100 episodes

A weekly lesson on a specific topic with some of Sydney's greatest teachers.

Self Improvement Wednesday ABC Podcasts

    • Education
    • 4.4 • 64 Ratings

A weekly lesson on a specific topic with some of Sydney's greatest teachers.

    Self Improvement Wednesday: Two 'whistling' frogs new to science

    Self Improvement Wednesday: Two 'whistling' frogs new to science

    A new study has found two species of Australian frogs previously unknown to science, both with distinct whistling calls. 

    • 9 min
    Self Improvement Wednesday: Climate Change Adaptation

    Self Improvement Wednesday: Climate Change Adaptation

    Professor Richard Kingsford explores the millions of individual impacts of climate change. 

    • 10 min
    How Bugs can harm AND help us

    How Bugs can harm AND help us

    Medical entomology, the study of how insects intersect with medicine.

    • 9 min
    Krakatoa 1883 - The eruption heard around the world

    Krakatoa 1883 - The eruption heard around the world

    The story behind one of the most deadly volcanic events in recorded history.

    • 11 min
    The Battle of Long Tan

    The Battle of Long Tan

    Into one of the Vietnam War's most famous battles.

    • 17 min
    The global importance of moss

    The global importance of moss

    Have you ever thought closely about moss? An expert tells you all about it.

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
64 Ratings

64 Ratings

FleurRendell ,

For the love of learning

I’ve just discovered this podcast and love it - a great host and expert guests from many areas of learning. Thanks Aunty!

(Gibberer) ,

Expert.

• EPISODE: “Tracking Wildlife” in which the guest expert describes sharks as a mammal.

Eeho15 ,

Excellent!

I've always loved learning new things, and these podcasts make it so easy and enjoyable. The range of topics and guest lecturers is amazing. Highly recommended for all ages!

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