Macquarie University
About time: How to pull off a complex project without delays
Researchers at Macquarie Business School have found surprising reasons why project planners often make poor estimates of project timelines.
Research
Macquarie University
How Australian small businesses can protect themselves in Trump’s trade war with China
Caught in the cross-fire of a global tariff crisis, home-grown businesses must now include geopolitical factors in their planning and partnerships, according to Macquarie Business School research.
Macquarie University
Calm in the storm: Study finds family firms are better at managing mergers
The unique social identity of family business owners smooths disruptions and produces stronger post-merger outcomes, especially for employees, according to new Macquarie Business School research.
Macquarie University
'Slopaganda' and its potential to upend elections on a knife edge
Is generative AI better at producing persuasive disinformation than humans? If so, how might this play out in election campaigns? In a new paper, Professor Mark Alfano explains the powerplay between propaganda and GenAI.
Macquarie University
How to conquer AI skills: a research-backed student guide
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn and prepare for their careers. New research led by Macquarie Business School reveals the importance of becoming AI literate and why it should not be feared.
Macquarie University
Eureka! The global warming maths problem that took 15 years to solve
In solving the complex maths to calculate how irregular atmospheric particles affect global warming, a Macquarie University mathematician has built equations that could improve climate modelling, medical imaging and material design.
Macquarie University
The lower back pain treatments with long-term benefits: new review
A new review by Macquarie University researchers has identified the treatments that may have a long term impact on back pain - and those that don’t.
Macquarie University
DNA 'glue' could help prevent and treat diseases triggered by ageing
Macquarie University researchers have discovered a naturally occurring protein found in human cells plays a powerful role in repairing damaged DNA - the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for building and maintaining living things.
University of the Sunshine Coast
How whale song unlocks the psychology of tourism: new findings
As Australia’s east coast tourism industry dives into a new whale migration season, a study has revealed the emotional and behavioural effects on people who hear the sounds of the ‘awe’-inspiring marine mammals.
University of Canberra
Digital News Report: Australia 2025
The Digital News Report: Australia 2025, released by the University of Canberra’s News and Media Research Centre, shows that while television remains king for Australian news consumption.
Charles Darwin University
Global network of ocean robots endorsed by UNESCO
A fleet of ocean robots will sail the seas collecting data to improve weather and climate forecasting, maritime security awareness, survey wildlife and more after a global network of this technology was endorsed by UNESCO.
Edith Cowan University
ECU's cancer blood biomarkers cohort study recognised in State funding
Led by ECU's Professor Elin Gray, the Cancer Blood Biomarkers Study enables the discovery and validation of cancer biomarkers in the blood.