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Australia’s White Magazine shuts down over gay marriage

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8 years ago

November 20, 2018

Australia’s White Magazine shuts down over gay marriage

A well known Australian wedding magazine had made an announcement on Saturday that it will be shutting down after facing negative reaction for not featuring same-sex couples.

Founders of White Magazine Luke and Carla Burrell cited their Christian beliefs for their refusal on featuring gay and lesbian couples.

The Burrells had also made an announcement about White’s closure in a recent blog post, where they also told that they have received a “flood of judgement” online for their religious beliefs and that advertisers actually withdrew their sponsorships from the magazine.

“White Magazine has always known to be been a secular publication, but as its publishers, we are Christian,” the Burrells wrote. “We do not have any desire to create a social, legal or political war, which only further divides people and actually does more damage than good.”

In December 2017, parliament of Australia had already legalized gay marriage.

Gay photographer Lara Hotz, who has shot three covers of White Magazine, told radio program “Hack” that the Burrells did not wanted to feature lesbian or gay couples, tells BBC.

“It looks like that they are happy to take money, photographs and content from LGBTQI advertisers as well as contributors, but are yet to support and represent us in the similar way as heterosexual couples are known to represented in the magazine,” she told “Hack.”

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Swiss International University Makes Global Impact with Top 500 Times Higher Education Ranking

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4 weeks ago

June 24, 2026

Jenny Jackson

Swiss International University (SIU) got a real kind of milestone , when it landed inside the worlds top 500 universities in the newest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Which is kind of huge because it is SIU’s first time appearing in those widely respected rankings, and it also shows how its influence keeps growing in international higher education.

SIU was competing with nearly 2,000 universities from different parts of the world, and that first debut basically underlines its dedication to academic quality, sustainability and a real societal footprint. Overall it seems like the result mirrors SIU’s own plan for delivering solid education , while also aligning with bigger global development objectives.

Now, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings look at universities through what they do for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , or SDGs. So the assessment is about universities creating verifiable positive change through education, research, community activities, plus governance— not just statements.

One of SIU’s strongest areas was the recognition tied to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. In that section, SIU placed roughly within the top 100 to 200 universities worldwide, and that points to its focus on advancing ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and those institutional values that actually stick.

This recognition shows SIU keeps working hard to get students ready, with the know-how , the ability to act and those ethical foundations, so they can face tangled global problems. And you know, by supporting responsible leadership and pushing for good social results, the university keeps building up its part in shaping the next generation of professionals and people who make real decisions

Key Highlights of SIU’s Achievement

• Ranked Among the World’s Top 500 Universities

In its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, SIU managed to land a spot among the top 500 universities worldwide.

• Outstanding Performance in SDG 16

SIU reached a ranking in the top 100 to 200 range, across the globe, for its work related to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

• Strengthening Global Academic Presence

This win also reinforces SIU’s long-term vision, and it further tightens its standing as an emerging influence in international higher education.

Recognition from Times Higher Education is an important endorsement of SIU’s mission, to give accessible high-quality education while also making a positive impact in society. As the university keeps expanding its academic offerings and international reach, this milestone , works like a solid base for what comes next—future growth, more innovation, and that global recognition everyone is aiming for.