Research in the news

Experts, advocates and survivors across Australia are weighing in on new government measures introduced to address male violence against women. Speaking to the root of the issue, research co-authored by Dr Michael Salter from the School of Social Sciences has identified alcohol, gambling and pornography as proponents of male violence. 

Should we be renaming rivers to reflect their Aboriginal names? Emeritus Professor Grace Karskens from the School of Humanities & Languages discusses her discovery of an overlooked archive from 1829 and its significance to "landscapes of memory". 

Local councils across Sydney are reimagining and repurposing buildings deemed to be lacking in heritage value. Dr Cristina Garduño Freeman from the School of Built Environment weighs in on the existing framework of evaluation and considers how the significance of heritage areas could change with time. 

From navigating interpersonal relationships to broader society, Associate Professor Michaelis Michael from the School of Humanities & Languages explains the importance of learning how to argue effectively. He shares some tips and points to examples of good communicators. 

Professor Brigitta Olubas from the School of the Arts & Media discusses her new co-authored book of letters penned over forty years by two of Australia's literary greats. She details the origins of their unique friendship and reflects on what we can learn from their prolific correspondence. 

The government has announced new funding and measures aimed at tackling intimate partner violence. Dr Michael Salter from the School of Social Sciences weighs in on the efficacy of these commitments, describing them as "a step in the right direction" [segment starting 06:45].

Australia is facing a teacher shortage, with droves of experienced educators leaving the profession. Professor Scott Eacott from the Gonski Institute and School of Education explains how “outside of school factors” like housing and transportation costs have exacerbated this issue.

Protests have erupted around the country demanding stronger government action against gendered violence. Dr Michael Salter from the School of Social Sciences explains how we might embrace innovative models to "get the focus of prevention right." 

New national guidelines are being rolled out to schools to support teachers better manage classrooms. Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Professor Rebecca Collie from the School of Education outlines the prevalence of disruptive student behaviour and the implications to teacher capacity and wellbeing. 

The latest data has revealed that 27 women have been killed in Australia this year alone. Dr Michael Salter from the School of Social Sciences discusses his co-authored paper detailing the current approach to domestic violence and the ways that "collective guilt and collective action" are failing to address prevention meaningfully. 

The growing trend of adaptive reuse is transforming old buildings and giving them "a new lease of life". Professor Philip Oldfield from the School of Built Environment explains the benefits of this carbon-saving approach calling for creative design "to care for and reimagine" existing structures. 

Scientia Professor Carla Treloar from the Social Policy Research Centre unpacks some of the key findings from her landmark report on poverty and inequality in Australia, produced in partnership with ACOSS. She explains some "difference patterns" in wealth growth across age groups and how policies have shaped the widening gap [starting 50:57].