2015 Media Coverage
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Media appearances
- Professor Tony Bennett authored an article for The Conversation: 'Tom Roberts anyone? A national survey finds the line in art appreciation' (opens in a new window), 1 December. The piece was included in the editor's top stories for the week. He was also interviewed by Radio National on the topic, 7 December.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by Financial Review for their article 'Shock jocks earn red card from Australian football fans as tensions flare' (opens in a new window), 29 November.
- Associate Professor Juan Francisco Salazar spoke to Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile (opens in a new window), about his film Nightfall on GAiA, 27 November.
- Professor Ien Ang was featured by SBS World News on a segment about the popularity of the television show 'If You Are The One', 19 November.
- Professor Gay Hawkins spoke to Western Sydney University News (opens in a new window)about her book Plastic Water: the Social and Material Life of Bottled Water, 19 November.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'The player played: Frank Lowy and Australia's failed World Cup bid' (opens in a new window), 18 November. The article made the Editors' Picks.
- PhD candidate Neroli Colvin authored an article in New Matilda: 'Four thoughts for planning for a cohesive multicultural future' (opens in a new window), 16 November.
- Dr Dallas Rogers interviewed Professor Ien Ang and Dr Shanthi Robertson for The Conversation: 'Speaking with: Shanthi Robertson and Ien Ang on migrants, refugees and Australia's place in Asia' (opens in a new window), 13 November.
- Associate Professor Amanda Third was interviewed by the Parramatta Advertiser for their article on the ICS/Young and Well CRC project InvisibleCity that ran workshops during the Parramatta Lanes festival: 'Putting emotions on map: study charts how youthful eyes perceive evolving city', 11 November.
- Professor David Rowe spoke to Western Sydney University news about the release of the World Anti-Doping Agency report and sport corruption scandals (opens in a new window), 10 November.
- Professor Gay Hawkins was interviewed by 702 ABC Sydney Afternoons about her new book Plastic Water: the Social and Material Life of Bottled Water, 4 November.
- Professor David Rowe gave his opinion to The Ethics Centre for their 'Melbourne Cup: the ethical form guide' (opens in a new window), 3 November, and was interviewed by The Australian for their article: 'Get stuffed, Payne tells scoffers' (opens in a new window), 4 November.
- Professor Ien Ang and Dr Shanthi Robertson were interviewed by Dr Dallas Rogers for Sound Minds Radio about borders and the construction of national identities: 'The migrant, the refugee and the border' (opens in a new window), 4 November.
- Dr Dallas Rogers spoke to Canada's CBC News about Chinese real estate investment following talk of increasing racism, 3 November.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by The New Daily for their article: 'Foxtel "under threat" as it loses EPL broadcast rights' (opens in a new window), 2 November.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by 2ser Radio about Mark Latham: 'Drive' (David begins at 1:27:25), 30 October.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by The Allrounder panel on the 'Greatest Sporting Rivalry' (opens in a new window)ahead of the Rugby World Cup final, 30 October.
- Dr Gabriela Coronado spoke to 2ser Radio about the Day of the Dead in Mexico, 28 October.
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed about transport equity in Sydney by The Straits Times, Singapore: 'Sydney's transport overhaul "passes first real test"' (opens in a new window), 28 October.
- The Innovation Corridor report authored by Professor Donald McNeill featured in The Daily Telegraph Sydney's article '200,000 jobs for the West' (opens in a new window), 28 October.
- On 27 October Associate Professor Hart Cohen spoke to Radio National's Books and Art program about the republication of TGH Strehlow's classic Journey to Horseshoe Bend and the University's upcoming Research Week Symposium (opens in a new window). Podcast available on the Radio National website (opens in a new window).
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed by 612 ABC Radio Brisbane about foreign students and housing investment, 26 October.
- Professor David Rowe spoke to ABC PM: 'David Jones targeted on social media after Adam Goodes named brand ambassador', 19 October.
- Associate Professor Juan Francisco Salazar was interviewed by FBI Radio: 'Out of the Box with Ash Berdebes', 15 October.
- Associate Professor Juan Francisco Salazar was interviewed by 2ser Radio about his documentary film: 'Director Juan Francisco Salazar chats "Nightfall on GAiA"', 10 October.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by ArtsHub: 'Why we are burning out in the arts' (opens in a new window), 16 October.
- Dr Dallas Rogers and Dr Shanthi Robertson authored an article in The Conversation: 'Great wall of xenophobia makes for simplistic foreign investment debate' (opens in a new window), 14 October.
- Dr Philippa Collin was interviewed by ABC South East Regional Radio about young people and technology, 13 October.
- Dr Teresa Swist, Associate Professor Amanda Third and Dr Philippa Collin authored an article in The Conversation: 'Scare-mongering about kids and social media helps no-one' (opens in a new window), 12 October.
- Professor Ien Ang was interviewed by SBS World News Radio on how Australia needs much smarter engagement with Asia: 'Universities push research and innovation strategy and Asian focus' (opens in a new window), 7 October.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Loyalty in sport: who to support if your team is not in the weekend's footy finals' (opens in a new window), 1 October.
- Dr Sarah Barns was interviewed by ABC 702 about the launch of her project, Arrivals and Departures, at Sydney's Barangaroo Headland, 30 September.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by The New Daily about the commercialisation of sport: 'How the Brownlow Medal sold its soul' (opens in a new window), 29 September.
- Dr Dallas Rogers authored an article with Dr Rae Dufty-Jones (Western Sydney University) in Domain: 'New cabinet, a new approach to housing: academics' (opens in a new window), 24 September.
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed by Domain about housing affordability for first home buyers: 'Is this the dream for first home buyers? A $500,000 townhouse 50km from the CBD' (opens in a new window), 24 September.
- Dr Dallas Rogers discussed his radio documentary about housing affordability in Beijing and Chinese real estate investment with Domain: 'Beijing's Mousetribe: affordable housing in Mao's underground air-raid bunkers' (opens in a new window), 14 September.
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed by International Business Times for their article 'Australian real estate affordability crisis stems from the country itself' (opens in a new window), 5 September.
- Dr Shanthi Robertson authored an article in The Conversation with Dr Martina Boese: 'Temporary migrants are people, not "labour"' (opens in a new window), 4 September. She was also interviewed by Radio Adelaide on this topic, 7 September. Listen to the podcast on the Radio Adelaide website (opens in a new window)(Shanthi begins at 65:30).
- Ingrid Matthews authored an article in Independent Australia about Commissioner Dyson Heydon's decision to step down from the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption: 'How Dyson Heydon ruled on himself: It's convoluted' (opens in a new window), 4 September.
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed by Domain for their article: 'Chinese buyers account for 2 per cent of Australian home sales: new research' (opens in a new window), 3 September.
- Dr Dallas Rogers provided expert commentary to the Financial Review about Australia's high property prices: 'Asian investors not to blame for high property prices' (opens in a new window), 2 September.
- Associate Professor Juan Francisco Salazar authored an article in The Conversation with Myra Gurney: 'Zombie politics vs climate action: will the coming election focus on our future?' (opens in a new window), 1 September.
- Dr Dallas Rogers interviewed Crystal Legacy on the politics of transport infrastructure (opens in a new window)for The Conversation's 'Speaking with' podcast, 28 August.
- Dr Dallas Rogers interviewed ICS researcher Associate Professor Emma Waterton (and Dr Hayley Saul) for The Conversation's 'Speaking with' series: 'Hayley Saul and Emma Waterton on the Nepal earthquake and the everyday Nepalese hero' (opens in a new window), 21 August.
- Ingrid Matthews and Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation: 'Israel and the BDS debate: two academics respectfully agree to differ' (opens in a new window), 20 August.
- Professor Paul James was interviewed by ABC Newcastle about the state of play of Australian politics, 19 August.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed on two Triple J Hack programs on the topic of the AFL working to create a women's league, 17 August.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Playing the woman: Healy and Kyrgios expose sport's sexism problem' (opens in a new window) and was interviewed by ABC Radio on the topic, 17 August.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'English football holds lessons for cricket, as elites hijack the game' (opens in a new window), 11 August.
- Associate Professor Juan Francisco Salazar authored an article in The Conversation: 'Antarctica may hold the key to regulating mining in space' (opens in a new window), 10 August.
- PhD candidate Keith Parry was interviewed by the FIVEaa Radio Nights program on the AFL and Adam Goodes (opens in a new window), 6 August.
- Professor Paul James was interviewed by SBS Radio about Papua New Guinea's plans to remove Australian officials working for its government, 4 August.
- Professor David Rowe was mentioned in an Online Opinion article by John Slater: 'Adam Goodes kicks goals for Australia's race industry' (opens in a new window), 4 August.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by ABC Newcastle on the topic of Prime Minister Tony Abbott's announcement of a review into Ministerial entitlement guidelines, 3 August.
- PhD candidate Keith Parry was interviewed by the ABC Saturday AM program: 'AFL culture "masculine" and "Anglo" compared to other codes', 1 August.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by 702 ABC Sydney Breakfast and ABC NewsRadio Afternoons on 30 July, and by 702 ABC Sydney Overnights on 31 July on the booing of Adam Goodes.
- Professor Katherine Gibson and Dr Stephen Healy authored an article in The Conversation with Associate Professor Jenny Cameron, 'After capitalism, what comes next? For a start, ethics' (opens in a new window), 30 July.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by The Sydney Morning Herald for their articles: 'Why booing Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes is racist' (opens in a new window) and 'Racism is alive and well in Australia and we're doing our best to mask it', 30 July.
- PhD candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Conversation: 'Booing Adam Goodes – racism is in the stitching of the AFL' (opens in a new window), 29 July.
- Associate Professor Alana Lentin spoke to 2ser radio about Sandra Bland and systemic racism here and in the United States, 29 July.
- Associate Professor Juan Francisco Salazar authored an article in The Conversation: 'Buen Vivir: South America's rethinking of the future we want' (opens in a new window), 24 July.
- Professor David Rowe was a member of a panel on ABC NewsRadio discussing the representation of sport, 19 July.
- Professor James Arvanitakis spoke to triple j's Hack program about Greece's financial crisis, 14 July.
- Dr Louise Crabtree was interviewed by The Age about a new proposal that could see public housing residents buy rather than rent their homes: 'Proposal for public housing residents to buy their homes' (opens in a new window), 9 July.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation: 'Is a cult of happiness leading us to lose sight of life?' (opens in a new window), 6 July. This article is part of a series, On Happiness, which examines what happiness means and how it might be achieved in the 21st century. The article is based on an essay in the book On happiness: new ideas for the twenty-first century (opens in a new window). He was also interviewed by 702 ABC Sydney on 'being happy' (opens in a new window), 7 July.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was one of several experts in The Conversation responding to Greece's No vote in its referendum: 'Greece votes No: experts respond' (opens in a new window), 6 July.
- Professor Donald McNeill was mentioned in The Australian's article, 'University of Western Sydney lobbies to fund science centre' (opens in a new window), 1 July. Professor McNeill is compiling a research paper on the innovation corridor that UWS is developing. The research paper is expected to be released this month.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation: 'Grexit and the impacts on the 'average' Greek' (opens in a new window), 30 June.
- Dr Stephen Healy and Professor Katherine Gibson authored an article in The Conversation with Associate Professor Jenny Cameron: 'Pursuing happiness: it's mostly a matter of surviving well together' (opens in a new window), 29 June. This article is part of a series, On Happiness, which examines what happiness means and how it might be achieved in the 21st century. The article is based on an essay in the book On happiness: new ideas for the twenty-first century (opens in a new window).
- Dr Louise Crabtree was interviewed by 702 ABC Sydney Mornings on strategies to address housing affordability, 29 June.
- Professor James Arvanitakis was interviewed by ABC News 24 for 'What's in the News', 27 June.
- Professor Ien Ang was published on the Australian Institute of International Affairs website discussing 'Smart, patient and slow engagement in Asia' (opens in a new window).
- Dr Dallas Rogers interviewed Hazel Easthope on designing for high density living (opens in a new window)for The Conversation's 'Speaking with' podcast, 19 June.
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed by The Conversation for a series of infographics: 'Australia's housing affordability problem in 12 charts' (opens in a new window), 15 June.
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed by The Sydney Morning Herald for their article 'The Sydney suburbs where minimum wage workers can afford to rent' (opens in a new window), 9 June.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article for Roar: 'Brazilians all let us rejoice: FIFA arrests and a new era for world football?' (opens in a new window), 3 June.
- Professor David Rowe and ICS Communications Officer Helen Barcham were interviewed by Hera Magazine on the new Penrith Panthers dress code for women: 'Cover up! Penrith Panthers redressing female patrons', 30 May.
- Dr Dallas Rogers authored an article in the Winter issue of Inner Sydney Voice: 'Is housing affordability a foreign or domestic investment problem?' (opens in a new window) (page 24).
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by Stan Grant on Sky News about the FIFA corruption arrests on 27 May and interviewed on 2SER Radio on 29 May.
- Dr Dallas Rogers interviewed Jason Dittmer about superheroes and fascism (opens in a new window) for The Conversation's 'Speaking with' podcast series, 22 May.
- PhD candidate Jack Parkin was featured in CoinDesk's article 'Internet Security Pioneer Unveils Project at Blockchain University' (opens in a new window), 20 May.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article for Roar: 'Boca versus River: football and politics in Argentina' (opens in a new window), 18 May.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik authored an article for Roar about fan-management in western Sydney: 'Authorities must change fan-management approach in western Sydney' (opens in a new window), 13 May.
- Dr Dallas Rogers interviewed Keith Jacobs on the politics of housing (opens in a new window)for The Conversation's 'Speaking with' podcast series, 8 May.
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed by The Globe and Mail for their article 'Is Australia's crackdown on foreign real estate ownership a model for B.C.?' (opens in a new window), 8 May.
- Former ICS member Dr George Morgan was interviewed by ABC News 24 about SBS's new three-part observational documentary, Struggle Street. Dr Morgan also provided commentary to The Sydney Morning Herald about research he's undertaken in Mt Druitt: 'Why SBS should keep Struggle Street on our screens' (opens in a new window), 5 May.
- Professor Paul James was interviewed for Qantas magazine's special report on Future Cities, May.
- PhD candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Conversation with Emma Kavanagh and Ian Jones: 'Adoration and abuse: how virtual maltreatment harms athletes' (opens in a new window), 27 April.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Drum: 'Should Russia host the 2018 FIFA World Cup?', 23 April.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation: 'The "refugee telemovie" shows our government is lost at sea' (opens in a new window), 14 April. He also spoke to ABC Radio National about the issue.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Cricket, commentary and the dollar: Benaud's legacy is complex' (opens in a new window), 13 April.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by APN for their article on Richie Benaud: 'The voice of cricket gone, but not forgotten' (opens in a new window)(Sunshine Coast Daily), 11 April.
- Dr Philippa Collin authored an article in The Conversation: 'How to engage youth in making policies that work for us all' (opens in a new window), 10 April.
- ICS's Sydney Seminar for Culture and Society 2 was broadcast on ABC Big Ideas: 'Islamophobia', 9 April.
- Dr Shanthi Robertson authored an article in Buro 24/7: 'Selfies, hashtags, and screen time: can "plugging in" be positive?', 7 April.
- Associate Professor Juan Francisco Salazar and Dr Stephen Healy authored an article in The Conversation: 'We're all The Walking Dead – we just don't know it yet' (opens in a new window), 31 March.
- Elders Real Estate features Dr Louise Crabtree in their article ‘New South Wales to fund an affordable housing project’, 31 March.
- Dr Brett Bennett was featured in Mail & Guardian Africa's article: 'Not just trees: the politics of the jacaranda, eucalyptus and hyacinth in Africa' (opens in a new window), 27 March.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Conversation: 'What are the priorities for George Brandis, Minister for the Arts?' (opens in a new window), 27 March.
- Dr Dallas Rogers interviewed UWS lecturer Dr Cameron McAuliffe on graffiti, art and crime (opens in a new window)for The Conversation's 'Speaking with' podcast, 25 March.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by ABC Grandstand Digital Radio about sports broadcasting, 22 March.
- Dr Jorge Knijnik was interviewed by 2ser Breakfast radio about the political unrest in Brazil: 'Millions take to the street in Brazil', 19 March.
- Dr Dallas Rogers was interviewed by ABC Nightlife (opens in a new window)discussing foreign investment in Australia's housing and land market, 11 March.
- Dr Louise Crabtree authored an article in The Conversation: 'NSW is dragging its feet on help for aspiring first home owners'(opens in a new window) (republished by Australian Business, Property Observer, FatCat.com.au), 5 March. She was also interviewed by Linda Mottram on 702 ABC Sydney Mornings on the topic, 6 March.
- Professor Ien Ang was interviewed by James Valentine on 702 ABC Sydney Afternoons discussing the changing face of Sydney's Chinatown, 23 February.
- Professor Ien Ang was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald for their article: 'The changing face of Sydney's Chinatown'(opens in a new window), 22 February.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by 2Ser Breakfast radio about the Australian obsession with sport and whether its healthy and worthwhile: 'Is our obsession with sport worthwhile?' (opens in a new window), 19 February.
- Dr Shanthi Robertson spoke to Dallas Rogers in The Conversation's Speaking with podcast: 'Speaking with: Shanthi Robertson on the changing face of migration' (opens in a new window), 13 February.
- Professor David Rowe authored an article in The Conversation: 'Australia's summer of sporting events – has it been worth it?'(opens in a new window), 13 February.
- Professor David Rowe was interviewed by The New Daily for their article: '$10 billion EPL bonanza: can the AFL cash in?'(opens in a new window), 12 February.
- Professor Ien Ang was interviewed by SBS about Sydney's Chinatown and it's changing meaning in Australia: 'Lunar New Year: The History of Chinatown' (opens in a new window), 6 February.
- Dr Shanthi Robertson was interviewed by Fiona Wyllie on Radio National Statewide Drive about the rights of 457 workers, 28 January.
- HDR candidate Keith Parry authored an article in The Allrounder about hyper-masculinity in Australian sport: 'What Sam Burgess' face tells us about Australian sport' (opens in a new window), 27 January.
- Professor James Arvanitakis authored an article in The Drum about online civility: 'Online behaviour: are you a good netizen?', 16 January.
Regular features
- Professor James Arvanitakis is a regular guest on 702 ABC Sydney's new segment Shooting the Breeze.
- 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.
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