Dr Jean M Uasike Allen joins our media adviser Julianne Evans in conversation about her latest research on Pacific girl gamers. She explores how online gaming influences their wellbeing and relationships while they challenge negative stereotypes. Jean also highlights the importance of incorporating Pacific worldviews to understand these digital experiences and explore digital vā. Read more about Jean's research here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/03/24/digital-online-game-research-highlights-pacific-girl-gamers.html
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Composing music with AI?
What would happen if a composer collaborated with artificial intelligence to produce new music? Dr David Chisholm, head of the School of Music, put it to the test as part of a new project. He tells our media adviser Julianne Evans how he prompted AI to compose a musical suite and arrange it for a full orchestra. Hear snippets of the work and more in this incisive discussion on the future of music. Click here to read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/03/24/as-composed-by-david-chisholm-and-ai.html
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Left in limbo: refugee reunification
Refugee families separated by conflict or persecution face a seven-year backlog to join their loved ones in New Zealand. In conversation with our media adviser Julianne Evans, Professor Jay Marlowe lays out the immense pressures and the strategic changes needed to improve efficiency and fairness in family reunification. Professor Jay Marlowe is the Head of School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work, and co-director of the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies. Click here to read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/01/30/families-of-new-zealand-refugees-in-limbo-as-system-stalls.html*All opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the guest and don't represent Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland or the Faculty of Arts and Education.
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Consent, communication and compassion
*Content warning: this episode includes discussions related to sex and intimacy. Listener discretion is advised. Dr Claire Meehan, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, joins our media adviser, Julianne Evans, to explore how we talk to young people about sex in the digital world. She also delves into her upcoming book on consent in the digital age, including the complexities of AI and deepfake technology. *All opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the guest and don't represent Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland or the Faculty of Arts and Education.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing in Pacific Communities
*Content warning: this episode includes discussions of suicide that may be potentially triggering.
Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau is the University's first Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific, and a researcher with a focus on climate change and Pacific mental health.
Jemaima shares her journey of becoming a professor, and discusses the importance of creating a sense of community to support people around us.
Read more: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/09/19/five-generations-heralds-birth-of-professor.html
Explore research and perspectives from the Faculty of Arts and Education at the University of Auckland. Academics from a range of disciplines discuss their findings, breaking down important and often complex topics. Gain a deeper understanding of the past and present, and learn how we can build better, more informed futures.
*The views expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the University or the Faculty.
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