Professor Tony Moore has dedicated his Monash University career to exploring the democratic reformers, freedom fighters, political prisoners and counterculture artists who have shaped Australia’s national identity. In his inaugural professorial lecture, he will explore two areas of his research: the legacy of convicts in Australia; and the transformative impact of bohemian subcultures on popular…
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School Belonging Central to Student Wellbeing
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A review commissioned by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and led by Monash University draws together international evidence that positions school belonging as central to student wellbeing, academic engagement and educational equity. School belonging is a student’s experienced sense of legitimate membership in the school community, grounded in feeling valued, safe and recognised, and sustained through…
Butterflies worldwide are on the move
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Monash‑led research has revealed that one in ten butterfly species globally has shifted its distribution range, with climate change and extreme weather driving nearly 80 per cent of documented movements. The study, the largest of its kind, analysed 6,182 range‑shift records for 1,758 species across 105 countries, drawing on English and non‑English scientific literature as…
New Book Exploring the Future of the Australian Liberal Party
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As the two major political parties in Australia face unprecedented threats to their historical dominance, a new book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Liberal Party of Australia, tracking its historic success, changing ideologies and role in 21st Century politics. The Australian Liberal Party: Volume 1: Ideas, History and Organisation, edited by Monash University’s Associate…
Monash University Study: 6000 Australians will die from heatwaves in the year 2100
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The first study of the health impacts of increasing heatwaves predicts that almost 6000 Australians will die from heatwaves in the year 2100 under climate change, compared to around 250 deaths per year during 2016–19.In some of Australia’s hottest regions, such as the Northern Territory, the increase in mortality due to heatwaves will increase by…
Cyclists Safety on Busy Streets
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Cyclists can feel safe at the very moment they are most at risk, according to new Monash research that could reshape how cities design shared streets. The study found that after a vehicle overtakes a cyclist, riders often experience a short “perceptual relief period” where they feel safer, even though the risk from vehicles behind…
‘Cities unprepared for social and economic impact of robots’ according to Monash University Research
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From delivering food in restaurants to cleaning airports, robots are becoming increasingly common in society — but are our policies ready to keep up?Monash University research has found that some of the world’s leading robot cities do not have adequate policies to protect the public’s interests. The study, published in the Journal of Asian Public…
What’s Stopping Young Women from Riding bikes
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In a world-first study, Monash University researchers have found that 92% of young Victorian women, aged 18-29, are interested in riding a bike
Aussie Shoppers & Christmas gifts
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Consumer retail trends for this holiday season show some interesting changes according to the annual survey by Monash Business School’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS). The Christmas Retail Trends Report, now in its fourth year, confirmed that like previous years the majority of Australian shoppers intend to purchase Christmas gifts this year. Leading this…
“What Happens Next?” podcast wins gold in global awards
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Monash University’s What Happens Next? podcast series has been recognised in the second annual global Signal Awards alongside other high-profile podcast creators including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and leading production companies such as Netflix, Warner Bros. and iHeartPodcasts. Hosted by Monash academic and commentator Dr Susan Carland, What Happens Next? won a…