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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Fei Sim: Shingles Risk and Symptoms

Health, Medicine, Personal Safety, Science & Medicine

Many people carry the virus that causes shingles without realising it, and the risk increases as we get older or manage long-term health conditions. Associate Professor Fei Sim explains what shingles is, why it can be more serious than many people expect, and the steps Australians over 50 can take to understand their risk during Shingles Action Week.

Guest: Fei Sim, Associate Professor in the Curtin Medical School at Curtin University, and Board Director at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...