Sustainability Matters

Feb 19 2025 105 ep. 25 mins 61
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Sustainability Matters (formerly Humanities Matter)—produced by De Gruyter Brill—takes a deep dive into sustainability in scholarly communications and beyond. The podcast explores topics such as promoting diverse voices and marginalized perspectives in academia, the global accessibility of research, research ethics, combatting misinformation and more. Sustainability Matters features experts, advocates, practitioners, and De Gruyter Brill authors whose work on ethical and sustainable practices breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future. Join us as we explore how we can shape a more equitable and accessible future for knowledge sharing—because sustainability truly matters, in scholarly publishing, and beyond.  

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Beyond Tokenism: What Does True Diversity in Higher Education Look Like?

Feb 19 2025 99 mins  
On the first episode of Sustainability Matters (formerly Humanities Matter), we explore the complexities of diversity and inclusion in higher education. Do the frameworks in US universities today advance equity, or merely mask deeper systemic issues? How can academia move beyond optics to genuine transformation? And what does diversity and justice in higher education truly look lik

Adult Education: Exploring the Inequalities in the World’s Most Populated Country 

Jan 15 2025 49 mins  
This month on Humanities Matter, we discuss the variation in literacy rates among India’s social strata, the importance of considering a gendered perspective in adult education policies within the country, and how such policies can empower marginalized communities and bring about social change. All this and more with Dr. Preeti Dagar, author of “Subaltern Perspectives in Adult

Fact or Fiction: Are Sea Serpents Real?

Dec 18 2024 61 mins  
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we take a closer look at the documented sightings of the so-called Gloucester Sea Serpent over the years. Are there truly monsters lurking in the deep? Or do these stories reveal a stark truth about marine sustainability and the lasting impact of human fishing practices on our oceans? All this and more with Dr. Robert France, author of Disentan

Unpacking Responsibility for Autonomous Weapons Systems Part 2: A Terminator Scenario?

Nov 20 2024 40 mins  
In the second half of this episode on Humanities Matter, we examine when countries might deploy autonomous weapons systems, whether these weapons could better follow international human rights law than humans if properly programmed, the feasibility of a global ban, and the challenges in regulating or limiting their production. All this and more with Dr. Barry de Vries, author of In

Unpacking Responsibility for Autonomous Weapons Systems Part 1: The Legal Frameworks

Nov 20 2024 47 mins  
In this special extended episode of Humanities Matter, we take a closer look at Autonomous Weapons Systems and the legal frameworks surrounding their use. What exactly defines an autonomous weapon? Can an individual be held legally responsible for the consequences of deploying such a weapon? And can international law keep pace with the rapid rise of AI-driven weaponry? We answer al

Rights, Camera, Action: The Asian Yearbook of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Oct 16 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we dive into human rights and humanitarian law development in Asia, exploring current regional challenges, persisting colonial legacies, external geopolitical pressures, and the push for greater accountability against selective enforcement. All this and more with Dr. Matthias Vanhullebusch, co-editor of volumes 7, 8, and 9 of “The Asian Yearb

Protecting the Planet and its People: Environmental Human Rights Law

Sep 11 2024 40 mins  
This month on Humanities Matter, we take a closer look at a groundbreaking environmental human rights law being developed in Latin America and the Caribbean. What is it? How is it connected to the Escazú Agreement and the American Convention on Human Rights? And how could these developments shape the global conversation on indigenous rights, property laws, sustainable development,

Growing Communities: Exploring Regenerative Agrourbanism and Sustainable Food Systems

Aug 14 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we look at the role of regenerative agrourbanism in creating sustainable urban living spaces. How can urban agriculture boost local economies and enhance community well-being? Is it possible to strike a balance between urban aesthetics and food supply? And can restoration design truly heal damaged landscapes and rejuvenate cities? We answer the

Shaping A Sustainable Future: The Role of Adult Education

Jul 17 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we explore various aspects of adult education, including the influence of Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy, impact of environmental education on social change, and challenges and opportunities when it comes to decolonizing education. We also discuss inclusivity in educational practices, and explore what adult education for a sustainable future

Difference, Diversity, and Intersectionality in Adult Education and Beyond: A Pride Month Special Episode

Jun 16 2024 58 mins  
It’s pride month! In this episode, we discuss the importance of an intersectional approach to research, the role of adult educators in fostering inclusive learning environments, the power of pop culture in addressing gender and sexuality issues, the homogenisation of the heterogenous trans community, and the rise of rainbow capitalism. We also tackle an important question: When d