Video and Media

Return to Self is a 5-part video and podcast series, exploring gender affirmation through the experiences and insights of three trans people.Learn what this means for each of us as we create an environment where trans and gender diverse people can participate, contribute, and thrive.

In May 2026, the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne hosted a special health edition of Raising the Bar Melbourne, featuring 20 free talks by some of Melbourne’s leading healthcare experts across 10 pubs and bars all in one night. Positioned as part of the Faculty’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the talks – and this podcast series - feature topics ranging from AI and cancer research to health disinformation, ADHD, helping kids sleep, the future of robotic surgery and much more.

Impact Smiles features discussions with orthodontics industry leaders that broaden students’ understanding of contemporary dental practice beyond technical competence, with a focus on innovation, employability, professional resilience, and career development. 

The Honestly Honours Podcast explores and demystifies the University of Melbourne MDHS Honours program through real insights and practical guidance from students, staff, and mentors.  From what Honours is and how to apply, to where it can take you and how to succeed, this series breaks down every stage of the journey with clear, student-focused insights.  Produced by Video and Media

A podcast celebrating libraries as vital “third places” inspired by the idea of “third spaces.” Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third space” to describe social environments separate from home and work — places where community, conversation, and connection happen naturally. A Third Place riffs on this idea, focusing on libraries as welcoming, vibrant environments that nurture learning, creativity, and belonging. Created in 2019 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the University of Melbourne’s Baillieu Library, this podcast features captivating conversations with Professor Peter McPhee and distinguished University alumni—from the groundbreaking philosopher and author Peter Singer to the dynamic Australian actor Alice Garner—sharing their stories and reflections on the power of these special places. This podcast was produced by Video and Media at the University of Melbourne.

A selection of VM produced podcasts.