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Politics and society

For the Donald, nothing trumps Trump

The US President's actions show he's more concerned with stroking his ego than pursuing his nation's best interests.

Bill Flanik Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations

The US President's actions show he's more concerned with stroking his ego than pursuing his nation's best interests.

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Politics and society

Palmer's political populism push

Clive Palmer believes he can recapture the magic that saw him elected to Parliament in 2013, but what his new party – and others on the right – needs is more discipline.

Nick Economou Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences

Clive Palmer believes he can recapture the magic that saw him elected to Parliament in 2013, but what his new party – and others on the right – needs is more discipline.

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.

Turning darkness into light

A Melbourne primary school's focus on ensuring its migrant students feel that they belong has resulted in a valuable learning tool.

Mervi Kaukko Lecturer, Faculty of Education

A Melbourne primary school's focus on ensuring its migrant students feel that they belong has resulted in a valuable learning tool.

Higher education for the greater good

An initiative that gives refugee and asylum-seeking students easier access to university study has revealed some powerful stories.

Karen Dunwoodie PhD student, Faculty of Education

An initiative that gives refugee and asylum-seeking students easier access to university study has revealed some powerful stories.

A Different Lens

Episode 8: The science of addiction

In this episode of A Different Lens, Monash experts discuss the research that's helping change the way we view and treat different forms of addiction.

Charles Livingstone Head of Gambling and Social Determinants

In this episode of A Different Lens, Monash experts discuss the research that's helping change the way we view and treat different forms of addiction.

Politics and society

How to make our cities safer for women

Australia has guidelines for designing safe parks, but the stories of many women show these are not enough. We must involve women in co-designing these shared public spaces.

Nicole Kalms Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture and Director of the XYX Lab

Australia has guidelines for designing safe parks, but the stories of many women show these are not enough. We must involve women in co-designing these shared public spaces.

Business and economy

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

Business and economy

Seeing stars in the food ratings game

As governments around the world try to curtail the global obesity crisis, do Australia’s Health Star ratings encourage people to choose healthy options?

Satheesh Seenivasan Lecturer, Department of Marketing, Monash Business School

As governments around the world try to curtail the global obesity crisis, do Australia’s Health Star ratings encourage people to choose healthy options?

Business and economy

The look that can sell – and save – a brand

Celebrity endorsements can be a powerful marketing tool, but can also spectacularly backfire. The damage can, however, be limited through the right kind of facial expression.

Jasmina Ilicic Associate Professor, Department of Marketing

Celebrity endorsements can be a powerful marketing tool, but can also spectacularly backfire. The damage can, however, be limited through the right kind of facial expression.

Business and economy

Why CEOs need to embrace fear

Vulnerabilities are an occupational hazard for CEOs. Fear is the manifest human emotion that comes with it.

Mariano Heyden Associate Professor, Department of Management

Vulnerabilities are an occupational hazard for CEOs. Fear is the manifest human emotion that comes with it.

Business and economy

Greed, morality, money and the banks

The banking royal commission has humiliated the banks, exposed dodgy financial dealings and shown the sector lacks a 'clear sense of moral purpose'.

Kevin Davis Professor of Finance, Monash Business School

The banking royal commission has humiliated the banks, exposed dodgy financial dealings and shown the sector lacks a 'clear sense of moral purpose'.

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

What became of the working class?

Once seen as shapers of national identity, these days they're thought of as little more than disadvantaged. What changed?

Tony Moore Deputy Research Director, School of Media, Film and Journalism

Once seen as shapers of national identity, these days they're thought of as little more than disadvantaged. What changed?

Now for the weather ... and climate

When so many mistakenly think of climate change as distant in time and place, how do you bring it home to where we live now?

David Holmes Director, Climate Change Communication Research Hub

When so many mistakenly think of climate change as distant in time and place, how do you bring it home to where we live now?

Higher education for the greater good

An initiative that gives refugee and asylum-seeking students easier access to university study has revealed some powerful stories.

Karen Dunwoodie PhD student, Faculty of Education

An initiative that gives refugee and asylum-seeking students easier access to university study has revealed some powerful stories.

Politics and society

Humble letter held hostage by historical haughtiness

An unspoken class war has long been waged around the pronunciation of the letter "h" - is it haitch or aitch?

Kate Burridge Professor of Linguistics

An unspoken class war has long been waged around the pronunciation of the letter "h" - is it haitch or aitch?

Medicine and health

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

A Different Lens

Episode 8: The science of addiction

In this episode of A Different Lens, Monash experts discuss the research that's helping change the way we view and treat different forms of addiction.

Charles Livingstone Head of Gambling and Social Determinants

In this episode of A Different Lens, Monash experts discuss the research that's helping change the way we view and treat different forms of addiction.

Medicine and health

Workers' health on the clock

A new study is looking at shift workers' dietary habits, and the potential implications for their long-term health.

Maxine Bonham Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food

A new study is looking at shift workers' dietary habits, and the potential implications for their long-term health.

Medicine and health

Hypnotherapy hope for IBS

The brave new world of hypnotherapy treatment for IBS may turn out to be a major part of the solution for sufferers.

Simone Peters Psychophysiologist, Alfred Health, Department of Gastroenterology

The brave new world of hypnotherapy treatment for IBS may turn out to be a major part of the solution for sufferers.

Medicine and health

Fat and fertility: the facts

Excess weight affects fertility in men and women – the good news is weight loss can reverse the negative effects.

Karin Hammarberg Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Excess weight affects fertility in men and women – the good news is weight loss can reverse the negative effects.

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

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.

Ten fun facts about phages

Never heard of bacteriophages? They're the most abundant biological entity on the planet, and play a vital role in keeping us alive.

Jeremy Barr Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences

Never heard of bacteriophages? They're the most abundant biological entity on the planet, and play a vital role in keeping us alive.

Technology and engineering

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

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.

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.

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

Breath of fresh air for gas masks

A global-first collaboration is set to radically overhaul technology that's remained unchanged for more than a century.

Matthew Hill Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering

A global-first collaboration is set to radically overhaul technology that's remained unchanged for more than a century.

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