Nuclear Matters
From cancer treatments that save lives to energy solutions dividing the nation, Nuclear Matters explores Australia's nuclear past, present, and future with the help of experts actively working on these issues.
Nuclear Matters is a production of the Australian National University (ANU) College of Systems and Society. Its creator, host and lead producer is Liz Williams, Nuclear Systems Discipline Lead for the ANU School of Engineering.
- Update frequency
- every 26 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2025
S01E04: Supporting nuclear education, with Dr AJ Mitchell
In this episode, we explore how education in nuclear science can serve as a bridge between nations.
I’ve invited Dr AJ Mitchell, an experimental nuclear physicist here at the ANU, to help us with this…
S01E03: Securing nuclear technologies, with Jaz Diab
This episode explores all things nuclear security with Jasmin Diab. Jaz is the Managing Director of Global Nuclear Security Partners and President of Women in Nuclear Australia. She is also a militar…
S01E02: Treating cancer with nuclear technologies, with Professor Eva Bezak
In this episode, we explore how nuclear technologies play a crucial role in enabling life-saving cancer treatments. Our guest, Eva Bezak, is Professor of Medical Radiation at the University of South …
S01E01: Australia's nuclear history, with Dr Jessica Urwin
Join us as we dive deep into Australia's complex nuclear history with Dr. Jessica Urwin from the University of Tasmania. In this episode, we explore what "responsible use" of nuclear technologies tru…
Nuclear Matters - a new podcast from the Australian National University
What roles should nuclear technologies play in our world? If and when we choose to use them – how do we do so safely, securely, and responsibly?
Nuclear Matters is a new podcast from the Australian Na…