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Where the Royal Commission wins and falls short when it comes to culturally-safe aged care
OPINION  9 Mar 2021

Where the Royal Commission wins and falls short when it comes to culturally-safe aged care

A social work researcher examines the Royal Commission’s final report and has said while some recommendations will lead to progress, gaps exist in terms of training, accessible information and meeting cultural, personal and spiritual needs.

HealthResearchSociety and Community

The illusions of social media: ‘free speech’ is just the start
OPINION  8 Mar 2021

The illusions of social media: ‘free speech’ is just the start

An information science expert says although social media has changed many norms – from speech to relationships to social experiences – it is important we consider the paradoxes that surround social media and the beliefs many have towards these norms.

Communication and Creative IndustriesSociety and Community

Australia no longer needs a ban on genetically modified crops
OPINION  4 Mar 2021

Australia no longer needs a ban on genetically modified crops

A Charles Sturt University agriculture expert says a ban on genetically modified crops is no longer needed in NSW because the technology has been shown to be safe and beneficial for agriculture and the environment.

Agricultural ScienceGraham Centre

‘Trust the science’ is not enough to shift the anti-vax dial
OPINION  2 Mar 2021

‘Trust the science’ is not enough to shift the anti-vax dial

Research at Charles Sturt University suggests a conceptual shift in communication strategies holds potential to improve public health through more directly and accurately addressing anti-vaccination concerns.

ILWSCommunication and Creative IndustriesSociety and Community

There are 2.5 million reasons to rethink our connection to wildlife
OPINION  2 Mar 2021

video-icon There are 2.5 million reasons to rethink our connection to wildlife

A Charles Sturt academic said there are now 2.5 million reasons to reaffirm our connection with wildlife ahead of World Wildlife Day on Wednesday 3 March.

Animal and Veterinary scienceCharles Sturt UniversityILWS

Indigenous recognition is a matter of political equality
OPINION  26 Feb 2021

Indigenous recognition is a matter of political equality

In this Conversation article, Professor Dominic O’Sullivan argues that the Commonwealth’s recent proposals for a Voice to Government have provided a new way of thinking about the meaning of political equality.

IndigenousSociety and Community

Democracy will work better for everyone if all people have representation in government
OPINION  5 Feb 2021

Democracy will work better for everyone if all people have representation in government

Professor Dominic O’Sullivan argues that guaranteed Māori representation in local government will strengthen New Zealand’s democracy and bring councils into line with central government that has had Māori seats in parliament since 1867.

IndigenousInternationalLaw and Justice

Collaboration the key to securing future of universities
OPINION  27 Jan 2021

Collaboration the key to securing future of universities

Charles Sturt’s Acting Vice-Chancellor discusses some of the opportunities that lie ahead for the higher education sector and predicts more and more universities will steer towards some largely unexplored avenues of collaboration and diversification.

Charles Sturt UniversityResearchTeaching and Education

Racing a two-year-old horse is like racing a 13-year-old child
OPINION  22 Jan 2021

Racing a two-year-old horse is like racing a 13-year-old child

In the wake of one of the most anticipated horse races in Australia, a psychology academic from Charles Sturt argues why horse racing should be reformed so limited financial incentives are attached to racing two-year-old horses.

Animal and Veterinary sciencePsychologySociety and Community

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