Best Tunefm University Of New England Podcasts (2025)

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The Importance of Adolescence: Looking at the Mental Health of Teenagers 29:52

8M ago29:52

29:52

Minuri and Aleena are taking the reins of Paedsoc on a Pod for the last time! After an incredible year of 6 monthly episodes and running the program that won the 2024 TuneFM Show of the Year award, they will be stepping down as President and Vice President of the UNE Paediatrics Society and handing the show over to next year's Executive. Aleena and…

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Little Minds, Big Ideas: Exploring Childhood Development 22:05

9M ago22:05

22:05

Hi guys, welcome back to another episode of Paedsoc on a Pod! We are your hosts, Minuri & Aleena!! This month, we explore the fascinating journey of cognitive and moral development in children. Starting off with Piaget’s stage theory and Vygotsky’s sociocultural approach, we discuss how kids learn and grow through interaction and cultural tools lik…

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Thankful for Soil with Director Suzannah Cowley and Dr. Ivanah Oliver 15:09

10M ago15:09

15:09

This month's episode of Sci Flicks looks at the short film Thankful for Soil, released just this year! On this instalment of the Sci Flicks podcast, Bridgette is joined by both Dr. Ivanah Oliver and filmmaker and director Suzannah Cowley to look at the wonderful properties of soil and the field of agriculture! See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Balancing Act: Studying, Stress, and Sleep - Impacts on the Growing Body 33:29

11M ago33:29

33:29

In this new episode of “Paedsoc on a Pod,” join Minuri and Aleena as they delve into the crucial balance of studying, stress, and sleep, and the impact they have on the growing body. They'll explore how these factors interact, providing practical advice to help students navigate the intense pressures of Year 12 and beyond. From understanding the im…

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Sleighing the Winter Season: Navigating Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 21:31

12M ago21:31

21:31

In this special winter episode of "Paedsoc on a Pod," join us as we delve into the world of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in children. From exploring the anatomy of the respiratory system, we look at the development of the immune system in infants, and the intricate mechanisms behind how the body fights off infections. With practical a…

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Understanding Shaken Baby Syndrome: a Conversation with Dr Thomas Moss 43:14

1y ago43:14

43:14

This month, Aleena and I are going through our neurology block, learning about all things related to the brain and head injuries. In this episode of Paedsoc on a Pod!, we delve into the critical topic of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) with our guest, Dr Thomas Moss, a resident medical officer from Newcastle, aspiring paediatrician, and JMP alumni. As t…

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From Dusk Til Dawn with Dr Zenon Czenze and Ruvi De Mel 43:26

1y ago43:26

43:26

Associated with vampires, the night, and sadly disease, bats get a bit of a bad rap. Diving into the world of these nocturnal hunters and their physiology is Dr Zenon Czenze and PhD candidate, Ruvi De Mel, as they talk all things bats ahead of the upcoming Sci Flicks film - From Dusk Til Dawn. Written by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, the …

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Complex Care in Paediatrics with Clinical Dean Dr Elizabeth Cotterell 55:22

1y ago55:22

55:22

Welcome to our very first episode on PaedSoc on a Pod! Today, we are hosting the amazing Dr Elizabeth Cotterell, our Clinical Dean of the Tablelands Clinical School here at the Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. Join us as we explore her role and path as a clinical dean and emergency paediatrician and query into the complex care of paediatric patien…

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Volcano with Dr. Kieran Meaney 33:58

1y ago33:58

33:58

Let's begin the Trimester in style! This month's Sci Flicks is all about volcanoes, and what better movie to watch than Volcano, the 1997 disaster film all about an eruption and the consequences thereafter? Bridgette is joined by Dr. Kieran Meaney, this month's guest speaker and geological expert, to talk about how accurate the film is and the impa…

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Episode 5: Arrival with Dr. Sally Dixon and Dr. Piers Kelly 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

After nearly 3 years and 17 episodes, Dr. Marissa Betts is stepping down as Sci Flicks Coordinator. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done for the show and thoroughly look forward to seeing what she's going to do next. She has passed the mantle of Sci Flicks Coordinator over to Bridgette Glover; a PhD student here at UNE who looks forward …

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Episode 4: Eight Legged Freaks with Dr. James O'Hanlon 27:33

1+ y ago27:33

27:33

Sci Flicks continues this month with a screening of the 2002 comedic monster film Eight Legged Freaks! Marissa's guest this month is Dr James O'Hanlon; a researcher with a keen interest in arachnids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TuneFM

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Episode 3: Everything Everywhere All at Once - Interview with Kate Armstrong-Smith 41:50

2y ago41:50

41:50

We're looking at a recent film this month! May's episode of Sci Flicks examines the smash hit that swept the 2023 Academy Awards; the film with the most nominations, most wins, and prestigious Best Picture award, Everything Everywhere All at Once! Our guest this month is Kate Armstrong-Smith, the creator of Othelia, an Australian engine which seeks…

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Episode 2: Contagion - Interview with Professor Kim Usher 33:31

2y ago33:31

33:31

Our April episode of Sci Flicks sees Marissa looking at the 2011 film that proved to be well and truly ahead of its time, Contagion! She's not doing it alone though; she's joined by Professor Kim Usher, Member of the Order of Australia! Professor Kim Usher is Professor of Nursing in the School of Health and the Editor-in-Chief of the International …

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Episode 4: The Last Straw 17:40

2+ y ago17:40

17:40

In the final episode of this series, we’re hearing from the 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year recipient, Lottie Dalziel. Lottie is the founder of the educational community/platform, Banish, and is on a mission to make Australia more sustainable. Lottie talks about how simple actions can domino into larger change and how harnessing the power of …

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Episode 1: Fire of Love - Interview with Dr. Nick Tailby 26:45

2+ y ago26:45

26:45

Sci Flicks returns for its third season 2023, and our first instalment is a hot one, so to speak! We're looking at Fire of Love, a documentary following the careers of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft released in 2022. Our guest speaker and Marissa's guest on the show this month is a new addition to UNE's Geoscience ranks, Dr. Nick Ta…

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Episode 3: Plastic People 45:14

2+ y ago45:14

45:14

In episode three, we’re holding the magnifying glass over ourselves as we learn about the consequences of plastic pollution on human health. Join us as we hear from Dr Michaela Lucas from the University of Western Australia about her ongoing clinical trial, and from Associate Professor Amy Lykins, about ‘eco-anxiety’ and the impact of global, ecolo…

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Episode 2: Plastic vs. The Planet 35:27

2+ y ago35:27

35:27

In episode two we're giving you a front-row seat in the battle of plastic vs the planet, as we hear from experts from Flinders University, OceanWatch Australia and The University of New England about how Australia's unique environment is faring in the fight against plastic pollution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 9: Ratatouille - Interview with Dr. Gal Winter 25:51

2+ y ago25:51

25:51

All good things must come to a (temporary) end, and sadly this is the last instalment of Sci Flicks for 2022! We're keen to go out on a high note though, so Marissa has arranged for Dr. Gal Winter to come in and discuss the family favourite, Ratatouille, with her! Enjoy, and we can't wait to bring you back more amazing Sci Flicks next year! See omn…

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Episode 1: The Plastic Age 28:35

2+ y ago28:35

28:35

In today's episode, prepare to enter The Plastic Age as we hear from UNE’s Dr Martin Gibbs, Siobhan Threlfall from Ocean Watch and UNE’s Dr Susan Wilson. We’ll be setting the scene as we learn about the history of plastic, what it actually is, why it’s such an issue and what we should be doing about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Episode 8: Alien - Interview with Dr. Tommy Leung 32:20

2+ y ago32:20

32:20

We've got a special treat for you this month! We've got Dr. Tommy Leung, a parasitologist and lecturer here at UNE specialising in parasitism and symbiosis along with ecology, chatting with Marissa. And what movie could they be talking about? That's right, it's Ridley Scott's phenomenal film Alien! Considering the parasitic nature of the Xenomorph'…

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Welcome to Plastic: The Last Straw 1:14

2+ y ago1:14

1:14

Welcome to the Plastic: The Last Straw podcast, a mini-series where we'll be tackling the plastics problem, as we hear from the experts and organisations who are working in the field! Check back soon for our first episode, where we'll be entering into 'The Plastic Age'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 7: Night at the Museum - Interview with Rachel Parsons 28:27

3y ago28:27

28:27

Marissa is joined by NERAM Art Director Rachel Parsons for this episode of Sci Flicks - a fitting choice, considering we're looking at Night at the Museum! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TuneFM

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Episode 6: Jurassic World Dominion - Interview with Kai Allison and Timothy Frauenfelder 25:20

3y ago25:20

25:20

In preparation for the Belgrave Cinema's special screening of Jurassic World Dominion as part of our Sci Flicks program, Marissa interviews UNE Honours student Kai Allison and PhD candidate Timothy Frauenfelder about their interest in palaeontology and dinosaur anatomy, diet, and behaviour. They also touch on the science behind the concept of Juras…

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Episode 5: River - Interview with Associate Professor Melissa Parsons 24:05

3y ago24:05

24:05

The fifth chapter in our collaboration between TuneFM, UNE, and the Belgrave Cinema sees Marissa joined by Associate Professor Melissa Parsons to enlighten us with her knowledge of rivers and river assessment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TuneFM

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Episode 4: Robocop - Interview with Dr. Eddie Sadgrove 34:54

3y ago34:54

34:54

If you take a trip to Detroit in the near future, you might just stumble across the Robocop... The famous crime-fighting cyborg made an enormous impact when he hit the big screen back in 1987. Since the film leans in heavily to the themes of computer science and artificial intelligence, we couldn't resist asking Dr. Eddie Sadgrove to participate in…

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Episode 3: Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Interview with Dr. Stephen Bosi 52:01

3y ago52:01

52:01

April's Sci Flicks is none other than the hit science fiction film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The Steven Spielberg classic dropped jaws across the world when it was released and still delights and entertains audiences to this day, including our special guest for this episode; Dr. Stephen Bosi. Dr. Bosi is a senior lecturer in Physics here…

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Episode 2: Finding Nemo - Interview with Chris Goatley 29:00

3y ago29:00

29:00

For this month's Sci Flicks Marissa is joined by Dr. Christopher Goatley, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow here at UNE, to talk about his research in marine biology and how it relates to the marine ecosystems featured in Finding Nemo. Coining himself Australia's most inland marine biologist, Dr. Goatley's research interests centre around marine ecolo…

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Episode 1B: The Martian - Introductory Talk and Post-Film Q and A with Chris Guppy and Richard Flavel 23:36

3+ y ago23:36

23:36

Drs Chris Guppy and Richard Flavel joined the screening of The Martian to deliver a mini lecture before the film commenced, and then held a question and answer session with members of the audience after the film concluded. Patrons had the opportunity to ask the two academics all about the scientific validity of the agricultural ideas present throug…

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Episode 1A: The Martian - Interview with Chris Guppy and Richard Flavel 23:59

3+ y ago23:59

23:59

In the first instalment of Sci Flicks for 2022, Marissa Betts sits down with Dr. Chris Guppy, Associate Professor in Soil Fertility, and Dr. Richard Flavel, Lecturer in Crop Science; to talk about the themes present in the 2015 film The Martian. From crop production and soil resilience to the difficulties of using human waste as fertilizer, you wil…

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The Meg (Season 1, Episode 4) 33:07

3+ y ago33:07

33:07

Definitely one of the more... scientifically intriguing films that we've featured on Sci Flicks, this month sees us look at The Meg! The 2018 sci-fi film directed by Jon Turteltaub follows the discovery of an over twenty metre long Megalodon shark and the havoc it wreaks. Give this episode a listen as Dr. Marissa Betts dissects the scientific theme…

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San Andreas (Season 1, Episode 3) 29:37

3+ y ago29:37

29:37

The subject of this month's Sci Flicks is the 2015 disaster film San Andreas, centred around a massive earthquake on the San Andreas Fault leading to widespread casualties and destruction. With this focus on geoscience in mind, Dr. Marissa Betts brought along UNE geologists Dr. Luke Milan and Dr. Tim Chapman to share their expertise with us! See om…

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Gattaca (Season 1, Episode 2) 31:47

4y ago31:47

31:47

For the second episode of the collaborative series Sci Flicks, Dr. Marissa Betts returns with a very familiar face! Dr. Mary McMillan has been on air quite a few times in the past and it's always a treat when she drops by! As human genetics are one of her specialties, she was the perfect academic to discuss the genetic science featured in the 1997 …

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Episode 14: The Tjawanpa Festival 17:43

4y ago17:43

17:43

On this episode of the UNE Guide Show Connor sits down with the charismatic Luke Fowler, from Student Engagement and Retention. Luke and Connor talk about their disappointment in the postponement of the Tjawanpa festival here at UNE, some background to the event and the origins behind the name, and the plans to possibly get the festival back on tra…

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Episode 13: What to Do After Exams 23:45

4y ago23:45

23:45

Connor is all by himself this week! For the first time he's presenting the show alone and he's here to talk to you about what to do after your exams.By TuneFM

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Episode 12: Colleges and Sharehouses 28:55

4y ago28:55

28:55

When it comes to studying at university, it can be difficult to afford a place to live. Many students turn to the residential college system and community sharehouses, so the Head of Wright College Jason Wall chats with Connor about living in UNE's college system. Connor is also joined by TuneFM's own Ben Lewis who has around 12 months experience l…

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Episode 11: Exams (and Special Exams) 17:31

4y ago17:31

17:31

We are less than a week away from the exam period here at UNE, so Connor sits down with Kylie Day to discuss everything students will need to know about exams, online exams, special exams, and the exam period. Kylie knows next to everything there is to possibly know about exams so she is the perfect person to assuage all of your unknowns about the …

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Jurassic Park (Season 1, Episode 1) 26:55

4y ago26:55

26:55

In our very first episode of Sci Flicks, Dr. Marissa Betts, a lecturer in Earth Sciences at UNE, begins this collaborative show with a bang. She is joined by Dr. Phil Bell and Dr. Nicolas Campione to talk about dinosaurs and the scientific themes present in Steven Spielberg's famous film, Jurassic Park. How accurate is the science present in the fi…

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Episode 10: Appropriate Behaviour and Sustainability 30:50

4y ago30:50

30:50

The UNE Guide Show is officially 10 episodes old! Connor celebrates this milestone by bringing back two very special guests; Jillian Thomson and Alana Cox! Jillian and Alana help Connor analyze and clarify some of the nuances surrounding appropriate behaviour at UNE and how to avoid getting into trouble, before talking about how to live sustainably…

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Episode 9: Plagiarism and the Importance of Honesty 34:43

4y ago34:43

34:43

This week, Connor brings attention to a very important issue when it comes to your studies here at UNE (and any other educational institution); plagiarism. Julia Dau and Huifang Li, two former students at UNE, sit down with Connor to shine a light on the importance of honesty in the academic world and to encourage students to avoid plagiarism at al…

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Episode 8: Adapting to Change 29:37

4y ago29:37

29:37

This week the UNE Guide Show talks about how to adapt to some of the changes that may pop up in your study journey at UNE. Connor is joined by the charming Fiona Murray who has years of experience working with students living in the residential system and former student Lachlan Kirby Barrett to discuss how students can learn to adapt to anything th…

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Episode 7: Armidale's Weather 25:49

4y ago25:49

25:49

Connor sits down with two long-time students of UNE, Alana Cox and Jillian Thomson to talk about the type of weather and climate students can expect to experience at UNE.By TuneFM

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Episode 6: The Library and How to Use It 18:35

4y ago18:35

18:35

This week, Connor sits down with librarians Annette Messell and Kylie Cawley to talk about UNE's magnificent Dixson Library, the services and resources they provide for students, and how students (especially new students) can make the best use of them.By TuneFM

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Episode 5: Census Date 27:48

4y ago27:48

27:48

Connor is joined by two very special guests to discuss the Census date at UNE and what it means for your studies.By TuneFM

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Episode 4: First Year Advice and More Tips for New Students 28:17

4y ago28:17

28:17

This week, Connor is joined by Nola Holmes once again along with Jennifer Vaughan, two First-Year Advisors here at UNE to discuss how to make the most of one's first year at university. Connor is also joined by student Sathvik Gopalakrishna to discuss some tips for new students from the perspective of someone who has been in that very position!…

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Episode 3: Late Enrolment and Falling Behind 37:50

4y ago37:50

37:50

In today's podcast, Connor discusses what to do if you've enrolled late along with the wonderful Nola Holmes, one of the First Year Advisors here at UNE.By TuneFM

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Episode 2: Homesickness and Study/Personal Balance 34:36

4+ y ago34:36

34:36

UNE Guide is the show dedicated to give tips and tricks to all you freshers out there looking to settle in here to UNE!By TuneFM

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Episode 1: Preparing for O-Week 36:33

4+ y ago36:33

36:33

UNE Guide is the show dedicated to give tips and tricks to all you freshers out there looking to settle in here to UNE!By TuneFM

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Gaming Society - 25 March 2019 1:51:45

6y ago1:51:45

1:51:45

Join the UNE Gaming Society for your weekly fix of Gaming Goodness... and the odd bit of pleading

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Social Work Week Special Broadcast 52:19

6y ago52:19

52:19

Join veteran host Ben as he sits down with lecturers, professionals and students for Social Work Week. Bonus: Get on down to the Social Work Week BBQ!

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The Weekly Review - 14 March 2019 4:10:15

6y ago4:10:15

4:10:15

Join Harley, Matto and Sue as they count down this week's Top 30 charts on Tune!FM.

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