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Politics and society

Politics and society

State of play for Democrat hopefuls

The Iowa and New Hampshire caucuses have left Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg as the frontrunners ... for now.

John Pilbrow PhD candidate, School of Social Sciences

The Iowa and New Hampshire caucuses have left Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg as the frontrunners ... for now.

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Politics and society

Politics And Society

Politics And Society

Politics and society

Language with chutzpah

The number of speakers may have fallen away, but interest in Yiddish culture and language is now experiencing a global revival, including in Melbourne.

Margaret Taft Research Associate, Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation

The number of speakers may have fallen away, but interest in Yiddish culture and language is now experiencing a global revival, including in Melbourne.

Politics and society

Politics And Society

Politics And Society

Politics and society

Body politics: A tale of two popes

Pope Francis is working to overturn centuries of tradition in the Catholic Church, unlike his predecessor, but his reformation project is a double-edged sword.

Constant Mews Professor, Centre for Religious Studies

Pope Francis is working to overturn centuries of tradition in the Catholic Church, unlike his predecessor, but his reformation project is a double-edged sword.

What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

Episode 09: Right Here, Right Now

What should we do when confronted by right wing extremism in our daily lives? Our behaviour change expert shares the best strategies.

Susan Carland Director, Bachelor of Global Studies

What should we do when confronted by right wing extremism in our daily lives? Our behaviour change expert shares the best strategies.

Politics and society

Politics And Society

Politics And Society

Politics and society

Combating gender-based violence

Examining the similarities and differences between Australian and Brazilian policies towards gender-based violence.

Jasmine McGowan Manager of the Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre

Examining the similarities and differences between Australian and Brazilian policies towards gender-based violence.

Politics and society

Politics And Society

Politics And Society

Politics and society

Why women's sport matters

The popularity of women's sport is soaring, and elite-level competitions are gaining more mainstream traction, which sends a positive message for health and wellbeing, despite the trolls.

Nadia Bevan PhD candidate, Faculty of Arts

The popularity of women's sport is soaring, and elite-level competitions are gaining more mainstream traction, which sends a positive message for health and wellbeing, despite the trolls.

What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

Episode 8: What's Rightfully Ours

Fear is often a key driver of right-wing extremists. In this episode we explore why reaching out to those on the fringes of extremism could help them change direction.

Susan Carland Director, Bachelor of Global Studies

Fear is often a key driver of right-wing extremists. In this episode we explore why reaching out to those on the fringes of extremism could help them change direction.

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

Politics and society

State of play for Democrat hopefuls

The Iowa and New Hampshire caucuses have left Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg as the frontrunners ... for now.

John Pilbrow PhD candidate, School of Social Sciences

The Iowa and New Hampshire caucuses have left Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg as the frontrunners ... for now.

Politics and society

Politics And Society

Politics And Society

Politics and society

The gag clause

Three bioethicists have raised concerns about a unique ‘gag clause’ in the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act.

Courtney Hempton PhD Candidate, Monash Bioethics Centre

Three bioethicists have raised concerns about a unique ‘gag clause’ in the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act.

Politics and society

Politics And Society

Politics And Society

Politics and society

Where now for US politics?

Donald Trump is likely to use his impeachment trial acquittal to his advantage in the lead-up to the November election.

Daniel Steedman PhD Candidate, Faculty of Arts

Donald Trump is likely to use his impeachment trial acquittal to his advantage in the lead-up to the November election.

Politics and society

Politics And Society

Politics And Society

Politics and society

A time to act

For many Australians, the bushfire disaster could represent a turning point: the moment they adopt new, long-term behaviours to help nature.

Denise Goodwin Research Fellow, BehaviourWorks Australia, MSDI

For many Australians, the bushfire disaster could represent a turning point: the moment they adopt new, long-term behaviours to help nature.

Medicine and health

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

Medicine and health

Medicine And Health

Medicine And Health

Medicine and health

Genetic secrets of almost 2700 cancers uncovered

A landmark analysis of the genetic sequences of hundreds of different cancers offers crucial insights into the origins and growth of the disease's myriad forms.

Melissa Southey Professor (Research), Medicine Monash Health

A landmark analysis of the genetic sequences of hundreds of different cancers offers crucial insights into the origins and growth of the disease's myriad forms.

Medicine and health

Medicine And Health

Medicine And Health

Medicine and health

How the Wuhan coronavirus causes severe illness ...

... among other things lung damage, pneumonia and multi-organ failure, or sepsis.

Allen Cheng Professor of Infectious Diseases Epidemiology

... among other things lung damage, pneumonia and multi-organ failure, or sepsis.

Medicine and health

Medicine And Health

Medicine And Health

Medicine and health

What exactly is a coronavirus?

Coronavirus infections are growing and crossing geographic borders, but what are they, and should we be worried?

Andrew Stewardson Senior Research Fellow, Infectious Diseases

Coronavirus infections are growing and crossing geographic borders, but what are they, and should we be worried?

Medicine and health

Medicine And Health

Medicine And Health

Medicine and health

Bushfire smoke and your health

Melbourne is again blanketed in smoke from bushfires, but the health implications from it may not be known for years.

Michael Abramson Professor of clinical epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive medicine

Melbourne is again blanketed in smoke from bushfires, but the health implications from it may not be known for years.

The latest views, commentary and research on education across the globe.

How to help your kids with homework

Now that children are returning to school, homework will follow, but there is a limit to how much help you can give without robbing them of the opportunity to learn for themselves.

Melissa Barnes Lecturer, early years, Faculty of Education

Now that children are returning to school, homework will follow, but there is a limit to how much help you can give without robbing them of the opportunity to learn for themselves.

Unlocking the school gates

Despite its illegality, 'gatekeeping' remains a barrier to inclusive education. But parents can find that knowledge is power in combating the practice.

Kate De Bruin Lecturer, Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education

Despite its illegality, 'gatekeeping' remains a barrier to inclusive education. But parents can find that knowledge is power in combating the practice.

Back to school tips

Many children will be anxious about going back to school. Some might be excited. Either way, there are some things you can do to help ease the transition.

Christine Grove Lecturer, Education

Many children will be anxious about going back to school. Some might be excited. Either way, there are some things you can do to help ease the transition.

Education futures

Education futures

A grand Plan for inclusive education

A collaborative project in Vietnam is benefiting children – particularly girls – of the Bahnar ethnic group.

Marilyn Fleer Professor (Research), Early Years Education

A collaborative project in Vietnam is benefiting children – particularly girls – of the Bahnar ethnic group.

Business and economy

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

Business and economy

Business And Economy

Business And Economy

Business and economy

Love thy neighbour

Even though Australians and Indonesians are friendly and easy-going, systemic boundaries can slow the process of collaboration.

Martijn Van Der Kamp Teaching Fellow, Monash Business School

Even though Australians and Indonesians are friendly and easy-going, systemic boundaries can slow the process of collaboration.

Business And Economy

Business And Economy

Zeroing in on climate change

More and more, companies are adjusting to the risk of climate change and incorporating carbon neutral plans. Are you one of them?

Anna Skarbek Chief Executive Officer, ClimateWorks Australia

More and more, companies are adjusting to the risk of climate change and incorporating carbon neutral plans. Are you one of them?

Business And Economy

Business And Economy

Fires and celebrity faultlines

The connection of the bushfire disaster with climate change is increasing scrutiny of celebrities and their endorsements, just ask Roger Federer.

Jasmina Ilicic Associate Professor, Department of Marketing

The connection of the bushfire disaster with climate change is increasing scrutiny of celebrities and their endorsements, just ask Roger Federer.

Business and economy

Business And Economy

Business And Economy

Business and economy

Chief Emotional Officers

Embracing weakness and vulnerability might be a CEO’s greatest strength.

Mathew Hayward Professor, Department of Management

Embracing weakness and vulnerability might be a CEO’s greatest strength.

Technology and engineering

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

Technology and engineering

Technology And Engineering

Technology And Engineering

Technology and engineering

Supercharging batteries

A new technology for rechargeable batteries overcomes many of the problems with the ones we use today.

Mahdokht Shaibani Research Fellow, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

A new technology for rechargeable batteries overcomes many of the problems with the ones we use today.

Technology and engineering

Technology And Engineering

Technology And Engineering

Technology and engineering

Turning e-waste trash into treasure

The World Economic Forum estimates e-waste to be worth US$62.5 billion annually, but only 20 per cent is recycled through appropriate channels.

Saman Ilankoon Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, Malaysia

The World Economic Forum estimates e-waste to be worth US$62.5 billion annually, but only 20 per cent is recycled through appropriate channels.

Monash Life Magazine

Monash Life Magazine

Changing lives, limb by limb

Mat Bowtell’s free 3D-printed prosthetics have transformed hundreds of lives – and he says it’s only the beginning.

Monash University

Mat Bowtell’s free 3D-printed prosthetics have transformed hundreds of lives – and he says it’s only the beginning.

Design and architecture

Design And Architecture

Design And Architecture

Design and architecture

Reframing our future technology fears

Don’t worry, your self-driving car won’t kill you – as long as research focuses on people and society, too.

Sarah Pink Director, Emerging Technologies Research Lab, and Professor, Design

Don’t worry, your self-driving car won’t kill you – as long as research focuses on people and society, too.

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

Melbourne's wild January weather explained

Hailstorms in summer, and sub-20-degree days closely followed by plus-40-degree days. Is it a harbinger of our changing climate, a response to some major atmospheric unrest, or just a series of unfortunate events?

Rob Warren Research Fellow, School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment

Hailstorms in summer, and sub-20-degree days closely followed by plus-40-degree days. Is it a harbinger of our changing climate, a response to some major atmospheric unrest, or just a series of unfortunate events?

Underwater ovation

Clapping underwater takes real strength. But wild grey seals can do it, to warn off competitors and attract potential mates.

David Hocking Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences

Clapping underwater takes real strength. But wild grey seals can do it, to warn off competitors and attract potential mates.

Protecting our protected areas

Conservation sites are being compromised by commercial and population growth, putting pressure on ecosystems and threatened species.

Carly Cook Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences

Conservation sites are being compromised by commercial and population growth, putting pressure on ecosystems and threatened species.

Going back to nature over dengue

Eco solutions may hold the answer to controlling the spread of the mosquito-borne virus in Malaysia.

Zoe Yek Senior Lecturer, School of Science, Monash Malaysia

Eco solutions may hold the answer to controlling the spread of the mosquito-borne virus in Malaysia.

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