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Nick Faulkner Research Fellow, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute

Fair go? Not so

A new survey of 6000 Australians reveals that more than a quarter of respondents experience some form of discrimination at least weekly.

A new survey of 6000 Australians reveals that more than a quarter of respondents experience some form of discrimination at least weekly.

Heather Rowe Senior Research Fellow, Social Sciences

Fresh hope for 'endo' sufferers

Now that endometriosis is getting the attention it warrants, it's time for action to improve the lives of those affected.

Now that endometriosis is getting the attention it warrants, it's time for action to improve the lives of those affected.

Science

Catherine Cavallo

Science

Penguins’ poo on parade

Researchers have made a surprising discovery about penguins’ diets after analysing their faeces.

Catherine Cavallo Marine ecologist, former PhD student

Researchers have made a surprising discovery about penguins’ diets after analysing their faeces.

Andrew Markus Professor, School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies

The ties that bind Australia

Rising concerns about the environment and climate change mark the latest annual social cohesion report.

Rising concerns about the environment and climate change mark the latest annual social cohesion report.

What Happens Next?

Susan Carland Director, Bachelor of Global Studies

Episode 2: No Time to Waste

In this episode we talk to a campaigner who forced a major supermarket to better consider sustainability in its promotions and discover how marketing research can help organisations do it better.

In this episode we talk to a campaigner who forced a major supermarket to better consider sustainability in its promotions and discover how marketing research can help organisations do it better.

Faith Gordon Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences

Standing up for children

It's World Children's Day, yet in Australia's criminal justice system they are still being silenced and denied their rights.

It's World Children's Day, yet in Australia's criminal justice system they are still being silenced and denied their rights.

Chris Bain Professor of Practice in Digital Health

Frontline forensics

The need for physical autopsies may be reduced through a project in which digital 3D anatomical models can more accurately map bullet trajectories.

The need for physical autopsies may be reduced through a project in which digital 3D anatomical models can more accurately map bullet trajectories.

What Happens Next?

Kim Borg Research Officer, BehaviourWorks Australia

Episode 1 : Trash Talk

Susan Carland is joined by researchers and behaviour change experts from BehaviourWorks Australia – together they talk global waste.

Susan Carland is joined by researchers and behaviour change experts from BehaviourWorks Australia – together they talk global waste.

Susan Davis Professor (Research), Clinical Epidemiology

Making sense of menopause

Evidence indicates that women who take menopausal hormone therapy have a marginally increased risk of breast cancer, but it's equally important to talk about the benefits of the treatment.

Evidence indicates that women who take menopausal hormone therapy have a marginally increased risk of breast cancer, but it's equally important to talk about the benefits of the treatment.

Jo Lindsay Professor, Sociology, Associate Dean Enterprise, Arts Faculty

Dinner for who?

The traditional family meal is under threat from modern lifestyles and family diversity. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, according to a new study.

The traditional family meal is under threat from modern lifestyles and family diversity. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, according to a new study.

Paul Read Senior Lecturer, School of Psychological Sciences

Where there's a will...

Rather than reacting when disaster strikes, there's plenty we can do to prevent catastrophic bushfires.

Rather than reacting when disaster strikes, there's plenty we can do to prevent catastrophic bushfires.

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

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.

Paul Read Senior Lecturer, School of Psychological Sciences

Early bushfires a scary sign

The NSW and Queensland fires are unprecedented in terms of seasonality, and ominous for the summer ahead.

The NSW and Queensland fires are unprecedented in terms of seasonality, and ominous for the summer ahead.

Marie Segrave Associate Professor of Criminology

Migrating reponsibility

A glaring gap in Australia's migration system is failing victims of gendered violence.

A glaring gap in Australia's migration system is failing victims of gendered violence.

Sean Cain Associate Professor, Psychology

Shining a light on sleep

Artificial light is tricking our bodies into thinking it’s day when it’s night, and that’s not a good thing for our body clocks or our health.

Artificial light is tricking our bodies into thinking it’s day when it’s night, and that’s not a good thing for our body clocks or our health.

A Different Lens

Change It

A Different Lens

Episode 16: Digital Health – The new frontier of healthcare

It's clear the role of technology in healthcare is growing and changing. But how these systems and tools are being implemented varies greatly, raising the question: Will digital health improve our lives or complicate them?

Christine Grove Lecturer, Education

It's clear the role of technology in healthcare is growing and changing. But how these systems and tools are being implemented varies greatly, raising the question: Will digital health improve our lives or complicate them?

A Different Lens

Episode 16: Digital Health – The new frontier of healthcare

It's clear the role of technology in healthcare is growing and changing. But how these systems and tools are being implemented varies greatly, raising the question: Will digital health improve our lives or complicate them?

Christine Grove Lecturer, Education

It's clear the role of technology in healthcare is growing and changing. But how these systems and tools are being implemented varies greatly, raising the question: Will digital health improve our lives or complicate them?

Suzanne Nielsen Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre

Treating opioid dependence

Treatments for opioid dependence, such as methadone and buprenorphine, are effective. But some people who stand to benefit are missing out.

Treatments for opioid dependence, such as methadone and buprenorphine, are effective. But some people who stand to benefit are missing out.

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