Being Human Festival

While China's trade war with the US and its treatment of domestic discontents make the news headlines, its economic and military resurgence has truly spooked the West. But do China's ambitions to regain its pre-19th century glory constitute a threat?

How do you go about deciphering the script of a wholly different language that was lost more than 3,000 years ago?

As the UK heads toward an election, much of the focus remains on Brexit negotiations; but there needs to be more thought given to the long term, especially when it comes to trade.

In an election campaign where the threat of climate change loomed large, Canada’s left-leaning parties made big promises that may lead to real change.

As part of The New York Times’ Hard Truths exhibition hosted by the Faculty of Arts in September and October 2019, we ran an essay competition for University of Melbourne students.

While China's trade war with the US and its treatment of domestic discontents make the news headlines, its economic and military resurgence has truly spooked the West. But do China's ambitions to regain its pre-19th century glory constitute a threat?

Linear A, the script of one of the earliest European civilisations, the Minoans, is still undeciphered but a University of Melbourne expert is finding new clues

Followers of the Gülen movement, some 10 million strong and active in 160 countries, remain to this day the target of relentless persecution by the Turkish government.

As Britain heads toward an election, University of Melbourne experts say Brexit has taken the focus off the long term, especially when it comes to trade.

Canada's left-leaning parties made big promises on climate change during the election; a University of Melbourne expert says this may lead to real change.

Immigration wasn't an issue in Canada's election and a University of Melbourne expert argues that reflects explicit policy support compared to Australian unease

China has been cracking down hard on Uyghur and other Muslim groups in its far northwestern region of Xinjiang. But what’s the real history of the Uyghur people?

The internet provides a forum for democracy in some Southeast Asian countries, but a University of Melbourne expert says it’s also become a tool for fake news.

An interactive online map of Australian care homes, developed at the University of Melbourne, is helping those who grew up in care to track down their history.

A new book by a University of Melbourne expert explores how understanding context can help us change the lives of artists and cultural workers for the better.

The Global Kidney Exchange has been criticised as ‘organ trafficking’, but University of Melbourne experts argue it will save the lives of rich and poor alike.

A year ago, Sobur Dhieu applied for the Tony and Maja Carp scholarship to support her studying the Bachelor of Arts. Now at the end of her first year, Sobur tells us about what her experience at the University of Melbourne been like.

How do international aid agencies operate on the ground in Myanmar, with its its complex, unstable and sometimes hostile political and social environment?

A University of Melbourne expert says Melbourne artist Mirka Mora, who was known for her bold and bright work, was a trailblazer for women artists in the 70s.

A University of Melbourne expert says proposed anti-vilification laws in Victoria to curb online trolling could be a step in the right direction.

Winning entry to be published in The New York Times!

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.

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

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.