Equality
‘Bumping spaces’ build community – when they are within reach
A Map of the Month from the University of Melbourne highlights that not all Melburnians have equal access to local community 'bumping spaces'
Is this the world’s coolest street? Or is the system rigged?
Melbourne, Australia has topped another global ranking, but, a University of Melbourne expert asks, what does it mean to be officially ‘cool’ and who decides?
By investing in women now, we will accelerate progress
The return on investment that would come from backing women would be enormous if realised, says University of Melbourne expert on International Women's Day.
What we can expect from the 2023 economic ‘misery index’
University of Melbourne experts say Australia’s high interest rates and low GDP growth are pushing our Economic Misery Index higher, but hopefully not for long.
We can eliminate cervical cancer
On International Women's Day, University of Melbourne experts say more equitable access to screening is needed for Australia to eliminate cervical cancer
Overcoming gender bias of boardroom gatekeepers
On International Women's Day, a University of Melbourne expert says remove gatekeeper bias for professional women so they can compete on equal footing with men
Women leading the fight against climate change
On International Women's Day, University of Melbourne experts say climate change is disproportionately affecting women, so adaption measures must ensure equity.
Why are women ignored by medical research?
Medical research aims to treat disease but women are often left out – and that must change, says a University of Melbourne expert on International Women's Day.
Call for a new age in science
As we mark International Women's Day, a University of Melbourne expert says peer-review processes overwhelmingly benefiting men are scientifically flawed.
How women are changing Indonesia
In Indonesia, women are making change for themselves from the ground up and defining the future of gender equality, finds University of Melbourne research.