EOIs now open for the ever popular upcoming CRIG Seminar 7 minute Lightning Talks. Check out the link for more information and to apply! surveymonkey.com/r/CS2023EOI

#WVU Libraries received the recommendation 'Continuance at a reduced level of activity.' Reduction of "up to $800k" involving personnel reductions/changes, despite the key findings indicating concerns for present levels of staffing

“Most of us think universities are there to teach, do research and support communities. Not managers. For them, universities are there to meet their KPIs.” Hannah Forsyth she/her 🍉 in Overland Journal is a must read, comrades. overland.org.au/2023/09/solida…

A rise 🧐 or actually racism that blackfullas see/feel everyday, that wp choose to ignore, now being acknowledged by them 🤔 First Nations support workers report a rise in racism ahead of Voice referendum abc.net.au/news/2023-09-2… via ABC Australia

Who is excited?! We are less than a week out from the 2023 CRIG Seminar! Secure your spot for virtual attendance here: short.caval.edu.au/CSC2023 #LibrariesAndSocialChange #CRIG2023

Marcia Langton: ‘Whatever the outcome, reconciliation is dead’ thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/indigenou… via The Saturday Paper

David Shrigley: Artist pulps 6,000 copies of The Da Vinci Code and turns them into 1984 bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

AI companies have all kinds of arguments against paying for copyrighted content theverge.com/2023/11/4/2394… via @Verge

I support Guardian Australia because I believe in rigorous, independent journalism that’s open for everyone to read. Join me by making a contribution and together we can be a voice for change. support.theguardian.com/contribute?INT…

Australia’s chief scientist takes on the journal publishers gatekeeping knowledge theguardian.com/australia-news…

An real example of How Liberal Party policy hurts Australia. In 2018, my wife and I bought a 2nd hand Car. Good brand low Kms for $9,000. bit small but nice car. time to buy again. Thought about Trade in. Same car now with 83k kms worth $14,000. Why? Well in 2013 when

Nuclear power in Australia is a really bad idea. The ban ensures that is all it is - The Australia Institute australiainstitute.org.au/post/nuclear-p…

🚨New Report: Australia Institute research has found that 56% of gas exported from Australia attracts zero royalty payments – effectively giving a public resource to multinational gas corporations for free. #auspol canberratimes.com.au/story/8646005/…

This is Professor Alfred James Ewart. In 1906, he became the first professor of botany at the University of Melbourne - indeed, the first chair of botany anywhere in Australasia. He was also a terrible person. A thread. 1/

My deepest respect to Senator Payman. This is a powerful and courageous move. You’re on the right side of history Senator, and you’ll be a welcome addition to the crossbench. We need more strong young independent women in our parliament like you.

The State Library of Victoria controversy shows what can happen when institutions cling to ‘neutrality’ theconversation.com/the-state-libr… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand