By Amnesty International
After a year of opaque selective releases in Cuba, Amnesty International said: “The Cuban authorities have an obligation to guarantee the full and unconditional freedom of all prisoners of conscience. Sayli Navarro Álvarez, Félix Navarro, Loreto Hernández García, Donaida Pérez Paseiro, Roberto Pérez Fonseca, Maykel Castillo Pérez (Maykel ‘Osorbo’), and Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara must not […] The post Cuba: One year after selective releases, we demand the immediate release of people detained for political reasons appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Yaxin Zhou, Doctorante en science politique, Université de Montréal
Mark Carney wants to turn Canada into an energy superpower by capitalizing on Asia’s thirst for energy, but the window of opportunity is closing fast.
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By Firouzeh Nahavandi, Professeure émérite, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Iranian police deliberately fire at the protestors’ eyes. A deeply rooted act of repression that is older than the Islamic Republic itself.
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By Jennifer Black, Associate Professor of Food, Nutrition and Health, University of British Columbia
Amanda White, Canada Research Chair in Sustainability, Ecological Justice and Climate Action in Creative Practices (Tier II), Emily Carr University
Elaine Power, Professor of Health Studies, Queen's University, Ontario
Dominant nutrition wellness narratives wrongly focus on individual behaviour and personal responsibility, which obscures the structural causes of hunger and delays policy changes.
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By Andrew Stevens, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina
Angèle Poirier, PhD candidate, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina
Alberta’s unions face significant political obstacles, but the evidence shows their resilience pays off for working people and benefits the fabric of democratic societies.
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By Phil Lester, Professor of Ecology and Entomology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Strong public reporting has helped locate and destroy early nests. Sustained effort over the next few months will determine whether eradication succeeds.
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By Lisa A Williams, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, UNSW Sydney
Ron Mueck’s sculptures are known for being psychologically evocative. His work is now on display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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By Arosha Weerakoon, Senior Lecturer and General Dentist, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland
Amit Arora, Associate Professor in Public Health, Western Sydney University
Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.
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By Ben Zunica, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
As the new school year approaches, many parents may be thinking about getting a tutor for their child.
Media reporting estimates one in six Australian students get tutoring at some point in their schooling, to help them catch up, qualify for specific schools or prepare for important exams.
But how should parents approach the task of finding a tutor? Our 2025…
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By Nicola Redhouse, Lecturer, Publishing and Editing, The University of Melbourne
Ariella Van Luyn, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of New England
Christopher Rees, PhD, Creative Writing, University of New England
Sally Breen, Associate Professor in Creative Writing, Griffith University
Seth Robinson, Lecturer, Professional Communications, Public Humanities & Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
A publishing giant believes AI can help break writers’ block. We asked 5 creative writing experts if they’d use it that way – and the range of results surprised us.
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