Law & society

A new study of the Facebook pages of 20 Australian public health agencies reveals that videos, celebrities, sports stars, emotional appeals and factual information generate greatest user-engagement, while techniques such as sponsorships and authority figures reduce user engagement.

Research funded by the Royal Commission is the first in Australia and one of few internationally to examine the impact of delayed reporting on complaints. 

This week's conciliation talks in The Hague give Australia a new chance to do the right thing by East Timor to help it secure its future, writes Professor Ben Saul.

Former ISIS captive and Yazidi spokesperson Nadia Murad delivered a powerful speech on campus, calling for justice and action over the terrorist group's mass violence against women and children.

A new photo exhibition, Treasured Possessions, explores the 'profound life experiences' of Wollongong's senior residents.

A team led by Dr Estelle Lazer of the University of Sydney has used portable digital x-rays to yield readable images of bones embedded in thick plaster.

Students to work with Aboriginal communities on a range of critical projects.

After speaking passionately about the issue of girls’ education at a special Sydney Ideas event last week, the Federal Member for Barton, Linda Burney sat down with Media and Communications student, Angela Wilcox to talk more about the issue and what students can do to make a difference.

The chief investigator of the University's Atrocity Forecasting Project has urged 'intensive monitoring' of nations facing significant risk of genocide.

Professor Tom Calma AO appealed to the ARC to match the NHMRC's level of funding for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander projects at a University of Sydney health research showcase last week.

Bingqing Wei and Minerva Inwald have melded theory with hands-on experience for the University Art Gallery's latest exhibition. 

The University of Sydney demonstrated a campus-wide commitment to diversity at its Cultural Competence at Sydney launch last week.

Following his powerful speech at the 2016 NAIDOC Awards, Professor Chris Sarra will facilitate a day of workshops for teachers and other staff working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on Tuesday 26 July.

Dr Jen Scott Curwood’s leadership has been recognised by Teachers Mutual Bank and the Australian Teacher Education Association.

Clinical psychologist Dr Christopher Hunt draws on his research into sexism, as well as referring to research about homophobia and discrimination generally, to provide insights into the significant impacts of our words. 

An urban mobile gaming researcher explains what Pokémon Go and Ingress can tell us about augmented reality experiences. 

Media law expert from Sydney Law School, Michael Douglas, explains why Pokémon Go and New South Wales courtrooms do not mix. 

According to our experts, this week's landmark South China Sea ruling could have a significant and lasting impact on international relations.  

Greyhound racing has long been a sport justified by gambling, writes Dr Steve Georgakis.