2014 Media Coverage
Media appearances
- PhD candidate Keith Parry co-authored an article in Spoonful: 'Soccer and samba', no.2.
- PhD candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Conversation: 'Boxing Day Test: sunny spectacle on a stadium-sized stage' (opens in a new window), 26 December.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'ATAR results: don't let a number define you'(opens in a new window), 18 December.
- Dr Sarah Barns authored an article in the Architectural Review about how different auditory spaces of the city offer insights into urbanisation and technological modernisation: 'Sounds different: listening to the city' (opens in a new window), December.
- Dr George Morgan authored an article in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'High density living would reduce NSW carbon consumption and improve transport' (opens in a new window), 16 December.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Staging power: David Williamson's portrait of Citizen Murdoch' (opens in a new window), 16 December.
- Dr Shanthi Robertson was interviewed by the Indian Sun for their December 2014 issue (opens in a new window). She discusses international students, new forms of migration in Australia and her research on these topics.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'After Phillip Hughes' death, it's time for a post-traumatic Test'(opens in a new window), 9 December.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by ABC 702 on the future of teaching and his recent trip to Asia, 8 December.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in On Line Opinion: 'Death of a sportsman: gladiatorial guilt' (opens in a new window), 2 December.
- Professor Ien Ang's life story 'The long way home' (opens in a new window) aired on ABC Radio National on 23 November. The story was written for the Stories Then and Now Theatre work. The audio is available on their website.
- PhD candidate Ketih Parry authored an article in The Allrounder: 'If a sporting event is played and no one watches it on TV, does it still happen?' (opens in a new window), 17 November.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Scandals are forever for FIFA as World Cup hosting saga drags on' (opens in a new window), 14 November.
- Dr George Morgan authored an article in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'Back to exams rather than university assessment'(opens in a new window), 14 November.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by ABC Hobart on the topic of cyberbullying. The interview discussed social media culture, how people react to positive and negative feedback, and online trolling, 3 November.
- Professor David Rowe and ICS Communications Officer Helen Barcham authored an article in The Conversation about online incivility: 'Five ways to fight online abuse with good manners' (opens in a new window), 31 October.
- Dr George Morgan authored an article in Crikey: 'Uni VCs selling Australian students short for a quick buck' (opens in a new window), 28 October.
- Professor Donald McNeill spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about government's role in creating "smart cities": 'Australian cities in no hurry to become smart' (opens in a new window), 28 October.
- Professor Stephen Tomsen was interviewed by The Age for their article 'Five tips on how to avoid drunk thugs' (opens in a new window), 20 October.
- Professor David Rowe spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about classist rhetoric in the rivalry between Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers: 'Western Sydney Wanderers v Sydney FC: The Fibros v Silvertails mark II' (opens in a new window), 17 October.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by The Sydney Morning Herald about his career, teaching techniques and winning the Prime Minister's University Lecturer of the Year award in 2012: 'Professor of humanities James Arvanitakis turned from banking to aid work to university lecturer' (opens in a new window), 11 October.
- Dr Louise Crabtree spoke to St Property about Sydney housing and parking: 'Plans for Sydney housing without carparks'(opens in a new window), 5 October.
- Dr George Morgan authored an article in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'Islamophobia feeds on our fear of an evil within' (opens in a new window), 1 October.
- Professor James Arvanitakis spoke to ABC's Sunday Extra about the role of literature in chronicling memory, healing and conflict, 28 September.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation: 'How do we teach what it means to be Australian?'(opens in a new window), 26 September.
- Professor David Rowe was a panellist on ABC NewsRadio's Grandstand program, discussing women in sport alongside AFL Commissioner Sam Mostyn, NRL Club CEO Raelene Castle from the Canterbury Bulldogs and FFA Club CEO Heather Reid from Canberra United: 'The Ticket Episode 7' (opens in a new window), 15 September.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed on ABC News Breakfast discussing the latest newspaper headlines, 13 September.
- Ingrid Matthews authored an article in Independent Australia about the legalities of Tony Abbott and renouncing his British citizenship: 'Time for Abbott to stop fudging on the citizenship issue'(opens in a new window), 10 September.
- Professor Paul James was interviewed on Radio National Sunday Extra (opens in a new window), talking about Globalisation and his 16-volume series Central currents in globalization, 31 August.
- Professor James Arvanitakis joined ABC's Compass program (opens in a new window)discussing commercial surrogacy, whether young Australians are drawn to conflict overseas, and selfies, 31 August.
- Professor Katherine Gibson was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald: 'Worker's co-operatives: a stake in the business'(opens in a new window), 27 August.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Dead Poets Society meets Team Australia under captain Abbott' (opens in a new window), 26 August.
- Dr Sonja van Wichelen authored an article in The Drum about the complexities of international surrogacy laws in light of varying notions of what constitutes a child and a parent: 'What chance for international surrogacy laws?' (opens in a new window), 21 August.
- Professor Paul James was interviewed by the ABC for commentary on 'The world's most liveable cities?', ABC News 24 Television (with Scott Bevin and Kumi Taguchi), 19 August; and 'Democracy is more than elections', ABC Radio NSW (with Paul Turton), 13 August.
- Professor Stephen Tomsen was featured in the Sydney Morning Herald's article '$100,000 reward to find killers of AC/DC manager Crispin Dye' (opens in a new window), 13 August.
- Dr Shanthi Robertson authored an article in The Conversation about recently leaked Immigration department documents revealing visa fraud in the Australian migration system: 'Skilled migration is in trouble, but don't shoot the messenger' (opens in a new window), 8 August.
- HDR candidate George (Kev) Dertadian authored an article in On Line Opinion: 'Misuse of painkillers on the rise, but why?'(opens in a new window), 4 August.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Kitsch and Kylie – but one surprise at the Glasgow closing ceremony', 4 August.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Australian: 'Change curriculum to boost student harmony' (opens in a new window), 30 July.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'A Scottish spectacle of sport and politics: the view from Australia' (opens in a new window), 28 July.
- Professor David Rowe's blog 'A Nation of "Good Sports"'? Cultural Citizenship and Sport in Contemporary Australia' (opens in a new window)was featured as Open Forum's blog of the day, 24 July.
- Associate Professor Amanda Third authored an article on 'Digital literacy in a connected world; how we stay safe online'(opens in a new window) following the release of Telstra's new cyber safety research report, 16 July.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik was interviewed by Pré-Univesp, the publication of Univesp (opens in a new window), an online public university in Brazil. The interview is entitled 'Outros olhares sobre a Copa do Mundo da Fifa no Brasil' (opens in a new window)[Other perspectives on the FIFA World Cup in Brazil].
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation with Associate Professor Ramon Spaaij: 'Cultural and political legacies of the World Cup: where to now?' (opens in a new window), 14 July.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation: 'Brazil and Argentina: a friendly rivalry' (opens in a new window), 11 July.
- Dr George Morgan authored an article in The Conversation: 'Finding that first job is hard, and cultural hurdles make it extra hard' (opens in a new window), 8 July.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation: 'Authentic learning, Brazilian teachers and the World Cup's education legacy' (opens in a new window), 4 July.
- Dr Shanthi Robertson spoke to UWS news about how the recent fire in Alexandria highlights the need for better housing, 4 July.
- HDR candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Conversation: 'Fair dinkum fans – are Aussies the best?' (opens in a new window), 3 July.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'World Cup: round ball, square eyes and hungering to excess' (opens in a new window), 2 July.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation: 'Will girls ever own the ball? Women, football and gender legacy in Brazil' (opens in a new window), 30 June.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik was featured in Al Jazeera's article 'Brazil's 'female warriors' fight for football' (opens in a new window), 28 June.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation: 'The magic is in the air: is the World Cup a 'megalomaniac project' that is going well?' (opens in a new window), 23 June.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation: 'Futebol-arte, the soul of the game: a tribute to Garrincha' (opens in a new window), 19 June.
- Dr Sarah Barns authored an article in The Conversation: 'Open data and the G20: the value is there to share' (opens in a new window), 19 June.
- HDR candidate Kearrin Sims published an article in Southeast Asia Globe whereby he spoke with Shui Meng, the wife of abducted Lao activist Sombath Somphone: 'The Disappeared' (opens in a new window), 18 June.
- HDR candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Conversation: 'Nike's caricatured players are too close to reality' (opens in a new window), 17 June.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation: 'FIFA, go home – but first try an acarajé and pay a taxi fare' (opens in a new window), 16 June
- HDR candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Conversation: 'World Cup fever hits Vanuatu' (opens in a new window), 14 June.
- HDR candidate Kearrin Sims published an article in Asian Currents about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' weak response to the disappearance of Lao community worker Sombath Somphone: 'Missing Sombath a test for ASEAN' (opens in a new window), 12 June.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation: 'Screw the World Cup – but call me if the Seleção scores, please!' (opens in a new window), 12 June.
- HDR candidate Keith Parry authored two articles in The Conversation: 'It may be the World Cup, but how global is the "world game"?' (opens in a new window)and 'Is it really better to have loved and lost?' (opens in a new window), 11 June.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article in The Conversation: 'The World Cup in Brazilians' daily lives' (opens in a new window), 10 June.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was featured in The Sydney Morning Herald's article: ' A spotter's guide to the emerging tribes of Sydney' (opens in a new window), 7 June.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by Métier about what it takes to succeed in the crowded world of fashion blogging: 'The business of fashion blogging' (opens in a new window), 6 June.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik co-authored an article in The Conversation: 'Will the World Cup leave a positive legacy in Brazil?' (opens in a new window), 5 June.
- Dr George Morgan authored an article in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'Abbott and Co struggle to douse budget heat' (opens in a new window), 26 May.
- Professor James Arvanitakis appeared as a guest on ABC News 24, where he participated in the 'what the papers say' segment, 24 May.
- Professor David Rowe was featured in a story by The Age about the growing popularity of the Western Sydney Wanderers, and the implications of their popularity on football in Sydney: 'Western Sydney Wanderers' success gives football another boost in battle for Sydney's west' (opens in a new window), 15 May.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by ABC 702 Mornings about Sydney's first cultural policy, 12 May.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was featured in Time's article 'How Australia Beats the U.S. for Graduating Low-Income College Students' (opens in a new window), 7 May. The article discusses Australia's strengths in social mobility and graduating first-generation and low-income students from university.
- HDR candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Conversation about prevalence of racism in sport and society: 'Sterling, Alves and why racism continues to dog sport worldwide' (opens in a new window), 1 May.
- Dr George Morgan authored an article in New Matilda about newly-elected NSW Premier Mike Baird's pledge to clean up the state: 'ICAC shows us Business As Usual in NSW'(opens in a new window), 30 April.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by ABC NewsRadio about media reporting of Eastern Ukraine, 25 April.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation about vinous opulence, 'Grangegate' and the resignation of NSW premier Barry O'Farrell: 'O'Farrell resignation: red wine, political blood and cultural memory' (opens in a new window), 22 April.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was a panellist on the ABC's Life Matters program discussing university degrees and vocational outcomes: 'What did you do with your degree?' (opens in a new window), 4 April.
- Professor David Rowe and co-author Associate Professor Brett Hutchins were interviewed for the New Books Network about their book Sport Beyond Television. Listen to the podcast on the NBN website (opens in a new window), 20 March.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald about the success and appeal of Kyle and Jackie O: 'Love 'em or loathe 'em, Kyle and Jackie O rule'(opens in a new window), 16 March.
- Associate Professor Alana Lentin co-authored an article in the Guardian: 'Sydney Biennale boycott victory shows that divestment works' (opens in a new window), 11 March.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation about art funding in context of the Sydney Biennale boycott campaign: 'Is there any clean money left to fund the arts?' (opens in a new window), 11 March.
- HDR candidate Keith Parry co-authored an article in The Conversation about sport and the arts providing an escape from social issues: 'From the favelas: rising up through arts and sport in Brazil' (opens in a new window), 20 February.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by The Australian about the forthcoming launch of UWS's The Academy: 'UWS holds Academy awards' (opens in a new window), 20 February.
- Professor David Rowe spoke to SYN 90.7 FM about sport and activism in context of Russia's anti-gay laws and attacks on Pussy Riot. Listen to the podcast on the ICS Soundcloud channel (opens in a new window), 20 February.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Too much sport is barely enough: what makes Roy and HG funny' (opens in a new window), 19 February.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by Sky News about the Sochi Winter Olympics being overshadowed by Russia's treatments of the LGBTI community, 6 February.
- Professor David Rowe spoke to Triple J's Hack program about the political activism of Sochi athletes in regards to Russia's treatment of the LGBTI community. Listen to the podcast here (opens in a new window), 6 February.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Sport, Sochi and the rising challenge of the activist athlete' (opens in a new window), 6 February.
- Associate Professor Megan Watkins appeared as a panellist on the ABC's Life Mattersprogram, discussing discipline and punish of children: 'Discipline to punish or enable?'(opens in a new window), 31 January.
- Associate Professor Megan Watkins spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about the results of her study into teacher training in multicultural education: 'Teachers' lack of ESL skills prompts fears for migrant students' (opens in a new window), 31 January.
- Dr Maria Chisari authored an article in The Conversation: 'A day to celebrate the nation, its people and our multicultural values' (opens in a new window), 23 January.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation about the prevalence of sites that allow students to "review" their lecturers, and the implications these sites have for teachers and universities: 'Who's afraid of 'Rate your Professor'' (opens in a new window), 21 January.
- Professor James Arvanitakis spoke to ABC 702 Sydney about mining licenses and corruption, 21 January.
- Professor James Arvanitakis appeared as a guest on ABC News 24, where he participated in the 'what the papers say' segment, 8 January.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by 936 ABC about the cultural lessons to be learnt from the Ashes series regarding fast food and alcohol consumption: 'Statewide mornings' (opens in a new window), 8 January.
- Professor Stephen Tomsen was interviewed by RadioLIVE New Zealand about alcohol-related violence and 'king-hit' crimes, 7 January.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'The Ashes: six salutary lessons for the media, the nation and sport' (opens in a new window), 6 January.
Regular features
- Professor James Arvanitakis is a regular feature on the ABC 702 Sydney Mornings Ethics Panel.
- Listen to 94.5fm on Wednesday mornings to hear Professor James Arvanitakis talk politics, news and views on FBi Radio's Sociologic (opens in a new window)- a cultural analysis of everyday events. Sociologic recently received runner-up for the station's best segment.
- ICS graduate Dr Ben Eltham is a regular contributor to New Matilda. Read Ben's regular articles on the New Matilda (opens in a new window) website.
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