Human Matters

This podcast series brings you the latest insights on history, society, politics and more. 

The athlete's food: How to fuel elite sportspeople

What’s the best diet for elite athletes? It’s complicated, but ACU researchers say the evidence points to a personalised approach.

Before #MeToo: pioneering Australian women who used politics and activism to fight for progress

We pay homage to six Australian women who fought against gender injustice.   

A new way to shed fat and fight disease without dieting

New research suggests the time we eat may be the secret ingredient to staying slim and healthy.

Game of genders

For this honours graduate, Game of Thrones is no flight of fantasy and there's more to the women of Westeros than meets the eye.

Striking a chord for painless practice

Professor of Music Tim McKenry has some helpful tips to get your child practising their instrument. 

Rediscovering meditation's roots

While meditation goes through ‘fad’ phases – it is an ancient practice, with significant religious roots.  

How humour can change the way we act, what we think and how we feel

Everyone loves a good chuckle. But can having a sense of humour also make us better people?