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  1. 14 March 2023 - Humanities

    The older Asian Australians boosting health literacy

    University of Melbourne research is improving Australia’s COVID-19 and public health communication to older culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

  2. 9 September 2021 - Humanities

    Communicating COVID-19 to our older culturally diverse Australians

    University of Melbourne research finds some older Chinese Australians struggled going online during COVID-19, especially when getting accurate vaccine facts.

  3. 30 August 2021 - Health & Medicine

    Crossing health borders without international travel

    A University of Melbourne-based public health initiative is using interactive technology to reach remote Kenyan communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  4. Podcast20 January 2021 - Humanities

    The politics of hacking

    Associate Professor Dunbar-Hester discusses the cultures and the communities of the digital era, with a particular focus on media and technology activists.

  5. 26 October 2020 - Health & Wellbeing

    COVID-19 face coverings mask the message

    Many people have hearing loss – from mild to disabling – but University of Melbourne research finds COVID-19 face masks are making communication even harder.

  6. 5 October 2020 - Health & Medicine

    Reporting COVID-19 research responsibly

    A University of Melbourne expert says while science communication is now so vital, the media has a responsibility to explain that scientific research evolves.

  7. 14 September 2020 - Health & Wellbeing

    How can we make sure people trust a COVID-19 vaccine once we get one?

    Vaccination is an insurance policy but University of Melbourne experts say if we want good COVID-19 vaccine uptake, we need to restore public trust and clarity.

  8. 5 June 2020 - Humanities

    How much digital time is too much during COVID-19?

    After much time online during COVID-19 restrictions, can we ensure digital media doesn’t take a toll on our family life, asks a University of Melbourne expert.

  9. 24 February 2020 - Humanities

    A very modern dilemma

    Mobile messaging keeps us connected 24/7; University of Melbourne research finds people use a range of tactics to avoid messages, but little accepted etiquette

  10. 25 July 2019 - Health & Wellbeing

    Improving cancer care through good communication

    New research that includes the University of Melbourne finds that working on clear and open communication between doctor and patients can improve cancer care.