To make the most of telescopes like the Square Kilometre Array, we will need the talents of people from across the full spectrum of society.
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A determined approach to improving diversity will also lead to better science.
Susan Stamberg interviewed President Jimmy Carter during a National Public Radio call-in program in 1979.
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From the beginning, National Public Radio vowed that it would speak with ‘many voices.’
Valeria, Shahadat and Leonardo – an EU family living in London.
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London’s superdiversity offers a safe and welcoming space for European citizens – but Brexit poses a real challenge to it.
Greater Dandenong Civic Centre was completed in 2014 with new council chambers, a library and Harmony Square.
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A major investment in renewing the urban centre of Dandenong is starting to pay dividends. But while research has found three keys to success, the benefits haven’t reached everyone.
There is growing awareness of the negative impact of ‘parachute research’.
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Global health researchers, funders and journals are not walking the talk on equity, diversity and inclusion.
Achieving the American dream.
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As more people of color move to the suburbs, they might not find the full range of opportunities that white European ethnic groups did for most of the previous century.
Only 7% of children’s books published in 2018 featured a character of colour.
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British children’s books are still not representing all British readers – but reflecting realities for readers of colour is possible if parties across the industry work together
Employee satisfaction rises when it’s OK to be your true self at work.
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Salaries are not the only factor making it hard to keep talented people on board.
At the 2018 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, only two recipients were women.
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Awards can make scientific careers, but too often award rules and application processes shut women out.
Do nursing home staff know and respect your cultural background or language? Here’s why that’s important.
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Australia’s rich diversity is reflected in its older population. It’s time our nursing homes do the same.
By working in roles that are typically viewed as being more appropriate for women, men can break down the notions that foster gender inequalities.
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South Africa has a low number of male teachers in the foundation phase. Why this must change.
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Are our interests shifting away from film and towards TV series? As media changes, is there even a difference between TV and film?
The historic joint spacewalk of two female astronauts outside the International Space Station was thwarted because the station did not have space suits that fit both women.
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Despite the hard evidence of the excellent benefits of gender, racial and other diversity on research teams, public criticism on the benefits of equity and diversity programs still exists.
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We shouldn’t assume that discussion of bodily changes necessarily means progression towards a more equal society.
A sense of belonging can enhance the college experience.
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Engaging with diversity – a key ingredient for sense of belonging on college campuses – may involve discomfort and even tension at times.
There are more than 33 million students in Indonesia’s public schools, while the number of those enrolled in universities amounts to around seven million.
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The lack of safe spaces for students to express themselves and explore their academic passions can be seen as a reason why Indonesia doesn’t perform well in global education indexes.
Of Jennifer Silva’s sample of 108 working-class people, over two-thirds didn’t even vote in the 2016 election.
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A sociologist spent over a year interviewing black, white and Latino residents of a declining coal town in central Pennsylvania, plumbing the sources of their political disillusionment.
Inter-ethnic couples not only connect two individuals, but entire families and communities of different ethnic backgrounds.
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Surprisingly, Australian-born women are significantly more likely to live in an inter-ethnic relationship than their male counterparts.
Boris Johnson: elected by the same old crowd.
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From the Tory leadership election to innovation policy, a small number of similarly-minded people are making the big decisions.
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The ethnic and religious composition of our societies is increasing rapidly. How will these changes impact our quality of life?