The Scholars Podcast - Conversations with Inspiring Leaders
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 impact on our future.
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- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Travelling the world as an emergence healthcare worker with Emily Ragus
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2021 Judith Neilson Foundation John Monash Scholar, Emily Ragus about her work in disaster management, the diverse countries and cultures her work has allowed her …
00:29:57 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
A new found passion for environmental law with Abigael Mawby
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2016 Chairman's Circle John Monash Scholar, Abigael Mawby about her upbringing in the Snowy Mountains, her accomplished career as an international lawyer, and her …
00:23:00 |
Thu 22 Jul 2021
Working at the world bank with Dr Danielle Malek Roosa
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2004 John Monash Scholar, Dr Malek Roosa about her journey to becoming an international lawyer, what it was like studying at Harvard, her career highlights at the …
00:30:09 |
Wed 14 Jul 2021
The impact of social media warfare with Major Nathan Johnson
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2018 John Monash Scholar, Major Johnson about his experience studying in the USA, why he chose a career in the army, and the impact of social media warfare.
Nath…
00:26:00 |
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Discovering what lies beneath the Earths surface with Jack Muir
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2015 Origin Foundation John Monash Scholar, Jack Muir about his PhD studies in the field of tomography at Caltech University in the US and how his studies in the f…
00:29:17 |
Sun 20 Jun 2021
Supporting indigenous health with Dr Brett Shannon
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2021 Australian Universities' John Monash Scholar, Dr Brett Shannon about his PhD studies in the field of occupational injuries and prevention strategies in Indige…
00:26:15 |
Wed 02 Jun 2021
Behind the scenes of a peacekeeping mission with Andrew Hudson
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2005 John Monash Scholar, Andrew Hudson about his influential work at the helm of Crisis Action in New York, an organisation that works to protect civilians from a…
00:30:23 |
Tue 04 May 2021
Turning algae and bacteria into fuel with Marianne Haines
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2018 Origin Foundation John Monash Scholar, Marianne Haines about her research into turning photosynthetic microorganisms, like algae and bacteria, into fuel like …
00:30:25 |
Wed 21 Apr 2021
From professional cricket to public policy with Ryan Carters
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2018 Roth/Segal John Monash Scholar, Ryan Carters about his experience transitioning from professional cricket to public policy, the success of Batting for Change,…
00:27:04 |
Wed 07 Apr 2021
Tackling climate change through litigation with Zoe Bush
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2019 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar, Zoe Bush about her journey from working in criminal justice to climate litigation, how attitudes to climate change have ch…
00:30:54 |
Mon 15 Mar 2021
The future of sustainable energy with Dr Brett Parkinson
In this episode, Justin speaks with chemical engineer and 2017 Woodside John Monash Scholar, Dr Brett Parkinson about his passion for sustainability and innovation in engineering, the incredible work…
00:32:10 |
Mon 01 Mar 2021
Providing everyday justice with Amy Burton
In this episode Justin speaks with 2018 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar, Amy Burton about how she came to launch her law firm Everyday Justice, the cases that have shaped her career, what it was lik…
00:32:01 |
Thu 11 Feb 2021
How education can change lives with Annemarie Rolls
In this episode, Justin speaks with Chief Executive Officer of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, Annemarie Rolls about what it's like leading one of Australia's most prestigious foundations, a…
00:34:17 |
Mon 14 Dec 2020
Coaching purpose, power and potential with May Samali
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2014 NSW Premier’s John Monash Scholar, May Samali about how she decided on a career path, the journey from lawyer to CEO to professional coach, her passion for le…
00:37:17 |
Wed 09 Dec 2020
Becoming an Origami Engineering with Dr Joe Gattas
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2010 John Monash Scholar, Dr Joe Gattas about how he became fascinated with building, what he does as an origami engineer, what it was like studying at Oxford Univ…
00:27:41 |
Wed 02 Dec 2020
Leading a global movement with Eva Mackinley
On today’s episode, Justin interviews 2020 Chairman Circle’s John Monash Scholar, Eva Mackinley about the story behind why she founded The Last Straw, her biggest learnings from starting a global cam…
00:28:41 |
Mon 16 Nov 2020
Preventing rheumatic heart disease with Dr Ida Whiteman
On today’s episode, Justin speaks with 2017 Helen and Michael Gannon John Monash Scholar, Dr Ida Whiteman about how she got into medicine, her experience travelling all over the world, her time livin…
00:29:21 |
Mon 26 Oct 2020
Studying during the pandemic with Zulpha Styer
In this episode, Justin speaks with 2017 Australian Universities' John Monash Scholar, Zulpha Styer about what drew her to a career in public policy, what it was like studying a Masters of Public Adm…
00:31:17 |
Mon 12 Oct 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on our kids with Hannah Barber
On today’s episode, Justin speaks with 2017 Roth/Segal John Monash Harvard Scholar, Hannah Barber about how she got into childhood development, what it's like working at Harvard University, how Austr…
00:29:49 |
Tue 22 Sep 2020
Composing for the silver screen with Alies Sluiter
On today’s episode, Justin speaks with 2015 Australian Cultural (Tim Fairfax AC and Australia Council of the Arts) John Monash Scholar and New York based filmmaker and composer, Alies Sluiter about h…
00:23:42 |
Mon 07 Sep 2020
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