Social Sciences Week | The future of universities
About this Event Universities occupy paradoxical places in contemporary society. The demand for higher education seems to be ever growing, and yet universities are never not in some kind of crisis. Covid-19 has accelerated a funding crisis in higher education that has been in the making for a long time. In few places has that …
Social Sciences Week | “We’re all in this together”? Social inequality in Australia during COVID19
Shining a light on social inequality during the time of the coronavirus crisis Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak in Australia, the phrase “We’re all in this together” has transformed from a message of hope into a unifying mantra by governments, civil society groups, and citizens alike. This catchphrase may elicit some enthusiasm for community, connection, and …