The future of work in Aotearoa New Zealand: What future for the young? ▶
As new technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence continue to grow in influence the very nature of what work means and how it is organised in the future will be radically reconfigured. Not only are new technologies reshaping the types of jobs available...
What is the future of work in a techno-human world? ▶
In a lecture given at the University of Auckland, Professor Judith Bessant (RMIT University) speaks about her work looking at techno-human futures and how this could affect work cultures moving forward. Judith Bessant is a Professor in the School of Global, Urban and...
Who is to blame for the crisis of voter decline in local elections? 🔊
New Zealand’s local elections took place over the weekend, with the average turnout nationally falling below fifty percent. Turnout has been slipping every three years, although there was a slight increase nationwide in 2019 of 2.4%, meaning 44.4% of eligible...
Why do we need journalism?
By Mel Bunce Journalism is facing a profound financial crisis. Around the world, news outlets are closing, and journalists are losing their jobs. Should we be worried? Journalism is often referred to as the ‘fourth estate’ – an institution that is necessary for...
Is vaping the answer to quitting smoking? 🔊
Vaping is on the rise, with people turning to vapes to help quit smoking cigarettes. While some still contain nicotine, they do not contain many of the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes that can often lead to death. A New Zealand study has found that those who use...
History Masterclass: Does Australia have a history of populism? 🔊
In this history masterclass series, three historians – Paul Taillon, Malcolm Campbell, and Linda Bryder – come together from different specialist areas in the history discipline to address the role of populism as a historical force. In this series, you will hear about...
Q+A: Why are shark populations in decline?
Often thought of as the king of the ocean, shark populations are on the decline the world over, while their habitats have been affected by human contact. Mitchell Fuller talks to Riley Elliot about sharks, their decline, and the role they play as apex predators in our...
History Masterclass: How can we understand American populism? 🔊
In this history masterclass series, three historians – Paul Taillon, Malcolm Campbell, and Linda Bryder – come together from different specialist areas in the history discipline to address the role of populism as a historical force. In this series, you will hear about...
History Masterclass: Who was New Zealand’s first populist government? 🔊
In this history masterclass series, three historians – Paul Taillon, Malcolm Campbell, and Linda Bryder – come together from different specialist areas in the history discipline to address the role of populism as a historical force. In this series, you will hear about...Subscribe by Email
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