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Universities’ relevance hinges on academic freedom

Kirsten Lyons dissects the special issue of the Australian Universities Review on "Academic Freedom's Precarious Future". Hyper surveillance, rigid performance appraisals and the metrics of research - what does this mean for the future of academic freedom?

09.06.2021

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The year of the quiet ocean

On the eve of World Ocean Day, James Waddell explores how an international research project is taking advantage of changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic to gather information on how human-generated noise affects ocean species.

07.06.2021

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Rethinking Food Systems

As the UN prepares for its first-ever Food Systems Summit in September 2021, World Environment Day can catalyse the discussion on the impact of food systems have on the environment.

04.06.2021

Memories, Memorials and Museums for Peace

With some museums closed for more than a year, the prospect of engaging in cultural activities again brings more than just pleasure - it's a vital aspect to acknowledging history through the power of peace memorials. Professor Syed Sikander Mehdi, a veteran member of the International Peace Research Association, explores the healing power of peace museums.

28.05.2021

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