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  1. 11 March 2024 - Humanities

    Australia’s media isn’t accurately reporting all sides of the Murray-Darling Basin debate

    University of Melbourne research finds media reporting on environmental water allocations to the Murray-Darling is skewed against the environment

  2. 23 February 2024 - Humanities

    Lunar New Year is all about food, family, food, peacebuilding and food

    Lunar New Year brings people together, but it’s the food that connects them, says University of Melbourne expert

  3. 5 February 2024 - Legal Affairs

    The Facebook trick online gambling is using to target Australians

    University of Melbourne research has found some overseas online casinos are illegally targeting Australians using Facebook ads – and it’s a big problem.

  4. 19 January 2024 - Humanities

    A new Australia Day for everyone

    26 January is a divisive date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges our history while looking forward, says University of Melbourne expert.

  5. 15 January 2024 - Design

    ‘Forcing’ workers into the office misses the point

    In 2024, there's still a place for physical workspaces but employers need to think carefully about when and how to use them, say University of Melbourne experts

  6. 8 January 2024 - Legal Affairs

    How does the International Court of Justice differ from the International Criminal Court?

    The Hague has two international courts, but they have very different remits, explains a University of Melbourne expert

  7. 2 January 2024 - Humanities

    Local responses to global nomads

    Digital nomads are criticised for gentrifying local communities, but responses vary according to economic circumstances says a University of Melbourne expert

  8. 19 December 2023 - Politics & Society

    Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas

    University of Melbourne experts share their advice for a sustainable and thrifty Christmas, with many Australians planning to spend less this festive season.

  9. 15 December 2023 - Legal Affairs

    Resolving contract disputes uses principles both ancient and cosmopolitan

    All societies make agreements, so contract law is the perfect site to discover intercultural notions of justice, says University of Melbourne expert