Society & Culture

7 ways to look after yourself and your community before and after the Voice referendum

Jacob Prehn, University of Tasmania; Joselynn Baltra-Ulloa, University of Tasmania; Justin Canty, University of Tasmania; Kate Vincent, University of Tasmania, and Milena Heinsch, University of Tasmania The lead-up to the Voice referendum is already affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These impacts will likely worsen during and after the [...]

By |2023-10-10T11:50:29+11:00October 10th, 2023|Categories: Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments

Supporting our schools to develop Asia capable kids

Chris Higgins As the world becomes progressively more connected and interconnected, it’s increasingly important for all people to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to engage with different cultures and countries. This is particularly important for our young people who are growing into an increasingly complex and dynamic world. More than ever, they need to [...]

By |2023-10-10T16:37:09+11:00October 10th, 2023|Categories: Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments

First Nations students are engaged in primary school but face racism and limited opportunities to learn Indigenous languages

Jessa Rogers, Queensland University of Technology; Kate E. Williams, Queensland University of Technology, and Kristin R. Laurens, Queensland University of Technology Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ school experiences are often inaccurately described through what researchers call “deficit perspectives”. This means their experiences are spoken about by others in ways that aren’t representative of lived [...]

By |2023-10-10T16:33:39+11:00October 10th, 2023|Categories: Learning, Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments

Putting people before profits for global health

Dr Jenn Lacy-Nichols and Professor Rob Moodie Commercial interests shape our world, sometimes with devastating impacts on public health. Pandemic profiteering increased the fortunes of the world’s super-rich by $US 4 trillion as millions lost their jobs and struggled to make ends meet. In recent years, we have seen some efforts to hold some [...]

By |2023-09-28T12:09:15+10:00September 27th, 2023|Categories: Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments

How ‘misogyny influencers’ cater to young men’s anxieties

Emily Setty, University of Surrey Parents, teachers and politicians are worried about the appeal of so-called “online misogyny influencers” to boys and young men. These influencers post content to thousands of followers in videos and podcasts, offering advice about relationships, mental health and wellbeing, and achieving material success and status. They are believed to be [...]

By |2023-08-28T12:05:31+10:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: Bullying, Mental Illness, Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments

Can machines be self-aware? New research explains how this could happen

Michael Timothy Bennett, Australian National University To build a machine, one must know what its parts are and how they fit together. To understand the machine, one needs to know what each part does and how it contributes to its function. In other words, one should be able to explain the “mechanics” of how it [...]

By |2023-08-21T16:35:05+10:00August 14th, 2023|Categories: Society & Culture, Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

How can I help my teen quit vaping?

Michelle Jongenelis, The University of Melbourne You’re driving your teen home from school when they open up to you about their vaping. What started off as an occasional puff of an e-cigarette has turned into something more serious. “I was curious and just wanted to try it,” they say. “All my friends were doing it [...]

By |2023-06-22T10:42:45+10:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: Drugs & Alcohol, Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments

‘Kidfluencer’ culture is harming kids in several ways – and there’s no meaningful regulation of it

Catherine Jane Archer, Edith Cowan University and Kate Delmo, University of Technology Sydney Parents share content of their children for myriad reasons, including to connect with friends and family, and to seek validation or support. However, some parents also do this for commercial gain. They manage their children as social media “kidfluencers” – allowing them [...]

By |2023-06-15T14:49:16+10:00May 26th, 2023|Categories: Cybersafety, Social Media, Society & Culture, Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

Everyone’s NOT doing it: how schools, parents should talk about vaping

Murooj Yousef, Griffith University; James Durl, Griffith University, and Timo Dietrich, Griffith University We work at Griffith University’s Blurred Minds initiative. The program uses games to educate Australian high school students about alcohol, drugs and vaping. As part of our research, schools frequently tell us they do not have the tools and strategies to deal [...]

By |2023-05-22T12:03:41+10:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments

Why do young children sometimes steal? And what should parents do about it?

Natalie Gately, Edith Cowan University and Shane Rogers, Edith Cowan University When children steal, naturally parents can be very concerned. They might wonder if they’ve taught their child correctly, whether it’s just a phase or whether they’re going to have a young offender on their hands. But before parents panic, they need to consider why [...]

By |2023-05-22T12:04:57+10:00May 16th, 2023|Categories: Social and Emotional Learning, Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments
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