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July 26, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Wright, Professor in Marine Geology, University of Canterbury Louise Corcoran/Getty Images The decline in the number of doctoral candidates at New Zealand universities is a worrying sign for the country’s effort to build a knowledge-based economy. Aotearoa New Zealand’s economic trajectory has long been characterised by ... <a title="Declining PhD student numbers are a warning sign for NZ’s future knowledge economy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/26/declining-phd-student-numbers-are-a-warning-sign-for-nzs-future-knowledge-economy-235191/" aria-label="Read more about Declining PhD student numbers are a warning sign for NZ’s future knowledge economy">Read more</a>
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July 26, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Laurie Berg, Associate Professor, University of Technology Sydney defotoberg/Shutterstock Migrant worker exploitation is entrenched in workplaces across Australia. Tragically, a deep fear of immigration consequences means most unlawful employer conduct goes unreported. On Wednesday, however, the government officially launched a two-year pilot of innovative visa reforms that ... <a title="Migrant workers have long been too scared to report employer misconduct. A new visa could change this" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/26/migrant-workers-have-long-been-too-scared-to-report-employer-misconduct-a-new-visa-could-change-this-235415/" aria-label="Read more about Migrant workers have long been too scared to report employer misconduct. A new visa could change this">Read more</a>
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July 26, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vaughan Cruickshank, Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania Paris is about to host its third summer Olympics. While we don’t yet know what the legacy of this year’s games will be, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on the city’s previous Olympics of ... <a title="The chaotic history of the Olympics in Paris, where one games nearly ended the movement – and the other helped save it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/26/the-chaotic-history-of-the-olympics-in-paris-where-one-games-nearly-ended-the-movement-and-the-other-helped-save-it-235092/" aria-label="Read more about The chaotic history of the Olympics in Paris, where one games nearly ended the movement – and the other helped save it">Read more</a>
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July 26, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hugh Breakey, Deputy Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law, Griffith University In the wake of the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, there were calls from both sides of US politics, as well as internationally, to reduce the brutal, take-no-prisoners language that has become ... <a title="‘Bloodbath’, ‘bullseye’, ‘America’s Hitler’: why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent and incendiary?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/26/bloodbath-bullseye-americas-hitler-why-has-our-political-rhetoric-gotten-so-violent-and-incendiary-235206/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Bloodbath’, ‘bullseye’, ‘America’s Hitler’: why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent and incendiary?">Read more</a>
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July 26, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Keith Rathbone, Senior Lecturer, Modern European History and Sports History, Macquarie University Two high-profile assaults on Australians in Paris have raised concerns about security ahead of the Olympic Games. On Saturday evening, a young woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a group of men. On Monday, two ... <a title="Politics, security and the Seine: where the Paris Olympics’ flashpoints will be" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/26/politics-security-and-the-seine-where-the-paris-olympics-flashpoints-will-be-235200/" aria-label="Read more about Politics, security and the Seine: where the Paris Olympics’ flashpoints will be">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew King, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne In the past week, Earth’s record for the hottest day was broken twice. Sunday July 21 was declared Earth’s hottest day since records began, when average surface temperature reached 17.09°C. On Monday the record fell again, ... <a title="Monday was the warmest day recorded on Earth. But how do scientists actually measure that?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/25/monday-was-the-warmest-day-recorded-on-earth-but-how-do-scientists-actually-measure-that-235423/" aria-label="Read more about Monday was the warmest day recorded on Earth. But how do scientists actually measure that?">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane Louise Hunter, Associate Professor, Teacher Education, University of Technology Sydney Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock New South Wales has just announced a curriculum “shake-up” for primary schools to start in 2027. As well as new content about the human body, consent and screen time, there will be a ... <a title="Is there a ‘right way’ to teach? Recent debates suggest yes, but students and schools are much more complex" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/25/is-there-a-right-way-to-teach-recent-debates-suggest-yes-but-students-and-schools-are-much-more-complex-235421/" aria-label="Read more about Is there a ‘right way’ to teach? Recent debates suggest yes, but students and schools are much more complex">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hassan Vally, Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University Halfpoint/Shutterstock Every few weeks or months, the media reports on a new study that tantalisingly dangles the possibility of a new drug to give us longer, healthier lives. The latest study centres around a drug involved in targeting interleukin-11, a ... <a title="A drug that can extend your life by 25%? Don’t hold your breath" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/25/a-drug-that-can-extend-your-life-by-25-dont-hold-your-breath-235313/" aria-label="Read more about A drug that can extend your life by 25%? Don’t hold your breath">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Guy Castley, Associate Professor, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Guy Castley Banknotes and coins help shape our national identity. The images they display emphasise historical events, prominent personalities, or scientific, industrial and technological advances. Sometimes they highlight biodiversity, including distinctive plants and wildlife. Our new ... <a title="Almost 1 in 6 of the world’s banknotes feature wildlife – and they’re not always the creatures you’d expect" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/25/almost-1-in-6-of-the-worlds-banknotes-feature-wildlife-and-theyre-not-always-the-creatures-youd-expect-234174/" aria-label="Read more about Almost 1 in 6 of the world’s banknotes feature wildlife – and they’re not always the creatures you’d expect">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Jakubowicz, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of Technology Sydney A year ago, the government instigated an independent review of the national multicultural framework. As more than half of Australia’s population is either born overseas or has one parent who was, this policy is important. It underpins ... <a title="A major multiculturalism review has recommended bold reforms. How far is the government prepared to go?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/25/a-major-multiculturalism-review-has-recommended-bold-reforms-how-far-is-the-government-prepared-to-go-235414/" aria-label="Read more about A major multiculturalism review has recommended bold reforms. How far is the government prepared to go?">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shona Halson, Associate professor, school of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University Hananeko_Studio/Shutterstock Although the Olympics are an exciting time for sport enthusiasts worldwide, you may be faced with the gruelling test of lining up your viewing schedule with the Paris time zone. Your sleep schedule ... <a title="Surviving the Olympiczzzzz: how fans can best cope with sleep deprivation during major overseas events" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/25/surviving-the-olympiczzzzz-how-fans-can-best-cope-with-sleep-deprivation-during-major-overseas-events-227902/" aria-label="Read more about Surviving the Olympiczzzzz: how fans can best cope with sleep deprivation during major overseas events">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fethi Mansouri, Deakin Distinguished Professor/UNESCO Chair-holder; Founding Director, Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University President Joe Biden’s recent decision to step down from the 2024 presidential elections in the United States and support Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee has led to ... <a title="Kamala Harris refers to herself as a ‘woman of colour’. Is it okay if everyone else does too?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-refers-to-herself-as-a-woman-of-colour-is-it-okay-if-everyone-else-does-too-235324/" aria-label="Read more about Kamala Harris refers to herself as a ‘woman of colour’. Is it okay if everyone else does too?">Read more</a>
