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15 septembre 2019

Teenagers are vulnerable too – how social workers are trying new ways to keep them safe

The ConversationOver the past four decades the child protection system in England has increasingly concentrated on preventing the abuse and neglect of young children in their homes. In response to multiple government inquiries, such as those following the killing of eight-year-old Victoria Climbié and 17-month-old, Peter Connelly (known as “Baby P”), the focus has been to reduce risk and prevent the abuse and neglect of young children by those looking after them. More...

15 septembre 2019

Bungled NZ census highlights need for multiple voting options to raise Māori participation

The ConversationNew Zealand’s government statistician resigned last week, following the release of an independent review of the 2018 census.
The census was the first to be carried out online, but its 83% response rate fell short of the 94% target and was 9% lower than the previous census. Māori responses dropped 20% on the previous census. More...
15 septembre 2019

The digital human: the cyber version of humanity’s quest for immortality

The ConversationSome people have gone as far as cryogenic freezing after death in the hope that one day science will have advanced enough to resurrect them. Others believe the route to immortality lies in the digital realm. More...
15 septembre 2019

What it takes to navigate cultural differences in a global business world

The ConversationCultural intelligence has been defined as a specific form of intelligence “focused on capabilities to grasp, reason and behave effectively” in culturally diverse situations. It allows us to think outside our narrow cultural boundaries and decode complex cross-cultural interactions. More...
15 septembre 2019

Land occupation at Ihumātao: why the New Zealand government needs to act cautiously but quickly

The ConversationWhen TJ Perenara took the field for the All Blacks against Australia, in the critical final match of the Bledisloe Cup series last month, he wore a band around his wrist with the word Ihumātao. Perenara is one of a growing number of people drawn to support the protest against a housing development of the Ōtuataua Stonefields on the Manukau Harbour, near Auckland’s international airport. More...
15 septembre 2019

If Auckland’s plan to include Māori histories in city centre upgrade is genuine, it must act on inequalities

The ConversationPublic submissions opened this week for a major overhaul of the waterfront and centre of New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau).
The Auckland Council’s upgrade plans highlight the importance of local Māori communities as a key part of the process, but my research shows that mana whenua (the Māori groups that hold authority over tribal land) have been displaced and marginalised. More...
15 septembre 2019

NZ children see more than 40 ads for unhealthy products each day. It’s time to change marketing rules

The ConversationUnhealthy products - including junk food, alcohol and gambling - are leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms. In New Zealand, alcohol alone contributes to an estimated 800 deaths and costs the economy approximately NZ$7.85 billion each year. More...
15 septembre 2019

NZ workplace study shows more than quarter of employees feel depressed much of the time

The ConversationAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the workplace can be a positive force for improving mental health.
But many workers are exposed to work environments that are damaging to their psychological health and leave them burnt out. More...
15 septembre 2019

Plagiarisme di UNJ: persekongkolan akademisi dan politikus

The ConversationTemuan plagiarisme beberapa disertasi para pejabat publik alumni program pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), yang berujung pada pemecatan Rektor UNJ Profesor Djaali minggu ini, adalah contoh kecil dari carut-marutnya pengelolaan universitas di Indonesia. More...
15 septembre 2019

Sektor pengetahuan Indonesia mengejar ketinggalan tapi tetap ada ketimpangan

The ConversationPublikasi akademis adalah cerminan penting dari seberapa kuat suatu komunitas riset di sebuah negara. Komunitas riset yang kuat bisa menjadi pendorong inovasi dalam ekonomi. Riset juga merupakan landasan dari tersedianya bukti-bukti berkualitas untuk menjadi dasar pengambilan keputusan. More...
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