When traditional ideas are challenged, it can have significant social, economic, health and environmental benefits. In this episode, our researchers discuss how research can help champion social justice issues and bring about cultural change. You’ll find out how design can be a powerful force for breaking down gender stereotypes, how diversity has evolved in the past decade, and whether technology is displacing or augmenting labour markets.

Guests:

· Professor John Burgess, Centre for Organisational Change and Agility

· Dr. Sarah Elsie Baker, Senior Lecturer & Research Fellow, Media Design School

Host: Clement Paligaru

Produced by Written & Recorded

Executive Production: Serpil Senelmis & James Brandis

Research: Serpil Senelmis & Clement Paligaru

Writing/Interviewing: Serpil Senelmis

Sound Design/Engineering: James Brandis

Find all episodes of Research That Matters at torrens.edu.au/research-that-matters

Research That Matters was recorded across Australia and New Zealand. Torrens University Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present, and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Shaping systems and processes, changing public attitudes, and influencing policy is grounded in partnerships. In this episode, our researchers share insights into how industry, academia and government can come together to make transformational change across different sectors – from construction to hospitality.

Guests:

· Dr. Mandi Baker, Researcher and Lecturer

· Professor Kerry London, Pro Vice–Chancellor, Research

· Dr. Zelinna Pablo, Senior Research Fellow

Host: Clement Paligaru

Produced by Written & Recorded

Executive Production: Serpil Senelmis & James Brandis

Research: Serpil Senelmis & Clement Paligaru

Writing/Interviewing: Serpil Senelmis

Sound Design/Engineering: James Brandis

Find all episodes of Research That Matters at torrens.edu.au/research-that-matters

Research That Matters was recorded across Australia and New Zealand. Torrens University Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present, and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Solving age-old problems and coming up with breakthrough innovations, sometimes simply starts with imagination. In this episode, you’ll meet researchers who have embraced inventiveness in their research practice to shake up the normal way of thinking. Find out how creativity and innovation co-exist in their research and how they use gaming, AI and design thinking to tackle some big challenges.

Guests:

· Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology, Torrens University Australia & Dean, Media Design School, NZ

· Aslihan Tece Bayrak, Senior Lecturer, Media Design School, NZ

· Fawad Zaidi, Senior Learning Facilitator, Torrens University Australia

Host: Clement Paligaru

Produced by Written & Recorded

Executive Production: Serpil Senelmis & James Brandis

Research: Serpil Senelmis & Clement Paligaru

Writing/Interviewing: Serpil Senelmis

Sound Design/Engineering: James Brandis

Find all episodes of Research That Matters at torrens.edu.au/research-that-matters

Research That Matters was recorded across Australia and New Zealand. Torrens University Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present, and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.