Poetry the tonic for Yarrie's scarred soul

Yarrie Bangura’s childhood was disrupted by a civil war that ravaged Sierra Leone. But she has found healing through poetry.

How to prepare for overseas study

We share our top tips for a smooth transition to overseas study.

Australia to Africa, one way

Anne-Marie has co-founded a charity in Uganda, contracted typhoid and malaria (twice), and married a Ugandan pop star. 

Living the dream by saving lives

Brisbane nurse Jess Davis has made her childhood dream come true after spending two months volunteering her skills in Africa.

The social factors shaping radicalisation and violent extremism in Australia

Dr Joshua Roose helped us to navigate the minefield of violent extremism and radicalisation in the West.  

America and guns: Q&A with Professor of History, Michael Ondaatje

Why does tighter gun control continue to elude the United States?

The mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls: Q&A with Dr Gareth Wearne

We uncover some of the secrets of the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls with scholar Dr Gareth Wearne.

Myanmar human rights investigator's lament

Lawyer Chris Sidoti speaks on Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis and the pitfalls of working at the coalface of human rights.