Karen Farquharson
@karentfarq
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Sociologist @unimelb, opinions are my own.
Joined May 2012
RT @Harvard: The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights. Neither Harvard nor any other priv….
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RT @Harvard: “No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit….
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No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue
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Really pleased to have this article reconceptualising the professional practice of public and environmental health out in the world.
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Environmental health professionals play a significant role in preventing and addressing public health problems. Improving this area of practice continues to be a key strategy of the Australian Gove...
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RT @MSEI_UniMelb: The Call for Papers deadline for the African Studies Group's annual conference has been extended. Proposals are now due b….
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Melbourne Social Equity Institute is pleased to again be supporting the African Studies Group's annual conference.
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RT @SteveRoberts_: Algorithmic amplification of masculinity influencers: what parents should know and what they might to do to quell misogy….
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Parents need to understand how algorithms work. These can drive misogynistic content towards boys and young men and can make extreme views seem normal.
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RT @MSEI_UniMelb: We are currently inviting EOIs for three PhD scholarship opportunities:. → Social Equity Open Call .
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RT @SteveRoberts_: Reminder: The @MonashEducation School of Education, Culture & Society is recruiting a Professor w/ research focus on edu….
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RT @Journal_ICS: 🔦latest issue curated by @karentfarq @AshyHaw offers interdisciplinary look into unique pandemic challenges & #racism face….
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RT @SteveRoberts_: Re our ARC project on men working in the care sector: We now would like to interview people in *supervisory* or shift o….
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RT @MSEI_UniMelb: Applications for the 2025 cohort of @atlanticfellows for Social Equity are now open. Based at @UniMelb, AFSE is a life-c….
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The fellowship targets mid-career Indigenous and Pacific peoples and their allies who have a compelling and actionable idea for positive change in Indigenous communities or organisations.
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RT @MSEI_UniMelb: We are delighted to announce that EOIs are open for three new PhD scholarships. Projects closely aligned with our researc….
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RT @Craig_Foster: It takes courage to challenge one’s own country about racism, or any serious shortcomings. And it’s the responsibility o….
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RT @RuthJeanes: Does informal provide health benefits for communities? Yes! Our article outlines the significant health and social benefits….
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Abstract. Informal sport is a growth area of sport participation but there has been limited examination of how informal and unstructured forms of participa
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RT @AustSoc: Check out the new special issue by TASA members @AshyHaw & @karentfarq 'Covid-19, Migration, and Racism in Australia: Key Chal….
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RT @DrDemography: Australia hasn’t confronted its enduring white Australia policy; the racism ripples thru contemporary society: from the p….
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ABC’s 7.30 chief political correspondent Laura Tingle has come under fire for comments she made criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
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Delighted to share that the special issue of @Journal_ICS that @AshyHaw and I co-edited on 'Covid-19, Migration and Racism in Australia' is now out! Access here:
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Covid-19, Migration, and Racism in Australia: Key Challenges and Research Directions. Volume 45, Issue 3 of Journal of Intercultural Studies
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RT @MSEI_UniMelb: This Thursday in person and online – register via
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This panel discussion co-organised with the African Studies Group examines the multifaceted dimensions of decolonising education in Africa
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RT @BrenChurchill: Dave Farrugia + I are looking for someone to take up a PhD scholarship on our young people + side-hustles project based….
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RT @vicsportAU: Complete this survey from @CMSport_Aus that aims to understand how racism impacts community sport and what can be done to h….
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