Workplace bullying in the #MeToo era
Workplace bullying creates a toxic environment, but the #MeToo movement is highlighting the drivers of abuse that women experience at work. Read More
Author: The University of Melbourne
Is it really a myth that our data isn’t safe?
New legislation aims to expose the communications of serious criminals, but it might undermine our security too. Read More
The world is run by those who show up
In this edited extract of the new book The Change Makers, Professor Marcia Langton tells author Shaun Carney that when you do the right thing… Read More
Black Saturday: bushfire planning as our population grows
Bushfire planning around our expanding urban environments is crucial for dealing with Australia’s increasing bushfire risk. Read More
Why do some people believe the earth is flat?
Although science says the earth is round, there are some people around who still think it's flat; two University of Melbourne experts look at why. Read More
The mental cost of keeping a secret
On average, we keep around 17 secrets we've been told; but according to new University of Melbourne research, they often come with strings attached. Read More
Rome’s Augustus and the allure of the strongman
The Roman emperor Augustus is often held up as a model statesman, but a University of Melbourne expert warns admirers should be careful what they wish for. Read More
Making information accessible — for everyone
Essential but often complex services need to be accessible for all, including those with cognitive disabilities. Here’s how you do it. Read More
Recruit smarter: a better way to do business
A two-year pilot implemented for the Victorian state government found simple strategies like de-identifying CVs and changing the language in job advertisements can have a huge practical effect in overcoming unconscious bias. Read More
If all else fails, do the conventional thing
Intervention by different governments in Australia’s National Electricity Market is becoming common, but without a coherent, national approach we risk reduced reliability, higher prices and missed targets. Read More
How do you define healthy in kids?
When you have a blood test, your results are compared to what’s considered ‘normal’ in order to work out suitable treatment, but this vital step is missing in diagnosing children. University of Melbourne's Associate Professor Vera Ignjatovic and Xavier Busuttil-Crellin explain their research aimed at understanding how to prevent, diagnose and treat disease in children. Read More
Why do people really become homeless?
While the majority of the general public thinks drug addiction is the main reason for homelessness, the reality is quite different. Read More
Penny Wong: ‘normative signals matter’
When the young union legal officer Penny Wong, active in Labor politics since her university days, considered a run for federal parliament, she concluded that… Read More
Giving driverless vehicles the human touch
Can driverless vehicle technology replicate the human rules of engagement between pedestrians and drivers? When you’re about to cross a road and see an approaching… Read More
Why does artificial intelligence discriminate?
Combating bias and creating more inclusive AI is unlikely to succeed unless developers include those people who have been historically excluded or ignored. Read More