Only a couple of days left to get your abstracts in for the Journal of Youth Studies Conference next year in Porto, Portugal (4th to 6th of May, 2027). It's going to be big - so don't miss out. ciie.fpce.up.pt/en/events/jo...

Journal of Youth Studies International Conference 2027

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Drawing on a short survey conducted at the 2025 Social Enterprise Jobs Summit, our new report shares information about the key characteristics and differences of Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) in Australia. socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/news/latest/... #SocEnt #SocEntAu

Building a Taxonomy of Jobs-Focused Social Enterprise in Australia

A new insights report focuses on current pathways Work Integration Social Enterprise leaders use to grow employment outcomes for people experiencing barriers to work, the conditions that enable this s...

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Reminder – the Call for Papers for the 2026 Anti-Racism Conference are open until the end of July.

Melbourne Social Equity Institute@msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🔊 Call for Papers: Anti-Racism Conference at the University of Melbourne, 12 November 2026 This event will bring together researchers, practitioners and policymakers who are undertaking work related to anti-racism. Abstracts are requested by 31 July. socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/news/events/...

The 50 Words Project has reached a record milestone, preserving audio recordings of 50 unique words in 100 different Indigenous languages. Through the interactive map, users can explore and listen to spoken words from community members of those language groups. Read more → unimelb.me/4vm1gQx

We recently welcomed Hongyu Jin to the Social Equity in Engineering and Information Technology PhD Scholars Program. Hongyu's research is focused on the role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in health equity. socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/news/latest/... #UniMelb

New PhD Research to Focus on Equitable Healthcare Technologies

Hongyu Jin's PhD research is focused on the role of Large Language Models in healthy equity.

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🖥️ Free online workshop! CW: suicide & mental health Thu, 9 Jul, 12pm-1:30pm AEST For those interested in autism & suicide prevention, including Autistic people & their supporters, healthcare professionals, the research community, & the general public. Access the toolkit: www.spantoolkit.com

span.toolkit workshop 1: supporting mental health and suicidality in autism

span.toolkit workshop for health professionals working with Autistic people

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📢 Are you a grad student living outside your country of birth? ✍️ Apply for the StOries Project 2.0 today! Use creative writing, photography, and storytelling to explore migration, identity, and belonging. ⏰ Expressions of interest due: July 1, 2026 Details: bit.ly/3QvySfF

Excited to be leading this work. New data infrastructure and knowledge about social enterprise coming soon!

Melbourne Social Equity Institute@msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The National Social Enterprise Project's multidisciplinary team will work with DSS and leaders from the social economy ecosystem to establish a comprehensive and accurate dataset and insights about social enterprises, their characteristics & contributions. socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/news/latest/...

The National Social Enterprise Project's multidisciplinary team will work with DSS and leaders from the social economy ecosystem to establish a comprehensive and accurate dataset and insights about social enterprises, their characteristics & contributions. socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/news/latest/...

University of Melbourne researchers to lead the National Social Enterprise Research Project

A group of University of Melbourne researchers has been commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to undertake a national social enterprise sector research project to imp...

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New open access article by TASA member Hyein Ellen Cho et al.: ‘Just interpret’: Navigating trust and ethics in domestic and family violence interpreting www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Health messaging that respects cultural context and language creates stronger understanding and trust. Tap through to read more on how UniMelb researchers are working to change that → unimelb.me/4eokxcT

Work with us! Melbourne Social Equity Institute is hiring a Level B Research Fellow for a 12 month, full-time role. The successful applicant will shape evidence on social enterprise, inclusive work and community wellbeing. unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/UoM_Ex...

🔊 Call for Papers: Anti-Racism Conference at the University of Melbourne, 12 November 2026 This event will bring together researchers, practitioners and policymakers who are undertaking work related to anti-racism. Abstracts are requested by 31 July. socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/news/events/...

Anti-Racism Conference at the University of Melbourne 2026

The University of Melbourne Anti-Racism Hallmark Research Initiative, Western Sydney University Challenging Racism Project and Melbourne Social Equity Institute are holding a cross-disciplinary one-da...

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Geoffrey Lim is using his Community Fellowship to research and advocate for access to public spaces for Melbourne’s street dance community – watch to learn more www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDyU... #UniMelb #AcademicSky #StreetDance

Geoffrey Lim, Cypher Culture

YouTube video by Melbourne Social Equity Institute

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Thinking about submitting to TASA 2026? There’s still time to be part of this year’s conference exploring Resistance & Revolution. General abstract submissions close Friday 24 April. CLICK HERE: app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80732... #TASA2026 #CallForPapers #Sociology

Join us on Tuesday 5 May to learn about the 'the good, the bad and the ugly' of lived experience research with Charlene Edwards, Manager of Melbourne Social Equity Institute and Director of the Community Fellows Program. events.humanitix.com/the-good-the...

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Lived Experience Research

Charlene Edwards explores the motivations, expectations and aspirations of former or current lived experience researchers at the University of Melbourne.

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Please join us TODAY for this timely #CroakeyLIVE webinar with diverse speakers addressing the theme of #PeaceForHealth, marking Global Public Health Week. 5-6pm AEST on Wednesday, 8 April. Register here: buff.ly/z31K72H #PeaceForHealth #GPHW2026

Very excited to present this wonderful collection of student research with my colleague @jameskeating.bsky.social 💫

Australian Women's History Network@auswhn.bsky.social · 4mo ago

New from VIDA: 🎉 James Keating (@jameskeating.bsky.social) & Paige Donaghy (@paigedonaghy.bsky.social) introduce a blog showcasing seven UniMelb undergraduate history projects 🎉 Read it here ⬇️ www.auswhn.com.au/blog/making-... #hist #histaus #gendhist #histsex #IWD2026 #undergrad @unimelb.edu.au

📢 Inviting researchers working in the broader area of migration and integration: submit an expression of interest to be hosted at the Global Migration Institute for externally funded fellowships. 🚨 Deadline to apply to the Institute: April 26, 2026 🔗 Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/global-migra...

The Settling Well is investigating the impacts of refugee settlement in regional Australia, for people from refugee backgrounds and the communities where they live. Access the Interim Report Executive Summary via documents.uow.edu.au/content/grou...

Essential services, schools, and sporting clubs in regional towns told us refugee communities make them viable.

‘I lost hope in humanity, but I now call myself human’: what refugees told us about settling in regional Australia

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@theacoss.bsky.social Heat in Homes Survey Report found 3 in 4 people struggle to cool their homes. Climate change impacts are felt unevenly across society & this report shows how people’s lives are affected. Everyone should have a safe, comfortable home that supports their health & wellbeing.

New on @aunz.theconversation.com – Eliza Crosbie, Karen Block and Natascha Klocker on the stories of welcome, belonging, and regional Australian towns embracing refugee communities – and benefiting from their contributions. theconversation.com/i-lost-hope-...

‘I lost hope in humanity, but I now call myself human’: what refugees told us about settling in regional Australia

Essential services, schools, and sporting clubs in regional towns told us refugee communities make them viable.

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Join us for She leads tech: Women in industry Friday 27 March, via Zoom Register go.unimelb.edu.au/brp2 Speakers from Google DeepMind, Tesla, AKQA, Amazon and MDAP will share strategies on building influence, sponsorship, mentoring and stepping into leadership sustainably.

Melbourne Social Equity Institute is delighted to be a partner of this year's @leap-econ.bsky.social Summit in Melbourne. The event's theme is Advancing LGBTQ+ Equity in Workplaces, Markets and Society. melbourneinstitute.unimelb.edu.au/conferences/...

2026 LEAP Summit

The Melbourne Institute is proud to present The inaugural LGBTQ+ Economics and Allies in Asia-Pacific (LEAP) Summit.

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Registrations are now open for Refugees, Asylum and Inclusion Symposium on Friday 1 May at the University of Melbourne. socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/news/events/...

Refugees, Asylum and Inclusion Symposium

The Refugees, Asylum and Inclusion Symposium is a satellite event of the highlight successful Migration, Refugees and Statelessness Interdisciplinary Conference.

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Irresponsible reporting of mental illness fuels stigma and fear. ABC Big Ideas has released our World Mental Health Day panel with MISRA and MSPGH, hosted by Dr Chris Groot and featuring Dr Anna Ross, Tim Heffernan and Gayle McNaught Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Mental illness —Taking stigma out of media reporting - ABC listen

When a violent crime makes the news, mental illness is often part of the story. But how that story is told, the words chosen, the details included, the connections drawn, has consequences that ripple ...

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Megg Evans and Melanie Scammell are being supported by Melbourne Social Equity Institute scholarships to pursue PhDs in housing equity and gender-based violence in screenwriting.

New PhD Research Focuses on Gender and Social Equity

Megg Evans and Melanie Scammell are being supported by Melbourne Social Equity Institute scholarships to pursue PhDs in housing equity and gender-based violence in screenwriting.

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Melbourne Social Equity Institute Graduate Researcher and Research Assistant Dominica Meade is a co-author of a new literature review highlighting women’s and LGBTQIA+ leadership in disasters. genderanddisaster.com.au/women-and-lg...

Women and LGBTQIA+ disaster leadership in high income countries - Gender & Disaster Australia

After catastrophic floods in Lismore, research revealed the vital leadership roles women played in recovery. But was this unique to one community, or part of a bigger pattern? Our new literature revie...

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Well done to Doctoral Academy member Jack Greig on an excellent confirmation seminar last week. Jack, pictured here with the Academy's Academic Convenor Dr Meg Lee, is researching the experience of becoming a trauma-informed school leader. www.linkedin.com/posts/melbou...