UTS has been named as one of the world’s top universities for the study of 34 subjects in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, with 14 of them ranked in the global top 100. Read more: ow.ly/xAeC50Rjwug

Gambling might be a source of entertainment, but it can lead to significant harms.

As Dr Anastasia Hronis (@UTSEngage) writes, these harms may lead to poor mental health – but people experiencing mental illness are also at greater risk of gambling problems. theconversation.com/many-suicides-…

What does Steve Smith’s Stateside signing mean for cricket in the US – and Australia? theconversation.com/what-does-stev… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

This year at Vivid Sydney on Tuesday, 5 June, from 6 to 7:30 pm, UTS will host a panel discussion featuring Jan Fran, Dr Elaine Laforteza, and many more exploring the power of names and the challenges faced by those with uncommon names.

Register: bit.ly/4anPU3W

.UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT researchers are working with NSW SES and TPG to trial technology that could help protect communities during severe weather events, harnessing #AI and the mobile phone network to predict the possible impacts of flooding. Read more: ow.ly/fWbC50R7ap1

UTS biomedical scientist Dr Jiayan Liao has been recognised with a prestigious national health award for her cutting-edge technology for the early detection of mesothelioma and other cancers, read more: uts.edu.au/news/health-sc…

Join our FREE discussion on Planetary Health (April 11, 12:30 PM) & learn how climate change & global systems impact public health.

We'll explore solutions for a healthier future with experts like Sharon Friel & Michael Thomson!

Link to register: ow.ly/67Hl50R3LY6

Differences between Australia and China will remain, but as James Laurenceson 罗震 (@UTSEngage) writes - both foreign ministers this week stressed the need to manage them better to avoid another diplomatic freeze. theconversation.com/positive-outlo…

New research out of UTS + University of Sydney shows that even after Facebook made changes to stem the tide of dangerous pandemic misinformation, some accounts continued to thrive.

theconversation.com/conspiracy-the…

Marina Yue Zhang + Wanning Sun (@UTSEngage) write how TikTok has mobilised its vast user base to contest a possible US ban.

Plus it could challenge the ban in court as an infringement of people’s free speech. theconversation.com/if-tiktok-is-b…

White saviourism is the paternalistic notion that white people are needed to “save” people of colour from their circumstances, write Cherine Fahd + Sara Oscar (UTS).

theconversation.com/is-dune-an-exa…

We know fast fashion is bad for the environment. Ultra-fast fashion makes matters worse.

This disturbing trend towards disposable clothing is the opposite of sustainable. Taylor Brydges (UTS) writes on what must be done.

theconversation.com/ultra-fast-fas…

The rising cost of living hinders student access to higher education. The Australian Universities Accord Final Report sheds light on the challenges. UTS takes action by implementing a Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP).

Learn more: ow.ly/muME50QVeH0

The Social Justice UTS partners with @VIVIDSydney for 'Say My Name: The Humanity of Names'. Hear the panellists discuss their personal experiences and the cultural, familial and historical ties of names.

5 June, 6-7:30PM
UTS Great Hall, Bldg 1

Register: ow.ly/NoaE50QQSHt

Meta’s lost revenue is a huge hit for public interest journalism, which was already reeling from cutbacks. Anna Draffin (University of Canberra) + Gary Dickson (@UTSEngage) say we need to find new funding to support journalism, particularly in remote and regional areas.
theconversation.com/metas-lost-rev…

Western Sydney residents whose homes often get hotter inside than outside during heatwaves have learnt to be resourceful in adapting to the increasing heat, write Abby Mellick Lopes (UTS) + colleagues (@westernsydneyu). theconversation.com/when-homes-alr…

Join us this week to celebrate the achievements of women and explore pressing issues. Featuring engaging talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Date: 8 March
Time: 10 to 11:30 am
Location: UTS Great Hall, Lvl 5, Building 1

Register: ow.ly/KkGv50QA2I0
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Facebook won’t keep paying Australian media outlets for their content. So what does this mean for news on Facebook? Rob Nicholls from UTS explains.
theconversation.com/facebook-wont-…

ASIO is effective in defeating threats and being transparent in reporting on them, but its latest annual threat assessment leaves room to question its strategic priorities, writes Greg Austin (@UTSEngage).

theconversation.com/over-emphasisi…

Join us next week as the UTS Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion @utssocialimpact is partnering with EPHEA to offer a free webinar unpacking key insights from the final report of the Australian Universities Accord.

Wednesday 13 March | 3-5pm

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