In a landmark partnership, GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation & Monash University researchers have unearthed evidence of rituals dating back 500 generations, providing insights into the rich heritage of one of the world's oldest living cultures: abc.net.au/news/science/2…

“The unpopularity of the leaders goes beyond the personalities who are there at the moment,” explains Dr Zareh Ghazarian, Monash Politics & IR, to The New Daily, regarding the next Australian federal election & how it is set to be an unpopularity contest: thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/…

👏Congratulations to Monash Arts alumna Dr Neeti Aryal Khanal, Neeti Aryal Khanal, PhD, on being awarded a prestigious Fulbright scholarship for postdoctoral studies in the United States on violence against women. Read about Dr Khanal's inspiring work: monash.edu/news/articles/…

"There is a strong sense that this was a vote against the Conservatives more than a vote for Labour." Associate Professor Ben Wellings, Monash Politics & IR, evaluates what Labour's win in the UK election means for the rest of the world for The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand: theconversation.com/keir-starmers-…

Dr Karin Hammarberg, Prof Catherine Mills, Catherine Mills, Prof Mary Herbert & Dr Dr Molly Johnston, explain how mitoHOPE, Australia's first mitochondrial donation trial, can help families have healthy babies in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand: Monash Bioethics Centre theconversation.com/what-is-mitoch…

The recent elections in Europe show that centre-aligned parties have held for now. However, it’s clear the incumbents face enormous challenges. Monash Arts' Tom Howe and Ben Wellings explain: mona.sh/eKnS50Sxz6R #MonashLens

The number of women freezing their eggs & embryos in Australia is surging, however some clinics are struggling to keep up with storage demands. Dr Dr Molly Johnston, Monash Bioethics Centre, discussed the increase in egg-freezing & success rates with ABC News: abc.net.au/news/2024-07-1…

Dr Dr. Emma L. Briant 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 responds to commentary of Assange's plea deal via Crikey: "State-backed hacks can’t be seen as mere “transparency”. They are often selective, misleading & motivated by election meddling & involve intimidating & silencing critics." crikey.com.au/2024/07/11/jul…

🎉 Congratulations to our current Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) student, Brittany Busch, on securing one of five traineeship roles offered by The Age. The 12-month program provides experience across the newsroom to hone their journalistic skills. theage.com.au/national/victo…

Dr Tom Heenan spoke to ABC News regarding mounting security concerns in France in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics: "You can tell the tension by looking at the hyper security, & not just that, but the hyper militarisation of the city." #ParisOlympics2024 abc.net.au/news/2024-07-1…

"Memes can make politics more entertaining & accessible to younger voters & profoundly influence public perceptions of political leaders... The adoption of Harris as a "brat" is indicative of her youth appeal," writes Dr Dr Blair Williams🏳️‍🌈♀️, Monash Politics & IR: lens.monash.edu/@politics-soci…

Dr Zareh Ghazarian, Monash Politics & IR, explained to ABC News that the scars of two major referendum losses in a row could take some time to heal & that it may be a while before we see another referendum on the question of becoming a republic. Read more: abc.net.au/news/2024-08-0…

Swearing, a practice which has changed wildly over the centuries, has much to teach us about ourselves. We swear to abuse, insult & express solidarity. Dr Howie Manns examines swearing's origins & the many ways in which we swear for ABC's ABC Radio National: abc.net.au/news/2024-08-1…

The Democrats have discovered a secret sauce in their campaign against Donald Trump & the MAGA mob – suddenly media headlines are splashed with references to “weird”: Prof Kate Burridge & Dr Howie Manns talk language & meaning in politics. The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/how-the-us-ele…

Explore insights from Monash University experts, Susan Carland and Associate Professor David Slucki, joined by Viv Nguyen AM and Mariam Veiszadeh at the The Wheeler Centre as they discuss conflicts that fracture Australia’s multicultural society. Book now: ow.ly/1juE50T4Eyw

Russia, Iran and China labelled major players in the fight to influence the US election. Dr Dr. Emma L. Briant 🇬🇧 🇦🇺, expert on warfare and propaganda explains "What they're mostly keen to do is [to] exploit whatever happens in the election." Monash University Read more: ow.ly/Zr2m50T6aQf

Dr Emily van der Nagel, Monash's School of Media, Film and Journalism, appeared on ABC RN discussing topics including cryptocurrency scam ads on social media, e-scooter bans, how Melbourne's new Metro tunnel is impacting MRI machines & Google helping to build cyber infrastructure in Aus. 📻Listen here: abc.net.au/listen/program…

Do you share your live location with family and friends 24/7? A/Prof Brady Robards provided expert insights to The Age on young people using location sharing technologies and its privacy implications. Read more here📍: theage.com.au/lifestyle/life…

Professor Mark Andrejevic, Monash's School of Media, Film and Journalism, spoke to ABC News Daily regarding free speech and social media, and whether we have reached a turning point on big tech or if this merely a crackdown on free speech. 📻Listen here: abc.net.au/listen/program…

Dr Dr. Emma L. Briant 🇬🇧 🇦🇺, Monash's School of Media, Film and Journalism, spoke to ABC News regarding US sanctions against Russia over allegations of interference in the upcoming presidential election. 📻 Listen here: abc.net.au/listen/program…