Research drives a relentless appetite for change
South Australia is renowned for its tremendous food production. So why are so many people going hungry?
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Gut health key to improving cancer outcomes
New research at Flinders University is combining genomics with immunology to make vaccines and cancer treatment more effective
Beating the bacteria
Sewage is the unlikely source of a vital resource in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria
Paving the way for progress with autism
Professor Robyn Young’s research strives to promote broader discussions around neurodiversity
Reflecting on body image
Do we exercise to feel healthy? Or to look good? Dealing with the influence of social media on our health and wellbeing
Writing a new chapter for authors
How do we recognise and value art in the era of AI?
Shared stories – the future of the arts in South Australia
Our state has a proud history of pushing boundaries in the arts – now industry experts say we’re on the brink of an exciting new era that will transform the stories we tell.
Putting diversity in the spotlight
Why are there so few people with disability on our stages and screens? The final Fearless Conversation for 2022 puts the spotlight on authenticity in the Australian arts sector. Watch it here.
Teens are struggling – and more crisis beds aren’t the only answer
A rising tide of anxiety and depression among SA schoolkids isn’t just the “Covid cloud” – experts say mental health resourcing needs a complete overhaul.
Watch now: How to improve SA’s mental health
Just 1 per cent of the entire mental health budget is spent on prevention. Watch an expert panel discuss what can be done now to prevent suicide and improve outcomes.
When crisis strikes, this is how Australia should respond
When war, famine and natural disaster strikes, Australia is usually near the front of the queue offering help. But how effective are our foreign aid efforts?
Our world is in turmoil … so what happens next?
War, famine, climate change, Covid – the latest Fearless Conversation forum looks at the local fallout from world emergencies. Watch it here.
Boys were asking ‘why does the foetus grow in the stomach?’
From sex education to mental health and youth imprisonment – these are issues outspoken teens say must be addressed. Watch the Fearless Conversations panel discussion.
As seas rise, sand carting won’t be enough to save our beaches
Trucks carting sand will be needed on Adelaide’s beaches for years to come … and you can thank climate change. But we need more creative solutions to solve coastal erosion.
Watch now: We need to wake up, this is not normal weather
The Fearless Conversations panel tackles the threat of climate change – how heatwaves and rising sea levels will affect Adelaide, and what the answers might be. Watch it here.
Competition for schoolkids: Share your big idea to improve our state
Calling all high school students! A new competition wants to hear your ideas to make our state better. You just need to explain your plan in 30 seconds – enter here.
Fearless Conversations: The Next Generation
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Why SA’s education system has to change
We need to completely rethink schooling and free students to learn for the jobs of tomorrow, industry leaders say.
As retirement savings plummet, crypto isn’t such a super idea
The inflation crunch and collapse in super values is horrible timing for South Aussies aged over 60 – but is chasing cash with high-risk investments such as crypto the answer?
Watch now: How to survive this financial storm
From soaring household bills to super changes and the rise and fall of crypto, many families are feeling financially overwhelmed. But a shaky economy also offers opportunity.
Bridging culture gap starts young
Should we teach Aboriginal language and culture in schools? What is the best approach to giving an acknowledgement of country? Will Aboriginal people have a voice to SA parliament?
Watch leaders tackle reconciliation: ‘We’re referred to as wicked problems’
For hundreds of years, people from different countries have come to Australia and found a home. So why not our First Nations? Watch SA leaders debate reconciliation issues.
Ban on booze in state parliament ‘inevitable’ – Deputy Premier
A ban on alcohol could be one of the measures taken to fix serious systemic cultural issues in state parliament, Deputy Premier Susan Close has told an Advertiser/Flinders University panel discussion.
Why we shouldn’t shy away from celebrating success
One of the best ways to show women what’s possible is to simply celebrate those who show it is. Watch the Fearless Conversations replay.
Watch now: Fearless women in conversation
Join a panel of fearless women as they discuss the importance of pushing boundaries, encouraging more female students to take up STEM subjects, and the pressures women face in trying to have it all.
Surviving cancer ‘about more than being alive’
The quality of care provided to care to cancer survivors will be the burning issue at the first of Flinders University’s Fearless Conversations, which returns for 2022.
Disability scheme has fallen short, expert says
An advocate for the disabled has taken aim at lack of leadership in the sector, in a blistering instalment of The Advertiser/Flinders University’s Fearless Conversations series that lives up to its promise. Watch a full replay
Arts, major festivals are back – and Adelaide is ready for it
The arts and major festivals will play a critical role in injecting life back into our city over the next six months, industry leaders say.
Adelaide needs much more than just a new concert hall
SA has long been known as The Festival State. But is that title at risk? Watch a full replay of today’s Fearless Conversations panel on the future of the arts and creative industries in our state.
Why our hospital system needs its own check-up
Health experts have called for changes to our hospital system that go far beyond more hospital beds, arguing early intervention, care at home and more nurses are needed.
Replay: Solving SA’s aged and health care conundrum
What needs to be done to meet aged care and health sector demands? Watch the replay of the Fearless Conversation as our panelists discuss a way forward.
Nuclear gap in 2050 zero emissions plan
The net zero plan bets everything on new technology. But why is the most obvious technology missing? Watch a full replay of the Fearless Conversations live chat.
Key to making SA’s innovation soar
SA’s chief entrepreneur says the state is becoming the start-up and innovation capital, but there’s one thing missing. Watch a full replay of the Fearless Conversations live chat.
Don’t be timid, get out there and demand school funding
SA’s educators needs to stop being so polite and start demanding proper funding for schools, experts say. But what can save unis struggling with the loss of international students?
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