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Cohen is a lecturer in Bioethics at the University of Wollongong and a former tutor with Primary Ethics. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Philosophy and is currently a PhD candidate in Applied Ethics. His research explores questions in neurotechnology, moral psychology, human enhancement, and philosophy of mind. Cohen's work has been published in leading academic journals and popular outlets like The Conversation, and he is also a member of professional associations that include the International Neuroethics Society (INS), the Australasian Association of Philosophy (AAP), and Sydney Health Ethics network (SHE). Cohen is a passionate and sociable educator whose dynamic approach fosters student participation. He believes that making learning enjoyable and informative is key to its effectiveness and retention by students.

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Ian qualified at Monash University in science (BSc, physics) and engineering (BE Hons). His career has involved applying science to spaceflight for companies including Hawker de Havilland, Optus and Asia Pacific Space Centre. He created several space courses and lectured for eight years at four universities. Recently he has turned these skills toward communicating science and philosophy.

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Luciana is a passionate language professional.  She has a Master in Translation and Interpreting Studies and a Bachelor in Modern Languages/Linguistics. Born and raised in Milan, Italy. Luciana loves Italian cinema, music, travel, and teaching. She has been teaching languages for over ten years in various universities and colleges across Sydney, NSW. Her teaching approach is modern, fun, and interactive. She uses a communicative approach so you will start talking (a bit of) Italian from the first day! If you want to learn Italian and are passionate about languages, then you will love her classes.

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Ian Burnet has a combined Bsc. In Geology and Geophysics and has an interest in maritime history and historic maps. He is the author of six books on maritime history and the Indonesian archipelago including: Spice Islands, East Indies, Archipelago - A Journey Across Indonesia, Where Australia Collides with Asia - The Epic Voyages of Joseph Banks, Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, The Tasman Map and Joseph Conrad's Eastern Voyages.

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Paula Cahill. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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Cilla Campbell studied art at Julian Ashton Art School and then the National Art School. You can visit her website at www.cillacampbell.com

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Leigh Caprile is a UNSW Engineering and Commerce graduate and co-founder of DocuBuild, a tech platform streamlining construction and compliance. With experience across major infrastructure and digital transformation projects, he brings a strong focus on how emerging technologies, particularly AI, are reshaping engineering, sustainability, and regulatory practice. Leigh is known for making complex ideas clear and engaging, helping learners build confidence in STEM and digital innovation, and showing how tools like AI can be applied in real-world contexts.

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Andriana Carney. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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With a background in law, economics, and finance, Benoit has worked in financial institutions in Paris while pursuing studies in Latin and Ancient Greek. He holds a master’s degree in Classics from the University of Paris Nanterre and is currently completing a PhD thesis on trust in myths among Greek authors of the Imperial era. He is convinced that exploring new fields and acquiring diverse skills not only broadens the mind but also creates unexpected connections between disciplines.

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Perry Celestino, M.A. has been teaching with the WEA since 1985. He is a teaching anthropologist, musician, and traveller. Perry has offered over 100 different courses with the WEA on anthropological, travel and music topics. His main interests are ethnography, Travel in Asia and the Pacific, and Blues music.