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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. We have to consider farmers’ motivators from a social science perspective,” says human geographer Dr Ray Chan. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Published: May 25, 2022. says Aimee.

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? Lessons from SHAPE form the cornerstone of governance, culture and community.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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Economics is the study of how people make decisions, how we choose where to study and work, how we promote fairness in society and how our lives are shaped by market institutions and government policies,” says Dr Emil Temnyalov, an economist at the University of Technology Sydney.

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Cyber security for the AI age

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Additionally, financial services also provide access to large sums of money, which criminals try to access through mobile banking malware. Every year, the numbers get worse and show that we are far from being able to mitigate and contain the numerous cyber threats that target both industry and government,” says Burcu.

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Using big datasets to find out what affects children’s quality of life

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Professor Birgitta Rabe is using this data to inform government support for children’s well-being. Economics — a branch of social science that studies the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, as well as a huge variety of other complex issues of vital concern to society. TALK LIKE AN … ECONOMIST.

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Fire trackers: how can we use modelling techniques to predict where wildfires will occur?

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This type of fire is deliberately applied to a pre-determined area at the time, intensity and rate of spread required to achieve the desired management objectives, and occurs under a strict set of environmental conditions Fire suppression techniques — the various strategies for stopping a fire once it has started.

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Creating software that works for everyone

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However, as we become ever-more reliant on software, ensuring it is accessible for all of society is a growing necessity. ACCESSIBLE — can be obtained easily and used by everyone. A lot of existing software is not accessible to certain demographics, which raises issues for equity and inclusion. TALK LIKE A SOFTWARE ENGINEER.