Anti-Asian memes spread on TikTok during the pandemic, and the potential for harm is real. It’s about time platforms scrutinised such ‘humour’ more closely.
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an Australian university with an emphasis on real-world courses and applied research. Based in Brisbane with strong global connections, it has 40,000 students, including 6,000 from overseas.
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Optus used press releases, and Twitter when it could have contacted its customers by text.
“Toxic masculinity” has been used to explain everything from the election of Donald Trump to why Ross from Friends is awful. But what does it actually mean?
A third La Niña event in a row could bring dangerous conditions for people with allergies – but we’ll need better continuous monitoring to be sure what’s coming in the future.
In April, Netflix announced they would introduce a new, lower-priced, subscription tier that would be supported by advertising. Australia is expected to see this change in November.
None of the major digital platforms lets the public see what advertising they carry and how it’s targeted, according to a new report.
Biodiversity market schemes can help – but they are not a silver bullet, and can be gamed if poorly designed.
The tiny golden-tipped bat roosts in the nests of rainforest birds. But high intensity extreme fires can increasingly reach into their unburnt sanctuaries.
Lack of free access to research leads to discrimination, both in academia and for us all. The new guidance from the US is a huge step in the right direction.
A Melbourne private school is opening online-only enrolments. Headlines have focussed on the $18,000 fees. But there are many reasons why in-person schooling may not work.
Food insecurity is increasing in Australia and around the world with women most affected.
The paltry spending means many species severely impacted by the megafires were left in desperate trouble, potentially pushing some closer to extinction.
Nuclear war would trigger a global food crisis lasting at least a decade, in which hundreds of millions or more would be likely to starve.
These two new romances starring bold, culturally connected heroines from Redfern and Western Sydney break the genre mould – but remain faithful to what readers love about romance.
Perundungan adalah masalah serius. Tapi, yang jarang menjadi topik dalam bahasan atau riset adalah pengalaman orang tua yang anaknya menjadi pelaku bullying dan telah membuat anak lain menderita.
Education experts say putting student teachers in classrooms risks seeing teacher attrition levels like we have never seen before.
The findings are staggering in their representation of loss and environmental degradation across Australia. While I am disappointed, I am unfortunately not surprised.
The new ‘Screenomatic’ model can protect students and academics, while still providing useful feedback.
Australian media have and do unfairly report on Indigenous affairs and toxic environments are leading to fewer First Nations journalists. Should universities put cultural safety in journalism courses?
2021 saw particularly higher losses for vulnerable demographics. The numbers are startling – and the government arguably isn’t doing enough.
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Research Fellow at Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Media at the School of Communication, Queensland University of Technology
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Principal Research Scientist at NSW Primary Industries and Adjunct Fellow, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Digital Communication, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer QUT Business School, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Sociology, Queensland University of Technology
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Sessional Academic and PhD Candidate, Queensland University of Technology
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PhD Candidate in Media and Communication, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Queensland University of Technology
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Director, Open Access Australasia, Queensland University of Technology
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Software Engineer, Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
