Debate@Go8

About Debate@Go8

Debate@Go8 is the Group of Eight’s podcast series exploring the issues shaping Australia’s universities, economy and society. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading researchers, university leaders, policymakers, and industry figures, examining the ideas, opportunities and challenges that will shape Australia’s future. Produced by the Go8, Debate@Go8 is where expertise informs debate. The Go8 represents Australia's leading research-intensive universities: Adelaide University, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, UNSW Sydney, The University of Queensland, the University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia.

Publisher

DebateAtGo8

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2021

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Episode 56 – Professor Amit Chakma, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Western Australia

   Professor Amit Chakma, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Western Australia, shares insights on UWA's international expansion and Australia's education landscape in this interview.

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Episode 55 - Maria Cristina Russo, Deputy Director General for Innovation, Prosperity and International Cooperation, European Commission

   Host [Host Name] interviews Maria Cristina Russo, Deputy Director General for Innovation, Prosperity and International Cooperation at the European Commission, about Australia's association to Horizon Europe.

3. 

   13 Apr 2026

   Episode 54 - Professor Marco Fiorentini - Director, ARC Centre in Critical Resources for the Future

   Host [Host Name] interviews Professor Marco Fiorentini, Director of the ARC Centre in Critical Resources for the Future, on Australia's critical minerals strength stemming from research and innovation.

Who has been a guest on Debate@Go8

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amit Chakma
• Maria Cristina Russo
• Marco Fiorentini
• Sharon Pickering
• Rick Burr

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

15,306

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

Contact Debate@Go8

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.