TuneFM: Recent Episodes
TuneFM - University of New England
TuneFm is the University of New England’s campus radio station, a high power open narrowcasting service operated by UNESA (UNE’s Student Association). With a forty plus year history, the station is Australia’s oldest university broadcaster, serving UNE’s students, staff, and the broader Armidale community.
All music used in this podcast is covered under TuneFM's APRA AMCOS Online Music Licence.
TuneFm has a long history of music, politics and activism – stemming from our radical start back in April 1970. 2UNE came into being as a result of a growing dissatisfaction with a sleepy Liberal Government during the swinging 60s. With the backing of Sir Zelman Cowan, the then Vice-Chancellor, the UNE Radio Committee pushed for a licence to broadcast across the campus.
Finally they were successful, and put together a studio in the Milton building. Then on that fateful day, April 27th 1970, Dick Mutton muttered the words “Radio UNE, the time is 7 o’clock”.
In August the One Million Turtles project was awarded the Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science by the Australian Museum. A join project between a number of Australian universities, including UNE, One Million Turtles is dedicated to saving freshwater turtles in Australia and getting the public involved.
We sat down with Dr Deborah Bower to discuss the project, and why citizen science is so important.
The hit tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons, has proven to be beneficial for young neurodiverse people. Ash caught up with Dr Rose Mutuota, a lecturer from the University of New England who specialises in inclusive learning to discuss how Dungeons and Dragons can be adapted for use in the classroom to help with socialising and improving literacy and numeracy.
From the 1st of September, Australians now have access to 60 days worth of prescription medication under the PBS - all for the price of 30. This has a positive impact on a number of people, including those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. Ash sat down with Leanne Raven, CEO of Crohns and Colitis Australia to discuss what impacts this has on those with the lifelong conditions.
The Centre for Rural Criminology has partnered with Crimestoppers on a new campaign targeting farmers, encouraging them to come forward about crimes happening to them and their farms, and educating them on how they can alert police. Ash sat down with Dr Kyle Mulrooney, a lecturer in Criminology at UNE, and the co-director of the Centre for Rural Criminology.
We've chatted with Kyle before on the TuneFM show - you can listen to our previous interview on rural crime here.
In 1951 an African-American woman named Henrietta Lacks had cancerous cells taken from her tumour without her permission or knowledge. These cells, called HeLa cells, have since been used for a significant amount of medicinal breakthroughs. However, the lack of consent in this case, and the fact that her family was never compensated for the company's profit, raises questions about our responsibility to behave in an ethical and moral manner. The Lacks family settled their case against Thermo Fisher Scientific at the start of August.
Ash sat down with Dr Adrian Walsh, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England, to look at this case study through the lens of applied ethics, to better understand our ethical responsbilities.
At the end of July, the UNE Law Students Society (UNE LSS) won not one, but three awards: Outstanding Advocate of the Year (see our interview with Amy Danek), Female Law Student of the Year, and the Spirit of Leadership Award.
Ash caught up with Lara Glasson, recipient of the Female Law Student of the Year award, and Jordanna D'Cruz, Vice President of the LSS, to discuss the prizes and what's next for the club.
Teacher shortages are disproportionately affecting regional and rural NSW. With inflation, an increased cost of living, and a heavy workload, schools are struggling to attract and retain teachers as many seek employment elsewhere. Ash sat down with Michael Sciffer, a teacher and school counselor to discuss the issues.
The UNE Law Student's Society held their annual ball last month, and as part of that both the club and two committee members won awards from ALSA - The Australian Law Student's Association. Ash caught up with Amy Danek, the UNE LSS's Social Justice and Equity Officer and the winner of ALSA's Outstanding Advocate of the Year Award about her work with the Law Student's Society.
Screen writers and actors in the United States have been on strike since May of this year. To learn more about the challenges affecting the industry and the difficulties industry professionals face, Ash sat down with Dr Lewis Fitz-Gerald from the University of New England. Dr Fitz-Gerald has extensive experience in the screen media industry, and provides an insight into the Australian arm of the sector.
Music plays a wide variety of roles within communities. Ash caught up with Dr Alana Blackburn from UNE to discuss her research into the value of music ahead of Dr Blackburn's talk that was held at The Joan on the 27th of July.
Alzheimer's is a devastating neurodegenerative disease with no known cure - but recent breakthroughs could provide hope in the form of new treatments. Ash sat down with Dr Adam Hamlin from the University of New England to discuss our understanding of Alzheimer's disease and how different treatments work.
The media often plays a role in sharing the stories of families whose loved ones have been killed, but not all stories are shared equally. Ash sat down with the University of New England’s Dr Sarah Wayland to discuss the role the media plays, and why not all stories are shared equally.
State Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Adam Marshall, has introduced a Bill that would split the Hunter New England Health District in two. This Bill would result in the reincarnation of the New England Are Health Service that would focus entirely on the New England region. Adam joined Ben through our remote platform to discuss the Bill, why it is necessary, and the state of healthcare within the New England area.
Australia has legalised the controlled clinical use of MDMA and psilocybin (the active psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms) for PTSD and treatment resistant depression, respectively, under strict controlled conditions. While the move has been welcomed by some, there have also been concerns as to the speed of the approval decision and the barriers to use. Joining us via our online platform is Professor Susan Rossell, from Swinburne University. Professor Rossell works in cognitive neuropsychiatry and has been actively involved in Australia's only clinical trial of psilocybin in treatment resistant depression, meaning she was the perfect person to discuss the issue with us!
The UNE Centre of Rural Criminology is conducting a national survey on farm crime, the first of its kind in over two decades. Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Dr. Kyle Mulrooney, joins us on the airwaves to talk about the impact of farm crime and how widespread it is.
Ash is joined by Professor Annette Cowie from the University of New England to discuss climate warming, its impact on industries, and what is being done to lower emissions by 2050.
Ash is joined by Professor John Malouff from the university of New England to discuss voluntary assisted dying, its implementation in NSW, and the ethics of it.
Please note that this episode contains discussions of heavy topics, including death and suicide. If these topics are triggering or upsetting to you, please listen with caution, and if you need support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Mental Health Hotline on 1800 011 511.
Farmers face a number of barriers when it comes to seeking health care. Whether it’s a lack of access to services or a “she’ll be right” attitude, many farmers rarely seek professional help for their pain. Ash sat down with Dr Kate Gunn from the University of South Australia to discuss the study that she is involved in, which seeks to improve how chronic pain management strategies are delivered in rural communities.
This is part two of our two part episode on cultural diversity and dialogue. This time Ash sits down with Dr Marty Branagan, a lecturer in peace studies here at UNE to discuss the role that cultural diversity plays in the peace studies discipline.
Cultural diversity and dialogue have many implications for development and peace. To learn more about this topic, Ash sat down with Dr Finex Ndhlovu and Dr Marty Branagan, both lecturers at UNE. This is part one of a two part episode.
Produced and presented by talented volunteer Grace Bowman, Coming of Age of a Cowgirl highlights three perspectives of girls becoming young women on the cattle stations of Northern Australia.
In this podcast special, we hear from three young women from different backgrounds talk about the life lessons learnt, challenges endured and freedoms felt from their gap years working on cattle stations in northern Australia:
Ella
Growing up on a cattle property 30 minutes outside Toowomba, Ella Baines was always drawn to horses, cattle work, and a whole lot of fun. Having known Ella since high school, Grace has watched her develop into a strong, confident, capable young woman with a tough shell but soft core.
Anna
Anna was born and raised on her ever-green cattle and sheep property, north of Armidale in locality called Black Mountain. Naturally, a shy girl, Anna's up-north experience taught her to have the courage to step outside her comfort zone, something she will take into all aspects of her life.
Eilish
With one foot in the city and one foot in the country for most of her childhood, Eilish always longed to be part of the "country" scene. When she overcame her imposter syndrome she decided to venture out west to Clonclurry where her limits were tested and she was faced with the realities of the "unromanticised" bush life.
Ash is joined by Dr Thi Hiep Dao to discuss her research into food-waste based commercial chicken feed. Dr Thi Hiep Dao is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of New England, with a focus on animal science and poultry nutrition.
Dr Eric Nordberg sits down with Ben to discuss World Environment Day, his work in conservation and ecology, and what more people can do to protect the environment.
Nick sits down with Andrew O'Connell, former UNE student, to discuss theatre and the role of a director in theatrical productions.
Another interview featured on Lara's fantastic show, Joanne van der Plaat is the keynote speaker for UNEs Law Students’ Society Law Ball Charity Gala on the 23rd July 2022.
Joanne is a solicitor with more than 10 years’ experience in general practice, acting in workplace relations disputes, property and planning and wills and estates. Joanne was a long-standing partner of Blaxland Mawson & Rose, in Cooma, and is a prominent advocate for the recruitment and retention of lawyers in rural, regional and remote areas and the importance of business development and succession planning in rural and small firms.
Joanne has been a member of the Law Society since 2009 and actively involved with the Society for more than a decade. She currently serves on the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee, the Disclosure Committee and Rural Issues Committee and has previously chaired or been a member of the Professional Conduct Committee, Employment Law Committee, Property Law Committee and Human Rights Committee.
Joanne holds a Bachelor of Laws from Macquarie University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Director of Lawcover, and has previously held board positions in the aged care, early childhood and education and social justice sectors.
Questions Asked of Joanne
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Did you always want to be a lawyer when you were growing up?
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What is your most favourite job you’ve ever held?
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If you could go back in time to meet the person you were when you were studying law, what advice would you give yourself?
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What was your biggest career failure - what did you learn from that experience?
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Where was one place that your career took you that you didn’t expect?
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In your opinion, what is the most important strength someone would need to have to be a successful lawyer?
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What do you think the legal industry will look like in 5 years? What about 50 years?
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If you could have dinner with any historical figure who would it be and why?
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If you had to write a book tomorrow, what would you write about?
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If you could be remembered for one thing, what would it be?
Tickets to the UNELSS Charity Law Ball can be purchased HERE up until Saturday, July 16.
As part of our Reconciliation Week activities, we invited UNE's first Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous; Professor Joe Fraser to come on the air and discuss his new role. Along with this, he also spoke about some of the highlights from his distinguished career which includes academic employment, time in the Air Force, and manager of Indigenous university programs and structures. He also disclosed some of his priorities for his role as the PVCI for the remainder of the year, and gave his opinions on the role and the responsibilities that higher education institutions have in supporting reconciliation and initiatives like Reconciliation Week.
Taken from Lara's terrific show on TuneFM, Adam explains why we don’t really have a true democracy in Australia. His research is extensive and spans multiple continents and demonstrates the erosion of democracy in countries that claim to have democratic systems of government and values. The MiVote global movement, founded and chaired by Adam, is on a mission to erase this erosion by using technology to improve democracy across the world.
We talked about how democracy worked in Australia for the vote on marriage equality, but how some politicians (in both Labor and Liberal parties) chose to vote against the will of the people anyway, which goes against the fundamental principles of democracy. Luckily, Adam has a plan to fix it by giving people the opportunity to have an informed vote on issues; not just at election time, but within the parliamentary process in a meaningful way.
Adam then informs us of the 5 critical factors that governments need to govern well:
- transparency
- accountability
- truth
- compassion
- solution-orientation
Adam also blows the argument that we have a two-party system of government and therefore Independent voting is futile out of the water. He uses the example of the Gillard-led minority government as example of how independent politicians can actually make government better and hold them to account to create better policies. We also discuss present issues around political advertising and the media and how the AEC could be improved to make sure politicians aren’t telling lies to win votes in political campaigns.
Interesting Quotes from the Interview
“An election is not a democracy.”
“The system is designed to win and maintain power so that you can prosecute your ideology, whatever that may be.”
“Democracy is about enacting the will of the people and you can’t enact the people’s will if you never actually ask the people what they want.”
“Democracy and politics are mutually exclusive… Politics is about the acquisition and winning of power, democracy is about the release of power to the people… When you are engaging in politics, the behaviours required to win an election fly in the face of what a democracy is.”
“If you choose not to inform yourself, we choose not to listen to you. Because that’s actually the citizen’s responsibility in a democracy. A democracy is a responsibility in two parts. The first part is the responsibility for the citizen to understand the ramifications of their vote. The second part is for the representative to actually represent the majority view. We don’t have either of those two things in our system.”
Further Reading:
- Australian Democracy: An Overview
- Trust, Parties and Leaders: Findings from the 1987-2016 Australian Electoral Study
- Small Parties, Big Changes: The Evolution of Minor Parties Elected to the Australian Senate
We are thrilled to bring you Ben's interview with Professor Brigid Heywood, the Vice-Chancellor of UNE! Brigid sat down with Ben to talk about her feelings of optimism and determination to make 2022 a successful year for the university and to continue operating alongside COVID-19. They also discussed the numerous challenges presented by 2021 including COVID and the supercell event that ravaged through the campus in October, along with things that students and staff can be proud of from the last two years. It was wonderful to have Professor Heywood join us, and we hope that you all share her feelings for the year ahead!
Jake is joined by Kyle Mulrooney to discuss farm crime. What is farm crime? How does it impact our farmers and their communities? And what can be done to prevent it?
Dr Marissa Betts (Lecturer in Earth Sciences here at UNE) sits down to discuss the return of UNE Sci Flicks with a special screening of The Meg!
The second half of Patrick's mini-series begins with the fourth episode of Nigel and Jules. Where will they end up? Only one way to find out!
Enjoy this wonderful mini-series written and presented by one of our wonderful WORK300 students; Patrick, featuring the adventures of Nigel and Jules!
Headspace Armidale and TuneFM are delighted to team up and present this special two-hour show of live music in-studio! In the name of Headspace Day, the national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians, we are happy to provide a wonderful show of live performers; our very own Tune team member Nick Troon, the talented Lily Rose, and terrific local country artist Charlie Fittler.
Headspace is here for young Australians who are in need of support to maintain positive mental wellbeing. For more details please contact Headspace Armidale on 6738 7272 or by emailing headspaceArmidale@centacarenenw.com.au.
Dr Marissa Betts (Lecturer in Earth Sciences here at UNE) sits down with UNE geologists Dr Luke Milan and Dr Tim Chapman to discuss geoscience in preparation for the screening of San Andreas at the Belgrave Cinema.
Jake is joined by Prof. Thomas Fudge, UNE's resident historian and a member of the congregation of St Mary's Anglican Church in West Armidale, which has been involved in a recent controversy surrounding the dismissal of two men from leadership positions in the church.
Dr Marissa Betts (Lecturer in Earth Sciences here at UNE) sits down with Dr Mary McMillan to discuss Genetics in preparation for the screening of Gattaca at the Belgrave Cinema.
Dr Marissa Betts (Lecturer in Earth Sciences here at UNE) sits down with Dr Phil Bell and Dr Nicolas Campione to discuss dinosaurs in preparation for the screening of Jurassic Park at the Belgrave Cinema.
Jake sits down with Mark Perry, a law lecturer at UNE, to discuss Privacy Week and what privacy online means from a studen'ts perspective.
Ben sits down with former UNE student and current musician cross nurse, Tim Godwin! Tim is the frontman of the indie band The Social Norm and has recently launched a solo career, and joined Ben on Tune to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the music industry, his future plans with his solo music and The Social Norm, and the difference between writing for a band and writing solo music. Featuring the debut of a new single and the chance to listen to two more songs from Tim's solo career, this is an interview not to be missed!
Jake sat down with Director of Poultry Hub Tamsyn Crowley to discuss their upcoming competition called the Chook Chat Hack! Listen in for all the details on how you can enter!
Ben sits down with former Tune alumni and current medical marvel Dr. Jaffly Chen to discuss life after university, the changing face of the medical and healthcare industries in a pandemic-stricken world, and some tips for new students here at UNE!
TuneFM's newest RBA Nick is given the honour of speaking with the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Brigid Heywood, as they discuss studying at UNE and give some encouragement to the freshers!
Jake sat down with author Paul George to discuss his new book, "On Christian Origins". We hear about the fascinating premise of the thesis and Paul's own history with the Christian religion.
TuneFM was lucky enough to be joined by UNE's own Dr Cate Dowd in the studio and Kay Nankervis on Zoom to officially launch Dr Dowd's new book; diving into the future of digital journalism through the increased use of drones and automation.
Jake was lucky enough to sit down with UNE’s very own Cate Dowd to discuss the theories presented in her new book, Digital Journalism, Drones, and Automation: The Language and Abstractions Behind the News, published by Oxford University Press in March.
The book is a fascinating dive into the partnership between news media and social media and the consequent impacts and effects on digital journalism. Dowd also examines the use of new methods of mobile journalism such as civilian drones in journalistic reporting, especially during the European asylum seeker crisis. Dowd also analyzes the ability of intelligent machines and automated devices to simulate ethical human behaviour and better understand the world of online data. Dowd also assesses how journalism has been impacted by online technology and data storage over the last 10 years.
Cate Dowd is a lecturer of Media Studies in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at UNE. She has been a major component of the Media and Communications Degree that continues to be a very popular degree with aspiring journalists throughout the New England region.
For several years now Dowd has both designed and coordinated several media units, including Digital and Social Media, Internet Studies, Film Techniques and Digital FX, and News and Journalism. With a clear focus on digital media; she also completely redesigned News ad Current Affairs back in 2016. Despite her clear interest in the digital areas of media and communication, she has also taught numerous other units throughout the areas of media studies.
Listen to the interview below as Jake talks with Cate about her theories, methods, and findings, as well as how she incorporates her findings into her teaching methods.
Jake Breaks the News is a new show by our very own Jake himself. Every week he will be covering and reporting major news events from around the globe that likely missed out on any mainstream coverage. Don't let yourself be caught unaware; jump straight into Jake Breaks the News.
Jake Breaks the News is a new show by our very own Jake himself. Every week he will be covering and reporting major news events from around the globe that likely missed out on any mainstream coverage. Don't let yourself be caught unaware; jump straight into Jake Breaks the News.
Jake Breaks the News is a new show by our very own Jake himself. Every week he will be covering and reporting major news events from around the globe that likely missed out on any mainstream coverage. Don't let yourself be caught unaware; jump straight into Jake Breaks the News.
Jake is fortunate enough to be joined by UNE's Vice-Chancellor and CEO Brigid Heywood to discuss UNE21+, the strategic plan currently in development that will guide the university into the next decade.
Abby Davis is an American PhD student at UNE who is changing the world through her love of flies and pollination. Hear UNE International staff member, Harrison Munday chat one on one with Abby about her journey, her PhD and her short but sweet time spent so far at UNE.
Jake and a very special guest kick off our Throwback Thursday show! Over the next 50 weeks, we will be examining a major event in each year of TuneFM's existence. This week, we look at the Apollo 13 mission of 1970!
The first instalment of the Reunion Show to celebrate TuneFM's 50th birthday features some familiar names from the long history of TuneFM (formerly known as 2UNE and Radio UNE)! Joining us via Zoom in today's socially distant climate is former Station Manager Lance Jones, former staff member Comrie Bucknall, and current Station Manager Tania Court. Other old faces popped in throughout the show to say hello and help us celebrate in typical Tune style! Featuring a discussion about Tune's origins, some reminiscing about the old days, and some optimism for the future, it is an unmissable two hours!
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Mike Evans, a Lecturer in the School of Environmental and Rural Science.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Glenn Porter, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Cara Miller, a Lecturer in Statistics from the School of Science and Technology.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Robert Hart, a Lecturer in Biomedical Science from the School of Science and Technology.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Rikki Jones, an Associate Professor in Human Biology and Physiology from the School of Science and Technology.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Gudrun Dieberg, an Associate Professor in Human Biology and Physiology from the School of Science and Technology.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Stephen Goodman, a Lecturer in Exercise Science from the School of Science and Technology.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Professor Gabriel Donleavy, the Deputy Head of UNE Business School.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Lili Paquet, a Lecturer in writing from the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
It's chaos here on TuneFM! Daniel Muggleton, Concetta Caristo, and Dan Rath are here in Armidale to take part in UNE Life's annual O-Week comedy night (alongside Elliott Stewart, Kathryn Thomas, and Nat Damena) and Jake was brave enough to sit down in the studio with them! What was meant to be an interview quickly becomes a round-table discussion mixed in with downright chaos!
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Erica Smith, a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law from the School of Science and Technology.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Neil Argent, a Professor in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Sophia Waters, a Lecturer in Writing from the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by David Hadley, a Senior Lecturer in Economics from UNE Business School.
Kim and Ben are joined in the studio by Aaron Driver, a lecturer from UNE Business School.
Kim and Ben are joined in the studio by Adrian Walsh, Professor in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education; School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Kim and Ben are joined in the studio by Dr David Paul, Senior Lecturer in Computational Science from the School of Science and Technology.
Kim and Ben are joined in the studio by Dr Sally Dixon, Lecturer from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Kim and Ben are joined in the studio by Dr Jo Bird, Lecturer in Early Childhood Education from the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education; School of Education.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Matthew Allen, Lecturer in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education; School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Kim and Ben are joined in the studio by Anna Barwick, Lecturer in Clinical Placements, Pharmacy from the School of Science and Technology.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Nathan Wise, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education.
Kim and Ben are joined in the studio by Dr Mary McMillan, Senior Lecturer of the School of Science and Technology.
Ben and Kim are joined in the studio by Dr Ingrid Harrington, Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education and Psychology.
Dr Stephen Bosi explains a recent discovery made by the Very Large Telescope and what it means for our understanding of the universe.
Jake sits down with the event organisers behind Steam Dreaming, the event combining ancient Aboriginal wisdom with cutting edge space tech.
In today's interview, Kim sat down with Dr Clemens Koehn, a UNE lecturer in the area of Ancient History, and talked about the discovery of 2 Bronze Age tombs in Greece.
Today Zoe sat down with Gwen Shumack from UNE's Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and talked about the importance of mental wellbeing and tips for surviving study in 2020.
Kim sat down with Dr Vanessa Bible to discuss the Battle of Terania Creek and how it shaped environmental protests today.
Ben is joined in the studio with Dave Schmude, the Director of UNE Life, as they discuss events that occurred in 2019 and look towards the future plans for the student experience at UNE. Dave also delivers a recap of 2019, talks about his new position with FISU Oceania, and discusses how to get involved with UNE Life.
Kim sits down with Ben from UNE Life as they reminisce over the amazing events that were put on during the 2019 year.
Jake sat down with James Hudson to talk about UNE Clubs & Societies, what they've achieved in 2019 and how they're looking to grow into the New Year - and of course, how you can get involved!
We sit down with Rhys and Tom from SportUNE who give us a wrap up of 2019 and give us some tips for staying fit and healthy, provide us with some information around UNE in sport, and give us an update on their yet to be opened pool.
We sit down with Tom, Molly and Tiarne from UNE Life Advocacy and Welfare to discuss programs and projects launched in 2019, top tips for 2020 for students, and some advice for students who need a bit of help with their studies.
In today's interview, Kim talks to Dr Marg Rogers about building reliance in children from ADFF families.
After the recent tragedy in New Zealand, Zoe sits down with Dr Timothy Chapman to discuss how events like this occur and what this means in relation to geological sciences.
Zoe sits down with Associate Professor Nick Wise as they talk about the historical military events behind the new movie Midway (January 2020 release).
Ben is joined in the studio by academic researcher, lecturer, and course coordinator Dr. Mary McMillan. Dr. McMillan has completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a PhD through UNE and has done some terrific work and research regarding climate change and climate activism. Ben and Dr. McMillan discuss the climate emergency, the climate strikes, and much more in this important segment.
TuneFM brings you a very special interview with Professor Brigid Heywood, the new Vice Chancellor of the University of New England. Professor Heywood sits down with Zoe and talks about her future plans as Vice Chancellor, discusses travelling (and gives out some handy travel tips), and outlines what she wants to do in the role.
The kids from UNE's child care centre Yarm Gwanga are live on air to announce the opening of their new playground!
Professor Anne Pender (Professor of English and Theatre Studies at UNE) dropped in to talk about the life and works of the great Australian poet Les Murray who sadly passed away this week at the age of 80.
Jake chats with Maddison Fryer, a second-year Rural Science student who is also an elite rugby sevens player in our UNE Sports Academy.
Professor Doctor Thomas Fudge takes time out from his sabbatical to come and talk to us about Notre Dame burning down and then goes on to talk about the history of it.
The Armidale Radio Theatre Society presents its very first production, "The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People" written by Oscar Wilde in 1895. Produced by Jake Hunt, this production features a wonderfully talented cast of some of the best actors in Armidale and the tremendously witty directing style of James Murray.
Cast List: Jack Worthing - Patrick Lee Algernon Moncrieff - Jono Lukins Gwendolen Fairfax - Sienna Catterall Cecily Cardew - Freya Bartlett Lady Bracknell - Will Billingsley Miss Prism - Marney Tilley The Reverend Canon Chasuble - David Young Lane - Ben Lewis Merriman - Nick Troon
The Feminist Reading Group takeover of Tune!FM concludes, with a celebration of International Women's Day.
The first two hours of the Feminist Reading Group takeover of Tune!FM to celebrate International Women's Day.
James and Jake are joined by Farai to speak about finance, Christians United and the UNE Archaeology Society, as well as some doggos in a big Day 3 of Orientation!
James, Jake, and some very specials guests feature in all the highlights from Day 2 of TuneFM's dedicated Orientation broadcast; bringing you all the news, action, and events from Lifesaver Day 2019!
Ben and Zoe share the diversi-tea here on Tune!FM, talking all things LGBTI+. This week we dive deep into sex education and the social media etiquette for sliding into someone's DMs.
James, Jake, Zoe, and some very specials guests feature in all the highlights from Day 1 of TuneFM's dedicated Orientation broadcast; bringing you all the news, action, and events from the entire week!
Join Missy and her right paw man Major in their last ever episode of Get Folked before moving to Scotland. We'll miss you guys...
Ben Lewis sits down with PhD candidate, John Ahere, to discuss the subject of his research, which happens to be peace studies with a focus on political violence in Kenya and South Africa. John spoke about the aftermath of the 2017 Kenyan election; the civil unrest and recent attacks in the nation and the continuing efforts of the United Nations to keep the peace. He also offered insight into the difference (yet similarity) between Kenya and Australia from a political standpoint.
Rhiannon and special guest Zo as they talk about their favourite fantasy books and why you should read them, and get into the genre.
We catch up with the Director of UNE Life, Dave Schmude and talk the arrival of the NSW Rubgy League State of Origin team, sports around campus and we even get an update on the long awaited pool!
Ben Lewis interviews The Bearded Biker and Shane Pyers, the lead singer-songwriter of Mokobenj, about their upcoming short film collaboration. The Bearded Biker also speaks about his photography business, his passion for motorbike riding, and his desire to share his travels with the world using his love of photography. Shane also discusses how the film has been made, the challenges of film making, and what to expect next from Mokobenj.
Jake and the crew are reviewing Chicago, playing improv games, and stars your favourite Anthology guest stars in the last Anthology volume of the year.
Join Amy and Rhi as they talk about adaptations. In particular, they talk about ones they liked better than the book, the ones that deserve to die in a dumpster fire, and adaptations that haven't happened yet but should.
Join James the DM and players Phebe (Gazebo), Rhiannon (Robin Greenfellow) and Alex (Roger Balderdam) for this episode, where Tarkwin sends the three adventurers to find a staff that may or may not help later in the story, but little did they know that an owlbear would be incredibly helpful in this quest.
Rhiannon and Amy are reading negative reviews from their favourite authors, as well as mentioning some books they will never read in this episode.
Join temporary DM Rhiannon and guests Phebe (Anja), Liam (Eliza) and Jake (Finn) as they continue their quest to find the sacred scrolls.
Join Amy and Rhi for their discussion of this month's book- The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
Join the Anthology Crew as they talk about local theatre news and underrated Musicals, as well as speak to special guests Anthony, Sarah and Amy from Little Fish Entertainment to talk about their upcoming production Chicago.
In this episode, temporary Dungeon Master Rhiannon is joined by regular player Phebe (Anja) and guest players Liam (Eliza) and Ben (Wolfgang), to go on an adventure in a land not too far away from the one you already know...