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1. COVID-19’S surprising side effect: reduced income inequity across Australia

   Brand-new research from the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· shows that federal government response to the pandemic has offset a surge in poverty and income inequity.

   More on COVID-19’S surprising side effect: reduced income inequity across Australia 23 Sep 2020

2. Connecting Australian citizens with their elected representatives at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ·

   Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öƷ’s Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance (CDDGG) is the first Research Centre to explore the idea of directly representative democracy in Australia.

   More on Connecting Australian citizens with their elected representatives at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· 18 Sep 2020

3. DNA-altering technology: Leading researchers call for Global Citizens' Assembly on genome editing

   Led by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· researchers, a global coalition is calling for ordinary citizens from around the world to come together and provide guidance for the experts, referencing a technology which could impact what it means to be human.

   More on DNA-altering technology: Leading researchers call for Global Citizens' Assembly on genome editing 18 Sep 2020

4. 2020 graduates to celebrate milestone with physically distanced family and friends photoshoots

   The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· will offer students graduating in 2020 the chance to commemorate the occasion, together with family and friends, with physically distanced professional photoshoots in full graduation regalia.

   More on 2020 graduates to celebrate milestone with physically distanced family and friends photoshoots 07 Sep 2020

5. Older Canberrans need help with Zoom and Skype to reduce isolation during COVID-19

   The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öƷ’s News and Media Research Centre has found older Canberrans need help using video messaging applications like Zoom and Skype to combat feelings of social isolation.

   More on Older Canberrans need help with Zoom and Skype to reduce isolation during COVID-19 03 Sep 2020