We need to explore solutions to the challenges that culturally-diverse musicians face navigating the Australian music industry.
For the first time since gender identity was added to the Sex Discrimination Act, it’s being tested in court. At its heart, the case looks at the rights and recognition of transgender people.
Three Monash University youth ambassadors played important roles at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP), the world’s most significant global forum for climate action.
In assessing Scott Morrison’s prime ministership, several factors need to be taken into account. On many of them, his record is poor.
A new trial is looking for chemical markers in the breath of people with silicosis. A second project will test drugs that may help lung scarring.
As we near the end of the year, we need to remain conscientious about our environmental impact and become informed consumers.
A major international study international study has shown that brighter days and darker nights are fundamental for mental health.
It was thought that after the pandemic, young people’s outlook for the future might have improved. But the latest Australian Youth Barometer survey shows it’s actually become worse.
COP28 will include the first dedicated “Health Day”. It’s due recognition that a health crisis is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.
Young people are getting a dose of social media-driven eco-anxiety, but there are ways we can help them beat it.
In the final episode of season eight, “What Happens Next?” explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.
Are we becoming more rude, or does it just feel that way? Experts discuess the fundamental aspects of civility and its impact on society.
Discover how escapism, from TV to games, offers a vital break from daily life and fuels hope.
Kelvin Kiptum – and to some extent Eliud Kipchoge – have done just enough to make the ”sub-two“’ moment a likely reality in the next few years.
A healthy retreat or a slippery slope? Experts from Monash and beyond discuss how escapism, from LARPing to video games to binge-watching, affects our lives.
The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s going on behind the selfie stick? And what does it have to do with gender dynamics?
For Monash science academic Michael Brown, cycling to campus is as easy as riding a bike, and provides health and environmental benefits.
Given its remit and membership, the inquiry is unlikely to break new ground – and has met fierce opposition even before starting its work.
Are the rapid advancements in AI, medicine and neuroscience propelling us towards a transhumanist future?
Trace the increasingly blurred line between man and machine in the world of transhumanism on our “What Happens Next?” podcast.
Discover how music, fiction and other creative works can offer solace and foster empathy amid the complexities of climate change.
In this latest episode of “What Happens Next?”, experts discuss influencer culture and the consequences of one-sided relationships.
You can’t save the planet on your own. Take a deep breath, take some notes from these leading experts – and then take action.
Jacinta Walsh’s great grandmother navigated oppressive policies her entire life, and didn’t have a public voice. Now, however, through the family’s storytelling, she does.
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