The myth of Narcissus isn’t so much about narcissism as about what it is to transgress society's norms of male sexuality, says a University of Melbourne expert

The Australian Centre announced the 2019 winners of the Literary Awards at a ceremony on Saturday 7 September during the Melbourne Writers Festival.

India is committed to inclusive elections and allowing absentee voting would make the world's biggest democracy even bigger, says University of Melbourne expert

In a country highly dependent on exports of petroleum, palm oil, timber and tin, what are the local dynamics at play in the global game of resource extraction?

Thae Yong-ho, North Korea’s highest ranking defector, joins us in the studio to share his unique insights into North Korean society and how it’s been shaped by the Kim family.

Museums have emerged as effective agents of cultural soft power globally, including outside the West, like China and Russia, says University of Melbourne expert

What film adaptions of Ancient Rome do historians like the most? We ask four University of Melbourne experts to give us their favourite screen visions of Rome.

The Australian Centre announced the 2019 winners of the Literary Awards at a ceremony on Saturday 7 September during the Melbourne Writers Festival.

In a country highly dependent on exports of petroleum, palm oil, timber and tin, what are the local dynamics at play in the global game of resource extraction?

The myth of Narcissus isn’t so much about narcissism as about what it is to transgress society's norms of male sexuality, says a University of Melbourne expert

India is committed to inclusive elections and allowing absentee voting would make the world's biggest democracy even bigger, says University of Melbourne expert

The Three Crosses is Rembrandt’s powerful depiction of Christ’s crucifixion. University of Melbourne expert explains how it is faithfully conserved for exhibit

By use of social media, including memes, ideologies of hate are gaining currency. A University of Melbourne expert examines how hate speech became the everyday

In the Asia-Pacific region, it’s estimated that one in every six people is living with a debilitating physical or cognitive impairment, and that figure is set to grow.

Congratulations to the winners of our MAJOR HACK 2019 challenge: Mehul, Claire and Elisa.

In a world of 'alternative facts' and spin, Shakespeare helps teach us how to grasp complexity and expose manipulation, says a University of Melbourne expert.

Sugar has a bitter history of slavery and exploitation, but University of Melbourne researchers say it's also transformed politics and our modern-day diet.

Entrepreneurs, designers and fashion businesses are rethinking the human and environmental costs of clothing says a University of Melbourne researcher.

In Indonesia, what’s the relationship between growing dominance of social media, greater commitment to neoliberal economic policies, and increasing religious conservatism?

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) kicks off on Thursday 1 August and we’re lucky enough to have the inside scoop from Georgia, a Master of Publishing and Communications student and intern at the festival.

The programmer for Australia’s largest and most prestigious film festival - the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) - Thomas Caldwell has made a career out of his passion for the moving image.

The Garma Festival is more than policy talk. University of Melbourne academics discover it is about connection between Aboriginal and non-Indigenous Australia.

Dr Muhammad Kamal and Dr Shirin Yasar examine the origins of and contemporary attitudes to Sufism

To many observers, Xi Jinping's leadership appears to be a throwback to the Mao Zedong era. But is it fair to compare Xi’s methods with Mao's?

Open to Australian students wishing to undertake graduate coursework or research in the areas of technology and innovation, strengthening Australia-Asia ties or enabling positive social change. Applications close 4 September 2019

In this special episode, Master of Executive Arts student, Alejandro joins Pilar from A Voz Limpia, to talk about Foliaje, an upcoming bilingual anthology that they co-edited with Eyal Chipiewicz.

SWOT Vac alert: the craziest time of the semester! How are you coping?

How do our peers on campus celebrate their important days and traditions?

We are excited to announce that the Arts West Gallery will be transformed into a quiet study space for students over the swotvac and exam period (starting Monday 3 June)

Arts student wellbeing series

Arts student wellbeing series

Arts student wellbeing series

The Faculty of Arts Exchange Enabling Scholarships are now open for both graduate and undergraduate students who may not be able have an overseas study experience due to specific circumstances. Applications close 28 June 2019.