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Automation, uncertainty, and the Robodebt scheme

Why did so many people choose to trust the Robodebt automated system over the drumbeat of criticism that it was unlawful, and its outcomes flawed?

Politics and society

How to give natural systems the space to recover from the cities built over them

Cities are starting to restore natural systems such as waterways, wetlands and bushland. But restoration on the scale these systems need to function properly calls for a rethink of urban planning.

Architecture

Episode 75: Can NFTs Help Digital Artists?

On a new episode of Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, we delve into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – their potential benefits, and downsides.

What Happens Next?

Going north: Exporting renewable energy

Australia’s enormous renewable energy resources could be the perfect match to meet the relative dearth of renewable energy and zero-carbon power fuels in the boreal winter.

Engineering

Guns for hire (but not ongoing royalties): Session musicians’ struggles in the local industry

Australia is seen as a country that doesn’t value musicians the way they’re regarded elsewhere in the world.

Politics and society

‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’: The story behind a greeting

While all cultures celebrate the new year, the Chinese are probably one of the few that use these money-related words as their greetings in the biggest festival of the year.

Politics and society

Episode 52: Do Migrants Matter?

Australia's a nation largely built on the shoulders of those who came here seeking a better life, but we’re still wrestling with what that means for our modern identity. A new "What Happens Next?" podcast series explores the policies and attitudes shaping society’s approach to immigration.

Podcast: What Happens Next?

Episode 51: Can We Open the Halls of Power?

Social inequality’s not inevitable, and it’s not too late to change it. On an all-new episode of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast, Dr Susan Carland and guest experts identify key approaches to ensure all Australians are equally represented in the halls of power.

Podcast: What Happens Next?

Social dilemma: The challenges for international students’ mental health

Research focusing on social value systems and international student wellbeing reveals the importance of social connections, particularly during the stressful lockdowns in Victoria.

Politics and society

Creating 'pandemic-resilient' schools

The COVID-19 crisis highlights educational systems’ ethical responsibility in providing more than just grades signifying curricular mastery.

Education

The other online lessons

Amid enforced online learning, talk of teachers' 'digital understanding' shouldn’t be taken to refer only to their knowledge of the technological aspects.

Education futures

Old habits die hard

Pandemic-induced stress can result in the return of unhealthy behaviours, but there are ways to minimise the effects.

Medicine and health

A lesson being learned

The coronavirus is highlighting the integral role that mass compulsory education plays in society.

Education futures

A poke in the eye

Pokies clubs and other gambling operators have had their charitable contributions exposed by new research.

Politics and society

Stopping them in their tracks

A new global register will help countries in the ongoing fight against invasive species.

Science

Taking a cue from Fearless Girl

The message of empowerment and equality needs to be widely embraced in the engineering profession.

Celebrating women

Exploring what we hold sacred

A better understanding of our deep emotional attachment to sacredness could help resolve deadlocks in long-running and seemingly intractable conflicts.

Politics and society

Six reasons why AI will never rule in the classroom

Technology is threatening the role of the highly trained teacher, but the lack of human connection means machines will never replace them.

Education futures

Confirmation bias: I believe, therefore it's true

Stirring controversy can lead to a reinforcement of deep-seated values, and hinder progress.

Politics and society

How China became a leader in IP

China's intellectual property success grew through the government's requirement of foreign businesses to partner with local firms and transfer skills.

Business and economy

Media's key role in the wake of child detention abuses

Until the federal government consistently upholds its obligations over youth justice abuses, the media must hold systems to account.

Politics and society

Foreign policy: Soft Power or Smart Power?

The new Foreign Policy White Paper offers a mix of soft power and co-operative initiatives alongside the usual emphasis on hard-nosed security strategy.

Politics and society

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Automation, uncertainty, and the Robodebt scheme

How to give natural systems the space to recover from the cities built over them

Episode 75: Can NFTs Help Digital Artists?

Going north: Exporting renewable energy

Guns for hire (but not ongoing royalties): Session musicians’ struggles in the local industry

‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’: The story behind a greeting

Episode 52: Do Migrants Matter?

Episode 51: Can We Open the Halls of Power?

Social dilemma: The challenges for international students’ mental health

Creating 'pandemic-resilient' schools

The other online lessons

Old habits die hard

A lesson being learned

A poke in the eye

Stopping them in their tracks

Taking a cue from Fearless Girl

Exploring what we hold sacred

Six reasons why AI will never rule in the classroom

Confirmation bias: I believe, therefore it's true

How China became a leader in IP

Media's key role in the wake of child detention abuses

Foreign policy: Soft Power or Smart Power?