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Verity Trott Lecturer, Communications and Media Studies, School of Media, Film and Journalism

Behind 'the manosphere'

The COVID-19 lockdown has seen some concerning trends emerge among the network of online men's groups.

The COVID-19 lockdown has seen some concerning trends emerge among the network of online men's groups.

Kate Fitz-Gibbon Director, Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences

Shutting the door on family violence

The now-closed Senate inquiry has added little to what we already know, and brings the government’s commitment to the problem of domestic violence into question.

The now-closed Senate inquiry has added little to what we already know, and brings the government’s commitment to the problem of domestic violence into question.

Steven Roberts Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences

Talkin’ about ... whose generation?

Why we must look past ‘generational analyses’ of the novel coronavirus impact.

Why we must look past ‘generational analyses’ of the novel coronavirus impact.

Marie Segrave Associate Professor of Criminology

Where to for women on temporary visas?

The urgency of the risks and issues facing women on temporary visas is dangerously heightened by COVID-19.

The urgency of the risks and issues facing women on temporary visas is dangerously heightened by COVID-19.

Kate Fitz-Gibbon Director, Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences

Coronavirus and the domestic violence threat

For some women and children, safely isolating at home will simply not be an option.

For some women and children, safely isolating at home will simply not be an option.

Beverley Vollenhoven Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash Health

The tick-tick-tick of male fertility

Until now we haven’t really talked about male age and its effect on the chances of pregnancy, but it's a crucial component in the fertility puzzle.

Until now we haven’t really talked about male age and its effect on the chances of pregnancy, but it's a crucial component in the fertility puzzle.

Nadia Bevan PhD candidate, Faculty of Arts

Why women's sport matters

The popularity of women's sport is soaring, and elite-level competitions are gaining more mainstream traction, which sends a positive message for health and wellbeing, despite the trolls.

Kit Fairley Director, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Professor of Public Health at Monash University

Victoria's sexual health crisis

An alarming rise in STIs is being exacerbated by inadequate access to services.

An alarming rise in STIs is being exacerbated by inadequate access to services.

Simone Peters Psychophysiologist, Alfred Health, Department of Gastroenterology

Hypnotherapy hope for IBS

Worldwide it's estimated that 11% of the population has IBS* with more women suffering than men. Hypnotherapy treatment may turn out to be a major part of the solution.

Worldwide it's estimated that 11% of the population has IBS* with more women suffering than men. Hypnotherapy treatment may turn out to be a major part of the solution.

Dan Lubman Professor, Addiction Studies and Services; Director, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre

Preparing the paramedics

A new report reveals alarming statistics regarding male self-harm, and how first responders feel ill-prepared to deal with patients in mental crisis.

A new report reveals alarming statistics regarding male self-harm, and how first responders feel ill-prepared to deal with patients in mental crisis.

Sanjiva Wijesinha Clinical Associate Professor, Department of General Practice

The battle back home

Leaving behind a military uniform and the status that it brings can be profoundly difficult.

Leaving behind a military uniform and the status that it brings can be profoundly difficult.

Steven Roberts Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences

Beers and bonding: a risky business

Young men's alcohol consumption is radically out of touch with recommended health guidelines.

Young men's alcohol consumption is radically out of touch with recommended health guidelines.

Eugene Chan Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing

Would sir prefer the loin?

New research shows that sexually motivated men are more likely to seek a steak.

New research shows that sexually motivated men are more likely to seek a steak.

Becky Batagol Associate Professor at Monash Sustainable Development Institute and the Faculty of Law

Gender equality: it's everyone's business

We need to think about the problems that men and women face not as competing priorities but as part of the same toxic social problem.

We need to think about the problems that men and women face not as competing priorities but as part of the same toxic social problem.

Kate Fitz-Gibbon Director, Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences

The leading threat to women's safety

Men’s violence continues to threaten, restrict and harm the lives of Victorian women at alarming levels.

Men’s violence continues to threaten, restrict and harm the lives of Victorian women at alarming levels.

Business and economy

Australian businesses looking to crack the lucrative Chinese market will benefit from understanding cultural differences and knowing what Chinese consumers love.

Business and economy

Chasing prosperity: doing business in China

Australian businesses looking to crack the lucrative Chinese market will benefit from understanding cultural differences and knowing what Chinese consumers love.

Monash University

Science

Matt Hall Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences

Science

Sex, man flu and the water flea

There's a lot we can learn about ourselves from this tiny crustacean, including why men might well be more susceptible to the flu.

There's a lot we can learn about ourselves from this tiny crustacean, including why men might well be more susceptible to the flu.

Jude McCulloch Professor of Criminology

Tackling intimate partner homicide

At least one woman a week is killed by a man in Australia. A new research project aims to find pathways to prevention.

At least one woman a week is killed by a man in Australia. A new research project aims to find pathways to prevention.

Alan Petersen