Social Affairs

Friday essay: can marriage be feminist? – a ‘hopeless romantic’ says no, but a same-sex newlywed says yes

01 Dec 2023

There is a deep and complex history of feminist thought and activism around marriage.

Meet Viv: an AI character fostering companionship for people with dementia

30 Nov 2023

With a view to improving the lives of people living with dementia, UNSW researchers have come up with a world-first: an AI driven companion.

Brave new workplace: the future of hybrid working

23 Nov 2023

Are the CEOs of the world right in predicting that workers will be back in the office full-time by 2026? Not according to UNSW Sydney researcher Iva Durakovic.

Almost 1 in 10 Australian men have committed a sexual offence against children: study

20 Nov 2023

UNSW-led research recommends significant investment in early intervention measures to prevent child sexual abuse.

9 nurses who are all women stand in a row in their scrubs

Australia’s labour market remains highly segregated: UNSW report

15 Nov 2023

Efforts to reduce segregation by gender in Australia’s labour market face persistent resistance, say researchers for the Fair Work Commission.

How do we retain teachers? Supporting them to work together could help

07 Nov 2023

New research shows how collaboration between teachers is linked to greater job satisfaction.

I'm a geriatrician, here's why I joined Old People's Home for Teenagers

03 Nov 2023

Could teenagers get on with older people and vice versa? Turned out, they could. And both flourished.

No back door for 5 years: remote community's High Court win is good news for renters everywhere

02 Nov 2023

The tiny remote community of Santa Teresa spent seven years fighting for compensation for poor public housing. Now that the High Court has ruled in their favour, what does it mean for other renters?

Critical mathematical thinking skills create more engaged citizens

02 Nov 2023

Developing children’s understanding of maths helps them navigate personal, social and political challenges, says an expert from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.

How apps and influencers are changing the way we sleep, for better or for worse

30 Oct 2023

Fixating on sleep can make your sleep worse. But some people crave the connection online sleep communities provide.

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