Committed or militant, cinema can be so in a thousand ways: by the choice of a subject, the production policy, the type of editing chosen, or even according to the team that wrote or directed it. But between the intentions that govern the making of a cinematographic object and the way it is received, there […] … learn more→

We’ve long been warned about the looming demise of traditional journalism in the face of digital disruption. But some tech giants, once the very disruptors themselves, have been positioning themselves as journalism’s saviours. Programs such as the Google News Initiative promise not only to keep journalism alive, but by enabling innovation, to also help it adapt and […] … learn more→

In this digital era where everything is connected, online verbal violence is becoming an increasingly disturbing threat. A WHO report revealed that one in six children will be victims of cyberbullying by 2024. A 2019 UNICEF survey in 30 countries showed that one-third of teenagers had experienced cyberbullying. In fact, one in ten teenagers were involved in physical conflict due to […] … learn more→

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans. As a professor of organizational psychology, I believe businesses should refine rather than abandon these efforts. Introducing a powerful concept, “belonging,” could hold the key. Although people mistakenly use […] … learn more→

The idea that aliens may have visited the Earth is becoming increasingly popular. Around a fifth of UK citizens believe Earth has been visited by extraterrestrials, and an estimated 7% believe that they have seen a UFO. The figures are even higher in the US – and rising. The number of people who believe UFO sightings offer likely […] … learn more→

As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion – also known as DEI – efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditionally excluded or marginalized. But in recent years, a backlash has set in, with many institutions defunding their […] … learn more→

Despite the enormous concern that currently exists around the use of screens by minors and its negative effects, the truth is that boys and girls begin their relationship with the digital environment long before they even have the capacity to desire it. According to a study carried out by the computer security firm AVG in […] … learn more→

Social media challenges can range from bizarre, hilarious to downright dangerous – it seems there’s no limit to what some people will do for likes. Take the “gallon challenge”, for instance. Social media influencers encouraged their followers to consume a gallon (3.78L in the UK) of milk in 60 minutes without vomiting. Maybe this doesn’t […] … learn more→

Eric Beecher is a rare beast: a combination of journalist, media owner and idealist. In 1984, aged 33, he became the youngest-ever editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and he has worked around the world as a journalist. He is currently chair and the largest shareholder in Private Media, owner of several Australian news websites, […] … learn more→

Title of course: Campaigns and Elections, in Theory and Practice What prompted the idea for the course? I noticed many of my students, including those interested in political science, had never actually engaged in politics beyond voting. I also saw that many of the clubs and activities that helped me make friends when I was a […] … learn more→