While AI and robotics reshape our reality, experts explore how these emerging tools could be used to create a more equitable future – from healthcare breakthroughs to Indigenous-led innovation.
Kamala Harris has reinvigorated the Democratic ticket and inspired the voters they need most – women, African-Americans and youth. But it’s not all smooth sailing.
Educational practices are being redefined so students and teachers can build global interconnectivity and cultural diversity.
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.
There’s plenty of evidence showing how social media use can affect youth mental health, but studies often omit the developing countries of the global south.
Are we becoming more rude, or does it just feel that way? Experts discuess the fundamental aspects of civility and its impact on society.
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?
It appears to have become more prevalent, visible, and possibly also more politicised in post-pandemic times, as general trust in governments and mainstream media declines.
A short Australian documentary is a refreshing celebration of “the ordinary” in the prevailing media narrative regarding transgender individuals in our society.
While some progress has been made over the past five years, leading to a more diverse industry, there’s a long way to go if we want our TV industry to reflect an authentic, contemporary Australia.
Muslim girls are one among many minority groups underrepresented in STEM in Australia. Diversity is important, not just ethically and socially, but also economically.
The opening rounds of the AFL season have shown that, 30 years after Nicky Winmar’s defiant stance against racism, not much has changed.
New research reveals that more than half of all Australians have experienced technology-facilitated abuse.
A new project is shining a light on gender inequalities in the Australian jazz and improvisation sector.
A controversial exhibition in Amsterdam could represent another step towards enhancing friendship between two former foes, but highlights how the violence of the past can neither be completely erased from public memory.
Join “What Happens Next?” podcast for the second part of the panel discussion ‘Racism: It stops with…?’. Learn how individuals can help in the effort to dismantle racism in our workplaces, communities, and society at large.
Until sporting organisations rectify their structural racism problems, players like the former Yorkshire cricketer will be forced to work in unwelcome and unsafe environments.
Moderated by Dr Susan Carland, the panel discussion ‘Racism: It stops with…..?’, brought together some of the foremost leaders working to understand and battle racism today. Listen to part one of the conversation now.
Building more welcoming communities takes work. Meet the experts at the coalface of making immigration and diversity work in Australia in this episode of the University's podcast, "What Happens Next?".
If humans are programming artificial intelligence, are we stuck with the human biases that inadvertently work their way into AI systems?
COVID-19 and social media has caused a massive spike in negative body image issues, but a new chatbot is helping combat it.
Amid the inner turmoil at the AFL club, what’s happened to the ‘Do Better’ report into systemic racism?
New research shows that those who witness hate crime express greater anger towards ethnic minorities.
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