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Environmental issues are being put on the back-burner as our world deals with the COVID19 crisis, with many bans on single use plastic waste being delayed. We spoke to Dr Holly Kaye-Smith about the impact that single use plastics have on the environment, how the Covid-19 pandemic has shown people that a mass change in the way we function as a society is not impossible when it comes to abolishing single use plastics, and how we can communicate the importance of change effectively. Video version: https://youtu.be/8uzzKW8PE8A ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoats Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

The COVID19 genome has been sequence and found to be roughly 30 000 letters long. But, what does the COVID genome sound like when turned into music? Find out in this episode of Blab Coats. Mark Temple's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYtiR9XcY0kUagbkgJW0kVg His Journal Article "Real-time audio and visual display of the Corona Virus Genome": https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-30483/v1 The National Science Week Video performance for the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre: https://youtu.be/PFvaXUdGAn4ITunes: www.BLabCoats.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

The Antarctic Cities project is studying the relationship of key Antarctic gateway cities – Hobart, Christchurch, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia and Cape Town – with Antarctica and with each other. Antarctic Cities is funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant. In this documentary chief investigators Associate Professors' Juan Francisco Salazar and Liam Magee from Western Sydney University (WSU) share with us the different aspects of the project including sights from the youth expedition to Antarctica, formation of The Antarctic Youth Coalition (AYC) and the development of Antarctic Futures, a digital serious game that translates complex scientific scenarios into a playable experience. For further details please visit: https://antarctic-cities.org To play Antarctic Futures visit: game.antarctic-cities.org/ To get involved in The Antarctic Youth Coalition: https://antarctic-cities.org/ayc/ Instagram: @antarcticcities @antarcticyouth.coalition For Blab Coats: ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoats Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

In the first half of 2020, COVID-19 meant Australians were faced with strict lockdowns. Forced into social distancing measures, the way of life for many people had been changed entirely. In this video we explore four different examples of people that dealt with these massive changes to their social lives. ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoats Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

The Coronavirus pandemic is creating various issues around conducting anthropological and other sociological research involving access to spaces, people and communities. It has particularly impacted the possibilities of researching remote and vulnerable communities. One such group is the 'Kui' or 'Khond' female indigenous farmers in Orissa, India. In this episode, Bhavya Chitranshi, PhD candidate at the Institute for Culture and Society talks about methodological challenges in conducting community based action research with this community and the broader challenges of in-depth exploratory research amidst a pandemic. Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

This is a mini-series of podcasts produced by Blab Coats team, in partnership with the Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University. We focus on discussions of the social and cultural effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, changes in research and higher education as a result of it. The mini-series invites prestigious scholars from the institute to share their insights. Distinguished Professor Ien Ang talks about how research is changing amidst COVID-19.ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoats Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

The Fulbright is one of the most prestigious and competitive scholarships in the world. In this mini-documentary Hamid talks about his journey to winning the Fulbright Scholarship and what we can learn from his story. Video: https://youtu.be/eUxQeqdYx7c ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoats Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

Recent federal government announcements asking international students and temporary visa holders in Australia to 'go home' has created a lot of panic and uncertainly amid the international student community. Often universities are unable to comment on visa issues and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is difficult to reach. In this episode Immigration Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent, Ken Hunt from Hunt Migration provides some practical visa advice for international students who's visa situation might have been impacted due to the pandemic. If you would like to contact Ken for a free consultation or specific visa advice, please see contact details below: ___________________________________________________________________________ Hunt Migration www.huntmigration.com 1300 MY VISA 1300 698 472 ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoats Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

Video games are part of everyday life for people all over the world. In the media, games are often criticized as being addictive, promoting violence and simply being a waste of time. But what if games could be used for positive, important learning? Research finds that games teach us a wide variety of skills and have the potential to be effective educational tools. Despite this, educational video games are often shallow, lacking in gameplay and storyline, and most importantly – they are no fun to play! So why are educational video games so boring? What do we need to change to get it right? In this episode, we answer the question, is time spent on gaming just wasted time or is there a place for video games within education?ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoats Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

As of February 13th, the Corona virus has infected more than 60 000 and has killed over 1300 people. In this episode we talk to Associate Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott to understand: What is the Corona virus? How is it spreading so fast? Is it as deadly as it is being reported to be? What can we do to stay safe?

Apostasy in Islam is described as the conscious abandonment of faith in Islam by a Muslim in word or through deed. More than 20 Muslim-majority states of the world declare apostasy by Muslims to be a crime with some treating it as a capital offence. While several studies have revealed that Atheism is rising across the world, Ex-Muslims are perhaps one of the most ostracised groups within this changing global landscape on religion. This episode sheds light on the Ex-Muslim position, particularly Ex-Muslim women and how they navigate the fear, shame and stigma attached to apostasy in Islam. Zara Kay, an Ex-Muslim activist and founder of an online story-telling platform: Faithless Hijabi, speaks to us about the Ex-Muslim movement and the complex gendered aspects of leaving Islam. Faithless Hijabi Website: https://www.faithlesshijabi.org/ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoatsWebsite: www.BLabCoats.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

We attended research week at Western Sydney University and presented a live podcast from the Research Impact Competition. We also talked with undergrads excited about a future in research and Masters students who are about to begin a 30 thousand word thesis. In this episode we explore what it's like to be a researcher and some of the paths open to become a researcher. ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoatsWebsite: www.BLabCoats.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

Recently, KFC in the UK released a plant-based chicken replacement, they called it the Imposter Burger. Not to be left out, Burger King have just released the Impossible Whopper, a Whopper with a plant-based burger patty that bleeds heme like a beef burger. Subway are also introducing a plant-based alternative to the meatball sub, and Oporto in Australia is trialling a vegan burger. What’s behind all these new products? Is veganism driving capitalism, or is capitalism driving veganism? In this episode we explore these issues and ask the question, can capitalism drive social change?Here’s a link to write a letter to your favourite junk food merchant :). If you take some extra time to personalise the letter to the company or staff it will have more impact.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mHFKr4yu851kMTxc-qilWrDpOEpuxht7l73wS4VFS0A/edit?usp=sharingITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoatsWebsite: www.BLabCoats.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

Pain from endometriosis is said to be worse than giving birth. 1 in 10 women suffer from this condition, but few are aware. In this episode we learn about what makes endo so painful, why most people aren't aware of this condition, and what we can do to help those who are suffering. Dr Mike Armour’s Email: M.Armour@westernsydney.edu.au Link to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/1007416?Our store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/BlabCoats/shop Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoatsITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoats

We recently were invited to perform at Splendour in the Grass, Australia's biggest music festival, in Byron Bay. We had to show the difference in scale between the cell nucleus and the DNA that is packed inside it. We also extracted DNA from 30kg of strawberries. Listen to this episode to hear how we did it.Watch the video or this episode https://youtu.be/aLdZHNHb_H4To contact Yinghua about her research, y.yu@westernsydney.edu.au or 0402 528 006ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoatsWebsite: www.BLabCoats.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

Vaccine skeptics are typically vilified. People resort to mocking them and not actually engage in a conversation. In this episode we explore reasons why some people think vaccines are dangerous, and why we should engage with these people. Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoatsFacebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/

As you get older, your brain slowly breaks down. But, the brain of some people break down faster. Their subjective experience deteriorates. How does this happen? And what can we do to ensure we don't fall prey to Dementia? Join us in this episode for the answers! Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/

Should academics present their work to the public? What are the differences between independent and traditional forms of media? In this episode we talk with Sunanda Creagh, journalist and Digital Storytelling Editor at 'The Conversation'. Sunny tells us about her journey from zines to The Sydney Morning Herald and her many roles as an editor and fact checker at The Conversation. We discuss the benefits of writing for a public audience, and how media is changing in a world that is becoming increasingly 'online'.Trust Me I'm an Expert Podcast - https://theconversation.com/au/podcasts/trust-me-podcastThe Conversation - https://theconversation.com/auITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blab-coats/id1243851473?mt=2Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hamid-sediqi/blabcoatsWebsite: www.BLabCoats.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

Young people today are aspiring to have global careers and lifestyles for which they travel and live overseas. These ventures provide exciting new experiences, skills, and a break from their traditional life-path. But what actually happens in the long-term to young peoples’ professional lives, social and familial aspects, and ideas of belonging when they are ‘on the move’. In this week’s episode Dr Shanthi Robertson talks about her research on staggered migration pathways and gives us an insight into her exciting new project titled Youth Mobilities Aspirations and Pathways (YMAP).https://www.ymapproject.orghttps://shanthirobertson.comITunes: https://goo.gl/LjdejRStitcher: https://goo.gl/SPZy2U Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats

Does what we mean by independent music change according to the culture? What is the cultural, sexual and gendered landscape of Sydney's underground music scene? Shams Quader, USyd PhD candidate, traverses this landscape as we discuss his research and journey as a member of Bangladeshi band, "Bohemian" to an explorer of Sydney's music scene. ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hami... Website: www.BLabCoats.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BLabCoats/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/blabcoats