2013 Media Coverage

Print and online articles

Dr Juan Francisco Salazar authored an article in The Conversation: 'Bachelet returns in Chile: turn left and proceed with caution' (opens in a new window), 16 December.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'The Ashes: Australian masculinity reborn amid English tumult' (opens in a new window), 10 December.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by the Sun Herald: 'Why the distrust of foreign coaches?' (opens in a new window), 8 December.
PhD candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Conversation about the prevalence of 'sledging' in sport: 'sledging is out of order in the workplace, so why not the sports field?' (opens in a new window), 5 December.
Dr Sarah Barns published an article in The Conversation about how Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants to use open data to improve the delivery of government services: 'Appy-land or geekistan? the open questions of open data' (opens in a new window), 3 December.
Professor David Rowe authored an article for The Conversation: 'Political favours and the rights of TV sport audiences' (opens in a new window), 3 December.
Adjunct Professor Anna Reading authored an article in The Conversation about rare earths, throw away culture and why we need an ethical approach to buying technology:'rare earths and our insatiable appetite for digital memory' (opens in a new window), 29 November.
Professor David Rowe spoke to The Wire about the prevalence of Anglo masculinity in cricket, and why this is problematic for the sport and the nation: 'cricket culture' (opens in a new window), 25 November.
HDR candidate Phillip Wadds was interviewed by MX about the risks of young people 'pre-loading' on alcohol and drugs before a night out: 'Pre-drinking loads risk'(PDF,144KB)(opens in a new window), 22 November.
Professor James Arvanitakis published an Open Letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott via On Line Opinion, highlighting six key policy areas that he argues require further work: 'My dear Prime Minister' (opens in a new window), 22 November.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation about the myth of the Australian cricket larrikin ahead of the first Ashes test: 'The Ashes: where the indigestible meets the indelible' (opens in a new window), 20 November.
Professor David Rowe provided social and cultural analysis to News.com.au about our obsession with make-overs, as evidenced in the popularity of Beauty and the Geek and other make-over television shows: 'Why Beauty and the Geek make-over TV shows are so popular' (opens in a new window), 14 November.
Associate Professor Alana Lentin authored an article in The Guardian in which she debates the repeal of section 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act: ''Bolt laws': should it be unlawful to insult people because of their race?' (opens in a new window), 11 November.
Dr Amanda Third and HDR candidate Matt Hart authored an article together in On Line Opinion: 'Why Tumblr fosters deep and enduring forms of intimacy online' (opens in a new window), 8 November.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article for Rhodes Journalism Review about young Australians in a globalised and digitalised world: 'Young Ozzies in a digiworld'(opens in a new window). Edition 33.
Dr Shanthi Robertson authored an article for The Conversation about the prevalence of the 'good' and 'bad' migrant dichotomy in the Australian political discourse, and its implication for immigration policy: ''Good' migrants and 'bad' migrants: the Coalition's policy paradox' (opens in a new window), 28 October.
PhD candidate George Dertadian authored an article in New Matilda about the casualisation of non-medical drug consumption in Australia: 'Our casual culture of pill use' (opens in a new window), 18 October.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation about the global division of labour in sport sparked by angst in Australia over the state of its football team, 'The case for a home-grown coach in a global sports market' (opens in a new window), 16 October.
ICS HDR student Kearrin Sims authored an article on New Mandala entitled 'The case of Sombath Somphone' (opens in a new window), 2 October.
George Morgan authored an article in The Sydney Morning Herald about the precarisation of academic labour at universities: 'Educators in the art of life must have chance of their own' (opens in a new window), 30 September.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'The nation decides - and sport is the winner' (opens in a new window), 19 September.
Dr Elizabeth Strakosch authored an article in The Conversation: 'Will Tony Abbott be a 'prime minister for Aboriginal affairs?' (opens in a new window), 11 September.
Professor James Arvanitakis and PhD candidate Kearrin Sims authored an article in New Matilda about the disappearance of Laos activist Sombath Somphone: 'Why a missing Lao activist should concern us all' (opens in a new window), 11 September.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article for The Conversation about Liberal candidate Jaymes Diaz's fight to win the ultra-marginal seat of Greenway: 'Greenway, or the place which Jaymes Diaz is trying to represent' (opens in a new window), 2 September.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation: 'A second Sydney airport? Not anytime soon' (opens in a new window), 26 August.
Professor Donald McNeill authored an article in The Conversation: 'Beyond Silicon Valley: start-up hubs in Australia's backyard' (opens in a new window), 21 August.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'The end of act one of the Ashes melodrama' (opens in a new window), 21 August.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation about the battle for the seat of Lindsay: 'No easy way to Lindsay' (opens in a new window), 13 August.
Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by News.com.au about fashion choices and what they reveal about our personalities: 'What your shoes reveal about you' (opens in a new window), 7 August.
Dr Alana Lentin authored an article in Overland, discussing migration and asylum: 'The case for Open Boarders' (opens in a new window), 5 August.
Professor James Arvanitakis was featured on the front cover of The Sydney Morning Herald's Education supplement, discussing the value of university open days: 'speak with those in the know', 1 August.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation about the roles of Australian triumphalism and British despondence being reversed in sport: 'Triumph, despond and the sporting 'nation': the Ashes continues' (opens in a new window), 1 August.
Professor Stephen Tomsen spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald about a history of Sydney murders that were motivated by hatred towards gay men: 'Murderous rampage of gay-hate gangs' (opens in a new window), 27 July.
Professor James Arvanitakis provided social and cultural analysis to the Liverpool City Champion about the popularity of onesies: 'It's like being a child again' (opens in a new window), 27 July.
Dr Alana Lentin authored an article in the Guardian: 'Refugees: a call for open borders and free movement for all' (opens in a new window), 23 July.
Dr Alana Lentin authored an article in the Guardian: 'Why Scott Morrison is wrong on immigration', 19 July.
Professor James Arvanitakis published an article in New Matilda: 'The seven step misogyny detox', 17 July.
Professor Stephen Tomsen was interviewed by 2ser about the links between drugs, alcohol and "king hits": 'King hits drug fuelled? Or a greater cultural problem' (opens in a new window), 15 July.
Dr Elizabeth Strakosch authored an article in The Conversation about Indigenous policy: 'After a decade of new dawns, Indigenous policy burns out' (opens in a new window), 13 July.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation about cricket and postcolonialism: 'The Ashes: time to replay the postcolonial pantomime' (opens in a new window), 10 July.
Professor James Arvanitakis provided expert opinion to The Conversation in regards to Higher Education Minister Kim Carr's comments about examining university funding: 'Kim Carr concerned by student numbers: the experts respond' (opens in a new window), 2 July.
Dr Alana Lentin authored an article in the Guardian about racism in Australia: 'Bus attacks: what lies behind those racist rants?' (opens in a new window), 6 June.
Professor David Rowe was published in On Line Opinion, discussing broadcast rights of Australian sport: 'Beige for nine, bling for ten: sharing the TV cricket spoils' (opens in a new window), 6 June.
Dr Shanthi Robertson was interviewed by The Wire about the policy differences between the government and opposition on 457 visas:'457 visas: much ado about nothing?' (opens in a new window), 3 June.
Professor David Rowe spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about the commercialisation of sport: 'As sport loses lustre, fans look at options' (opens in a new window), 26 May.
Dr Shanthi Robertson was interviewed by SBS: 'In conversation: Australia's invisible migrant workers' (opens in a new window), 23 May.
Professor Ien Ang was interviewed by The Sydney Morning Herald about her forthcoming performance at Sydney Writers' Festival: 'Secrets of telling a good tale revealed by a master' (opens in a new window), 17 May.
Professor David Rowe was published in The Conversation: 'A trainer, a bookie and a 'drunk': the Waterhouse saga simply screams Sydney' (opens in a new window), 9 May.
Professor Ien Ang was featured in the Australian Financial Review: 'Madame butterfly's revenge' (opens in a new window), 9 May.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed for the Campbelltown Macarthur Advertiser story: 'Campbelltown's expected June roll-out date for NBN could be safe' (opens in a new window), 30 April.
Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by The Conversation: 'Govt should encourage unis to specialise in teaching or research: Pyne' (opens in a new window), 30 April.
Professor James Arvanitakis was published in New Matilda with Dr Nicky Falkof, lecturer in Media studies at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg: 'Race still rules In South Africa' (opens in a new window), 19 April.
Dr Shanthi Robertson was published in The Conversation: 'They're long-term, temporary and invisible: our other migrant workers' (opens in a new window), 19 April.
Professor Deborah Stevenson was mentioned in The Sydney Morning Herald's article: 'Cultural politics in vogue' (opens in a new window), as a member of the reference group set up by Arts Minister George Souris to advise on the new cultural policy, 19 April.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article for The Conversation: 'Golden dawn: Greek fascists come down under'(opens in a new window), 5 April.
Professor Tony Bennett was interviewed by artsHub discussing the significance of cultural knowledge as a way of defining position in society: 'Rich brain, poor pocket? Welcome to the class', 4 April.
HDR candidate Deborah Ruiz Wall authored an article in New Matilda: 'Welfare or gas money in The Kimberely?' (opens in a new window), 3 April.
Dr Michael Volkerling was published in On Line Opinion: 'Creative Australia likely to deliver real change' (opens in a new window), 2 April.
Professor Stephen Tomsen was interviewed about his research on violence in young men's lives. The article was published in The Blacktown Sun (opens in a new window) and Hills News, 26 March.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation: 'Julia Gillard may have won the vote, but the ALP remains desperately dysfunctional', 21 March.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by Australian Associated Press on sports sponsorship for women prior to his involvement in the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Women in Sport Forum. The article was published by The Sydney Morning Herald (14 March), NineMSN (opens in a new window) (15 March), Daily Life (opens in a new window) (15 March) and The Age (opens in a new window) (14 March).
Professor David Rowe discusses how the Federal Government's planned media reforms stop far short of the recommendations of its own commissioned major review and inquiry, UWS News: 'Media changes pit a nervous government against a feral press' (opens in a new window), 13 March.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article for The Conversation: 'Julia Gillard's western Sydney road show: the good, the bad and the ugly' (opens in a new window), 8 March.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in New Matilda: 'Western Sydney Isn't Anyone's Heartland' (opens in a new window), 7 March.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in On Line Opinion: 'The tabloid turn' (opens in a new window), 5 March.
Professor Stephen Tomsen's research was discussed in The Sydney Morning Herald's article: 'Gay hate: the shameful crime wave' (opens in a new window), 4 March.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in New Matilda: 'University is not just for the rich' (opens in a new window), 4 March.
Professor David Rowe authored an article for The Conversation: 'The forgotten tests: why we can't watch the Australia-India series' (opens in a new window), 1 March.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Does Channel 7 serve the Australian Open we're owed?'(opens in a new window), 25 January.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'On scandal after scandal, sports journalists drop the ball'(opens in a new window), 21 February. This piece featured in The Conversation's Best of the Week stories list.
Dr Alana Lentin authored an article for the Guardian: 'Cameron's immigration hierarchy: Indians good, eastern Europeans bad'(opens in a new window), 19 February.
Professor David Rowe was featured in PressTV's story 'Drugs scandal brings Australian sport to its knees' (opens in a new window), 13 February.
Professor James Arvanitakis was featured in PressTV's story 'Polls show boost in public support for Australian Government'(opens in a new window), 17 January.
Dr Amanda Third featured in The Sydney Morning Herald's front page story about the popularity of online dating for young people: 'In the online dating jungle, the digital natives are friendly', 14 February. The article was also published online, including by the Brisbane Times (opens in a new window).
HDR candidate Deborah Ruiz Wall authored an article in New Matilda: 'Who gets to develop James Price Point?' (opens in a new window), 14 February.
Dr Alana Lentin authored an article in the Guardian (with Valérie Amiraux): 'François Hollande's misguided move: taking "race" out of the constitution' (opens in a new window), 12 February.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in the Newcastle Herald: 'Sports need to back off gambling money' (opens in a new window), 7 February.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by the Australian Associated Press for the article 'Expert wants sports betting investigated', 6 February. The article was republished by news.com.au (opens in a new window), NineMSN news and Fox Sports.
Professor David Rowe featured in the The Age in their article 'Is Lance past the point of no return?' (opens in a new window), 20 January.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by The Conversation: 'Crime commission reveals illicit substance abuse in sport'(opens in a new window), 6 February.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by The Conversation: 'Lance Armstrong says he last doped in 2005' (opens in a new window), 18 January.
Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation discussing Lance Armstrong's confession on Oprah: 'Lance Armstrong begins his confession – but why Oprah?' (opens in a new window), 18 January.
Dr Philippa Collin was interviewed by The Conversation: 'PM calls on social media companies to help take on cyber bullies'(opens in a new window), 16 January.
Professor David Rowe was featured in the Courier Mail: 'Celebrities' sorry apologies have no redeeming value' (opens in a new window)(PDF, 99KB), 16 January.
Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Punch discussing science versus skeptics in climate change debates:'I wish, oh, I wish I was a climate skeptic' (opens in a new window), 15 January. This article was also republished by The Canadian.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed on the ABC 702 Sydney Breakfast slot discussing the anti-siphoning list for sporting events, 2 January.

Television and video

Professor Greg Noble was interviewed for the SBS online documentary: 'Cronulla Riots: The Day that Shocked the Nation' (opens in a new window), 25 October.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by ABC News 24 about the relationship between sport and nationalism in Australia. Watch the video interview on the ICS Vimeo page(opens in a new window), 14 September.
Professor Katherine Gibson was interviewed by Dr Janet Newbury about her new co-authored book, 'Take Back the Economy: An Ethical Guide For Transforming Our Communities'. The interview was aired by Shaw TV Vancouver and Area, 14 September.
Dr Alana Lentin participated in a global debate with academics and politicians to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech. The debate is available on YouTube: 'Has Martin Luther King's dream been realised?'(opens in a new window), 28 August.
Professor David Rowe was interview by Sky News about the tangled relationship between politics and sport as evidenced by calls to boycott the 2014 Olympic Games in Russia. Watch the video interview on YouTube: 'Politics and sport, do they mix?'(opens in a new window), 26 August.
HDR student Keith Parry was interviewed by Ten News about rugby league hero Mal Meninga's recent misbehaviour in a Brisbane bar: 'Storm in a teacup' (opens in a new window), 20 June.
Professor David Rowe discussed the changing nature of fashion media in this YouTube video by media student Sophia Phan:'#Fashion' (opens in a new window), 20 May.
Professor James Arvanitakis spoke to SBS about how the latest university funding cuts will affect students: 'Uni funding cuts spark national outrage', 14 May.
Associate Professor Hart Cohen and Dr Juan Salazar were interviewed by ABC PM: 'Indigenous students in remote community experiment with digital storytelling', 10 May.

Radio and podcasts

Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by FBI Radio, discussing the ACT's same-sex marriage bill as well as other timely political issues, 23 October.
Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by ABC Radio Australia about piracy and Australians topping the ranking for illegal downloads of Breaking Bad, 1 October.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by Triple J about sex and gender imbalances in sport: 'playing footy in your bikini', 11 September.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by the ABC's Radio National: 'Identity, scandal and sport', 6 September.
Professor Deborah Stevenson and ICS graduate Dr Ben Eltham were interviewed by Radio National about arts and culture policy funding in Australia and why it was not on the agenda in the Election campaign, 'The Election and the arts', 31 August.
Professor James Arvanitakis spoke to 702 ABC about the policies of the major parties in the context of the youth vote, 6 August.
Professor James Arvanitakis participated in a roundtable discussion on ABC 702 at Parramatta Town Hall alongside the Member for Parramatta Julie Owens, Liberal candidate Bronwyn Bishop and Christopher Brown. The panel took questions from a broad range of voters from the Parramatta federal electorate on issues such as public transport and asylum seekers, 31 July.
Professor David Rowe spoke to 666 ABC Canberra about the Ashes series and the British media's tongue in cheek response to the arrival of the Australian team, 11 July.
Professor Ned Rossiter was interviewed by Voice of America about his book 'Refashioning Pop Music in Asia: Cosmopolitan Flows, Political Tempos and Aesthetic Industries' (co-edited with Allen Chun and Brian Shoesmith), which was recently reissued in paperback by Routledge ten years after its first publication, 11 July.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed by ABC 702 about the media's role in the termination of Julia Gillard's prime ministership, 27 June.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed on ABC Newcastle Drive radio program discussing the impact of the Boston bombings and similar events on major events around the world, 16 April.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed on ABC 702 Sydney Mornings and ABC Newcastle radio, and on ABC TV News, reflecting on the death of the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, 9 April.
Professor David Rowe spoke to Eddie Goldman in New York for his podcast on 'the Lamentable State of Sports Journalism'(opens in a new window), 25 March.
Professor James Arvanitakis was a guest on ABC Radio National Life Matters program - assessing the Federal ALP leadership spill and whether the office of the Prime Minister is being damaged by a lack of respect, 22 March. You can listen to the program on the ABC Radio National website.
Professor David Rowe was interviewed on SBS Radio; 2SM, Sydney; and Newstalk ZB, Auckland, discussing Lance Armstrong's confession, 18 January.

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