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RegNet alumna Libby Salmon receives ANU 2023 Gender Institute Prize
Congratulations to Libby Salmon, recipient of the 2023 ANU Gender Institute Prize for Excellence in Gender and Sexuality Research.
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Naing Ko Ko. Photo: Bina D'Costa

Remembering Naing Ko Ko
With full hearts, we pay tribute to Naing Ko Ko, our RegNet alumnus, a dedicated scholar and human rights advocate whose courageous spirit and tireless struggle for the people Myanmar defined his life
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RegNet alumnus Derek Futaiasi appointed as Solomon Islands’ Permanent Secretary
RegNet alumnus Dr Derek Futaiasi has been appointed as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace, and Ecclesiastical Affairs in the Solomon Islands.
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PhD writing retreat at ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus
RegNet PhD scholars embark on a memorable writing retreat at ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus, bonding over shared experiences and taking the opportunity to relax and engage with nature.
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HDR Supervisor of the Month: Dr Belinda Townsend
RegNet’s Dr Belinda Townsend has been being awarded the Higher Degree Research (HDR) Supervisor of the Month Award for March 2024.
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Australia’s migration system requires stronger institutions
Alan Gamlen writes for ANU Policy Brief on the government's Migration Strategy, released last December.
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Q&A with Miranda Forsyth: The pivotal role of PNG's village courts in curbing sorcery violence
RegNet's Professor Miranda Forsyth spoke with RNZ Pacific's Don Wiseman about Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence (SARV) in Papua New Guinea.
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Contemporary Restorative Practices Conference: from Awareness to Practice to Transformation
The Contemporary Restorative Practices Conference will be held in Canberra from Wednesday 21st November to Sunday 23rd November, 2024.

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When it comes to migration, we must separate fact from fiction – and be sceptical of political tough talk
Migration policies should align with broader economic needs, not serve as patchwork solutions echoing voter frustrations, writes Alan Gamlen.

Restricted visa pathways for Afghan women
Despite the hardships Afghan women currently endure and Australia’s purported generosity towards Afghans, obtaining a visa to live in Australia is almost impossible for Afghan women, writes Isabelle Zhu-Maguire.

Extreme heatwaves in Bangladesh: The environmental governance perspectives
Bangladesh's extreme weather reflects the country’s environmental vulnerability and weak environmental governance, writes Sharif Mustajib for The Diplomat.

21st century capitalism - A tribute to Susan Sell
With this re-released episode from August 2023, Sharon Bessell and Arnagretta Hunter pay tribute to Professor Susan Sell, honouring her intellectual rigour and the enormous contribution of her research.

Pacific Engagement Visas: New developments but quotas unknown
Australia’s highly competitive new visa lottery has much leg work to do to make fair allocations between countries, write Natasha Turia and Akka Rimon.

How the Quad can help build a better Indo-Pacific via health diplomacy
The Quad should focus on improving pharmaceutical manufacturing in the region through technology transfer and collaboration, write Mutiara Indriani and Andree Surianta

Democracy Sausage: Population panic
Migration expert Alan Gamlen and demographer Liz Allen join Mark Kenny to talk ‘population panics’ and immigration politics.

Australian international court judge calls for Israel to suspend Gaza military operation
Hilary Charlesworth further explains ruling calling on Israel to permit aid deliveries to Palestinians, saying ICJ was too ‘opaque’ in its wording

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