Thao Vu and Huong Nguyen have become educational and research leaders, driven by their passion for teaching, mentorship, and scientific discovery.
Misogyny and violence against women are social issues, and require a social response, not a punitive one.
Victoria has announced new teaching resources to tackle the influence of “manosphere” figures among students, but we still don’t have a clear picture of sexism and harassment in our schools.
A backlog of more than 150,000 parent visa applications presents some tough choices for the Minister for the Department of Home Affairs.
Advances in reproductive technologies, and contemporary family structures, have turned familial relationships on their head, and human rights law needs to catch up.
Autism and ADHD frequently overlap, and the combination can create internal conflict and unmet needs.
She arrived at Monash University 18 years ago, and now Wei Sue is one of many shining examples of the social and economic benefits international students can provide to Australia.
They have cast a shadow over the international education sector, but do the reasons politicians are espousing for them really stack up, and what do they really mean for students?
Reports indicate the government is considering watering down gambling ad bans proposed by an inquiry. If these are correct, it would be a win for powerful vested interests.
Housing affordability, employment and climate change are weighing heavily on young people, according to the 2024 Australian Youth Barometer.
Pathological demand avoidance isn’t listed in the diagnostic manuals clinicians use. But that doesn’t make it less distressing for children or families. What can help?
Efforts to retain teachers is crucial to safeguarding a future workforce. One way of keeping them on board is to support their wellbeing.
Parents need to understand how algorithms work. These can drive misogynistic content towards boys and young men, and can make extreme views seem normal.
A distinctive piece of research is putting children front and centre to set the agenda for discussion regarding water futures and security.
Despite signs that inflation is levelling off, Australians could feel the health impacts of high prices for some time.
New research indicates living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age. But it also hints at the enduring influence of culture.
There are deeply concerning social trends playing out in our schools that Australian schools aren’t adequately equipped to deal with. The time is long overdue for actions that will build a whole-of-government response to solve these issues.
Mike McColl Jones began writing comedy in the early 1960s, and for the next 40 years worked continuously at the epicentre of the Australian entertainment industry through the golden age of television.
Seven Monash University academics share their unique journeys with us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024.
Gender equality, in the workforce and at home, took a backward step during the pandemic, with the patriarchy taking advantage of the virus. It’s not just up to women to fight back.
With the the psychedelic field dynamic and rapidly changing, Monash’s pioneering Clinical Psychedelic Lab has a vision to make a meaningful difference in mental healthcare.
The beginning of the new school year begins today in Victoria, and for some families the date fills them with trepidation.
While large language models such as ChatGPT offer vast potential in reshaping educational methods, the challenges are many.
Victoria is set to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 this year, but questions remain as to what responses should be implemented to improve outcomes for young offenders and the community.
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