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A crew of ingenious academics from the University Of Auckland educate you on a range of thought-provoking topics. Whakarongo mai to learn about how research taking place right here at Waipapa Taumata Rau impacts you. Thanks to the University of Auckland.
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Rosetta and Milly chat with PhD student Leo Willyanto Santoso, about his research in the creation of a “digital
twin” — a computer model that behaves like your body, so treatments can be tested safely and personalised. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thanks to the University of Auckland!
Rosetta and Milly are joined by PhD student Patricia Pillay, live at The Tuesday Club for 95bFM Breakfast Club! Her research investigates the long‑term history of human–bird interactions in the Marquesas Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage region known for its exceptional cultural heritage and unique biodiversity.
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Rosetta is joined by Doctoral Candidate at the Faculty of Engineering Poornima Meegammana, who speaks about her research in creating interactive workshops for young girls to increase their confidence in seeing themselves as creators of technology. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thanks to the University of Auckland!
Milly and Smashton were joined by Natasha Hamilton-Hart to discuss their newest book, Stupid Rules. Where the very concept of rules is challenged by separating what rules are necessary and what can be reviewed and/or changed.
This week on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by PhD student Gene Tang, who speaks with them about his research in how close AI will become to human vision in recognising images. Whakarongo mai nei!
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Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa for Ready Steady Learn today, talking about his new study looking into Tiktok videos about gout which often contain misleading and inconsistent information. Whakarongo mai nei!
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Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Madeline Shelling for Ready Steady Learn today, talking about her research in food insecurity facing Māori, the factors that cause the issue, and food sovereignty as a solution. Whakarongo mai nei!
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Senior lecturer in marine science Dr Jenny Hillman joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about her research, testing whether artificial horse mussels made from shell waste can help restore New Zealand’s coasts. Whakarongo mai nei!
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Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by UoA finance academic Dr Gertjan Verdickt to chat about his research in gambling harm and the potential alternative of 'lottery bonds'. Whakarongo mai nei!
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PhD Candidate Iatua Felagai Taito joins Rosetta and Milly in the bFM Studio to chat about his research in navigating the embodied practice of Siva Samoa (Samoan dance) from a Samoan-New Zealand Queer perspective. Whakarongo mai nei!
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For our first Ready Steady Learn of 2026, Milly is joined by Dr Kunal Gupta, to chat about his super interesting mahi on a VR mental health project! Whakarongo mai nei!
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Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
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Senior lecturer at the Auckland Law School Dr Katherine Doolin joins Rosetta and Milly for Ready Steady Learn today. They chat about Katherine's mahi at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts Conference, which took place last week. Whakarongo mai nei!
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Professor Alistair Woodward is the Leader of the University of Auckland’s health and transport research team, as part of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. He joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about his teams research in active commuting and the benefits for public health! Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Rebecca Meiring, who is a Senior lecturer in Exercise Sciences, working with the Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research. Her research involves looking into the experiences of women dealing with menopause, and the impacts that exercise can have on symptoms. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thanks to The University of Auckland!
It's time for Ready Steady Learn on 95bFM Breakfast, and today Rosetta and Milly are joined by Amanda SillivanLee, to chat about her doctoral research in Indigenous Tongan adoption systems - also known as pusiaki. Whakarongo mai nei!
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Dr Massi Hesam is up in the studio for a kōrero with Rosetta and Milly about her research - which has received $1 million through the Endeavour Smart Ideas category to develop smart sensor garments, to support patients with serious swelling from lymphedema, which can be a horrible side effect of cancer treatment. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thanks to the University of Auckland!
History lecturer at The University of Auckland Dr Rowan Light joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about his research in understandings and intepretations of the New Zealand Land Wars, including his mahi with the Auckland Museum exhibition Atarau: Stories of the New Zealand Wars. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thanks to the University of Auckland!
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly caught up with Caroline Puente-Lelievre, who's research with the School of Biological Sciences has cast light on the evolutionary origins of one of nature’s first motors, which developed 3.5 billion to 4 billion years ago to propel bacteria. Whakarongo mai nei!
Sue Ira is doctoral candidate from the School of Architecture and Planning in the Faculty of
Engineering and Design, whose work focuses in on the health of our soil here in Auckland. She chats to Milly about how we can improve the permeablitiy of Aucklands soil and what you can do to help. Whakarongo mai nei!
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