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Politics and society

Murder in the family

The killing of a parent by their child is a relatively uncommon form of family violence. We need to know much more about it to prevent it

Kate Fitz-Gibbon Senior Lecturer in Criminology

The killing of a parent by their child is a relatively uncommon form of family violence. We need to know much more about it to prevent it

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Business and economy

Twice around the block

Life has come full circle for Malaysian professor and nation-building advocate Mahendhiran Nair.

Mahendhiran Nair Professor of Econometrics and Business Statistics, Monash Malaysia

Life has come full circle for Malaysian professor and nation-building advocate Mahendhiran Nair.

Politics and society

Tourism: spare a thought for the locals

Residents of many tourism-dependent destinations are seeing the unique character of their home towns vanish beneath a wave of souvenir shops, crowds, tour buses and rowdy bars.

Joseph Cheer Lecturer, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics

Residents of many tourism-dependent destinations are seeing the unique character of their home towns vanish beneath a wave of souvenir shops, crowds, tour buses and rowdy bars.

Medicine and health

Out on a limb

Scientists’ discovery into how mice recover from deformity could lead to new therapies for growth disorders such as dwarfism.

Alberto Rosello-Diez Research Fellow, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute

Scientists’ discovery into how mice recover from deformity could lead to new therapies for growth disorders such as dwarfism.

Business and economy

Learning to live within our means

The credit debt trap is a honey pot for financial institutions, and that becomes a problem mostly for the poor, says John Vaz.

John Vaz Senior lecturer, banking and finance

The credit debt trap is a honey pot for financial institutions, and that becomes a problem mostly for the poor, says John Vaz.

Politics and society

Hitting all the right notes

Australia's thriving hip hop scene is home to a diverse group of emerging female talent. Here's five of the best.

Gay Jennifer Breyley Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music

Australia's thriving hip hop scene is home to a diverse group of emerging female talent. Here's five of the best.

Medicine and health

Shining a light on the 'chemsex' world

The dark side of the drug subculture among men who have sex with men has been well-documented. Now, research is looking at the practice in an evidence-based way, and to identify solutions.

Jason Ong Research Fellow, Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic

The dark side of the drug subculture among men who have sex with men has been well-documented. Now, research is looking at the practice in an evidence-based way, and to identify solutions.

Politics and society

The latest insights, research and commentary on politics and society across the globe by Monash University academics and industry experts.

Politics and society

Murder in the family

The killing of a parent by their child is a relatively uncommon form of family violence. We need to know much more about it to prevent it

Kate Fitz-Gibbon Senior Lecturer in Criminology

The killing of a parent by their child is a relatively uncommon form of family violence. We need to know much more about it to prevent it

Politics and society

Friday the 13th: why the fear?

It's just another day, right? So why is there so much superstition surrounding it?

Peter Norton Professor of Psychology, Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences

It's just another day, right? So why is there so much superstition surrounding it?

Politics and society

Tourism: spare a thought for the locals

Residents of many tourism-dependent destinations are seeing the unique character of their home towns vanish beneath a wave of souvenir shops, crowds, tour buses and rowdy bars.

Joseph Cheer Lecturer, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics

Residents of many tourism-dependent destinations are seeing the unique character of their home towns vanish beneath a wave of souvenir shops, crowds, tour buses and rowdy bars.

Politics and society

Deconstructing 'African gangs'

A moral panic and sensationalist media reporting demonstrates how rhetoric can promote fear and intolerance.

Alan Gamlen Associate Professor of Human Geography and Editor-in-Chief of Migration Studies

A moral panic and sensationalist media reporting demonstrates how rhetoric can promote fear and intolerance.

Medicine and health

The latest medicine and health insights, news and commentary from Monash University academics and industry experts.

Medicine and health

Out on a limb

Scientists’ discovery into how mice recover from deformity could lead to new therapies for growth disorders such as dwarfism.

Alberto Rosello-Diez Research Fellow, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute

Scientists’ discovery into how mice recover from deformity could lead to new therapies for growth disorders such as dwarfism.

Medicine and health

Straight to the heart

Although the “normal” heart rate is anywhere between 60 to 100 beats per minute, there’s increasing evidence a rate at the lower end of the spectrum is better for you.

Anna Beale Medical doctor, Phd candidate in cardiology

Although the “normal” heart rate is anywhere between 60 to 100 beats per minute, there’s increasing evidence a rate at the lower end of the spectrum is better for you.

Medicine and health

The truth lies in the bones

It’s confronting work, but research into paediatric skeletal trauma will leave the courts better-informed when ruling on child abuse cases.

Samantha Rowbotham Adjunct Research Fellow, Forensic Medicine

It’s confronting work, but research into paediatric skeletal trauma will leave the courts better-informed when ruling on child abuse cases.

Medicine and health

Supporting women after miscarriage

Cliched comments like "it wasn’t meant to be" or "don't worry, you'll get pregnant" are hurtful and dismissive. Instead, acknowledge their loss, listen and let them grieve.

Jade Bilardi Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic

Cliched comments like "it wasn’t meant to be" or "don't worry, you'll get pregnant" are hurtful and dismissive. Instead, acknowledge their loss, listen and let them grieve.

Technology and engineering

The latest global technology and engineering insights, news and commentary from Monash University academics and industry experts.

Technology and engineering

Dialling up a world of information

A collaboration with Oxfam is radically improving the lives of women in rural communities in Bangladesh through mobile phone technology.

Larry Stillman Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Information Technology

A collaboration with Oxfam is radically improving the lives of women in rural communities in Bangladesh through mobile phone technology.

Six reasons why AI will never rule in the classroom

Technology is threatening the role of the highly trained teacher, but the lack of human connection means machines will never replace them.

Neil Selwyn Professor, Faculty of Education

Technology is threatening the role of the highly trained teacher, but the lack of human connection means machines will never replace them.

Medicine and health

When the home helps out

Improving house design through technology is a major step in assisting those with disabilities to live independently.

Libby Callaway Occupational therapist

Improving house design through technology is a major step in assisting those with disabilities to live independently.

Technology and engineering

Making waste plastic fantastic

With China no longer accepting Australian waste, an innovative home-grown solution is planned to turn plastic and used tyres into fuel.

Sankar Bhattacharya Professor, Chemical Engineering

With China no longer accepting Australian waste, an innovative home-grown solution is planned to turn plastic and used tyres into fuel.

Expert commentary and insights from Monash University academics and researchers on the latest science research and discoveries.

From a leaky boat to the RAFT

San Thang fled Vietnam in 1979, encountering pirates on the way to Australia. Now, the chemistry innovator and his colleagues are being touted to win the Nobel Prize.

San Thang AC Professor, School of Chemistry

San Thang fled Vietnam in 1979, encountering pirates on the way to Australia. Now, the chemistry innovator and his colleagues are being touted to win the Nobel Prize.

What will Antarctica look like in 2070?

Will the icy wilderness we know today survive, or will it succumb to climate change and human pressure? Our choices over the coming decade will seal its fate.

Steven Chown Professor, School of Biological Sciences

Will the icy wilderness we know today survive, or will it succumb to climate change and human pressure? Our choices over the coming decade will seal its fate.

The art of healing

Medicinal plants were used by Aboriginal Australians to help treat conditions including rheumatism and indigestion, to strengthening the immune system.

Beth Gott Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences

Medicinal plants were used by Aboriginal Australians to help treat conditions including rheumatism and indigestion, to strengthening the immune system.

One fish, two fish, big fish, little fish

Throwing back small fish is being challenged as we learn more about the relationship between fish size and reproductive capacity – or, why the big one should get away.

Dustin Marshall Professor (Research), School of Biological Sciences

Throwing back small fish is being challenged as we learn more about the relationship between fish size and reproductive capacity – or, why the big one should get away.

Business and economy

The latest business and economy views, commentary and research told by Monash academics and thought-leaders.

Business and economy

Twice around the block

Life has come full circle for Malaysian professor and nation-building advocate Mahendhiran Nair.

Mahendhiran Nair Professor of Econometrics and Business Statistics, Monash Malaysia

Life has come full circle for Malaysian professor and nation-building advocate Mahendhiran Nair.

Business and economy

Learning to live within our means

The credit debt trap is a honey pot for financial institutions, and that becomes a problem mostly for the poor, says John Vaz.

John Vaz Senior lecturer, banking and finance

The credit debt trap is a honey pot for financial institutions, and that becomes a problem mostly for the poor, says John Vaz.

Business and economy

GST double-dip risk

The complexity of GST reforms might jeopardise the necessary cooperation of overseas businesses, and place consumers at risk of being wrongly charged.

Kathryn James Senior Lecturer, Law Resources

The complexity of GST reforms might jeopardise the necessary cooperation of overseas businesses, and place consumers at risk of being wrongly charged.

Business and economy

Bank on no rate change

The RBA is expected to leave the cash rate unchanged for now, but pressure is mounting for a move upwards.

Mark Crosby Associate Professor, Director of Bachelor of International Business Program

The RBA is expected to leave the cash rate unchanged for now, but pressure is mounting for a move upwards.

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