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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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. How does economics combine mathematics and social science?

Economics 111

Economics Government Mathematics Publication 111

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

“These data capture the location of assets in the area, the distance to roads, vegetation type, soil moisture, rainfall, fire history and a myriad of climate information.” Collecting all these data can take a long time, and the team makes use of government databases, academic papers and its own field work and experiments to do so. “It

Research 111

Research Research Government Economics 111

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JUNE 22, 2023

I would never have discovered anthropology if I hadn’t done that.” • Many universities offer degrees in anthropology, but other social science degrees could lead to a career in the field. Anthropologists also work as social workers and community development workers. • “Study a broad range of subjects to discover your interests.

Research 98

Research Research Accessibility Economics 98

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MAY 11, 2023

Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US Published: For centuries, gay people have suffered discrimination, prejudice and persecution. The US government initially ignored the problem, so gay men had to find ways of supporting each other. I was delighted to oblige!”

Equality 57

Equality Social Sciences Science Sciences 57

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MAY 23, 2022

In light of the social inequalities highlighted by COVID-19, this knowledge has never been more important. The social sciences have a very important role to play in uncovering the causes and consequences of pandemics, past and present, and preparing us for pandemics of the future.

Biology 85

Biology Learning Social Sciences Research 85

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Because computational methods originated in the natural sciences, some disciplines, such as chemistry and physics, have lots of research software at their disposal. Modelling and simulations are often required for complex problems, such as climate change, and are employed by government agencies.

Research 81

Research Research Biology Chemistry 81