Surviving australian politics: 4 reforms to stop ousting leaders
Australian politics looks increasingly like a reality TV show, so what can be done to bring stability and end the near-constant Canberra coups? Read More
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How Australia’s friendly societies grew the tradition of self-help
Before governments stepped in to provide welfare, friendly societies provided vital financial and social support to many Australian communities Read More
The West’s age of retreat
Liberal democracy is in an age of retreat and needs to re-engage citizens, tackle inequality and end internet monopolies, argues a University of Melbourne expert. Read More
The Policy Shop: does gender diversity lead to better science?
PODCAST: Men continue to outnumber women in science, technology, engineering and maths professions; what has been the effect of this predominantly male lens? Read More
Want to lead self-motivated employees?
University of Melbourne research has shown how leaders can support employees to work more autonomously, creating a happier and more productive workplace. Read More
Law degrees aren’t just for lawyers
There is significant public good in having people with legal training working across all sectors of our economy. A law degree comes with analytical, reasoning, research and communication skills, explains Melbourne Law School dean Pip Nicholson. Read More
The challenge and opportunity of an ageing workforce
For the first time in history, we have four generations working together. We need to make the most of it. Read More
How we can avoid Day Zero in Australia
Cape Town's Day Zero has been postponed until 2019, but the threat remains. Australian cities could easily find themselves running dry like Cape Town without proper planning. Read More
It’s official: power creates a narcissist
Until now, it was assumed narcissists tended to clinch powerful positions for themselves. However, recent research suggests that power itself may create narcissists. Read More
Why moaning about work can actually be good for you
The research is in: Having a whinge with your colleagues can make everyone’s day a bit better. Read More
When flexible working makes life harder
Flexible hours may seem like the solution for balancing work and home life, but do they always deliver? Edward Hyatt and Dr Erica Coslor explain their research findings. Read More
This is not a drill: five facts about the South China Sea
The South China Sea has become one of the region’s biggest potential flashpoints – but, hypothetically, what could happen if Australia were dragged into a conflict between rival powers? Read More
Social Security Reform: Revisiting Henderson, Poverty and Basic Income
The 2018 Henderson Conference commemorates the 50th anniversary of Professor Ronald Henderson’s pivotal work on poverty in Australia. This collaboration between The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Institute and the Brotherhood of St Laurence examines how our social security system can better respond to poverty and inequality in Australia. Read More
Hiring for personality, training for skill
As workplaces demand more of their employees, having only technical skills or expertise is no longer enough. Instead, the emphasis is on multi-skilled individuals making up a team. Read More
Why Angela Merkel’s government won’t be hurt by refugee issues
Once a crowd-pleaser, Germany's 'open door' refugee policy lost favour and could have cut short Angela Merkel's plan for a four-term Chancellor. But deft management of the politics and a calm and non-confrontational approach during the campaign has given the impression despite high number of arrivals, she still has the situation in control. Read More