By Dale Pankhurst, PhD Candidate and Tutor in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, Queen's University Belfast
Colombia has experienced an upsurge in political and criminal violence over the past few months. In late February, the National Liberation Army (ELN) leftist guerrilla insurgent group carried out four bombings…
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By Claire Kumar, Senior Research Fellow, ODI Global
Compared to 20 years ago, more Europeans (in many, but not all countries) feel immigration makes their country a better place to live.
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By Julia Yates, Professor of Organisational Psychology, City St George's, University of London
It’s much easier to decide yes or no to a single option than to compare the pros and cons of a handful.
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By Andrew Buzzell, Postdoctoral Fellow, Rotman Institute of Philosophy, Western University
Election interference is a much broader phenomenon than is often assumed. Once limited to intimidation, voter fraud or hacking, election interference includes more mundane, pervasive and ubiquitous interactions. A seemingly innocuous and casual chat with a neighbour or barista could now be considered part of a hostile influence campaign.
From this perspective, interference is less about how ballots are cast and more about shaping the motivations, intentions and contexts in which voters think about politics. Yet those same processes, debates, persuasions and messy arguments are integral…
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By Jesse Austin-Stewart, Lecturer, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Catherine Hoad, Senior Lecturer in Critical Popular Music Studies, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Dave Carter, Associate Professor, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Oli Wilson, Associate Professor of Music, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Government proposals for media reform are long overdue. But it’s also time for a bold strategic rethink to connect local creators with the right audiences.
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By Felicity Deane, Professor of Trade Law, Taxation and Climate Change, Queensland University of Technology
Both major parties agree Australia must reach net-zero emissions. That’s why winding back the safeguard mechanism would be reckless policy.
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By Zareh Ghazarian, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
Barring its inability to initiate or amend supply bills, the Senate has almost the same powers as the House of Representatives.
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By Becky Freeman, Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney
Retailers have a three-month grace period to sell any old stock already in their stores. Here’s what’s behind these changes – and what needs to happen next.
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By Aya Mousa, Senior Research Fellow in Women's Cardiometabolic Health, Monash University
Ben W. Mol, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University
Helena Teede, Director of Monash Centre for Health Research Implementation, Monash University
Good health care depends on evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. They translate the best available research into recommendations that shape diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
But what happens when the studies underpinning these guidelines are flawed?
Evidence suggests scientific misconduct – from fabricated or manipulated data to methodological errors and ethical concerns – is a growing problem. In some disciplines,
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By Adam Frew, Lecturer in Mycorrhizal Ecology, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University
Most of Australia’s plants rely on a hidden underground network of fungi for water and minerals. They could be in trouble – but we don’t have the data to know.
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