Inspiring Stories

By: Natalie Hannan
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  • The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

    This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.

    The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.

    Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.

    If you find this podcast valuable, be sure to share it within your networks. Do you know someone whose story needs to be shared on this podcast? We want to hear inspiring stories from those who break barriers and challenge the status quo.

    Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au

    For more information, visit our website

    https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series
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Episodes
  • Vision and leadership: Enhancing research funding equity on the national stage with Professor Anne Kelso AO

    Vision and leadership: Enhancing research funding equity on the national stage with Professor Anne Kelso AO
    Aug 12 2024

    Professor Anne Kelso spent many years as a biomedical researcher in the field of immunology, later serving as Director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Vaccine Technology and then Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza at the Doherty Institute. From 2015 to 2023, she was CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) where she led significant reform of NHMRC’s grant program and gender equity policies. She holds an honorary professorial position in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

    This episode was recorded on 13 August 2024.

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    Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au

    The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i

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    38 mins
  • Lessons in Chemistry - A story of firsts and blazing trails with Professor Frances Separovic

    Lessons in Chemistry - A story of firsts and blazing trails with Professor Frances Separovic
    Jul 29 2024

    Professor Separovic is a biophysical chemist and Foreign Secretary of the Australia Academy of Science. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (USA), Frances joined the University of Melbourne in 1996, becoming the first woman Professor of Chemistry and Head of School. Professor Separovic speaks about obtaining a PhD later in life, breaking down class barriers and following her curiosity.

    This podcast was recorded on 30 July 2024.
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    Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-
    diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au

    The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

    Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    40 mins
  • From the Heart to Aged Care: A story of strong compassionate leadership with Dr Linda Mellors

    From the Heart to Aged Care: A story of strong compassionate leadership with Dr Linda Mellors
    Jun 24 2024

    Linda has been Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Regis Aged Care since September 2019, joining the Company during the Royal Commission and just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Linda has over 20 years of executive experience in health and aged care in Australia. Prior to joining Regis, Linda was a chief executive in the Victorian health system and co-chaired the Victorian Metropolitan Hospital Chief Executive group.

    This episode was recorded on 25 June 2024.

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    Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au

    The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    46 mins

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