Events

The ‘manosphere’ is a diverse ecosystem of anti-women and pro-sexist online communities, influencers, and platforms. There is growing public concern about its impacts, particularly in feeding sexism, violence, insecurity, and hostility among boys and young men. And there is growing policy attention to possible prevention and intervention strategies.

In this Dean’s Lecture, Australian sociologist and prominent researcher on men, masculinities, and violence prevention, Professor Michael Flood, provides a guided tour through the manosphere: what it is, how it is changing and being mainstreamed, how men and boys come to participate, and the impacts of the manosphere both on its participants and in wider society.
Flood will then explore what educators, policy makers and parents can do, to minimise the harms of the manosphere and to foster healthier, more equitable lives for men and boys and those around them.

Registration is essential.

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Melbourne Connect Innovation Week returns from 7–11 September for five days of ideas, collaboration and discovery. 

The University of Melbourne’s annual innovation festival brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, students and creatives across 40 events spanning health, sustainability, AI, entrepreneurship and immersive technology.

Through panels, workshops, demonstrations and networking, discover how collaboration across universities, industry, government and startups is turning research into real-world impact. Whether you’re an innovator, founder, researcher, student or simply curious about what’s next – this is your chance to connect, learn and be inspired.