Politics & Society
Why Prigozhin’s march on Moscow was not a coup
The Wagner group ‘mutiny’ grew out of an intra-elite feud in Russia – and it's a growing problem for Vladimir Putin, says University of Melbourne expert.
AI apocalypse or overblown hype?
A University of Melbourne experts says at the speed artificial intelligence (AI) is developing, it is imperative we understand, and act on, the potential risks.
The future of our public housing towers
Clever refurbishments of Melbourne’s ageing public housing towers instead of demolition could save millions of dollars, say University of Melbourne researchers
It’s time to make waves in beach accessibility
University of Melbourne research found Australia could be a world leader in making beaches accessible to people of all abilities, but barriers remain
Building mentally healthy workplaces
Governments and employers must do more to prevent psychiatric injury and mental ill-health at work, says University of Melbourne researcher
Bendigo Street and occupation as protest
The Bendigo Street Occupation shows housing activists and local governments can better work together for housing justice, say University of Melbourne experts.
A shared vision for Australia’s security
A University of Melbourne experts says Australia's government needs to explain their security vision for AUKUS to get public support for the defence partnership
Don’t twist the aim of The Voice for political gain
Opponents to the Indigenous Voice are repeating history – using the issue of child protection as a political weapon, says University of Melbourne expert.
Quantifying an Australian crisis: Black deaths in custody
Official statistics recorded 106 deaths in custody last year, but these figures underestimate the scale of the crisis, says a University of Melbourne expert.
The China divide
What would Australia do if the US went to war against China? A new book from Melbourne University Press (MUP) explores Australia's role in the Pacific.