‘Double disadvantage’: women with foreign accents seen as less employable
Women with foreign accents, particularly Russian speakers, are perceived as less employable, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).The research found men aren’t…
The ANU Classics Museum is viewing the past with new eyes
Written by Hannah Dixon. When Georgia Pike-Rowney was a student, she was granted permission to handle an ancient Roman dish. It came from the collection housed by the Classics Museum at The…
Long live the king: why monarchy is still popular in the 21st century
Our love affair with monarchy has endured for millennia. Professor Caillan Davenport explains the appeal of sole rulers.In a world where 700 million people live in extreme poverty, 43 countries still…
New book from ICH Research Fellow Dr Georgia Carr
Congratulations to Dr Georgia Carr, Research Fellow in the Institute of Communication in Healthcare, whose first book ‘The Language of Sex Education’ has just been published by Bloomsbury Academic.…
Word-playing the field
Article by Mark GwynnA couple of years ago, a peculiar expression was submitted to the Word Box on the Australian National Dictionary Centre website. The phrase was leave the porch light on for…
2024 Vice Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Education for SLLL Staff
Three staff from the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics have been recognised in the 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Education.Congratulations to Dr Claire Hansen (English…
SLLL Staff Recognised in 2024 CASS Staff Awards
Three staff from the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics have been awarded in the 2024 CASS staff awards. Congratulations to Dr Maureen Gallagher, Alex Grigor and Barbara Taylor, all…