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Great adaptations: The positive impact of rewriting stories
If I asked you to think about the last five or so movies you’ve watched, how many of them were an adaptation of some type? A reboot? A remake? A retelling? There has been a recognisable trend, particularly in recent years, where a lot of the films and television we’ve been watching are derivative in some way. That’s not to say this is a bad...
More than the vibe: Talking to Kim Rubenstein on podcasting, Constitutional change, and the Voice to Parliament
This year, we’re being asked to change the Constitution. But how much do you know about how it works, and how it impacts our everyday lives? We spoke with Professor Kim Rubenstein of the University of Canberra, Citizenship and Constitutional law expert, who began teaching Constitutional law in 1993. In the lead up to this month’s referendum on the...
Can Australia resist racism in the Voice process?
3 June 2023 Stan Grant’s “step away” from the media casts doubt on Australians’ maturity to carry out important national conversations without descending into racist stereotypes and vitriol. Well-known journalist and author Stan Grant made headlines when he announced he would be stepping away as host of ABC’s Q&A program after experiencing “...
New journalism research will help mitigate the harms of online hostility
23 March 2023 ‘Online hostility’ encompasses online behaviours and practices that are chiefly or exclusively aimed at offending, humiliating and/or degrading its targets. Examples include trolling, doxxing (posting someone’s personal details online without their permission), and cyberbullying. Online hostility can also take the form of emails,...
55 CANCRI E: Featuring Sophia Konti
1 December 2022 Who Am I? Where do I belong? Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. 122 x 91 cm This blog post was provided by Sophia Konti as part of the We Bleed the Same Masterclass program. The WBTS Masterclasses brought together seven outstanding ANU students to learn about how art can be used as part of a campaign against racism. The...
55 CANCRI E: Featuring Chenfei Xiao
1 December 2022 Spin : Breathe : Pump Augmented Reality. This blog post was provided by Chenfei Xiao as part of the We Bleed the Same Masterclass program. The WBTS Masterclasses brought together seven outstanding ANU students to learn about how art can be used as part of a campaign against racism. The Masterclass launched these artworks at...
