The NESI Podcast
Episodes
The Art of Peer Review with Professor Melody Ding
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peer review sits at the heart of academic life — but how do we learn to do it well?Most researchers receive review requests long before they receive...
Stronger for longer: Tackling sarcopenia through research and practice
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Muscle loss isn’t just a normal part of ageing — it’s a major public-health challenge. Sarcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle and strength, affe...
From Science to Systems: Lessons from 70 Years of Physical Activity Promotion
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the #NESIPodcast, Steve speaks with Dr. Tepi McLaughlin, a researcher and policy leader whose work explores the intersection of phy...
Policy, People, and Physical Activity: Lessons from Dr. Sven Messing
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can policy create the conditions for people to move more in their everyday lives?In this episode of the #NESIPodcast, Steve chats with Dr. Sven Me...
Shifting the system: different approaches to tackling physical inactivity
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stephen speaks with Dr Ben Rigby from Newcastle University (United Kingdom) about his commentary, Reflections on inaction: how might ...
From Screen to Strength: Integrating Digital Exercise Guides into Cancer Care with Dr. Jordan Curry
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise oncology is reshaping cancer care—proving that movement is not only safe for people with cancer but can also boost treatment outcomes, ease...
Active from the Start: Building Movement into Early Childhood with Dr. Dr. Charla Santiago-Saamong
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we create early childhood environments that truly support physical activity and active play?In this episode, Stephen chats with Dr Charla Roch...
Let’s Talk About Sedentary Living: Breaking the Sitting Streak with Dr. Jennifer Gale
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small moves can have big impacts on our health. We all love to unwind after a long day—whether it’s sinking into the couch to watch TV or scroll...
How Place Affects Our Health: The Connection Between Geography and Health Promotion with Dr. AJ Wray
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to healthier living starts with healthier places? When we think of geography, we tend to think of maps and distances between locati...
Moving for Your Mind: Dr. Ben Singh on Exercise and Mental Health
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how physical activity can help with anxiety and depression?In this episode of the NESI podcast, we speak with Dr. Ben Singh about his lan...
It's Time for ISBNPA 2025! What to Look Forward to at This Year’s Conference
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special episode of the NESI Podcast for you. This week, it is the ISBNPA 2025 annual meeting in Auckland, New Zealand. The ISBNPA annual mee...
Pitch perfect with Dr. Michael Wheeler: How to talk about your research so people listen
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make your science clear, compelling, and memorable? In this episode, Stephen sits down with Dr Michael Wheeler, a leading science communica...
Generative AI in academia with Professor Melanie Hingle
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into one of the most talked-about developments in research and academia today—generative AI.Our guest is Professor Melanie ...
Welcome to the NESI Podcast
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first-ever episode of the NESI Podcast, brought to you by the Network of Early Career Researchers and Students of the International Soc...