Terra Nullius Cyprus

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Terra Nullius Cyprus

Cyprus is filled with big hearts and big emotions - a hot, sleepy island, with hot tempers! On the surface it looks ‘normal’, but below the surface are many layers, filled with history - both beautiful and painful. An island full of amazing people, with incredible stories, doing amazing things. Join social and political analyst Costa Constanti to meet Cyprus and those who live there.

  1. 12/19/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 24: Political & international relations expert, podcaster. Meet Sertaç Sonan (19/12/2024)

    In the 24th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Sertac Sonan. An intelligent, likeable and empathetic political and international relations expert, and a ‘go to’ source for everything relating to the Turkish Cypriot political realm. A founding member of the bicommunal Cyprus Academic Dialogue (CAD), an activist for reunification and a tertiary teacher sharing his knowledge with Cypriots and foreign students alike. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 24: Political & international relations expert, podcaster. Meet Sertaç Sonan (19/12/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    46 min

  2. 11/20/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 23: Teacher, mentor, author, reconciliation activist, refugee. Meet Yiannis Milides (20/11/2024)

    In the 23rd episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Yiannis Milides. A refugee from Morphou, now living the past decades in Melbourne, Yiannis is a mentor of youths, a teacher in Greek and English schools, a poet, an author and an advocate for reconciliation. No student of his is left unchanged and all leave his classes inspired. A much loved teacher with a passion for peace, reconciliation and holds close to his heart indigenous Australia. His writings include compilations edited with his students. Teachers like Yiannis are diamonds in the rough. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 23: Teacher, mentor, author, reconciliation activist, refugee. Meet Yiannis Milides (20/11/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    48 min

  3. 11/15/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 22: Director of Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project, Meet Dr Craig Barker (15/11/2024)

    In the 22nd episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Dr Craig Barker. An expert in Classical Archaeology, he is the Director of the Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project that has been uncovering a major site in antiquity at Fabrika Hill within the Nea Paphos UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Check out 👉🏼 paphostheatre.org . He is based at the University of Sydney and is Head of Public Engagement at the incredible Chau Chak Wing Museum. He also hosts the Objects Matter Podcast 👉🏼 sydney.edu.au/museum/news/podcasts.html . Dr Barker delivered the lecture ‘Trowels, Tombs and Trials: The History of Australian Archaeologists in Cyprus’. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 22: Director of Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project, Meet Dr Craig Barker (15/11/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    54 min

  4. 10/20/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 21: Writer, Journalist and Part of Buffer Zone Exhibition. Meet Anaïs LLobet. (20/10/2024)

    In the 21st episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Anaïs LLobet. Having lived and worked for 5 years in Cyprus, and as a citizen of the world, Anaïs calls Nicosia one of her homes. She’s a journalist, writer and a contributor to the group exhibition ‘Imagining Home Between the Walls’ in the Buffer Zone at the Ledra St / Lokmaci crossing. Check it out until 31 October 2024. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 21: Writer, Journalist and Part of Buffer Zone Exhibition. Meet Anaïs LLobet. (20/10/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    48 min

  5. 10/02/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 20: Cypriot wine expert, aka ‘Dr Xynisteri’ from Australia. Meet Dr Alex Willem Copper (2/10/2024)

    In the 20th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Dr Alex Willem Copper Willheim. Also known as ‘Dr Xynisteri’, he is an expert on Cypriot wine, with a strong focus on the indigenous Xynisteri and Maratheftiko varieties. He introduced these drought resistant grapevines to Australia, in particular in South Australia, and the rest is history! From the foothills of Troodos in Limassol to the plains of Down Under, he is leading the way for the future of Australian wine, and taking the famous Cypriot variety to the global stage. Great to discuss the richness of the Cypriot cultural heritage in its cusine and produce. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 20: Cypriot wine expert, aka ‘Dr Xynisteri’ from Australia. Meet Dr Alex Willem Copper (2/10/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    41 min

  6. 08/31/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 19: Childhood cancer researcher and innovator. Meet Dr Maria Kavallaris (31/8/2024)

    In the 19th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Dr Maria Kavallaris. Dr Kavallaris is a cancer researcher at NSW Uni Children's Cancer Institute. Born in Sydney, she went to primary school in Morphou, Cyprus, until war broke in 1974. Her family returned to Australia. At only 21 years old she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This inspired her to compete a PhD in cancer research. During her studies her 30 year old brother passed away from pancreatic cancer. Today her research focuses on childhood cancer, using nanotechnology to develop cancer therapies, and to determine mechanisms which lead to anti-cancer drug resistance. In 2011 she established the Australian Centre for Nanomedicine and today heads the Translational Cancer Nanomedicine Theme at NSW Uni Children's Cancer Institute. In 2019 she was appointed a member of the Order of Australia, in 2020 she received the NSW Premier's Woman of the Year Award and in 2022 she received a Cyprus Presidential Medal for her life’s work. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 19: Childhood cancer researcher and innovator. Meet Dr Maria Kavallaris (31/8/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    46 min

  7. 08/15/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 18: Award-winning author who delves into the world of our mothers’ torment. Meet Helena Kidd (15/8/2024)

    In the 18th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Helena Kidd. With family hailing from Skarinou in Larnaca and born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, she set out to share with the world the sufferings of her mother, and that of many mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of Cyprus and the world. Her brave book ‘When The Past Awakens’ received a Commendation at the Victorian Community History Awards in 2020 and she won the CYDIA Award for Literature at the 2024 Cyprus Diaspora Awards in Limassol. Helena has also written ‘When The Past is Left’ where she continues to inspire by further sharing the story of her family in the diaspora and their challenges and pathways. Her story, and that of her loved ones, is a story shared by so many. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 18: Award-winning author who delves into the world of our mothers’ torment. Meet Helena Kidd (15/8/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    56 min

  8. 07/28/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 17: Award-winning director on History & Discovery Channels. Meet Kay Pavlou (28/7/2024)

    In the 17th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Kay Pavlou. Born in Adelaide and now living in Sydney, she was the daughter of one of the earlier Cypriots from Rizokarpaso to migrate across the globe to Australia. This experience is part of her inspiration to film ‘Two Homelands - Documentary’ - an interview of six Cypriots of the diaspora in Australia and to delve into their experience of living double lives, one as Cypriots and another as Australians. Her successful productions have aired on the Discovery and History Channels globally, premiered at prestigious global film festivals and soon her latest film will be screened at K-cineplex Cyprus in September 2024. She’s an inspirational and emotional storyteller. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 17: Award-winning director on History & Discovery Channels. Meet Kay Pavlou (28/7/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    55 min
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Cyprus is filled with big hearts and big emotions - a hot, sleepy island, with hot tempers! On the surface it looks ‘normal’, but below the surface are many layers, filled with history - both beautiful and painful. An island full of amazing people, with incredible stories, doing amazing things. Join social and political analyst Costa Constanti to meet Cyprus and those who live there.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
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