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Mental wealth forecast

Join epidemiologist and complex systems scientist Jo-An Occhipinti, labour market expert John Buchanan and economist Richard Denniss to explore mental wealth as a new measure of national wellbeing.

Battlers and Billionaires: The updated story of inequality in Australia

Economist and parliamentarian Andrew Leigh is in conversation with technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Cliff Obrecht about Andrew’s new book, 'Battlers and Billionaires: The Updated Story of Inequality in Australia'.

The Solutionists live: Liberalism may be the source of your soul

Can liberalism be the basis of a meaningful and fun way of life? Philosopher Alexandre Lefebvre delves into this idea with Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Sydney and host of The Solutionists podcast.

Oceanic narratives: Interweaving past, present and future

Explore the history, science, and beauty of the natural world with Australian author James Bradley, marine biologist Maria Byrne, ocean and climate advocate Tishiko King, and The Guardian's Helen Sullivan.

Alastair Campbell: Setting the mental health agenda

How do we move the needle on mental health outcomes? Alastair Campbell and leading experts discuss what can be done to influence the appropriate social and political responses.

Trust and error

Fake research papers are on the rise. Explore what's fuelling this, why it's concerning, and how we can address this issue with science integrity consultant Elisabeth Bik, computer scientist Judy Kay, linguist Nick Enfield, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) Benjamin Eggleton and host Jennifer Byrne.

Medical moonshots

Can we fast-track cures for diseases? Hear about exciting discoveries in novel therapeutics, nanomedicines, AI and neuroimaging with leading researchers Michael Bowen, Victoria Cogger and Chenyu Tim Wang. Hosted by Tegan Taylor, ABC health and science journalist.

Music on your mind

Psychologist Lee-Fay Low and music scholars Neal Peres Da Costa and Helen Mitchell uncover the question: can music participation help to prevent dementia?

Art of good health and wellbeing

Explore how the arts are transforming health and education to improve care and wellbeing with acclaimed playwright Wesley Enoch, poet Selina Tusitala Marsh, nursing professor Brendan McCormack and host Claire Hooker (CREATE Centre).

Courageous Conversations: An evening with Grace Tame and guests

Grace Tame and an esteemed panel discuss open, respectful dialogues around consent, sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Reads

Sydney city lights blurred

Rewriting the story of Sydney as a 24 hour city

How do we use this moment to recreate, or even create a more diverse and vibrant city? One that doesn’t just revolve around inner cities and around bars and booze?

White alarm clock face in bed sheets

New light on body clocks and sleep

Most of us know that getting a good night’s sleep is important for our health and wellbeing but achieving quality sleep isn’t always easy. We share insights from our most popular discussion of 2021.