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Debate@Go8 is the Group of Eight’s podcast series exploring the issues shaping Australia’s universities, economy and society. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading researchers, university leaders, policymakers, and industry figures, examining the ideas, opportunities and challenges that will shape Australia’s future. Produced by the Go8, Debate@Go8 is where expertise informs debate. The Go8 represents Australia's leading research-intensive universities: Adelaide University, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, UNSW Sydney, The University of Queensland, the University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia.

  1. Oct 1

    Episode 56 – Professor Amit Chakma, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Western Australia

    Professor Amit Chakma, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Western Australia, discusses the thinking behind UWA’s recent move into India and plans for the wider region; Australia’s long and proud history of international education – both inwards and outwards; the current political environment around international education in Australia; and his own incredible journey that started in the hills of Bangladesh and took him to Algeria, Canada and eventually Perth. Recorded November 2025.

  2. Jun 17

    Episode 55 - Maria Cristina Russo, Deputy Director General for Innovation, Prosperity and International Cooperation, European Commission

    We examine the importance of Australia's imminent association to the world's largest research and innovation programme with the European Commission's Chief Negotiator for Horizon Europe, Maria Cristina Russo - the Deputy Director-General for Innovation, Prosperity and International Cooperation at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. Recorded June 2026.

  3. Apr 13

    Episode 54 - Professor Marco Fiorentini - Director, ARC Centre in Critical Resources for the Future

    Professor Marco Fiorentini from The University of Western Australia and Director of the ARC Centre in Critical Resources for the Future, discusses why Australia’s strength in critical minerals is not just about what’s in the ground - but about the research capability, skills and innovation needed to find, extract and process them responsibly. Recorded November 2025.

  4. 11/09/2025

    Episode 53 - Professor Sharon Pickering, Vice-Chancellor, Monash University

    Professor Sharon Pickering is an internationally renowned criminologist who's worked with governments worldwide to combat sex trafficking and family violence, and is a passionate advocate for the benefits of international education. Recorded May 2025.

  5. 09/29/2025

    Episode 52 - Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Rick Burr and Major General (Ret’d) Paul Symon - Part 2

    Part 2 of a thought-provoking two-part episode featuring the Co-Chairs of the Group of Eight Defence & Security Committee - Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Rick Burr, former Chief of Army and Major General (Ret’d) Paul Symon, former Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service.  In Part 2 these distinguished defence and intelligence leaders underscore the vital role of Australia’s leading universities in advancing national security, research integrity, and innovation.

  6. 09/03/2025

    Episode 51 - Major General (Ret’d) Paul Symon and Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Rick Burr

    Part 1 of a timely and thought-provoking two-part episode featuring Major General (Ret’d) Paul Symon, former Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, and Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Rick Burr, former Chief of Army. As co-chairs of the Group of Eight Defence & Security Committee, these distinguished leaders offer a rare insider’s perspective on the evolving national security landscape. Recorded May 2025.

  7. 07/15/2025

    Episode 50 - Professor Emma Johnston AO, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne

    We're celebrating our 50th episode with a chat with The Group of Eight’s newest Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston from the University of Melbourne. Professor Johnston is a world-leading marine biologist, an influential figure in Australia’s higher education sector and a prominent advocate for science and technology and women in STEM. She's also UniMelb's first female chief.

  8. 06/02/2025

    Episode 49 – Jason Collins, CEO of the European Australian Business Council (EABC)

    European Australian Business Council CEO Jason Collins discusses how the current global uncertainty impacting international trade and geo-politics has re-opened the door to resume negotiations on the stalled EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement - and along with that, the opportunity for Australia to join the world's largest research fund, Horizon Europe - the benefits to both parties in securing an agreement and the ramifications for research and innovation – and Australia’s universities in general – that this could bring. Recorded May 2025.

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Debate@Go8 is the Group of Eight’s podcast series exploring the issues shaping Australia’s universities, economy and society. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading researchers, university leaders, policymakers, and industry figures, examining the ideas, opportunities and challenges that will shape Australia’s future. Produced by the Go8, Debate@Go8 is where expertise informs debate. The Go8 represents Australia's leading research-intensive universities: Adelaide University, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, UNSW Sydney, The University of Queensland, the University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia.

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  • Creator
    DebateAtGo8
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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