‘If we’re going to be giving older people procedures to improve their quality of life, we need to make sure that we’re actually improving their quality of life.’

Interview by Lauren Gill

‘More storm chasers have died from road fatalities than from actual tornadoes.’

Interview by Rose Iser

‘Belonging’ generally continues to be thought of in terms of national sovereignty and borders . . . But these old notions of ‘belonging’ are changing.’

Interview by Keryn Reynolds

‘Depression is treated a lot in general practice and the best way to identify and manage it is an ongoing issue.’

‘What is important as a composer is integrity. The key is to try and find your own voice.’

Interview by Eisha Gupta

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

Interview by Daryl Holland

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

Interview by Michael Roddan

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

Interview by Bec Zajac

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

Interview by Chris Shearer

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

Interview by Sally Stewart

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

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

Interview by Hugh McMaster

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

Interview by Ania Dutka

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

Interview by Ryan Jones