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Scott Watkins
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Chemist. CSO at KISCO. Board Chair Pollinate Energy and parkrun Australia; Board Chair Australia-Korea Foundation🇦🇺🇰🇷. Also some solar, sport and music.
Richard was recognised for his work developing Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs). Thoroughly deserved recognition of a great of Australian chemist. Richard is the 16th Australian to be awarded a Nobel Prize, the second for Chemistry.

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Professor Richard Robson wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
University of Melbourne Professor Richard Robson is one of three scientists awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A huge congratulations to the authors: Sangeun(Lena) Kim, Narai Kim, Saeyoung Park, Serena Jeong, Minyoung Kim, Sarah Soeun Lee, Victoria Yi, EJ Choi, Yousun Lim, and Jennifer R. as well as editor extraordinaire Josie Daw.

Purchase the ebook now on Amazon.

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Amazon.com: Be the Key: Ten Korean Women on Careers, Culture, and Identity eBook : Park, Saeyoung, Jeong, Serena, Kim, Minyoung, Lee, Soeun (Sarah), Kim, Narai, Yi, Victoria, Choi, EJ, Kim, Sangeun, L...
Amazon.com: Be the Key: Ten Korean Women on Careers, Culture, and Identity eBook : Park, Saeyoung, Jeong, Serena, Kim, Minyoung, Lee, Soeun (Sarah), Kim, Narai, Yi, Victoria, Choi, EJ, Kim, Sangeun, L...
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September 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This project began under an initiative sponsored by the UK Embassy in Korea which resulted in the group’s first book, published in Korean. This second book, written in English, draws on perspectives observed during their visit to Melbourne earlier this year.
September 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I’ve had the privilege of getting to know this group and they’re all amazing. I strongly recommend this book for its insights into leadership and career development. The book is especially relevant to people who work in Korea or with colleagues in Korea.
September 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Their stories are powerful acts of self-determination: sometimes raw, deeply honest, and ultimately inspiring.

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Amazon.com: Be the Key: Ten Korean Women on Careers, Culture, and Identity eBook : Park, Saeyoung, Jeong, Serena, Kim, Minyoung, Lee, Soeun (Sarah), Kim, Narai, Yi, Victoria, Choi, EJ, Kim, Sangeun, L...
Amazon.com: Be the Key: Ten Korean Women on Careers, Culture, and Identity eBook : Park, Saeyoung, Jeong, Serena, Kim, Minyoung, Lee, Soeun (Sarah), Kim, Narai, Yi, Victoria, Choi, EJ, Kim, Sangeun, L...
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September 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Great! These songs all mean a lot to me.
August 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Day 31: “Looking Forward: A song that gives you optimism”

i’m posting this from the start line of the Sydney marathon. This is a song for everyone who longs to love.

“The heart is a muscle” by Gang of Youths.

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#SongSharingChallenge
August 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Day 30: “Killer Videos: Your favourite music video”

This pioneered the music video genre and is one of my favourite artists.

“Sledgehammer” by Peter Gabriel.

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August 30, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Day 29: “Friday on My Mind: A song from an early pioneer of Australian rock/pop music”

Johnny then John Farnham was a huge presence in my life growing up. His rendition of this song is striking.

“Help (live)” by John Farnham.

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#SongSharingChallenge
August 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Day 28: “Nearly Finished: A beautiful sad/melancholy song”

I only discovered this song recently. Trepidation is how I’d sum it up.

“Once upon a poolside” by The National.

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#SongSharingChallenge
August 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Day 27: “The Joy of Sax: A song featuring the saxophone”

I’ve always loved Billy and this is a great tune, particularly live.

“Scenes from an Italian Restaurant ” by Billy Joel.

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#SongSharingChallenge
August 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Day 26: “From the Screen: A song you first heard in a movie”

From the film “The Last Kiss”. This introduced me to the wonderful Imogen Heap.

“Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap.

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#SongSharingChallenge
August 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Day 25: “25 Years Ago: A song from 2000”

I can vividly remember walking away from UNSW, at the end of 2000, having finished my PhD, ready to see the world.

“These days” by Powderfinger.

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#SongSharingChallenge
August 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Day 24: “24 Hours: A song you could listen to on repeat for 24 straight hours”

There are many songs I’d happily listen to repeatedly. I chose to maximise variety by choosing my favourite long song. The 23 minute epic.

“Supper’s Ready” by Genesis.

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August 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Day 23: “Guilty Pleasures: A song you're sheepish about loving so much”

I don’t feel guilt about any music I really love so I used this as a tactical opportunity to share a song choice that might seem slightly surprising.

“Anything” by Griff.

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August 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Day 22: “Pair of 2s: A duet”.

I’ve chosen the duet we didn’t know we needed, Australia’s latest supergroup, featuring Paul Dempsey and Bernard Fanning.

“Disconnect” by Fanning Dempsey National Park.

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August 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Australia doesn’t really “do” winter if we’re honest. So I’ve gone to the Northern Hemisphere and one of my favourite bands for this one.

“A long December” by Counting Crows

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August 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I really love this song. It came to me in a Thai restaurant. It’s a “love song for the lonely.” A satellite call is the signal sent out to say “I’m still here for you”.

#SongSharingChallenge
August 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Day 20: “Hate the Artist / Love the Song: A song you love from an artist you don't”

This was hard as there’s no one I “hate”. So I chose the song where I love this song more than the rest of their catalogue by the greatest magnitude.

“Satellite call” by Sara Bareilles

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August 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Meg Washington and Alanis Morissette have been hugely influential on me but I had to choose the greatest modern Australian singer.
August 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Day 19: “Sisters Doing It For Themselves: A song from a female solo artist.”

I wanted to pick an artist I’d not featured.

“Space they cannot touch” by Kate Miller-Heidke

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August 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Day 18: “Unplugged: An acoustic song.

Paul Dempsey delivers incredible solo performances. I chose the acoustic version of

You only hide by Something for Kate

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August 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM