By Edward Yiu, Associate Professor, School of Business, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
William Cheung, Associate professor, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Renters who receive the accommodation supplement end up paying more for housing than those who don’t. But mortgage support offers better value for taxpayers.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announces investments at Parque da Cidade, the venue that will host the activities of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belem, Para State, Brazil, February 14, 2025. © 2025 Agencia Estado via AP Photo Today, Human Rights Watch sent a letter to André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) President-designate, and Executive Director Ana Toni, outlining priorities Brazil could champion in the lead-up to and during COP30, which will be hosted in Belém in November…
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By Fernanda G Nicola, Professor of Law, American University
Dhaisy Paredes Guzman, Research Assistant , American University
The World Bank has long sought to replace it’s annual index that fell to scandal in 2021. But a new replacement repeats some of the flaws.
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By Hollie Booth, Research Associate, Conservation Science, University of Oxford
Sharks and rays are among the world’s most threatened species, mainly due to overfishing. They are sometimes targeted for their fins and meat, but more often caught as bycatch in nets aiming to catch other fish. Declines in these ocean predators can disrupt food webs, harm tourism…
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By Shaoyu Yuan, Research Scientist at the Division of Global Affairs, Rutgers University - Newark
IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old American YouTuber and internet star, recently livestreamed hourslong tours of Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai, showcasing the locations to some of his nearly 40 million viewers.
During the March events, IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., marveled at friendly locals, spotless…
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By J-C Couture, Adjunct faculty and Associate Lecturer, Department of Secondary Education, University of Alberta
Stephen Murgatroyd, Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta
The threat to Canada by Donald Trump should mobilize not just ‘elbows up’ but also ‘heads up’ around the need for co-ordinated, pan-Canadian support for public education.
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By Joseph Dick, PhD Student in Sport Management, University of Guelph
Shayne MacDonald, Research Assistant, Department of Management, University of Guelph
With its hi-tech format and team matches, TGL could attract new fans to golf. But it also risks alienating traditional fans of the game.
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By Anatoliy Gruzd, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Privacy-Preserving Digital Technologies, Toronto Metropolitan University
Anthony Clements Haines, Research Associate, Toronto Metropolitan University
Philip Mai, Co-director and Senior Researcher, Social Media Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University
A new study surveys Canadians’ attitudes towards and use of generative AI. Many worry it could be used to manipulate voters or interfere with democratic processes
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By Carol Johnson, Emerita Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Adelaide
The Liberal Party’s idea of equality means treating everyone the same, rather than addressing structures loaded against women. It’s doing the party enormous damage.
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By Benjamin Scrivener, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Imagine suddenly losing the ability to move a limb, walk or speak. You would probably recognise this as a medical emergency and get to hospital.
Now imagine the doctors at the hospital run some tests and then say, “Good news! All your tests were normal, clear scans, and nothing is wrong. You can go home!” Yet, you are still experiencing very real and disabling symptoms.
Unfortunately, this is the experience of many people with functional neurological disorder. Even worse, some are blamed and reprimanded…
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