Diversity
‘Tis the season to celebrate Australia’s diversity
Australia’s summer holidays are an opportunity to explore and celebrate some of Australia’s diverse cultures and communities says University of Melbourne expert
Understanding the diversity of Australia’s LGBTQI+ community
To understand the issues impacting our LGBTQI+ community, a University of Melbourne expert says many of us need to acknowledge our own position of privilege.
The power of queer performance
University of Melbourne's Alyson Campbell will co-lead the Feral Queer Camp, asking what makes performance queer and how to develop a network of queer thinkers
Trump, nipples and the hypocrisy of the social media giants
Ending routine social media censorship of the marginalised may may mean significantly increasing the diversity in the industry – University of Melbourne experts
The potential of the ‘token’ woman
A University of Melbourne expert says recognising the value of ‘token’ individuals within the workplace can broaden perspectives and improve team performance.
Better engaging culturally diverse communities during COVID-19
COVID-19 response in Australia’s Victoria needs more focus on poorer and culturally and linguistically diverse communities say University of Melbourne experts
Building equity into architecture
Although Australia has had qualified women architects for 120 years, a University of Melbourne expert says the profession is behind in terms of gender balance.
Mapping Australia’s multicultural future
University of Melbourne research finds that young migrants in Australia are challenging stereotypes, wanting better recognition of their contribution to society
Lack of women in economics ‘bad for business’
There are too few women in senior roles in Australian economics and it's bad for business, argues senior University of Melbourne economist Abigail Payne.
Teaching tolerance: the role of Australian schools
As politicians and the media tell us multiculturalism is something to be feared, how can schools teach the next generation to embrace diversity?