Macquarie University
We need to talk about what smartphones are doing to kids’ brains
We know there are links between young people overusing devices and a decline in cognitive abilities, as well as problems with attention, focus and memory.
New South Wales
Macquarie University
Necro-brands: Why do celebrities like Elvis Presley make more money dead than alive?
New research led by Macquarie University's Professor Chris Baumann explains why the king of rock and roll’s brand is worth more than ever.
Macquarie University
Mind the gap: How maths is taught may be failing girls
Many parents will be worried about international test results showing Australian girls falling behind boys in maths. I think we have to be cautious about the methodology behind these tests.
Macquarie University
Why some birds divorce and others partner for life
Understanding why birds stay together or part ways can reveal fascinating insights into how evolution shapes this behaviour.
The University of Newcastle
Big dreams built through remote community partnership
The unlikely pairing of outback Menindee and seaside Newcastle have successfully bridged the distance
Macquarie University
New study of seven million records reveals who gets long COVID
Macquarie University researchers shed new light on who is most likely to be diagnosed with long COVID in a groundbreaking Australian study that promises to improve how we screen, monitor and treat patients.
Macquarie University
How AI is shaping your next career move
Artificial intelligence can help you write an email or look up an obscure topic, but Macquarie Business School Associate Professor Sarah Bankins says the technology also shapes many decisions we make about our careers.
Charles Sturt University
Leading regional nursing simulation technology developed at Charles Sturt
A first in regional Australia, cutting-edge simulation technology is giving Charles Sturt University nursing students the edge on real-world experience from the comfort of their classroom.
Macquarie University
“Taking students to FBI headquarters in America was a career highlight."
Specialising in the relationship between cyber security and human behaviour, Dr Jennifer Williams is an award-winning rising star in the field who recently won Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35 at the Defence and National Security Workforce Awards 2024.
Macquarie University
Engineering students break two world records
The MQ Speed Team of student engineers designed a custom vehicle that broke two world land speed records in Nevada in September 2024.
Charles Darwin University
CDU launches new First Nations branding with ‘Wise One'
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has announced its new First Nations branding, with Aboriginal artist and CDU Bachelor of Primary Education student Sharona Dardoongarly Bishop winning the University’s design competition for her work ‘Wise One.’
University of New England
Farmers on the frontline of extreme weather events
Professor of Nursing Kim Usher and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology Dr Kylie Rice – both landholders themselves – are collaborating with Australian farming organisations to understand the wellbeing of primary producers.