Paul Burton is an Emeritus Professor at Griffith University. Paul was the inaugural Director of the Cities Research Institute at Griffith University, a multi-disciplinary research centre focused on advancing studies and knowledge of cities. Paul is also a member of PIA Qld’s Division Committee and chairs the Education Sub-Committee. Paul and I chat about: the current landscape of planning education in Australia key challenges facing Australian universities Why educating the next generation of planners is so important Future proofing planning education  Link to the Become a Planner campaign - www.becomeaplanner.com.au