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Research and Reason

Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Auckland

Explore research and perspectives from the Faculty of Arts and Education at the University of Auckland. Academics from a range of disciplines discuss their findings, breaking down important and often complex topics. Gain a deeper understanding of the past and present, and learn how we can build better, more informed futures.*The views expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the University or the Faculty.

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48 episodes

  1. Child protection, inequality and social justice 29:44
  2. Politics in the age of social media 37:22
  3. Celebrating the art of Terry Stringer 37:37
  4. Being a good ancestor 32:08
  5. It's not the gun, it's the bullet 31:05
  6. Diversity and national identity 32:33
  7. 2026 World Cup: big, beautiful but costly for fans and the planet 27:36
  8. Frontline teaching: The role of educators in warzones 29:02
  9. Technology and art combine to explore our natural world 27:39
  10. Birds, ancient DNA, and shared histories 32:29
  11. The medieval church, slavery and untold stories 28:23
  12. The music behind Disney magic 26:35
  13. Christmas music through the decades 31:34
  14. The politics and history of immigration in Aotearoa 32:34
  15. Volunteer Crisis in Sports 30:21
  16. Rethinking curriculum and NCEA 32:26
  17. Power, Drama, and Cleopatra 29:19
  18. AI and the Future of Language Education 29:53
  19. SPECIAL: Inside Elam, inspiring the next generation 28:51
  20. Celebrating Māori art, history, and legacy 28:06
  21. All about Aotearoa jazz 30:38
  22. Online gaming and Pacific youth wellbeing 24:16
  23. Composing music with AI? 26:01
  24. Left in limbo: refugee reunification 23:25
  25. Consent, communication and compassion 26:56
  26. Mental Health and Wellbeing in Pacific Communities 27:00
  27. 100 Years of Netball in Aotearoa 31:12
  28. Global Visions and the World Order 24:40
  29. Medieval Mermaids and Modern Beauty 24:34
  30. The Journey of Becoming Tangata Tiriti 26:34
  31. The Power of Logic 20:41
  32. Clues to the Origins of Inequality 23:50
  33. The History of Sex Work in Aotearoa 23:03
  34. Recreating Renaissance Beauty Recipes 32:46
  35. Language Learning and Culture 22:24
  36. Christchurch Attack: Online Clues and the Path to Prevention 25:13
  37. Comics, Superheroes, and Graphic Medicine 24:48
  38. Losing Newshub: Journalism and Democracy 20:43
  39. The Youth Vote: Its History and Impact 22:16
  40. The Origins of Mophead 20:57
  41. ANZAC Day: History and Commemoration 23:03
  42. AI and Archaeology 18:52
  43. Aligning voters' views 18:55
  44. Housing Ex-Prisoners 21:30
  45. Literature and Review in Aotearoa 22:14
  46. Endangered Languages and Climate Change 21:11
  47. Fierce Hope: Youth Activism in Aotearoa 20:22
  48. Weaponising Civilian Protection 21:15