Protests in Thailand, the transition to a cashless society, gender equality at home and in the workplace, and the fall of Babylon... see where the Faculty of Arts has been making headlines recently.
Professor Bronwyn Carlson from the Department of Indigenous Studies was interviewed on Triple J Hack and provided comment to Triple J Hack Online regarding racism specific to dating apps.
Professor Catharine Lumby from the Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies was mentioned in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald in relation to her research into gender equality in the home and how it relates to gender equality in the workplace.
Dr Lavina Lee from the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations provided comment to South China Morning Post regarding the inclusion of Australia in the Malabar naval exercise.
Dr Kathy Cologon from the Department of Educational Studies was interviewed on ABC Radio Canberra, Radio National Canberra and featured on ABC Online regarding the integration of children with disabilities to mainstream schools.
Teresa Somes from Macquarie Law School contributed the article 'Despite more than 30 major inquiries, governments still haven’t fixed aged care. Why are they getting away with it?' to The Conversation.
The 2020 Ernest Scott Lecture by Professor Michelle Arrow from the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations was broadcast on ABC Radio National.
Dr Roger Huang from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology was quoted on Vice regarding youth protests in Thailand.
Amy Thunig from the School of Education appeared on ABC News, talking about politicians using social media.
Professor Michael Fine from the Department of Sociology contributed an article about ageing and care to Aged Care Insite.
Professor Catharine Lumby from the Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies was featured on 6PR about workplace practices in the mining industry contributing to gender inequality.
Professor Bates Gill from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology was mentioned on Inside Story regarding a proposed approach to Australia's relationship with China termed 'bounded engagement'.
Professor Catharine Lumby from the Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies was featured on Channel 7 News regarding former NRL player Todd Carney launching an app to help stop players posting damaging content to social media.
Professor Wendy Rogers from the Department of Philosophy contributed the article 'Climate change and moral responsibility in medicine' to The Medical Republic.
Amy Thunig from the School of Education was featured on ABC's The Drum discussing the political situation in NSW and Queensland and what the fallout could be from price hikes for university humanities degrees.
Professor Javier Álvarez-Mon from the Department of Ancient History was interviewed on ABC Radio Nightlife about the fall of Babylon.
Professor Bronwyn Carlson from the Department of Indigenous Studies was featured in The Australian regarding her career achievements after dropping out of school.
Professor Michelle Arrow from the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations was featured on Radio National Big Ideas regarding political and societal changes in the 1970s and the influence on modern Australia.
Dr Julian Droogan and Lise Waldek from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology were featured in The Guardian and Crikey regarding a study of online right-wing extremism in Australia.
Dr Monika Zalnieriute From the Macquarie Law School provided comment to The Guardian regarding data retention legislation.
Associate Professor Ben Spies-Butcher from the Department of Sociology provided comment to SBS News about the lack of spending on homelessness and social housing the Federal Budget.
Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall from the School of Education, Dr Robyn Wheldall and Dr Jennifer Buckingham from Multilit were mentioned in The Australian regarding an apology for criticism aimed at their promotion of phonics.
Professor Catharine Lumby from the Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies was featured on Channel 10 News regarding the Organised Crime Squad investigating former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Sam Burgess which involves allegations of domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and fake identities.
Professor Benjamin Schreer from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology contributed the article 'Arming without aiming? Challenges for Japan's amphibious capability' to War on the Rocks.
Dr Lavina Lee from the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations provided comment to The Guardian about meetings between the 'Quad' Australia, the US, India and Japan discussing relationships with China.
Dr Chris Vasantkumar from the Department of Anthropology was interviewed on ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast regarding the transition to a cashless society.
Dr Sung-Young Kim from the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations was interviewed on 2SER The Daily and in The Fifth Estate regarding South Korea’s approach to reducing carbon emissions while supporting the economy.
Michael Hayes, PhD student from the Department of Ancient History was featured on ABC Radio Sydney Evenings regarding parallels between an Ancient Egyptian pandemic and current events.
Associate Professor Penny Van Bergen from the School of Education contributed the article 'Year 12 exams in the time of COVID: 5 ways to support your child to stress less and do better' to The Conversation.
Dr Michelle Lim from the Macquarie Law School contributed the article '‘You wake up with lab-engineered coffee’: how our imaginations can help decide Earth’s future' to The Conversation.
Professor Michelle Arrow from the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations contributed the article 'Helen Reddy’s music made women feel invincible' to The Conversation and was interviewed on 2GB and 2SER about Helen Reddy.
Associate Professor Ronika Power from the Department of Ancient History was featured in The Brilliant regarding her work as a bioarchaeologist.
Emilio Lomonaco from the Department of International Studies, Languages and Cultures was featured on ABC Radio National The Book Club regarding Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's book The Leopard.