Professor Adam Shoemaker has extensive experience in the Australian University sector and is one of Australia's leading researchers in Indigenous literature and culture. He commenced as the Vice-Chancellor and President of Victoria University in December 2020 after four years as Vice-Chancellor of Southern Cross University. He spent his formative years in a diverse range of fields, such as reviewer and columnist for The Australian, an ABC Canberra Radio programmer, serving as chair of the Brisbane Writers Festival in the mid-1990s and spending three years with the Delegation of the Commission of the European Committees.
Aug 9, 2023 • 34 minutes
When she was a primary school teacher, Professor Clare Hanlon observed a clear difference between girl and boy participation in sports. This set the stage for her transformative impact on the world of athletics
Sep 14, 2023 • 37 minutes
VU alumnus Colin Seery understands firsthand the profound impact of the 2019 bushfires, pandemic, floods, and the ongoing cost of living crisis on mental wellbeing.
Nov 2, 2023 • 29 minutes
From Kashmir to Australia, Indu Koul has challenged conventions. Join me for a fascinating discussion about Indu's career and life journey.
Mar 21, 2024 • 24 minutes
As an elite athlete and early career teacher, Elisabeth (Lizzie) Georgostathis knows the power of inspiring hearts and minds.
Apr 4, 2024 • 28 minutes
Adam chats with the creator of this podcast - Katrina Gubbins - about where the idea came from, what she loves about VU and where she is off to next.
Feb 6, 2025 •
Meet VU student turned Future Student advisor Melanie Inturrisi on a journey from her ancestry in Sicily to community and culture in Melbourne's west.
Jun 4, 2025 • 29 minutes
With 30+ years in sport and health, from VFLW to VU’s *thrive program, Rohenna Young talks breaking down barriers, building inclusive communities, and why teamwork makes all the difference.
Sep 22, 2025 • 38 minutes
Jan 8, 2026 • 28 minutes
Adam and Ashwin talk about the transformative power of equity in education.
Sep 4, 2026 • 24 minutes
Featuring VU graduate Will Edgoose, who discusses how a lifelong connection to the ocean, wilderness exploration and environmental science studies, inspired his passion for marine ecosystems and his ambition to pursue oceanography research.
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