Dr. Mark Alan Williams and friends answer questions about the Christian faith: questions about the God, Jesus, the Bible, eternity, belief, religion the reasonableness of faith and others.
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Hosted by Media & Capital Partners' Justin Kelly, The Scholars Podcast features scholars from the General Sir John Monash Foundation. Justin interviews the best, brightest, boldest and bravest across all fields of academia, business, science, humanities, and the arts. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available. They are awarded to outstanding Australians whose leadership, talent and vision across all sectors will have an enduring ...
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Future leaders in aerospace, quantum physics and cancer research among eighteen Australians named as 2025 John Monash Scholars
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The CEO of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, Paul Ramadge, joins host Justin Kelly to explore the stories and aspirations of the 2025 John Monash Scholars. Named in honour of General Sir John Monash, the prestigious postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually following a highly competitive nationwide selection process. The 2025 John Monash…
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Professor Mark Scott AO on leading unmanageable organisations and dealing with rapidly changing environments
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A highly respected and successful senior leader of large and complex institutions in public service, education, and the media, Professor Mark Scott AO recounts invaluable lessons from his dynamic leadership career in this episode of The Scholar’s Podcast. Interviewed by Grattan Institute CEO Dr Aruna Sathanapally (2006 John Monash Scholar), Mark dr…
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Recognised for her pioneering 'spray-on skin' technique and support for victims of the Bali bombings, Professor Fiona Wood AO has been at the forefront of international wound care and research for over 30 years. As one of Australia’s most respected surgeons and researchers and Australia of the Year in 2005, she recounts the experiences that have sh…
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In a timely address, ABC Chair, Kim Williams AM, argues strongly that the role of the media is to preserve and protect democracy. The speech was delivered at the 13th annual John Monash Oration hosted by the General Sir John Monash Foundation and the Commonwealth Bank. The intimate evening brought together a distinguished assembly of Foundation mem…
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Scientist and educator Dr Matt Baker (2005 John Monash Scholar) sat down with Justin Kelly to discuss his remarkable career, which has taken him from Uzbekistan to Greece and in and out of the worlds of competitive fencing, media and academia. Matt, who is a Scientia Associate Professor in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at th…
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Dr Alan Finkel AC on resilience, entrepreneurship, and using engineering to solve everyday problems
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Dr Alan Finkel AC wants to be remembered as evidence-based, having integrity, and delivering impact. With a career spanning neuroscience, engineering, entrepreneurship, and policy, Alan has eclectic leadership stories and unique insights into collaboration, resilience, and problem-solving. In the third instalment of the 2024 John Monash Series spon…
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Dr Fernando do Campo’s belief in magic, sparrow ideologies, and Australian cultural leadership
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Good artwork is not about answering questions but asking them: What is our relationship with nature? With each other? How can we re-imagine our shared history? The quality of contemporary art emerging from Australia is globally influential, calling upon cultural leaders, institutions, and thinkers to champion one another and elevate collective impa…
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Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC on adaptable leadership, an open mind and speaking from the heart
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Having worked in Hong Kong during the early years of China’s reform and opening as a government representative in Taipei, Ambassador to China, and Deputy High Commissioner in London, Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC is not short of incredible stories and leadership wisdom. Now the 36th Governor of South Australia, she is joined by 2015 Wo…
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Mind the Gap: How Rebecca Keeley hopes to re-design allied health service delivery in Australia
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The typical waitlist for a child to access specialist public health services in rural and remote Australia is roughly four years. There are only two speech pathologists in the whole of Australia who work in Aboriginal medical services. With the NDIS opening the floodgates to more and more families needing allied health support, this unmet demand ap…
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How can leadership keep up during a radical era of environmental, technological, and social change? What does revolutionary leadership mean, and why does Australia fall behind it? In our first of five conversations with eminent Australian leaders, 2013 BHP John Monash Scholar Jillian Kilby speaks to Andrew N. Liveris AO on some of his career's most…
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Each year, thousands of people in Australia are diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis – an incurable condition of the lung that scientists have struggled to understand. The work of Dr Davis McCarthy (2011 John Monash Scholar), a renowned statistician and genomic scientist, is helping to generate the pathway towards an eventual cure. Collaborating with …
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In 1997, a backpacking trip from Bali to Lombok threw Jacqui Baker, then 19, and her friends straight into the heady world of Indonesian politics, setting her on a career-long journey toward understanding more about this incredible archipelago. Jacqui's countless experiences across the country have been nothing short of extraordinary - from hanging…
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Synthetic biology has changed how we live, from genetically modified food to insulin production and engineered mosquitos. This science shrinks traditional engineering to the nanometre, tailoring life from inside a cell. Can we engineer bacteria to remove waste products from our environment and reverse the effects of climate change? Will the future …
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Dismantling the Boundaries between Ideas, Sectors & People: the future of problem-solving with Professor Katherine Daniell
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What is the School of Cybernetics, and why has it become an engine for innovation? What does history tell us about how robotics will affect society in the future? How can we generate more conversation between policymakers, engineers, and businesses? Professor Katherine Daniell (2005 John Monash Scholar) joins us to explain how and why she establish…
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Why do men seem to dominate the math lecture hall at a tertiary level? Why are Australian classrooms continuing to lose math students? What is mathematical communication and how might it boost math skills among Australia’s marginalised populations? Georgina Ryan (2024 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar) joins Justin Kelly to discuss the reasons …
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What is sustainable finance and how is it changing the investment landscape? Who are some of the biggest hidden players of carbon emissions, and why aren’t we talking about them? Join Dr Arjuna Dibley (2016 Woodside John Monash Scholar) and host Justin Kelly as they explore what it means to put a price on climate change and the creative ways policy…
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Solving the Energy Equation - Mathematics in Motion: CBA Scholar Alexander Makarowsky's Vision for a Brighter Tomorrow"
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Alex has a Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering (Honours) from the University of Adelaide, where he studied as a Charles Hawker Memorial Scholar. With his John Monash Scholarship, he completed an MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing at the University of Oxford, graduating with the Kathryn Gillow Prize for best dissertation. …
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Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brain: A Conversation with Prof. Justin Moore, Neurosurgery Pioneer
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Justin Moore earned his B.Med.Sci and Medical degrees at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, supported by a faculty scholarship, achieving top-tier honors in both disciplines. Additionally, he pursued a legal degree with a specific focus on medical law. During his early career, he completed his internship and foundational surgical training a…
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2024 John Monash Scholars: Trailblazing Australians Pursuing Excellence, Leadership, and Global Impact: An Interview with Foundation CEO Paul Ramadge
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In its 20th year of selecting scholars, the John Monash Foundation has announced sixteen outstanding Australians who will embark on an exciting journey of education and leadership overseas. These scholars represent a diverse range of fields, from medicine and health to the arts, engineering, business, law, mathematics, science, and Indigenous affai…
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Jessie Hughes is an internationally-recognised Australian new media artist, technologist and screenwriter, her works having exhibited most notably at Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Cannes and the Tate Modern. Hughes has been named one of Australia’s Future Changers for her commitment to using digital innovation for positive social impact, and was aw…
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Leading Change and Shaping Victoria's Future: A Conversation with Jim Round, CEO of VicReturn, Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme
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Jim has recently been appointed as CEO at VicReturn, which is Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme. Prior to this Jim held notable leadership positions such as the Chief of Planning and Governance for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Deputy Secretary in the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, where he worked on indus…
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Language, Law, Human Rights and Justice: A conversation with Associate Professor Jacqueline Mowbray
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Jacqui completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge in 2008 and returned to Australia. She is now an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney law school and also the external legal adviser to the Commonwealth of Australia's Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. In 2009 she was awarded the University of Sydney Faculty of Law Awar…
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A/Prof Gemma Sharp is a 2007 General Sir John Monash Scholar. Her scholarship allowed her to complete a MSc in the Department of Oncology at Cambridge University. her field of expertise is body image, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, cosmetic procedures, mental health, psychology, therapy, treatment, and social media. Gemma leads the Bod…
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Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Physics from ANU. He used his John Monash Scholarship to study for a DPhil in Atomic and Laser Physics in Oxford, before working as a postdoctoral fellow in the USA. Tom specialised in the theory of ultracold atomic and mole…
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Nicholas is a graduate physicist and engineer, receiving first-class honours and a University Medal for his studies at the University of Queensland. He is passionate about energy and education and aspires to make a difference in both fields. His research focuses on future decarbonised energy systems and he has published an award-winning paper on th…
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Exploring the Power of Vegetation: Unveiling Nature's Impact on the Water Balance with Dr. Sally Thompson
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Sally completed her PhD in Environmental Science at Duke University (North Carolina, USA) in 2010, studying the how changes in the pattern of vegetation growth on landscapes predicts changes to ecosystems. She worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University, and as a Visiting Scholar at Princeton University and Teaching Scholar at Purdue Univ…
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Breaking the Silence: Empowering Lives and Changing Habits with Chris Raine, the Mental Health and Addiction Champion
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Chris is a mental health and addiction social entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of Hello Sunday Morning, a non-profit that supports one of the largest communities in the world of people looking to change their relationship with alcohol. Hello Sunday Morning provides free access to peer and/or clinical support for any Australian looking to ch…
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Lessons on the law with 2023 John Monash Scholars: Abi Rajkumar, Bridget Dunne and Karri Walker
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In this episode, Justin talks with three 2023 John Monash Foundation scholars. Abi Rajkumar is a Crown Prosecutor in the Northern Territory who believes the law should be used to change lives for the better. She has worked as an Adviser to federal and state politicians in communications and policy and has travelled across the country exploring comm…
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Dr Yolanda Klempfner AO reflects on the 20th anniversary of the General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarship
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Dr Yolanda Klempfner AO has long had a passion for education and learning. For the last 20 years, she has been instrumental in assisting and guiding the General Sir John Monash Foundation - a scholarship program awarded to Australians for postgraduate study overseas. In this podcast, Dr Klempfner reflects fondly on her two decades with the Foundati…
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Jillian Kilby and May Samali are celebrated scholars of the General Sir John Monash Foundation. Both have carved out incredible careers after studying in Australia and the United States. May Samali is a professionally certified leadership coach, facilitator, researcher, venture partner and business founder. She is passionate about investing in peop…
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Iwan Walters is a 2012 John Monash Scholar and the Foundation's first elected politician. He returned to Australia in late 2015 after completing an MPhil in Economic and Social History at the University of Oxford, and a Master of Public Policy at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government. Before going to Oxford, Iwan was a secondary school teacher in…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2010 John Monash Scholar, Dr Nikki Bart about her work as a cardiologist and her adventures as a professional mountaineer. Nikki Bart is a world record holder for being part of the first ever mother-daughter team to climb Mt. Everest. Upon reaching the top, they also became the first mother-daughter duo to comple…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with Dr Isabel Hanson, 2022 BHP John Monash Scholar about studying at University of Oxford, her experience as a General Practitioner and her work in healthcare policy. Dr Hanson is an award-winning General Practitioner and academic who has completed a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Syd…
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In this 50th episode special, Justin is joined by two scholars, Jess Coldrey and Dr Amy McLennan to talk about living with endometriosis and the work they are doing as academics to spread awareness and help the 10% of women globally affected by the disorder. Jess Coldrey, a 2021 Victorian Government John Monash Scholar and Humanitarian Engineer and…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with Lauren Bennett, 2021 Judith Neilson Foundation ‘Sustainable Futures’ John Monash Scholar about her work in neuroscience at the College of London. Lauren has a Bachelor of Biomedicine in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics at the University of Melbourne, as well as a Master of Phil in Economics at…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2023 Tim Fischer John Monash Scholar and professional rugby union player, Tomas Robertson. Tom has a decorated career as a rugby player having been capped for Australia and played more than 80 Super Rugby matches. He has also completed a Master of Public Health and a Master of Philosophy at Sydney University and …
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2011 John Monash Scholar and chess Grandmaster, Dr David Smerdon about his work in economics, love of chess and how he became Australia's 4th grandmaster. Dr David Smerdon is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of Queensland. He specialises in behavioural and development economics where…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2022 Roth/Segal John Monash Harvard Scholar and medical doctor, Dr Jesse Schnall about his work in health, interest in philosophy and his research into using novel therapeutics for mental illness. Jesse is a medical doctor from Melbourne with interests in bioethics, health policy and the overlap of mental health …
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2009 John Monash Scholar, Dr Mark Schembri about his work as practitioner in both human and animal medicine and as the Chairman of the National Selection Panel for the Sir John Monash Scholarship. Dr Mark Schembri is a leading multidisciplinary educator, academic and practitioner in both human and animal medicine…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2010 John Monash Scholar, Jonathan Kummerfeld about his academic journey, work in Human-AI Collaborative Systems and thoughts on the future of AI. Jonathan is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at The University of Sydney and was previously a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, working at the Universit…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2019 Scholar Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar, Freya Jansens about her academic journey and life studying and working in London, as well as work in economics and policy advisement for the Australian Government. Freya Jansens is a policy adviser working for the Australian Government on areas including sustaina…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2022 Scholar Susan and Isaac Wakil John Monash Scholar, Xin Zhang about her academic journey and study at University College London, as well as her work in dementia treatment and neurology. Dr Xin Zhang is a doctor and researcher specialising in Cognitive Neurology. She completed a Physics Degree at the Universit…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2022 Dame Quentin Bryce John Monash Scholar, Sophie Rose about her academic journey and study at Bard College, as well as what goes into realising an international art exhibit. Sophie Rose is Assistant Curator of International Art at the Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art and the Foundations first Quentin Bryce…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2022 Scholar Victorian Government John Monash Scholar, Hannah Gandy about her academic journey and studying law, her passion for youth justice and her disadvantaged upbringing. Hannah Gandy is a Senior Liaison Officer for the Youth Referral and Independent Person Program at the Centre for Multicultural Youth and …
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2021 Scholar Victorian Government John Monash Scholar, Jess Coldrey about her academic journey and study in Humanitarian Engineering, her artwork and advocacy for diversity and inclusion in STEM. Graduating from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography) and Bachelor of Visual Arts, Jess has done…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2021 Chairman's Circle John Monash Scholar, Hannah Phelps about her academic journey and study in glaciology, her work in the Navy and recent scientific expedition to Antarctica. Hannah graduated from UNSW ADFA with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and the University Medal in mathematics and statistics. Since then, s…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2013 Pratt Foundation John Monash Scholar, Alex Phelan about her current work in policy and law relating to infectious diseases, her academic journey to Georgetown University and her work in the COVID and Ebola health responses. Alex attended Monash University in Melbourne, Australia where she received her Bachel…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2020 Wesfarmers John Monash Scholar, Tom Jenkins about his work in reducing green house gases as well as his sudden cardiac arrest and how it has inspired his current work and study. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Business Management and a Master of Professional Engineering with Dis…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2017 Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar, Martin Seneviratne about his academic journey, his work with Google and his passion for incorporating new technology into healthcare. Dr Martin Seneviratne has a Masters of Biomedical informatics at the University of Stanford where he worked on the development and implem…
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In this episode, Justin speaks with 2020 Tim Fischer John Monash Scholar, Dr Matthew Lennon about his academic journey, life at Oxford during the pandemic and work on alzheimers research. Dr Matthew Lennon graduated from medicine at UNSW with the University Medal and Honours in Neuroscience and has gone on to study at Oxford where he hopes to use t…
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