Futurelearning Trans ‘glamour’ shrouds violence, discrimination Media representations of trans people make it difficult to shine a light on deeper, ongoing concerns for many members of the the community, Oct 18 2017 Dr Evan Hazenberg and Miriam Meyerhoff
Futurelearning Film industry must act early, not rage late ‘For women working in the entertainment industry, this is often seen as business as usual.’ Oct 16 2017 Miriam Ross
Futurelearning Kaitiakitanga – it is our only hope Nations and corporations are leading us into an unsustainable future most of us don’t want. It’s not too late to turn it around, writes Dan Hikuroa. Oct 16 2017 Dr Dan Hikuroa
Futurelearning Environment watchdog’s final words of warning Jan Wright says Margaret Thatcher was a pioneer in climate action among world leaders - and NZ risks falling behind. Oct 13 2017 Victoria University of Wellington
Futurelearning Auckland must prepare for climate change now Ahead of Auckland’s first Climathon event, Dr Stephen Knight-Lenihan argues Auckland needs to consider even absurd-seeming measures to prepare for climate change. Oct 13 2017 Stephen Knight-Lenihan
Futurelearning Jan Wright: Margaret Thatcher is my climate hero As Dr Jan Wright wraps up 10 years as NZ’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, she shares some unexpected enthusiasms. Oct 13 2017 Victoria University of Wellington
Futurelearning Happiness has a value - not a price If material objects don’t confer a lasting and sustainable source of happiness, what does? Oct 12 2017 Paul Jose
News Māori research wins big at awards Social injustices that undermine Māori, and treating babies with brain injuries were among the big winners at the Royal Society of NZ Research Honours. Oct 12 2017 University of Auckland
Futurelearning Solving traffic without relying on motorways Ahead of Auckland’s first Climathon event, Dr Tatjana Buklijas examines how academics can influence decisions on climate change. Oct 12 2017 Tatjana Buklijas
Futurelearning Don’t trust economists about the future of work We could be being overly optimistic about the benefits of automation into the future, writes Nicholas Agar. Sep 18 2017 Nicholas Agar
Futurelearning Time for Auckland to harness renewable energy Ahead of Auckland’s first Climathon event, Basil Sharp looks at whether Auckland’s population density is too low to make public transport work. Oct 11 2017 Basil Sharp
Futurelearning The science of NZ supervolcanoes An Oruanui eruption at Taupo would probably bring down all roofs between the Bombay Hills and Christchurch, finds Victoria University’s Colin Wilson. Oct 11 2017 Victoria University of Wellington
Futurelearning Childbirth is never one size fits all University of Auckland researchers address some of the most pressing concerns of mothers and mothers-to-be. Oct 11 2017 University of Auckland
Futurelearning Close climate change policy’s gender gap Ahead of Auckland’s first Climathon event, Dory Reeves considers why climate change policy needs to take gender equality into account. Oct 10 2017 Dory Reeves
