A vital new work that untangles the overlooked history, personal narratives and complex geopolitics of enforced military prostitution and survivor redress in Indonesia, arising from Japan‘s World War II military occupation of South-East Asia.
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia welcomes 21 new Fellows
Congratulations to all Academy Fellows who were part of successful applications for the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Discovery Project funding. More than $220 million in funding was announced by ARC Chief Executive Officer Judi Zielke on Monday 30 October, for 421 research projects in round 1. Several Academy Fellows are among the grant recipients, including:…
Australia is in the grip of a housing crisis. Despite the fact that increasing housing density in urban centres is an available option to ensure affordable housing is available to all, density is still a dirty word. The ‘Not In My Back Yard’ movement has seen concerned residents in many locations opposing medium and high…
Australia’s 2022 federal election played out in ways that few could have expected. Not only did it bring a change of government; it also saw the lowest number of primary votes for the major parties and the election of the greatest number of Independents to the lower house since the formation of the Australian party…
The Academy is pleased to announce that eight research teams from 12 universities have been awarded over $70,000 in grants to advance important national research and policy agendas via the Academy’s Workshops Program grants for 2024. The projects span a wide range of social science disciplines, from mental health to migration, Indigenous governance, biodiversity, and…
On Wednesday 18 October 2023, Academy President Professor Richard Holden FASSA addressed to the National Press Club, asking ‘Is Australian Economic Exceptionalism Over?’. Speech transcript: Thank you to the Club for this opportunity, and to Misha for that generous introduction. Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the lands on which we meet,…
Academy of the Social Sciences Recognises Australia’s Brightest Emerging Scholars Four of Australia’s most promising early career researchers have been named recipients of the 2023 Paul Bourke Awards for Early Career Research, presented by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. Academy President Professor Richard Holden extended his congratulations to the recipients, as well…
The referendum to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament was unsuccessful. The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia respects the democratic process and will continue to look for ways to engage, listen and deepen understanding in the interests of Australia as a nation. The Academy is committed to…
In the past few months, crime, and in particular, youth crime, has dominated the headlines of the news media. The solution to this complex problem being proposed by some states is to increase rates of incarceration. The Queensland and New South Wales Governments have recently introduced harsher penalties for young offenders, despite opposition from human…
Author, Professor Fethi Mansouri examines the consequences of Western states’ policies towards refugees and deterrence. Professor Mansouri is among the world’s leading experts on diversity, migration and social justice, and intercultural studies and is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences Australia.
Australians have been identified as some of the most brand-loyal consumers in the world but recent data breaches and the fallout from high-profile scandals, have seen trust in certain brands, companies and professions become considerably more shaky. It is possible for organisations to rebuild trust, but there are some key factors that come into play…
The 2022 election overthrew received wisdom about safe seats and how the Australian electorate votes. It resulted in a change of government and also saw the rise of the ‘Teal Independents’ along with the lowest number of primary votes for the major parties since the formation of the Australian party system. In Watershed, leading scholars…
Now in its third edition, this is a comprehensive guide for educators on digital technologies and children’s learning during the years from birth to 12 years. With practical ideas and resources Technologies for children offers innovative, engaging and student-centred approaches to classroom learning, that are aligned with Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum.…
Three First Nations researchers have received grants from the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia in the inaugural round of its Wilhelm, Martha, and Otto Rechnitz Memorial Fund. This Fund was established in 2022 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers in the social sciences. Grants of up to $20,000 enable innovative and…
From 4-10 September Australia’s top social researchers and commentators bring fun and engaging social science to life with over 80 events as part of Social Sciences Week 2023. What are the social sciences and how do they shape the way we live, love, learn and work together? All Australians are being urged to jump online to explore more than 80…
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia has announced the opening of grant applications for its international research collaboration programs with France and China. This exciting opportunity aims to foster cross-border partnerships and advance social science research on a global scale. The Academy has a strong commitment to facilitating international research collaboration, and these…
We tend to take our mental health for granted, yet face with our own mental illness, or mental ill-health among our family or friends we can feel overwhelmed. Troubled Minds: Understanding and treating mental illness by Academy Fellows Sidney Bloch and Nick Haslam is a welcome and authoritative guide for anyone whose life has been…
For the first time in Social Sciences Week history, prepare for an electrifying clash between two brilliant minds: Academy Fellows The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP and Emeritus Professor David Rowe. They will take to the stage and passionately debate the thought-provoking question: Does sport unite or divide us? Purchase tickets here. A donation from…
As a society, we are moving toward an ever more online presence. While some members of younger generations loathe using their phones to make a phone call, the importance of exploring other ways in which technology can be harnessed to link people with vital services, such as mental health support, cannot be understated. According to…
That’s the message from Professor Scott Eacott for anyone considering applying for a 2024 Workshop Grant from the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia before the deadline of 25 August 2023. Scott Eacott is Deputy Director of the Gonski Institute for Education, Professor in the School of Education at UNSW Sydney and an Adjunct…
Do the social sciences have the right infrastructures to drive ground-breaking research? What shared research capabilities could transform our disciplines? Consider a research project you are working on right now. Consider what you will be working on in 10 years. In 20 years. What research infrastructure would deepen understanding and amplify impacts? These are the…
Four Academy Fellows are among the 90 leading experts announced as new appointments to the prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) College of Experts. Professors Cathy Coleborne (University of Newcastle), Bronwyn Fredericks (University of Qld), David Goodman (University of Sydney) and Gavan McNally (University of NSW) join eight other Academy Fellows on the 270-strong College responsible…
We leave base camp and start our trek across this vast country. We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future. On 26 May 2017, after a historic process of consultation, the Uluru Statement from the Heart was read out. This clear and urgent call for…