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PODCAST

People of VU

Victoria University

Get to know the change-makers, leaders and storytellers of Victoria University. Hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker, we explore everything from leadership and career changes to passion projects and childhood memories.

society & culture

All Episodes

27:28

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Devanschu Arora and Chandra...

People of VU ·

2024/01/31

From Dev's high school council presidency in Punjab and long-standing support for international students to Chandra's impactful work at VU through the food pantry (providing essentials to around 70 people per week) and hidden disability advocacy, their leadership journeys are uniquely VU. In the first People of VU podcast episode for this year, discover how Dev and Chandra are set to shape VUSU in 2024.

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30:09

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Dr Hing-Wah Chau

People of VU ·

2023/12/19

Hailing from Hong Kong, Dr. Chau's architectural journey began with a gift from his grandfather—a book that sparked his passion for shaping how and what we build and construct. Today, he shares this passion with VU students through immersive, hands-on classes that delve into the future of our homes. Dr. Chau's dedication extends to innovative research — in which he explores sustainable housing options like green roofs and tiny houses. These are timely solutions given the significant impact of

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33:41

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Prof. Gary Foley – Part 2

People of VU ·

2023/12/14

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following program contains the names of people who have passed away. In this episode, after learning about Gary's early political activity in part one, we shift our focus to his influence on the arts scene and his realisation of theatre as a powerful medium for activism. We also explore the stories surrounding trailblazers such as Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Richard Bell, Chicka Dixon, John Newfong, and Uncle Jack Charles, and Gary's

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33:16

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Prof. Gary Foley - Part 1

People of VU ·

2023/12/12

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following program contains the names of people who have passed away. Originally, we set out to record 30 minutes as we have typically done in this podcast series. The result? A two-part, hour-long and very rich discussion of Professor Foley's career, his influences and his achievements from the 1960s to the present day. Gary's activism has always been revolutionary – from the Tent Embassy protests of the seventies through to the

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33:11

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Patty Kinnersly

People of VU ·

2023/12/07

Adam chats with Patty Kinnersly, the CEO of Our Watch – Australia's a national leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia. This episode was recorded with a live audience at Victoria University's Footscray Park Campus. Topics discussed: Our Watch and Victoria University partnership – Educating for equality Student safety Gender equality and preventing gender-based violence Find out

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25:03

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Christina D'Souza and...

People of VU ·

2023/11/27

Christine, a PhD candidate, delves into the complexities of intimate partner violence within Christian marriages. Rebecca, who recently had her doctoral candidature confirmed, explores health inequalities in urban environments. Notably, both Christine and Rebecca represented Victoria University in two challenging competitions – the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) and Visualise Your Thesis. Their research topics are both complex and crucial, and in our conversation, we explored how they distil this information

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23:52

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Manar Mahfouz

People of VU ·

2023/11/13

Manar recently completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science at Victoria University and is not stopping there. She is now aiming to become an Osteopath, driven by a personal experience that deeply affected her life and pushed her toward a career in healthcare and rehabilitation. Along her journey, Western Chances provided essential support that helped her achieve her dreams. But that's not all – Manar also has her eyes on the Olympics. To hear more about Manar's incredible journey and what keeps her

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28:53

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Indu Koul

People of VU ·

2023/11/02

From Kashmir to Australia, Indu Koul has challenged conventions. She pioneered a girls' cricket team in her hometown and, for her daughter, established the first female team in her local club's 50-year history. Now, she's preparing for the Cricket Veteran National Championship. At work as a Business Analyst, Indu delves deep into new subjects, as seen in her work on the 'Chosen Name Project' at Victoria University. This fantastic initiative has resulted in staff and students ea sily updating their

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36:07

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Colin Seery

People of VU ·

2023/09/14

As the CEO of Lifeline Australia, he has witnessed a staggering 50% increase in calls for help, underscoring the critical role that the Lifeline Crisis Call Centre plays in supporting individuals in need. Lifeline's relentless efforts to combat the stigma around seeking help have resulted in more people than ever reaching out for assistance. Days like today provide yet another opportunity to elevate the conversation surrounding mental health. I recently had a fantastic discussion with Colin for the

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33:06

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Prof. Clare Hanlon

People of VU ·

2023/08/09

Fast-forward to today, and Clare is spearheading change for women in sport. Clare’s research has prompted major sporting codes and peak bodies to rethink their uniform policies, helping women and girls optimise their levels of performance and comfort on the field. Her research has gone global in eight nations with the support of PUMA — and the results are very impressive. I discovered all this and more in a terrific discussion with Clare for the People of VU podcast. We ventured beyond the

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27:43

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Tuesday Atzinger

People of VU ·

2023/07/11

From working on an LGBTQIA+ student learning module to advocating for the Hidden Disability Sunflower – we are one of the first universities to sign up as supporters – Tuesday has never been afraid to embrace the different and diverse. Beyond this, Tuesday has travelled the world, was a teen tennis prodigy, and spoken their truth on stage and in publications. What can’t they do? I was delighted to find out more about their life and inspiration in the latest episode of my People of VU podcast

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29:01

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Assoc. Prof. Peter Hurley

People of VU ·

2023/03/27

Days like today (11 April 2023) - when nationwide responses to the Universities Accord Discussion Paper are being submitted - are what make people like Associate Professor Peter Hurley tick. As the Director of the Mitchell Institute, Victoria University’s educational policy think tank, Peter’s day job is analysing the future of ‘systems’ and telling their stories. You may be familiar with 'childcare deserts', which – one year on from the report about early childhood education availability – has

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33:09

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Prof. Mary-Rose McLaren

People of VU ·

2023/02/14

Writing a poem a day and acting by night, Professor Mary-Rose McLaren is a creative talent with so much more than teaching behind her name. Mary-Rose weaves drama through all she does, including her classes. Drama games are central to shaking up her student’s learning experiences, and while they may start shy (or with resistance), Mary-Rose sees her students gain a sense of belonging, identity and trust. In this way, Mary-Rose is nurturing the next generation of Early Childhood Educators – opening

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24:08

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Dr Helen Hill

People of VU ·

2023/01/31

In 1973, the Department of Foreign Affairs sent a cable to the ‘Australian mission to U.N. New York’ about Dr Helen Hill, noting that she “appears to hold strong opinions”. To this day, Helen's "strong opinions" has led to significant social and political change. She has continuously advocated for the people of Timor-Leste and the young nation's global position, seeking opportunities for all those she encounters. I was delighted to have Helen as this year's first People of VU podcast guest, where

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22:10

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Tahnee Towers

People of VU ·

2023/01/10

After meeting at the tree-planting day a few months ago in Werribee, I knew I had to find out more about Tahnee Towers. Tahnee is the first VU student to be interviewed on People of VU. I discovered more about her experiences as a biomedical science student, growing up off-grid on Bundjalung country and her big goals in life. As we are embarking on our second round of 2022 graduations this week, there could be no better time to celebrate one of our students.

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21:23

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Stuart Clegg

People of VU ·

2022/12/20

This year’s final episode of the People of VU podcast is a special one. My guest is the magic behind the podcast and someone who has sat by me recording this show for a year. He is also the joint winner of the One VU Award and People’s Choice winner in the 2022 VU Staff Awards. I am delighted to introduce Stuart Clegg, Victoria University’s Senior Video Producer. Our conversation traversed shipwrecks, rock music and commercial TV and highlighted the fact that there are many ways to bloom as an

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25:32

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Dr Vasileios Stavropoulos

People of VU ·

2022/12/20

VU Real-World Researchers are the driving force behind the University’s research and our new Research and Impact Plan. Dr Vasileios Stavropoulos is one of them. In the latest episode of the People of VU podcast, Vasileios gives a perfect example of how his research has a profound impact on the world around him. From identifying the cause of gaming addiction to developing games for health, his research is applied to the lived experiences of people. This is something VU researchers do outstandingly

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26:01

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Dr Paola Balla

People of VU ·

2022/12/20

Artist, mentor, teacher, researcher, curator — Dr Paola Balla is all of this and more. I had a fantastic conversation with Paola for the People of VU podcast. We unpacked the occupation she would list on a visa application; how it felt striding across the graduation stage to receive her PhD; and what gives the Footscray community its edge. Paola imparted some incredibly uplifting and thought-provoking words in this episode. It is certainly one to listen to in great depth. This podcast is hosted

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25:05

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Anne Howard

People of VU ·

2022/12/20

This episode of the People of VU Podcast comes at a critical time for the tertiary sector. Just a week ago the federal government was deep in discussion at the Jobs and Skills Summit. You will hear me speak with Anne Howard about the potential outcomes for Vocational Education and her views on what more can be done. Anne is Victoria University Polytechnic’s Executive Director of the College of Education, Skills and Jobs. She is incredibly passionate about language, learning and setting people up

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29:09

Prof. Adam Shoemaker with Dr Mary Woessner

People of VU ·

2022/12/20

After a mid-year hiatus, it has been fantastic to get back in the recording studio for the People of VU podcast. And our first episode back is an absolute cracker. I was joined by Dr Mary Woessner (PhD), one of our star researchers and lecturers in Clinical Exercise Science. Throughout our conversation, there were repeated themes of potentiality, the natural world and health underpinning everything. Mary said that she wants to be known as “the researcher that I am rather than the research that I

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