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The University of Melbourne
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I’m not patriotic. In fact, the whole idea makes me bristle (yes, yes, a conversation topic for another time). In the context of Christmas however, I do recognise the need for pop culture that offers…
Christmas holidays can be a risky time for both your bank balance and your state of mind, but there is also some evidence indicating you are at higher risk of a heart attack or stroke.
The beauty and delicacy of the Christmas story become in our consumerist hands a recipe for crassness and sentimentality. No surprise then, that poets are drawn to try to rescue it.
Apps and wearable devices promise greater participation and empowerment in health care. But what are we risking when we take part in this new era of participatory health?
Young Australian jobseekers are facing a difficult future due to the loss of many traditional entry-level positions to automation. A solution may lie in bold policy ideas.
The end of 2016 has brought balmy Arctic temperatures and record low ice extent for the time of year. It’s a freak event even by modern standards, and climate models point the finger firmly at humans.
January this year, my best friend was pottering around my apartment, readying for work. “So what’s on for today?” he asked me. I rolled my eyes. “What is it that you think I do all day?” I asked. He gestured…
Dolphin-watching tourism has pros and cons — so what should you think about next time you head out?
Welcome to the final five of my Christmas Film Recommendations. Today we make our way through the Christmas film staples of strippers, burglars, dogs and orphans. 71. Powder Blue (2009) Powder Blue is…
From Christmastime sex and drugs to a festive Groundhog Day: welcome to the penultimate post in my holiday film recommendations list. 66. Trading Christmas (2011) I mentioned The Holiday (2006) in Part…
Ahead of the Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, minister for defence industries Christopher Pyne said a lot of jobs were created in 2016 and Australia has the highest growth rate in the G7. Is that true?
Welcome to the final week of festive favourites. Today’s list features the highly festive subjects of children with cancer and homicidal Santas. 61. Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) A Puerto Rican family…
At the US election held on 8 November 2016, Donald Trump won the Electoral College by 306 Electoral Votes (EVs), to 232 EVs for Hillary Clinton. While this seems a convincing victory, Trump won four states…
Liberal MP Craig Kelly said businesses and households in Australia are paying twice as much as Americans for their electricity. Is that true?
As more people gain access to the National Broadband Network, so more plans are on offer. Here’s how to pick the best plan for your needs.
October 2015 was the hottest on record for that month, and Tasmania had its driest ever spring.
Across the globe, extreme heat events are linked with climate change, although El Niño provided a boost in 2015 leading to more records being broken.
Can empathy be taught to students in the healthcare professions? A groundbreaking project is using visual art to ensure they pay attention to the whole person, not just the disease.
How you use social media can provide warning signs of depression or anxiety.
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Professor in Geomatics and SDI, The University of Melbourne
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Research fellow, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne
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ARC Future Fellow & Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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McKenzie Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Research assistant, Movember Institute of Men's Health, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Education Futures, The University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Transport Engineering, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Complex Human Data Hub, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in History, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne