Expert Interviews

In this series of interviews, we discuss important COVID safety topics with local and international subject matter experts spanning health, infection control and education

Case Study: Somerset College, Gold Coast

A discussion with David Thornton, Chief Operating Officer at Somerset College, and Bob Sharon and Peter Evans from BlueIOT, building management experts who have worked with the College to implement indoor air quality initiatives.

November 2025

Psychological barriers to taking action on COVID

A deep dive into the psychological factors and unconscious biases that affect the way people think about health risks including COVID

Dr Micheal Hoerger, clinical psychologist

August 2025

Improving ventilation to reduce spread of airborne diseases

Practical strategies for schools to minimise spread of COVID and other airborne viruses

Brad Prezant, Certified Occupational Hygienist; ventilation and occupational health consultant

October 2024

The role of clean air in keeping children and teachers healthy

An overview of the science relating to COVID health risks and strategies to minimise them in schools

Dr Greg Kelly, Paediatric ICU specialist

July 2024

COVID myth-busting: Separating fact from fiction

Addressing common COVID myths and widespread misinformation

Dr Noor Bari, medical doctor with training in infectious diseases

September 2024