This presentation explores the topic of student engagement, including patterns of attrition, the factors that create engagement, and future directions. DataBlitz on Research training was held on 27 September 2013.

This presentation explores the topic of student engagement, including patterns of attrition, the factors that create engagement, and future directions. DataBlitz on Research training was held on 27 September 2013.

Depression has been called the common cold of mental illness. This presentation provides an overview of the latest findings on the nature and treatment of depression, and why treatment has not stemmed the rise of depression in our society. Presented on 11 November 2013.

Domestic violence: what it is, why it occurs and why it is linked to gendered homelessness. DataBlitz on Gender was held on 30 August 2013.

Domestic violence: what it is, why it occurs and why it is linked to gendered homelessness. DataBlitz on Gender was held on 30 August 2013.

Depression has been called the common cold of mental illness. This presentation provides an overview of the latest findings on the nature and treatment of depression, and why treatment has not stemmed the rise of depression in our society. Presented on 11 November 2013.

This presentation shares sample data associated with the project 'Spreading fictions: distributing stories in the online age', examining the originality and creativity of the top 10 grossing movies at the Australian Box Office between 1981 and 2011. DataBlitz on Creativity was held on 26 July 2013.

At the intersection of creative writing and creativity is the vexed question of defining creativity. Therefore this presentation does not offer one single definition of the term. It identifies and critiques two broad sub-groups that are currently circulating in the global discourse: those epitomised by works looking at the creative mind, albeit within a specific socio-political context; and those dealing with management and policy. It then discusses the relevance of psychoanalysis for studying the creative component of creative writing. DataBlitz on Creativity was held on 26 July 2013.

Account of ongoing critical remix project, 'Classical Gas' which appropriates easy listening albums as if they were famous works of critical theory and philosophy. DataBlitz on Creativity was held on 26 July 2013.

Account of ongoing critical remix project, 'Classical Gas' which appropriates easy listening albums as if they were famous works of critical theory and philosophy. DataBlitz on Creativity was held on 26 July 2013.