JOY Drive

23 Nov 2025

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Movember Moustaches

Popular Culture, Science, Society & Culture

Movember isn’t just about facial hair; it’s a window into hormones, genetics and why some moustaches bloom while others barely appear. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin breaks down testosterone, hair growth quirks and the biology behind everything from red beards to record-breaking whiskers.

Guest: Associate Professor Theresa Larkin, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong

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 ...