By Caroline Fisher, Associate Professor of Communication, University of Canberra
Aljosha Karim Schapals, Senior Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology
David Nolan, Associate Professor - Communication and Media, University of Canberra
Kerry McCallum, Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Director, News and Media Research Centre, University of Canberra
Sora Park, Professor of Communication, News & Media Research Centre, University of Canberra
Many Australians find political news off-putting, but it’s vital for our democracy that media outlets work towards making their reporting more accessible and relatable.
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By Romain Fathi, Senior Lecturer, School of History, ANU / Chercheur Associé at the Centre d’Histoire de Sciences Po, Australian National University
France’s minority government led by right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted in a no-confidence vote, the latest shock to the country’s deadlocked political system in a turbulent six months.
The no confidence vote was supported by an unlikely, sizeable coalition of French MPs from the far left, left and far right.
The move comes after a Barnier government challenge to the French lower house, the National Assembly. With the National Assembly not likely to support
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By Anna DeMello, Research Fellow in Public Health, University of Otago
Many young vapers feel regret, guilt and intense self-blame for becoming addicted. A new study shows they feel stigmatised and hide their vaping to avoid judgement, increasing feelings of isolation.
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By Kelvin (Shiu Fung) Wong, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology
Spotify has just released its 2024 Spotify Wrapped, the music streaming site’s annual presentation of each user’s yearly listening habits. It gives you a fun recap of your most listened to songs, artists and genres from the past year – complete with stats like how many minutes you listened and your top genre “phases” or “moments”.
The tradition has seized the cultural zeitgeist throughout the whole year, with a lot of online discourse surrounding what music will top your listens for the year.
In addition to the exciting way the list is presented (aesthetically pleasing…
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By Cathy Buntting, Director, Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, University of Waikato
Less than a month since the government paused New Zealand’s science curriculum refresh, an international study puts our students in the middle of the pack – with worrying results for poorer schools.
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By Anmol Dutta, PhD Candidate and Lecturer, Western University
‘All We Imagine as Light’ disrupts popular notions of Mumbai and showcases the struggles and isolation migrants face in the city.
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By Gregory F. Treverton, Professor of Practice in International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
The director of national intelligence is the president’s principal adviser on intelligence. A former White House intelligence official explains the role and how the person in it serves the nation.
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By Cameron McTernan, Lecturer of Media and Communication, University of South Australia
There is still public hunger for reliable and trustworthy information. This should give news media outlets hope – and inspire them to invest in new ways to reach audiences.
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By Julian Novitz, Senior Lecturer, Writing, Department of Media and Communication, Swinburne University of Technology
New, tech-driven developments, including new imprints by Microsoft and BookTok’s ByteDance, promise to make book publishing faster and more efficient. But what’s lost in the process?
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By David Heslop, Associate Professor of Population Health, UNSW Sydney
Joel Keep, Biodefense Fellow at the Council on Strategic Risks and PhD Candidate in Biosecurity at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
Over the past two years, we have seen much written about the “promise and peril” of artificial intelligence (AI). Some have suggested AI systems might aid in the construction of chemical or biological weapons.
How realistic are these concerns? As researchers in the field of bioterrorism and health…
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