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How is masculinity enacted in the Super Smash Brothers Melee scene?

 
Ellie Manzano's honours thesis explores how masculinity is enacted and understood within competitive fighting video game communities.

Ruby’s honours thesis explores how women make decisions about contraceptive health

 
Her thesis aims to understand the information sources and influences that shape young women's contraceptive decision-making.

Sarah’s honours thesis examines the sociological roots of suicide among autistic people

 
Using Durkheim’s theory of suicide, Sarah is contributing to a growing body of sociological literature examining neurodiversity and suicide.
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Honours Feature, Research, Students

How is masculinity enacted in the Super Smash Brothers Melee scene?

May 8, 2026
Honours Feature, Research, Students

Ruby’s honours thesis explores how women make decisions about contraceptive health

May 1, 2026
Honours Feature, Research, Students

Sarah’s honours thesis examines the sociological roots of suicide among autistic people

April 7, 2026
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