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A life-changing encounter
How a chance meeting changed the lives of two women who share a passion for educating others.
The mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls: Q&A with Dr Gareth Wearne
We uncover some of the secrets of the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls with scholar Dr Gareth Wearne.
Meet the real-life Indiana Jones
ACU’s Associate Professor Duncan Cook is a researcher and geographer whose career path began with a love of the great outdoors.
Women's history is everywhere - if you look
Contrary to popular belief there is no shortage of women’s voices in the past. Historians just have to listen for them.
Is misinformation as big a problem as we think it is?
Exploring the so-called ‘age of misinformation’ with ACU’s Professor of Political Science, Paul Kenny.
The 'invisible' migrants of post-war Australia
A conversation with Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick, one of the world’s leading historians of modern Russia.
How gender stereotypes limit child career choice
Outdated gender norms are all around us through toys, media and societal influences. But how do they affect kid's job choices?
Understanding mental fatigue and recovery in elite sport
A conversation with sports scientist Dr Suzy Russell, expert in mental fatigue and recovery with the SPRINT Research Centre.
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