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Afghanistan: the surgeon’s story

Words by Chris Shearer

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‘Society-wide, we need to have a better understanding of dementia and the benefits of an early diagnosis’

Interview by Daryl Holland

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‘Most patients say, “I would like to see my relatives’ faces and be able to read”.’

Interview by Michael Roddan

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‘We saw people who were drinking one glass a day and others regularly consuming 10 drinks daily.’

Interview by Bec Zajac

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‘The core of my research was looking at genetic variation in platypus populations. It involved quite a lot of fieldwork.’

Interview by Chris Shearer

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‘People think all I do is play video games!’

Interview by Sally Stewart

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‘For nearly two years I measured boxers’ reaction times in gyms and after fights…’

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‘It’s troubling that there is so much matter in the universe that we don’t understand.’

Interview by Hugh McMaster

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‘Living while dying is not simple. There is a profound disconnect between mind and body.’

Interview by Ania Dutka

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‘My project was to make aluminium as strong as steel while keeping it flexible and light.’

Interview by Ryan Jones

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About The Citizen

THE CITIZEN is a publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism. It has several aims. Foremost, it is a teaching tool that showcases the work of the students in the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism programs, giving them real-world experience in working for publication and to deadline. Find out more →

  • Editor: Jo Chandler
  • Reporter: Jack Banister
  • Audio & Video editor: Louisa Lim
  • Data editor: Craig Butt
  • Editor-In-Chief: Andrew Dodd
  • Business editor: Lucy Smy
Winner — BEST PUBLICATION 2016 Ossie Awards

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