Arts and Society
Influencing the cultural conversation
Arts and Society
Influencing the cultural conversation
The surprising benefits of TikTok for teenagers
New research shows young people are using the social media platform to nurture relationships, find support and become more socially conscious.
Baby talk: how early childhood centres can help multilingual children
A new study analysing infant and toddler language interactions at early childhood centres could shed light on why children from non-English speaking backgrounds often start school with weaker language skills than their English-speaking peers.
Referendum Q & A: Who, what, why and how?
As Australia continues to canvass issues surrounding the Voice proposal, Politics and International Relations scholar Associate Professor Ian Tregenza dissects the democratic lynchpin that is the referendum.
The scandal that rocked the Australian art world
A Macquarie historian’s book about the 1944 Archibald Prize scandal over William Dobell's winning portrait is gaining more recognition during this year's exhibition, on now at the NSW Art Gallery.
Plant-based eateries mushroom around Sydney: new vegan research
Vegan fish and chips, plant-based pizzas and dairy-free ice cream are among the dishes driving a Sydney-wide rise in the popularity of meat-free food, with a side of quiet activism.
How a sense of humour can be a moral virtue
How to make sense of the crazy world we live in? Dark humour might hold the key, says Associate Professor of Philosophy Mark Alfano.
Dinner and show: Roman ruins reveal luxury winery doubled as entertainment venue
Did Roman emperors curate the first luxury ‘experience’ for vinophiles? The discovery of an ancient winery, says Macquarie University archaeologist Dr Emlyn Dodd, reveals the annual vintage as a truly theatrical occasion.
Meet the band's new drummer ... Keirzo the robot
VIDEO: Artificial intelligence and music researcher Dr Richard Savery hopes his new drumming, rapping robot will reveal new insights about human-robot interactions.
The author's near-death experience
Is ‘author’ still a job description? Does a writer actually need to be human? In his new book, Professor of Media John Potts looks at the way technology has affected creativity.
Viral verse: how Instapoets are reinventing the art
Canadian Instapoet Rupi Kaur has 4.5 million followers and has just completed a world tour which included Australia. Dr Veronica Alfano unpacks the impact of this new artform on traditional poetry.
Educator Shane Hogan to start a new school from scratch
After 43 years in teaching and running some of Sydney's most prestigious private schools, educator Shane Hogan is poised to open his own co-ed, non-denominational campus for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Should doctors help patients buy drugs overseas?
As the cost of medication rises, do doctors have a responsibility to help people safely source cheaper options?