Explore research and perspectives from the Faculty of Arts and Education at the University of Auckland. Academics from a range of disciplines discuss their findings, breaking down important and often complex topics. Gain a deeper understanding of the past and present, and learn how we can build better, more informed futures.*The views expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the University or the Faculty.
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Signup to Generate a PitchExplore research and perspectives from the Faculty of Arts and Education at the University of Auckland. Academics from a range of disciplines discuss their findings, breaking down important and often complex topics.
Recent episodes include "Politics in the age of social media" (13 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Celebrating the art of Terry Stringer" (22 September 2026, 38 minutes), and "Being a good ancestor" (25 August 2026, 32 minutes).
Research and Reason publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 47 episodes.
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Research and Reason is an arts podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #5
How is social media changing the way we connect with politicians? From carefully crafted broadcasts to more personal, everyday content, Dr Sarah Bickerton takes a closer look at how politicians are using social media to...
Episode #4
Associate Professor Linda Tyler takes us into the world of acclaimed sculptor and alumnus Terry Stringer, from his early days at Elam to his distinctive approach to sculpture. In discussion with our media adviser...
Episode #3
What does it mean to be a good ancestor? Associate Professor Dan Hikuroa talks to media adviser Julianne Evans about our relationship with the natural world and our responsibilities to future generations. Dan explores...
Episode #1
How did diversity become part of a country's identity? Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Education Associate Professor Kathy Smits explores how changing demographics, human rights, trade and national identity all...
What happens when sporting success comes at an environmental cost? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with more teams, more matches and more fans travelling from around the world. Dr Chris...
Dr Ritesh Shah specialises in education in conflict and disaster zones and the politics of foreign aid. He sits down with our media adviser Julianne Evans to discuss his work with the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee...
Senior Lecturer Dr Simon Ingram discusses his new immersive installation that combines bird recordings, LiDAR scanning, mathematics, ecology and digital technology to recreate a living pre-colonial, native forest. In...
Episode #3
What can tiny fragments of ancient bird bones and DNA reveal about the past? Anthropology doctoral candidate Patricia Pillay's research uncovers how humans and wildlife in the Marquesas Islands have interacted over the...
Associate Professor Lisa Bailey explores how the medieval church in Western Europe filled the power vacuum after the collapse of the Roman Empire while simultaneously becoming the largest slave owner at the time. In...
Episode #1
Why does it feel like you are starring in a movie when you enter a Disney theme park? In this episode, Dr Gregory Camp, Senior Lecturer in Music, explains how Disney theme parks use movie music to create immersive and...
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Did you know Bing Crosby’s White Christmas is the best-selling single of all time? Ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke explores Christmas music through the years, from the songs our grandparents and their parents played...
How does immigration policy impact our peoples and society? Professor Francis Collins discusses how immigration policies has evolved in the last 40 years. In conversation with our media adviser Julianne Evans, he...
Episode #4
Where have all the coaches gone? In this episode, Dr Blake Bennett talks to our media adviser Julianne Evans to unpack the hidden pressures of volunteer sport coaching in New Zealand. From the decline in volunteer...
Episode #4
Dr Claudia Rozas joins our media adviser Julianne Evans to unpack the past and present of secondary school qualifications in Aotearoa New Zealand and what the future could look like. With the government's proposal to...
Episode #2
Dr Alex McAuley joins our media adviser Julianne Evans to talk about the ancient queens and royal women of the Hellenistic period, including the seven Cleopatras. He examines the ways these women used power to intervene...
Episode #1
Associate Professor Danping Wang joins our media adviser Julianne Evans to discuss how AI is reshaping the landscape of language learning and teaching. Danping shares how she incorporates AI in course design to support...
Associate Professor and Head of School Fiona Jack joins our media adviser Julianne Evans to chat about the history of Elam and how it's adapted for today's students' needs. Fiona also shares how she started her creative...
Professor Ngarino Ellis (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou) joins our media adviser Julianne Evans to reflect on her 12-year collaboration with Professor Deidre Brown (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) and the late art historian Jonathan...
Episode #5
Dr Aleisha Ward from the School of Music joins our media adviser Julianne Evans to explore how jazz first arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand during World War One. She shares fascinating stories of the jazz scene in the...
Dr Jean M Uasike Allen joins our media adviser Julianne Evans in conversation about her latest research on Pacific girl gamers. She explores how online gaming influences their wellbeing and relationships while they...
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