The Road To Find Out

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Welcome to The Road To Find Out, a student-run podcast where academics from the University of Sydney chat about their remarkable personal journeys and ground-breaking research. Hosts Carla Field and Harry Peters sit down to talk about everything and anything - whether that be Greek philosophy, street libraries or educational disadvantage. Funded by the Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF). Marketing by Helena Gandhi and Antonia Meck, composition by Seamus Field, graphics & audio design by Haddie Davies and George Campbell.

  1. 11/03/2022

    Rachel Killean: Social Justice and Dignity in the Law

    How can the law function as a tool for social justice? What is the value of a legal education in today’s society? These legal and pedagogical questions, and more, are discussed by Senior Lecturer in the School of Law, Rachel Killean, and our guest host, Juliette Marchant, a fourth year Arts/Laws student.

    Rachel Killean: Social Justice and Dignity in the Law

  2. 10/29/2022

    Mark Ledbury: Art, Architecture and Power

    What is the relationship between visual art and other art forms like theatre and music? How do art historians at Sydney encourage people from all walks of life to think and care about the art world? Harry sits down with Mark Ledbury - an Art History Professor and Director of the Power Institute - to discuss these questions and even consider how the very architecture of buildings at USYD like the Chau Chak Museum are essential to the university’s mission. Find out more about the brilliant work done by the Power Institute: https://www.powerpublications.com.au/about/.

    Mark Ledbury: Art, Architecture and Power

  3. 10/03/2022

    Remy Low: What Makes a Good Teacher?

    What are the challenges facing the teaching sector today? What skills or experience make for excellent primary, secondary or tertiary educators? Join Senior Lecturer Remy Low to hear his stance on these questions, as he tracks his journey from struggling as a high-school student to educating the next generation of teachers now.

    Remy Low: What Makes a Good Teacher?

  4. 08/04/2022

    Tanya Latty: Bugs, Bees and Velvet Worms

    Associate Professor Tanya Latty is an entomologist who has researched and worked at the University of Sydney for over 14 years. In this episode, Tanya traces her journey to academia which arose from a lifelong love of insects and animals, hear about the wonderful world of bees, ants, velvet worms and more!

    Tanya Latty: Bugs, Bees and Velvet Worms

  5. 05/27/2022

    Sophie Loy-Wilson: Chinese-Australian History, Twitter and Racism

    How can we properly capture Chinese-Australian history? What does the future of studying and teaching in Australian higher education look like? How can we write history that empowers? Join guest host and history student, Angelina Gu, as she speaks to Dr Sophie Loy-Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Australian history from the Department of History. Angelina and Sophie talk about everything from #twitterstorians, to the future of higher education in Australia, covering Sophie’s own experience as an undergraduate student at USYD, and the reality of researching Chinese-Australian history.

    Sophie Loy-Wilson: Chinese-Australian History, Twitter and Racism

  6. 05/16/2022

    Chris F. Wright: The Politics and Ethics of Work

    What are the key issues facing migrant workers in Australia? How can our undergraduate experiences shape our future in unexpected ways? Today The Road To Find Out sits down with Chris F. Wright, an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies. Hear about Chris’ experience of USYD in the early 2000s as an editor of Honi Soit and his current research on the steps Australia needs to take to protect its migrant workers.

    Chris F. Wright: The Politics and Ethics of Work

  7. 04/29/2022

    Lisa Jackson-Pulver: Public Health and Inclusivity at the University

    How has the University of Sydney become a more inclusive space? What is the future of public health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples? Lisa joins The Road To Find Out to share her insights as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services), tune in to hear about her background in nursing and epidemiology and how that expertise has shaped her work at Sydney University.

  8. 04/15/2022

    Sam Shpall: Arts, Adoption and Global Warming

    What is the point of studying an arts degree? How is university research funded? Is it morally permissible in the 21st century to have children when doing so would contribute to global warming? Join Sam Shpall, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, as he shares his insightful answers to these questions and discusses the ethical hazards of procreating in a world stricken by climate change.

    Sam Shpall: Arts, Adoption and Global Warming
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Welcome to The Road To Find Out, a student-run podcast where academics from the University of Sydney chat about their remarkable personal journeys and ground-breaking research. Hosts Carla Field and Harry Peters sit down to talk about everything and anything - whether that be Greek philosophy, street libraries or educational disadvantage. Funded by the Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF). Marketing by Helena Gandhi and Antonia Meck, composition by Seamus Field, graphics & audio design by Haddie Davies and George Campbell.

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  • Creator
    University of Sydney
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © University of Sydney
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    The Road To Find Out