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20 Jan 2025

Dr. Alexandra Sherlock: ‘UGG’ to ‘Since 1974’

Business News, Consumer Affairs, Fashion & Beauty, Shopping

ustralian-owned brand UGG Since 1974 has announced that it will change its name to “Since 74” for sales outside Australia and New Zealand, due to ongoing legal disputes with the American footwear giant Deckers Brands, which owns the global trademark for the term “ugg.”

This news comes after years of legal battles and controversy surrounding the rights to use the term “ugg” internationally.

Guest: Dr. Alexandra Sherlock, Fashion and Textiles Lecturer at RMIT University and founder of the Footwear Research Network

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...