Visions Video Podcast

Ecologists have developed a new model to predict the impact of climate change on the dengue fever-carrying mosquito Aedes aegypti in Australia – information that could help limit its spread.

Visions goes behind the scenes of the launch of the Centre for Community Cultural Partnerships. 

Before we usher in Visions for 2009, we take a quick look back at the year that was in 2008.  New episodes start fortnightly from January 26 so be sure to tune back soon.

A bumper final episode of Visions for 2008 goes behind the scenes of the Homeless World Cup, checks out a program to get female students interested in electronics, and talks to experts using virtual reality to model climate change. 

In the second last episode for 2008, Visions goes behind the scenes at the launch of a new community-based research program which aims to help close the gap in child health inequalities in Victoria. We also look at the award winning invention helping stroke sufferers. 

With the end of 2008 arriving quickly, Episode 39 looks to the future and looks to the stars.  Visions goes behind the scenes at the launch of one of the world's biggest scientific experiments, the Large Hadron Collider.  We also chat to a researcher who has investigated UFO sightings.

Godzilla!  Zombies!  Monsters from all over!  From a unique class teaching students about the finer points of film history, to a a Union House Theatre production called 'The Zombie State', Visions Episode 38 looks at the things that go bump in the night. 

Visions takes a closer look at this weeks Graduate Expo, as well as some of the graduate education options available to University of Melbourne students.

Can Australian native plants help save you money on your energy bill?  Researchers at the University of Melbourne are examining the benefits of roof top gardens.  Visions also goes behind the scenes of the 'Murderous Melbourne' exhibition. 

The University will throw open its doors for Open Day 2008 on Sunday August 17.  Check out Visions full Open Day preview, and the official Open Day site for all the essentials you need to see on the day, from course information to where to grab a bite to eat.