Former Chief Scientist of Australia, Professor Ian Chubb, industry leader, Dr Katherine Woodthorpe and Professor of Management, Danny Samson join Professor Glyn Davis to discuss Australia's innovation policy and its ranking of last out of 26 OECD nations when it comes to university and industry collaboration.

'Australia ha no business plan'

At the end of 2015, over 65 million people were displaced across the world. The number of displaced people in the world today is at its highest ever, surpassing even post World War II numbers.

As Australia and nations across the world grapple with this crisis, a special episode of The Policy Shop examines this global public policy challenge. William Maley, Professor of Diplomacy at the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy at the Australian National University and author of the recently published book What is a Refugee? joins Professor Glyn Davis, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

What is a refugee?

Life expectancy has risen by more in the past 50 years than in the previous 1,000. When the Berlin Wall fell, two-fifths of humanity lived in extreme poverty. Now it’s one-eighth. Global illiteracy has dropped from one-half to one-sixth in the same span of time. For the first time in history poverty is declining. Yet why are we so ANGRY?

Philosopher, author, activist, Professor Peter Singer joins the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Glyn to discuss why at a time when the world has never had it so good do we feel increasingly divided.

Why are we so ANGRY? - Peter Singer in conversation

Professor Germaine Greer, Mary Polis, former Chief Executive Officer of Victoria’s Royal Commission into Family Violence, Joanna Fletcher, CEO of Women’s Legal Service Victoria and the host, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Glyn Davis examine the issue of domestic violence in Australia and globally. 

This podcast contains content that may disturb some listeners. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au

The hidden crime - domestic violence

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