Victoria University academics have a lot to say about the world we live in. Here are a few of their most interesting articles and interviews from 2014 for you to enjoy over the Summer break.
Sport
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Getting in shape this Summer, but not sure what to eat while doing it? Get the right advice with Health check: tips on eating to recover after exercise (Victoria University nutrition & exercise team).
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Wondering when you'll be able to phone order drinks from your seat at the match? Find out in Game on for digital revolution in sport stadiums (Carmine Sellitto & Paul Hawking).
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Keen to know if you have the coveted 'speed gene' and what it would mean if you did? Watch Genetic ID on ABC TV's Catalyst (David Bishop, Nir Eynon & Xu Yan).
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Can you imagine what it's like to scale all 14 of the world's 8,000m+ mountains? Be inspired by Speaking with: mountaineer Andrew Lock.
- Got an opinion on the cyclists vs cars debate in our cities, or wondering why it's even an issue? Jump into this hot debate with Cyclists can do more to be safer on the road (Craig Fry).
Culture
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Wondering why everyone's photographing their food these days? Read Changing tastes: why foodies are the new food critics (Isabelle de Solier).
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Want to be the next Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton? Check out The secrets of self-taught, high-performing musicians (Tim Buszard).
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Love young adult fiction, or hate it? Take another look with In defence of children and their literature (Rebecca Ciezarek).
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Love a good speech? See A closer look at Noel Pearson's eulogy for Gough Whitlam (Tom Clark).
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Ever wondered about the role of cooking in your social life? Listen to Speaking with: food critic Ruth Reichl.
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Up for a new perspective from Australia's most radical literary and cultural magazine? Check out Overland, now in it's 60th year and published by Victoria University.
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A fan of Dr Who but wondering when he'll be played by a woman? Delve into The Doctor's nemesis is a woman? It's about Time, Lord (Eloise Brook).
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Wondering how long until your last TV will be out on the nature strip? Tune into Television is not dead, it's just changing channels (Marc C-Scott).
Play
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Think barbie dolls are sexist, or just harmless child's play? Decide with Is Barbie bad for body image? (Zali Yager).
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Ever questioned the educational claims of your kids toys? Take another look with Can toys really be educational? Well that depends on the parents (Nicola Yelland).
- Buying an oversized cricket bat or bicycle for your kids this Christmas? Think again with Why Santa should bring your kids the right-sized sports gear (Tim Buszard).
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