Provocations: Ideas that matter https://DVCRnews.podbean.com Provocations is a Charles Sturt University podcast exploring the ideas, challenges and questions shaping regional communities and the world beyond.

Through thoughtful conversations with researchers and leading thinkers, each episode examines complex issues, challenges assumptions and creates space for curiosity, constructive debate and new possibilities.

New episodes will explore topics ranging from climate adaptation and rural health to public libraries, equity and biosecurity.

Original music composed and performed by John James, a Wiradjuri singer-songwriter and musician from Sydney.

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Trailer production note: This trailer uses an AI-generated narrator alongside Neena Mitter’s original interview audio.

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Read more about Charles Sturt University’s work on climate adaptation: Climate Adaptation Survey

Read or download the transcript (PDF)

This episode is part of the Provocations: Ideas that matter launch. All three launch episodes are available from 9 am Sydney time on 22 October 2026.

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Read more about Charles Sturt University’s work on climate adaptation: Climate Adaptation Survey

Read or download the transcript (PDF)

This episode is part of the Provocations: Ideas that matter launch. All three launch episodes are available from 9 am Sydney time on 22 October 2026.

]]> Charles Sturt University false No 1640 3 full Living with Climate Anxiety Living with Climate Anxiety https://DVCRnews.podbean.com/e/living-with-climate-anxiety/ https://DVCRnews.podbean.com/e/living-with-climate-anxiety/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +1100 DVCRnews.podbean.com/825ef965-aaee-3722-a9c1-333244938d90 How is climate change shaping the way Australians think and feel about the future? Professor Clive Hamilton explores climate anxiety, decisions about having children and growing concerns about social stability.

Read more about Charles Sturt University’s work on climate adaptation: Climate Adaptation Survey

Read or download the transcript (PDF)

This episode is part of the Provocations: Ideas that matter launch. All three launch episodes are available from 9 am Sydney time on 22 October 2026.

]]> How is climate change shaping the way Australians think and feel about the future? Professor Clive Hamilton explores climate anxiety, decisions about having children and growing concerns about social stability.

Read more about Charles Sturt University’s work on climate adaptation: Climate Adaptation Survey

Read or download the transcript (PDF)

This episode is part of the Provocations: Ideas that matter launch. All three launch episodes are available from 9 am Sydney time on 22 October 2026.

]]> Charles Sturt University false No 1736 2 full Provocation to impact: Why research matters Provocation to impact: Why research matters https://DVCRnews.podbean.com/e/provocation-to-impact-why-research-matters/ https://DVCRnews.podbean.com/e/provocation-to-impact-why-research-matters/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +1100 DVCRnews.podbean.com/f0e7c27b-66db-36f9-a3a9-4dc41ee19625 Why do ideas and the research behind them matter? Professor Neena Mitter introduces the Provocations podcast and explores how research creates meaningful change for regional communities and the wider world.

Read or download the transcript (PDF)

This episode is part of the Provocations: Ideas that matter launch. All three launch episodes are available from 9 am Sydney time on 22 October 2026.

]]> Why do ideas and the research behind them matter? Professor Neena Mitter introduces the Provocations podcast and explores how research creates meaningful change for regional communities and the wider world.

Read or download the transcript (PDF)

This episode is part of the Provocations: Ideas that matter launch. All three launch episodes are available from 9 am Sydney time on 22 October 2026.

]]> Charles Sturt University false No 1637 1 full Trailer — Research Provocations Trailer — Research Provocations https://DVCRnews.podbean.com/e/trailer-%e2%80%94-research-provocations/ https://DVCRnews.podbean.com/e/trailer-%e2%80%94-research-provocations/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:49:33 +1100 DVCRnews.podbean.com/206ecca8-9123-361b-8674-5faeddcf9a20 What happens when research asks the questions others avoid?

Research Provocations brings together researchers and thought leaders to explore the complex questions shaping our communities and our future.

The series launches on 22 October 2026, with new episodes released monthly.

A podcast from Charles Sturt University. Music by John James.

Production note: This trailer uses an AI-generated narrator alongside Neena Mitter’s original interview audio.

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Research Provocations brings together researchers and thought leaders to explore the complex questions shaping our communities and our future.

The series launches on 22 October 2026, with new episodes released monthly.

A podcast from Charles Sturt University. Music by John James.

Production note: This trailer uses an AI-generated narrator alongside Neena Mitter’s original interview audio.

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