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1 Nov 2025

Professor Susan Rossell: Psilocybin and the Future of Depression Treatment

Health, Medicine, Mental Health, Psychology, Science & Medicine

Could psychedelics revolutionise mental-health care? Professor Susan Rossell from Swinburne University reveals groundbreaking results from Australia’s first psilocybin-assisted therapy trial for depression. She explains how the sessions work, what participants experienced, and where the research goes next.

Guest: Professor Susan Rossell, cognitive neuropsychologist and Professorial Research Fellow, Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...