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A crew of ingenious academics from the University Of Auckland educate you on a range of thought-provoking topics. Whakarongo mai to learn about how research taking place right here at Waipapa Taumata Rau impacts you. Thanks to the University of Auckland.

 

Ready Steady Learn with Robert MacCulloch: Rātu May 12, 2026

Ready Steady Learn with Robert MacCulloch: Rātu May 12, 2026 Ready Steady Learn with Robert MacCulloch: Rātu May 12, 2026, 106.87 MB
Tue 12 May 2026

Rosetta and Milly are joined by Professor Robert MacCulloch for a kōrero about the OECD's latest economic report, which warns that New Zealand faces rising public debt, weak productivity growth, concentrated market power and growing economic pressures. Whakarongo mai nei!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Priscila Dauros Singorenko: Rātu May 5, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Priscila Dauros Singorenko: Rātu May 5, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Priscila Dauros Singorenko: Rātu May 5, 2026, 119.35 MB
Tue 5 May 2026

This week on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta is joined by Research Fellow in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Molecular Medicine & Pathology at Waipapa Taumatarau, Priscila Dauros Singorenko, about her research into whether lower quality menstrual cups harbor more bacteria.

Thanks to The University of Auckland! 

Ready Steady Learn w/ Deborah Hill Cone: Rātu April 28, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Barbara Hill Cone: Rātu April 28, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Barbara Hill Cone: Rātu April 28, 2026, 117.47 MB
Tue 28 Apr 2026

This week on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined in the study by PhD student at the School of Psychology Deborah Hill Cone, to chat about her research in indicators of toxic masculinity such as sexism, narcissism and attitudes toward preventing domestic violence. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Michael Steedman: Rātu April 21, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Michael Steedman: Rātu April 21, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Michael Steedman: Rātu April 21, 2026, 147.05 MB
Tue 21 Apr 2026

This week on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta is joined by Kaiārataki (Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori) Michael Steedman at Waipapa Taumata Rau, about new five-year te reo Māori revitalisation strategy has been
launched at Waipapa Taumata Rau, bringing together AI research on a pronunciation tool, a new dictionary, and the redesigned Te Kūaha app to help both Māori and non-Māori navigate tikanga across the University.

Thanks to UoA!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn: Rātu April 14, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn: Rātu April 14, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn: Rātu April 14, 2026, 119.43 MB
Tue 14 Apr 2026

Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn, to chat about her new paper An apology to my body: Mapping the changing relationship with my fat body, a reflection on childhood & PCOS. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Ariel Heswall: Rātu March 31, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Ariel Heswall: Rātu March 31, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Dr Ariel Heswall: Rātu March 31, 2026, 90.25 MB
Tue 31 Mar 2026

This week on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by research fellow at the Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society Ngā Ara Whetū, Faculty of Science - Dr Ariel Heswall. She chats with Rosetta and Milly about her research in what colour plastics penguins are most attracted to. Whakarongo mai nei!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Leo Willyanto Santoso: Rātu March 24, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Leo Willyanto Santoso: Rātu March 24, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Leo Willyanto Santoso: Rātu March 24, 2026, 67.04 MB
Tue 24 Mar 2026

Rosetta and Milly chat with PhD student Leo Willyanto Santoso, about his research in the creation of a “digital
twin” — a computer model that behaves like your body, so treatments can be tested safely and personalised. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn with Patricia Pillay: Rātu March 17, 2026

Ready Steady Learn with Patricia Pillay: Rātu March 17, 2026 Ready Steady Learn with Patricia Pillay: Rātu March 17, 2026, 100.08 MB
Tue 17 Mar 2026

Rosetta and Milly are joined by PhD student Patricia Pillay, live at The Tuesday Club for 95bFM Breakfast Club! Her research investigates the long‑term history of human–bird interactions in the Marquesas Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage region known for its exceptional cultural heritage and unique biodiversity.

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Poornima Meegammana: Rātu March 10, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Poornima Meegammana: Rātu March 10, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Poornima Meegammana: Rātu March 10, 2026, 93.07 MB
Tue 10 Mar 2026

Rosetta is joined by Doctoral Candidate at the Faculty of Engineering Poornima Meegammana, who speaks about her research in creating interactive workshops for young girls to increase their confidence in seeing themselves as creators of technology. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Ready Steady Learn w/ Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Rātu March 3, 2026

Ready Steady Learn w/ Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Rātu March 3, 2026 Ready Steady Learn w/ Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Rātu March 3, 2026, 110.54 MB
Tue 3 Mar 2026

Milly and Smashton were joined by Natasha Hamilton-Hart to discuss their newest book, Stupid Rules. Where the very concept of rules is challenged by separating what rules are necessary and what can be reviewed and/or changed.