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Social media platforms foster and reward moral outrage: research
People who use social media are being trained to express moral outrage with the reward of likes and shares, according…
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Technology
Sharing shocking posts on social media: does it do any good?
It’s an act that perhaps many of us have done without much thought – sharing something shocking, disastrous or criminal…
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Commentary
Digital personal branding: four tips that can lead students to professional success
In today’s technologically advanced society, many students have built a digital personal brand prior to applying to university using popular social…
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Why social media is the new political barometer
After the dust settled from the Coalition’s upset win on the weekend, conversation quickly turned to how inaccurate the country’s…
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Eliminating the online terror scourge: Will the Christchurch Call work?
Last week 18 countries and five tech companies signed the historic Christchurch Call to Action, the first global pledge to…
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Top Stories
You would believe what academics say
Is there a funnier university-related Twitter account than 'Shit Academics Say'? Sarcasm even seeps into its bio disclaimer: Retweets are…
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Industry & Research
The ‘surprising’ personality trait for smartphone addiction
Smartphone addiction is a familiar, modern-day concept. But why do some feel the need to constantly swipe and scroll, while…
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News
Worst cyberbullying platform revealed
If 'likes' are Instagram’s currency, having none of them can be humiliating. Worse yet, vicious comments, ‘hate’ accounts and sharing and…
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Faculty Focus
Notes on nursing
Australians are making contributions to research on RNs, ENs and AINs. By Antonia Maiolo. Nurses and midwives use research to…
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‘Like’ and share clear policy
It is critical that universities understand the dangers of social media and implement rules for its use. By Sarah Hedger.…
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