Public Sector with AWS Solutions
SEASON 3 EPISODE 4
The Data Architect: Empowering the Public Sector with AWS Solutions
Hosted by Rhetta Chappell
Conversation with Saeed Barghi and Dr Tom Verhelst
Being a data-driven organisation means more than just delivering the right data to the right people at the right time; it involves ensuring that decision-makers have access to applications powered by machine learning models, trained with precise datasets, acting as digital assistants to guide their choices.
In this episode, we delve into how Amazon Web Services (AWS) help customers design and build fit-for-purpose data platforms to assist customers on their data journeys, featuring our guest, Saeed Barghi, a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with a focus on the public sector within the Asia-Pacific and Japan regions. We discuss the importance of managing sensitive data through data masking, encryption methods and security, the cost benefits of transitioning to the cloud, and how AWS's innovative tools are revolutionising public sector operations. This includes using imagery analysis in managing US wildfires and enhancing customer service with artificial intelligence and machine learning powered chatbots. With over 15 years of experience in the design and construction of data platforms, Saaed's dedication to making a difference is evident as he shares how AWS is facilitating significant digital transformations.
If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us on Twitter at @G_RIDL or by email at ridl@griffith.edu.au. Griffith University and the Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) are dedicated to building and supporting thriving communities. We believe that the right data, in the hands of the right people, can change lives for the better. We are committed to collaborating and co-designing solutions which address long standing, complex socio-economic problems. If you or your organisation would like to collaborate or learn more about the important work we do, please get in touch. We'd love to hear why data matters to you.
Thank you for listening to Show Me the Data.
Show Notes
Amazon S3 - AWS
Amazon Redshift - AWS
How machine learning and drones are helping prevent wildfires (aboutamazon.com)
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) - AWS
AWS Well-Architected - AWS
Amazon Bedrock - AWS
Saeed Barghi | LinkedIn -
The Data Behind Heartbreak: Unveiling Romance Scams
SEASON 3 EPISODE 3
The Data Behind Heartbreak: Unveiling Romance Scams
Hosted by Rhetta Chappell
Conversation with Dr Jacqueline Drew and Dr Tom Verhelst
In 2021, Australians lost a staggering $210 million to romance scams, contributing to a total of $3.1 billion lost to various scams as reported by the ACCC.
In this episode, we delve into the complex world of romance scams, magnified by the alarming rise of deepfake technology. Featuring expert insights from Dr. Jacqueline Drew, we explore the sophisticated tactics scammers use, from love bombing to deepfake videos, and the significant financial and emotional toll on victims. Learn about the challenges in data coordination, victimology, and the steps being taken globally to combat these scams.
If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us on Twitter at @G_RIDL or by email at ridl@griffith.edu.au. Griffith University and the Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) are dedicated to building and supporting thriving communities. We believe that the right data, in the hands of the right people, can change lives for the better. We are committed to collaborating and co-designing solutions which address long standing, complex socio-economic problems. If you or your organisation would like to collaborate or learn more about the important work we do, please get in touch. We'd love to hear why data matters to you.
Thank you for listening to Show Me the Data.
Show Notes:
Jacqueline
Drew Profile | Griffith University
Academy
of Excellence in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance (griffith.edu.au)
ACCC calls for united front as scammers steal over $3bn from
Australians | ACCC
Link to
further resources including places to report fraud and receive help: https://www.counterfraud.gov.au/find-where-report-fraud -
AI Fluency and Ethics: Setting the Foundation for a Data-Enabled Government
SEASON 3 EPISODE 2
AI Fluency and Ethics: Setting the Foundation for a Data-Enabled Government
Hosted by Rhetta Chappell
Conversation with Nathan Bines
What are the current levels of data and AI fluency across the public sector and what does good AI alignment look like?
In this episode, we are honoured to host the head of Queensland Government's Data and Artificial Intelligence Unit, Nathan Bines. Our guest oversees the state's budget allocation for data and AI initiatives, leading policy and legislative reviews focused on the safe and ethical application of AI technologies. Nathan's team plays a key role in shaping the Queensland's digital economy strategy and have been instrumental in developing generative AI tools for government employees. Join us as we discuss the integration of data and AI in government operations as well as the importance of data literacy for all employees. This insightful conversation also covers overcoming AI skepticism through experience and exposure, the ethical challenges of AI alignment, and the impact of developers' biases on AI tools. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how data and AI are reshaping government operations and the importance of informed, ethical leadership in navigating this digital evolution.
If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us on Twitter at @G_RIDL or by email at ridl@griffith.edu.au. Griffith University and the Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) are dedicated to building and supporting thriving communities. We believe that the right data, in the hands of the right people, can change lives for the better. We are committed to collaborating and co-designing solutions which address long standing, complex socio-economic problems. If you or your organisation would like to collaborate or learn more about the important work we do, please get in touch. We'd love to hear why data matters to you.
Thank you for listening to Show Me the Data.
Show Notes:
Queensland's Digital Economy Strategy | Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (chde.qld.gov.au)
Safe and responsible AI in Australia discussion paper | Department of Industry (consult.industry.gov.au)
Use of generative AI in Queensland Government | For government | Queensland Government
The Alignment Problem | Brian Christian
President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence | The White House
RIDL's work with mobility data - DSpark:
DSpark QFES Prepare and Respond – RIDL
Dspark Ecotourism – RIDL -
The Data Catalyst Network: Building Capability in the Not-for-profit Sector
SEASON 3 EPISODE 1
The Data Catalyst Network: Building Capability in the Not-for-profit Sector
Hosted by Rhetta Chappell
Conversation with Dr Kristen Moeller-Saxone, Barry Sandison and Dr. Tom Verhelst
Adoption of AI has doubled since 2022, with almost one in four not-for-profit organisations making use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Findings from Infoxchange's latest 2023 Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector Report reveal the usage of generative AI tools has doubled since their last report in 2022, with almost one in four organisations making use of tools such as ChatGPT. The report also sheds light on the pressing need for enhanced data capabilities within the sector to disrupt the persistent cycles of disadvantage. With over 1,000 organisations participating in the survey this year, we explore challenges and transformative potential in the sector including the increased use of generative AI tools. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion of how data-driven strategies can reshape the sector and how initiatives such as the Data Catalyst Network, a collaboration between Infoxchange and the Paul Ramsay Foundation, unite stakeholders and leverage data for positive change in the non-profit landscape.
If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us on Twitter at @G_RIDL or by email at ridl@griffith.edu.au. Griffith University and the Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) are dedicated to building and supporting thriving communities. We believe that the right data, in the hands of the right people, can change lives for the better. We are committed to collaborating and co-designing solutions which address long standing, complex socio-economic problems. If you or your organisation would like to collaborate or learn more about the important work we do, please get in touch. We'd love to hear why data matters to you.
Thank you for listening to Show Me the Data.
Show Notes:
Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector Report | Infoxchange
Data Catalyst Network | Infxchange
Linked Employer-Employee Database (LEED) | Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au)
Multi-Agency Data Integration Project (MADIP) | Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au)
Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment (BLADE) | Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au) -
There's Always a Solution: The importance of data storytelling and contextualisation (Part 2)
SEASON 2 EPISODE 6
There's Always a Solution: The importance of data storytelling and contextualisation (Part 2)
Hosted by Rhetta Chappell
Conversation with Dan O'Halloran and Dr. Tom Verhelst
When it comes to understanding patient and community needs and improving interventions, experiences, and outcomes, a conversation with and about data and contextualisation are both crucial elements in understanding and making sense of information. Data provide the raw material for analysis and decision-making, but it is only when contextualised that data or insights become truly actionable and valuable. Contextualisation refers to the process of understanding the circumstances and conditions in which the data were collected, and the broader social, economic, and cultural factors that may have influenced interpretation. Put simply, without contextualisation, data can be misleading and even harmful. Join our conversation with health economist and adjunct professor Dan O’Halloran as we discuss data storytelling and explore whether well-meaning policies are incentivising true value or value-for-money in Australian hospitals, day-cares, and aged-care homes and whether as decision makers we have the right to ask people to do things that they simply just don’t have the financial capacity or freedom to do.
If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us on Twitter at @G_RIDL or by email at ridl@griffith.edu.au. Griffith University and the Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL) are dedicated to building and supporting thriving communities. We believe that the right data, in the hands of the right people, can change lives for the better. We are committed to collaborating and co-designing solutions which address long standing, complex socio-economic problems. If you or your organisation would like to collaborate or learn more about the important work we do, please get in touch. We'd love to hear why data matters to you.
Thank you for listening to Show Me the Data.
Show Notes:
- You can find our website here: www.ridl.com.au