The end of hu-vanity: the coronavirus will change the way we interact with each other
By Professor Mark Kenny, Australian Studies Institute The Flying Kangaroo will bounce back like most other things after the global coronavirus crisis. As the GFC's evil twin, the "GCC" is already…
AuSI COVID-19 Update and your AuSI Virtual Bookshelf
Dear friends and colleagues, 2020 continues to be a year of many challenges, with the spread of COVID-19 continuing to impact the global community. While public events and conferences are on hold…
Viral spiral: the federal government is playing a risky game with mixed messages on coronavirus
By Professor Mark Kenny, Australian Studies Institute Holding daily press conferences to keep people alert but not alarmed is an inherently tricky business. But “fast, frank and frequent” have been…
Opinion: Context matters on coronavirus, for the media and the economy
By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. Unsurprisingly, broadcasters led their bulletins over the weekend with news that the number of…
Democracy Sausage hosts ANU VC Brian Schmidt
Professor Mark Kenny, Australian Studies Institute, and Dr Marija Taflaga, School of Politics and International Relations, recently sat down with the ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor…
Opinion: A government of lies, damned lies and gymnastics
By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. Beyond their haughty dismissal as minor political fascinations, what's the thread running through (i)…
AuSI's Mark Kenny promoted to Professor
The Australian Studies Institute (AuSI) is delighted to announce that Mark Kenny has been recognised for his outstanding work in Australian media with a promotion to Professor. In 2019, Mark’s media…