Australia has an internationalisation, not an innovation and R&D problem
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Here she comes again – how do we handle Pauline Hanson?
Politicians and those who wish to preserve the progressive achievements of the past must make their own pivot to a better understanding of the real world concerns of ordinary, hard working folk.
Rules of the Game: a disparate mix of ping-pong balls, paper and Pharrell Williams
Renowned American choreographer Jonah Bokaer's show Rules of the Game is an adventurous collaboration that doesn't quite meet expectations.
ATNIX: Australian Twitter News Index, August 2016
As day-to-day politics returns, Australian Internet users' interest in the news declines from its election-driven heights.
Explainer: why Hanjin’s ships are stranded around the globe
South Korean Hanjin Shipping has ships and crews stranded in ports around the world as creditors and customers wait to see if the company can be saved.
Chris Mitchell writes a love letter to himself
The Australian's former editor-in-chief has written a sometimes thrilling book. But it raises profound questions about relations between media executives and the politically powerful and the trust between journalists and their sources.
The democratic paradox
Last night ABC’s Q&A scored its usual high ratings. Not for the first time, the ABC’s flagship public access current affairs program gave primetime commercial TV a run for its money. It’s not without…
Supporting students with autism in the classroom: what teachers need to know
Teachers' lack of confidence in supporting students with autism calls for a better understanding of the disorder and how it may affect learning.
We’re all at risk from scary medicine side effects, but we have to weigh the risks with the benefits
Media reports have emerged of psychotic episodes in children brought about by a common asthma medication.
Where to next for arts philanthropy in Australia?
From crowdfunding to giving circles, the arts philanthropy landscape is rapidly changing. But could governments be doing more to emulate overseas policies that foster a culture of giving?
European Commission warns multinationals as Apple ordered to pay €13 billion in tax
A landmark decision by the European Commission ordering Apple to pay €13 billion in tax sends a tough message to other multinationals.
Do moves against Hangzhou G20 ‘rumours’ help show China at its best or worst?
Hangzhou is hosting the G20 summit and China is anxious to present a positive picture of the country to the world, but the official attitude to non-compliant citizens isn't helping.
FactCheck Q&A: what has the Children’s eSafety Commissioner done in its first year to tackle cyberbullying?
Communications Minister Mitch Fifield told Q&A that the Children’s eSafety Commissioner has investigated 11,000 cases of cyberbullying and can fine social media firms $17,000 a day. Is that true?
The winners and losers in the race for driverless cars
It's a race that's pitting the motor industry against tech giants and even the ridesharing company Uber. But what will be the impact when driverless cars take to the roads?
Is your employer watching you? Online profiling blurs the boundary of our public and private lives
Employers are increasingly using potential employees' social media accounts to determine their suitability for jobs. A new study finds employees are uncomfortable with this but accept the practice.
Why is sexual harassment in the AFP systemic? And can the culture be changed?
To say a workplace problem is systemic means that its underlying causes are deeply embedded in the structures and everyday practices of an organisation.
The victims’ verdict: what happens when they try to report online fraud
Victims of online fraud say they're passed from one authority to another when they try to report it, and they're still made to feel they are to blame for being caught out by a scam.
The price of victory: comparing the cost of Olympic gold to an elite arts prize
Amid the hand-wringing about the price of an Olympic medal, our experts crunched the numbers on the cost of success in the arts. And at A$8 million per international award, it turns out that elite culture is a lot better value than sport.
Can a single region in Florida show the state how to adapt to climate change?
With little state and federal leadership, regional planners in southern Florida try to prepare for the effects of climate change.
ATNIX: Australian Twitter News Index, June-July 2016
Two media events dominate the Australian Twitter News Index for June/July: the election drives visitors to Australian news sites, but the Don Dale scandal boosts social media sharing for the ABC.
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Associate Professor of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Journalism, Media and Communication, Queensland University of Technology
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Head of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Pharmacy, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor; Head, School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, QUT Business School, Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology
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Director, The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Queensland University of Technology
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Vice Chancellor’s Post-doctoral Research Fellow/ Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Global Change, Queensland University of Technology
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Doctoral student, Queensland University of Technology
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Minter Ellison Climate Change Scholar, Queensland University of Technology
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Stuart Cunningham is a Friend of The Conversation.
Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation, Queensland University of Technology