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Rethink needed to stop the spread of hateful material online title

Digital platform Reddit’s efforts to limit the spread of hateful and misogynistic content is driving users to self-moderated forums where the material can spread largely unchecked, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). 

PhD researcher Simon Copland analysed the impact of Reddit’s ‘quarantine’ on two men’s rights subreddits – r/TheRedPill and r/Braincels.  

Gender and Sexuality title

Gender, Sexuality and Culture title

ANU Sociologist recognised at TASA 2019 title

ANU sociologist Dr Katherine Carroll has been recognised at the 2019 Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Conference in Sydney.

Associate Professor Gavin Smith speaks about new facial recognition and the nee for evaluation of how they work title

Social Network Analysis Conference Brings Researchers to ANU title

The Australian Social Network Analysis Conference has brought researchers, students and industry representatives together at ANU to explore key issues and research advances. The conference, organised by the Australian Network for Social Network Analysis, aims to foster collaboration and coordination among those researching social networks, and comes at a time when the role of social networks is more under the spotlight than ever.

Mubali Belly Casting Talk and Exhibition title

Proudly presented by the ANU Gender Institute, ANU School of Sociology, and ANU School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics

Indigenous women from Moree in northwest NSW will visit the ANU to mark ACT Mental Health Week, and share the Mubali: Sea of Bellies program.

 

Belly Yarn” Talk by Aunty Paula Duncan, 11:00am to 12:00pm, Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre, ANU (Building 12), Melville Hall, Ellery Cres, Acton

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