By Abderrahman Hassi, Associate Professor of Management , Al Akhawayn University
Giovanna Storti, Professor and Advisor for the Employment and Social Development, Canada, Al Akhawayn University
In a global context marked by chaos and turbulence, technological advancements, health crises, marketplace alterations, shifting demographics and organizational foolishness, the demand for more adaptive and reflective forms of leadership has become a necessity. Given this context, wisdom…
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By Anisah Bagasra, Associate Professor of Psychology, Kennesaw State University
Negative portrayals of Muslims are not without consequence – they lead to increased discrimination, hate crimes and psychological harm, writes a scholar of Islamophobia.
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By Sophia A. McClennen, Professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature, Penn State
Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026, won’t mark the end of his career.
But as a scholar of political satire, I think it offers a chance to reflect on the lasting impact of his comedy, which has spanned his work as a correspondent on “The Daily Show,” his conservative pundit persona on “The Colbert Report” and his reinvention on “The Late Show.”
The best satirists do more than entertain. They influence public discourse and leave lasting marks on…
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By Tamara Wilkinson, Lecturer in Private Investment Law, Monash University
Despite concerns, for many young Australians the broader opportunities to earn, save, start businesses and build wealth over time are likely to remain available.
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By Philip Russo, Professor, Director of Research, Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University
Brett Mitchell, Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research, University of Newcastle
Six passengers from the hantavirus-struck cruise ship are in quarantine in Australia. So how do we actually design buildings to keep a virus from spreading?
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By Claire Higgins, Senior Research Fellow, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney
Louise Olliff, Senior Research Associate at the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney
This pilot has made it easier for employers to hire skilled refugees from overseas, delivering benefits for local communities. But it is due to end on June 30.
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By Jorgo Ristevski, Researcher, Palaeontology, The University of Queensland
Julien Louys, Professor, Palaeontology, Griffith University
Nicole Boivin, Honorary Professor, Archaeology, The University of Queensland
A host of unique crocodylian species ruled the roost in Australia and surrounds for millions of years – until humans came along.
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By Louise Pryke, Honorary Research Associate, Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Sydney
The handshake is one of the most ancient and familiar gestures. It has carried many meanings – signalling trust and alliance, but also grief and deception.
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By Liz Evans, Adjunct Researcher, English and Writing, University of Tasmania
During the final season of Lena Dunham’s acclaimed comedy drama series, Girls, the character she plays, Hannah Horvath, says her ambition as a writer is to make people laugh about painful things. In real life, this is exactly what Dunham has achieved with her second memoir, Famesick which opens with a prime example.
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By Bailey Laforest, PhD student in Biology, Carleton University
Jennifer Bruin, Associate Professor, Department of Biology and Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton University
Stem cells offer an extraordinary toolkit for science and medicine. Researchers are getting better at turning these pluripotent cells into specialized tissues, including insulin-producing beta cells.
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