Social Sciences for a Changing World: Housing, Safety, Health and Country

Panel discussion

During National Social Sciences week, the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities invites you to a panel discussion showcasing UOW expertise in the areas of housing affordability, domestic violence, AI in healthcare, and Indigenous knowledges in relational care and environmental justice.

Panel Moderator

Distinguished Professor Tony Okely

Tony Okely is the Associate Dean Research and a Distinguished Professor of Public Health and Education

Housing Affordability

Nicole Cook
Dr Nicole Cook is a human geographer whose research explores housing affordability, urban policy, and the financialisation of housing. She will discuss the social and economic drivers of Australia’s housing crisis and pathways toward more equitable housing futures.

Domestic and Family Violence

Catherine MacPhail
Professor Catherine MacPhail is a social scientist whose work focuses on gender, health, and social justice. She will share insights on domestic and family violence, highlighting the critical role of research in shaping prevention and policy responses.

AI in Healthcare

Yves Saint James Aquino
Dr Yves Saint James Aquino is a bioethicist and social scientist examining the ethical and social implications of emerging technologies. He will address how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, raising important questions of equity, trust, and justice.

Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental Justice

Crystal Arnold
Dr Crystal Arnold is a First Nations researcher whose work brings Indigenous knowledge systems into dialogue with questions of environmental crime and justice. She will explore how caring for Country is integral to building fairer and more sustainable futures.