Research in the news

What can we do to enable meaningful and safe participation in truth-telling? Co-lead researchers Dr Anne Maree Payne and Professor Heidi Norman from the School of Humanities & Languages discuss their findings and how to support capacity building. 

Professor Emery Schubert from the School of Arts & Media explains how his latest study represents "the first empirical evidence that sadness can positively affect the enjoyment of music, directly."

About half of high-school students surveyed as part of a new report either ate a breakfast deemed unhealthy or skipped it altogether. Scientia Professor Andrew Martin from the School of Education explains the implications of these findings and the role of schools in promoting healthier choices.

A recent report has found that the average household wealth of the top 10% has grown much faster since 2003 than the lowest 60%. Professor Carla Treloar from the Social Policy Research Centre unpacks these findings and what they mean. 

A report, led by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and UNSW Sydney, has thrown into sharp relief Australia's wealth inequality. Professor Carla Treloar from the Social Policy Research Centre reveals the main drivers of this growing gap and what can be done to address it.

Speaking to his recent study, Scientia Professor Andrew Martin from the School of Education explains that "the extent to which a regular healthy breakfast impacts student motivation and achievement has implications for educational policy and practice". 

New research has found that students who eat an unhealthy breakfast experience similar detrimental effects associated with eating no breakfast at all. Lead author Scientia Professor Andrew Martin from the School of Education unpacks what these findings mean for learning outcomes [segment starting 28:55]. 

One in five apartments dwellers are families with children and yet, most of these properties are not suitable to their needs. Professor Phillip Oldfield from the School of Built Environment unpacks the findings from his recent report, touching on outdated assumptions relating to young family preferences.

Professor Emery Schubert from the School of Arts & Media debates the different theories which could support his research into the enjoyment of sad music. In doing so, he emphasises the complexities of the human condition and positions music as "a playground of emotions" [segment starting 37:05].

According to Philip Oldfield from the School of Built Environment "designing good-quality apartments is one of the most fundamental things you can do to benefit society.” He explains his research findings into current apartment layouts, market needs and possible solutions. 

A new study by Professor Emery Schubert from the School of Arts & Media has tested the relationship between music and pleasurable negative emotion. He explains how his research shines a light on the "Western compulsion that we must be happy all the time" and why "it's okay to be sad" [segment starting 1:20:33].

Following the introduction of Victoria's new land tax reform, Dr Chris Martin from the City Futures Research Centre reflects on how this will impact the housing market, explaining "there’s more room" for owner occupiers and first-home buyers.