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13 JUNE, 2024 Who: Charles Darwin University heat stress expert Dr Sarah Carter. Dr Carter is a member of the Heat and Health Research Incubator group, and has been part of the team implementing the Australian Open heat stress scales. Topics: The impact of heatwaves on the human body, following recent heatwaves in Delhi and … Continued
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This is a rejection of once-in-a-generation opportunity to end slaughter at sea, says Humane Society International (11 June 2024)―As news breaks that Iceland’s Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir will renew a one-year commercial whaling licence to whaling company Hvalur hf., despite clear evidence of immense animal suffering, global animal protection charity Humane Society International … Continued
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French President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election in France after heavy losses in his party to the far-right National Rally party in the country’s EU election. A Monash expert is available to comment on the election and its implications in France, Europe and beyond. Associate Professor Ben Wellings, Politics and International Relations … Continued
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Enhancing the quality of Australian seafood and initiatives to introducing new dragon fruit cropping technologies will be among the activities and knowledge exchanged between Australian and Chinese researchers in a new project led by Charles Darwin University (CDU). CDU has received $240,000 through the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2023-24 competitive grants round for the … Continued
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Victim-blaming, denial and reversal are among the tactics used by terrorists to justify their violent actions and influence audience perceptions of harm and agency, according to a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study examining the language of some of the world’s most notorious individuals. The study by CDU Linguistics Lecturer and Forensic Linguistics expert Dr … Continued
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced 4 July as the date for the UK general election, despite commentators predicting an election later in the year. A Monash University expert is available to talk about why the Prime Minister may have brought the election date forward and the outlook for both major parties. Associate … Continued
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Riots in New Caledonia have left Australian tourists stranded, prompting the federal government to send rescue flights to pick up stranded tourists. A Monash University expert is available to talk about the civil unrest and its implications for Australia. Dr Nicholas Ferns, ARC DECRA Fellow, School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies Contact: +61 … Continued
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The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has stated he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with their actions during the ongoing war in Gaza. A Monash expert is available to discuss the legal and practical aspects of how an arrest warrant … Continued
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21 MAY, 2023 Who: Charles Darwin University political expert Dr Nathan Franklin. Topics: The politics of Islam. The future of the Iranian regime. Contact details: Call +61 8 8946 6721 or email media@cdu.edu.au to arrange an interview. Quotes attributable to Dr Nathan Franklin: “Celebrations will be short lived for the enemies of the late Iranian … Continued
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TOKYO, Apr. 30, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Japanese marketplace app operator Mercari, Inc. (hereinafter “Mercari”) expands multilingual support on its platform to cater to the diverse needs of overseas users. Effective April 30, 2024, select pages and contents of the “Mercari” website are now accessible in English, Traditional Chinese and Korean, enabling users to purchase … Continued
