Episodes 54
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

The podcast series canvassing issues affecting the Group of Eight universities, and by extension, Australia's economy and our society. The Group of Eight comprises Australia's leading research-intensive universities; The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, The University of Queensland, The University of Western Australia, The University of Adelaide, Australian National University, Monash University, and UNSW Sydney.

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Recent Episodes

S1E54 Episode 54 - Professor Marco Fiorentini - Director, ARC Centre in Critical Resources for the Future

Apr 13, 2026 31m

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…

S1E53 Episode 53 - Professor Sharon Pickering, Vice-Chancellor, Monash University

Nov 09, 2025 39m

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…

S1E52 Episode 52 - Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Rick Burr and Major General (Ret’d) Paul Symon - Part 2

Sep 29, 2025 29m

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…

S1E51 Episode 51 - Major General (Ret’d) Paul Symon and Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Rick Burr

Sep 03, 2025 31m

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…

S1E50 Episode 50 - Professor Emma Johnston AO, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne

Jul 15, 2025 36m

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…

S1E49 Episode 49 – Jason Collins, CEO of the European Australian Business Council (EABC)

Jun 02, 2025 28m

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…

S1E48 Episode 48 – Professor Stephen J Simpson, Inaugural Academic Director, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney

Apr 14, 2025 40m

Professor Stephen J Simpson’s world-leading research on nutrition – which all began 37 years ago by looking into the eating habits of locusts - is changing the way we look at human diets today. He…

S1E47 Episode 47 - Professor Greg Neely, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney

Feb 25, 2025 31m

Professor Neely on his ground-breaking work using gene-editing technology to help develop new anti-venoms for snake bites and Box Jellyfish stings. He also discusses how an interest in pain led him…

S1E46 Episode 46 - The human face of the international student debate

Nov 18, 2024 39m

The legislation that would have allowed for the capping of international student numbers looks doomed to fail - with the Coalition and the Greens opposing it. However, the debate around international…

S1E45 Episode 45 - Professor James Laurenceson, Director, Australia-China Relations Institute

Nov 11, 2024 28m

Professor James Laurenceson discusses the role of the Australia-China Relations Institute, Australia's relationship with China, research collaboration, international students, foreign interference…

S1E44 Episode 44 - Dr Michael Buckland, founder and director of the Australian Brain Bank

Sep 24, 2024 28m

Dr Michael Buckland on the risk of developing CTE from head knocks and the need for better regulation in contact sport.

Episode 43 – CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Doug Hilton AO

Aug 14, 2024 31m

CSIRO Chief Dr Doug Hilton discusses the CSIRO’s role and importance to Australia, his life before the CSIRO and the importance of increasing the nation’s spend on research & development.…

S1E42 Episode 42 - Allegra Spender MP, Federal Member for Wentworth

Jun 11, 2024 34m

Federal Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender MP, discusses the current debate around universities and migration, the housing crisis, tax reform, the energy transition and even the unexpected joy of…

S1E41 Episode 41 – Professor George Williams - UNSW Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning & Assurance)

May 23, 2024 33m

Constitutional and human rights law expert from The University of New South Wales, Professor George Williams, discusses some of the extraordinarily challenging issues confronting universities right…

S1E40 Episode 40 - EU Ambassador to Australia, H.E. Gabriele Visentin

May 07, 2024 32m

EU Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency, Gabriele Visentin, discusses the EU’s Indo-Pacific push, the war in Ukraine, the EU-Australia free trade agreement and research collaboration opportunities…

S1E39 Episode 39 - Senator James Paterson on global research & Australia's national security

Mar 04, 2024 31m

Senator James Paterson canvasses a range of issues impacting our university sector and our society – from global research cooperation and foreign interference to cyber threats, national security and…

S1E38 Episode 38 - Associate Professor Susan Woods, Senior Research Fellow, Adelaide Medical School

Feb 08, 2024 27m

Associate Professor Susan Woods from the University of Adelaide on an Australian medical breakthrough that could lead to the eradication of bowel cancer, spell the end of awkward stool tests and lead…

S1E37 Episode 37 - Professor Stephen Nicholls, Program Director, Victorian Heart Hospital

Dec 14, 2023 34m

Professor Stephen Nicholls Program Director, of MonashHeart, Intensive Care and Victorian Heart Hospital, Monash Health, on new strategies for combatting heart disease and the state-of-the-art…

S1E36 Episode 36 - Dr Sanjay Mazumdar - Defence Trailblazer

Nov 13, 2023 31m

Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar on AI in warfare, AUKUS and dual use defence technology.

S1E35 Episode 35 - Professor Chris Greening, 2023 Frank Fenner Prize of Life Scientist of the Year

Oct 17, 2023 30m

Monash University’s award-winning scientist on the benefits of microbes and lifting public perception about the value of university research.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Debate@Go8 have?

Debate@Go8 has published 54 episodes since June 2021, covering topics in Education.

Is Debate@Go8 still active?

Debate@Go8 is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 30m.

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