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The newly formed Fighting Harmful Online Communication Hallmark Research Initiative (FHOC HRI) will explore the harms resulting from mistaken, misleading, exaggerated, polemic and deliberately false online communications. It draws on interdisciplinary expertise from researchers in medicine and health sciences (MDHS), humanities and social sciences (Arts) and technology (FEIT).

False and fake information, disinformation campaigns, conspiracy, polarisation and extremism are undermining democratic politics and social cohesion globally. The purpose of the FHOC HRI is to identify, study, and reduce the harm that results from these phenomena.

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The University of Melbourne’s enduring purpose is to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Advancing Melbourne will enable the University to contribute to advancing the state and national interest and make vital contributions to Australia’s standing on the world stage. We seek to be a leading force in advancing Australia as an ambitious, forward-thinking country while increasing its reputation and influence globally.

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Keep up-to-date with cutting-edge research and insightful commentary by world-leading experts on the University's site for news and opinion – Pursuit .

'Bumping spaces' build community- when they are within reach

Social connection needs time and effort, but crucially it also needs meeting places, and our Map of the Month highlights that not all Melburnians have equal access to these ‘bumping spaces’

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  Beneath the Surface and Inside Out: exploring neuroscience through art
  

  The connection – and potential disconnect – between the brain’s internal and external worlds is explored in artworks that combine textiles and neuroscience.

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  Identifying changes in leg joints of female runners during puberty
  

  The way that leg joints move during running changes as females go through puberty. The findings could help to explain why some sports injuries are more common in female adolescents.

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  Waste management legislation in Pacific region countries – insights and opportunities
  

  A comprehensive legal review aims to reduce environmental, health and economic risk and improve waste management in 15 Pacific region nations.

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