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Letting children think big

Teaching children philosophy can help improve academic results. But more importantly, it allows children a space to make sense of the world, and meaning in their lives.

Ben Kilby PhD student, Faculty of Education

Teaching children philosophy can help improve academic results. But more importantly, it allows children a space to make sense of the world, and meaning in their lives.

Politics and society

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Politics and society

Better candidates than BoJo

If Boris Johnson becomes British PM, the most likely outcome is a no-deal Brexit leavened with the rhetoric of past and future glories of the UK.

Ben Wellings Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations

If Boris Johnson becomes British PM, the most likely outcome is a no-deal Brexit leavened with the rhetoric of past and future glories of the UK.

Politics and society

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Politics and society

Trading places

Amid the Brexit mess, Britain needs the Commonwealth and Australia like no time since World War II.

Ben Wellings Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations

Amid the Brexit mess, Britain needs the Commonwealth and Australia like no time since World War II.

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Making sense of Brexit

If you're confused about the deadlock in the UK over its withdrawal from the European Union, or Brexit, this should help clear some things up.

Giovanni Di Lieto Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Economics

If you're confused about the deadlock in the UK over its withdrawal from the European Union, or Brexit, this should help clear some things up.

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Forgotten people strike back

Brexit and the 'yellow vest' protests in Paris are symptoms of a growing discontent among people economically abandoned by globalisation.

Natalie Doyle Senior Lecturer, School of Languages, Cultures, Literatures and Linguistics

Brexit and the 'yellow vest' protests in Paris are symptoms of a growing discontent among people economically abandoned by globalisation.

Politics and society

Politics And Society

Politics and society

A kingdom not so united

As England agonises over Brexit, divisions have emerged in other parts of the UK, especially in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Ben Wellings Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations

As England agonises over Brexit, divisions have emerged in other parts of the UK, especially in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

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The master, the student and the lessons of gongfu

Monash lecturer Chris Murray's dedication to an ancient art had benefits far beyond improving his martial arts skills.

Chris Murray Lecturer, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics

Monash lecturer Chris Murray's dedication to an ancient art had benefits far beyond improving his martial arts skills.

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Crisis ended? Don't speak too soon

Greece Prime Minister Alex Tsipras has declared that the country is back on its feet, but the numbers indicate its problems are far from over.

Natalie Doyle Senior Lecturer, School of Languages, Cultures, Literatures and Linguistics

Greece Prime Minister Alex Tsipras has declared that the country is back on its feet, but the numbers indicate its problems are far from over.

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How to change our relationship with plastic

It's not evil, but we do need to adopt different habits and think about reusable alternatives to many single-use plastic products.

Kim Borg Research officer at BehaviourWorks, Monash Sustainable Development Institute

It's not evil, but we do need to adopt different habits and think about reusable alternatives to many single-use plastic products.

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Barracking, sheilas and shouts: how the Irish influenced Australian English

Irish influence on Australian English is much like the influence of the Irish on Australians themselves — less than you’d expect on the surface, but everywhere once you start looking.

Howard Manns Lecturer, Linguistics

Irish influence on Australian English is much like the influence of the Irish on Australians themselves — less than you’d expect on the surface, but everywhere once you start looking.