Visitors to Australia are at more risk of drowning than locals are – and new research from Macquarie confirms that people born overseas often don’t spot the many hazards around Australia’s waterways.
Dr Lurion De Mello, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Finance, explains.
A study of census data shows the Australian-born are less likely to reach the top of companies than people born overseas.
Dr Lloyd Cox, who teaches United States politics in the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations, clarifies the events leading up to what is set to become the longest government shutdown in US history.
Health and Medicine
Macquarie research has confirmed the wide-reaching benefits of discovering hearing issues as early as possible.
A new breast health clinic at Macquarie University Hospital is revolutionising the way women can access specialist treatment.
Macquarie University Hospital is the Sydney hub for a multi-site trial looking at the effects of testosterone supplements on reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s.
Macquarie's revolutionary online service is finding ways to help tens of thousands of people who have anxiety and depression to manage their symptoms.
Science and Technology
A little known benefit of electric vehicles is highlighted by new research showing that en masse, they could be used like a huge battery connected to the grid.
A new research paper reveals why we need to address gender stereotypes before more women will win the Nobel Prize for Physics.
Arts and Society
As the current US Government shutdown enters its third week, it’s not just the media who need to keep up with the continuing controversy coming out of the White House.
Dr Nick Wilson, lecturer in the Department of Linguistics explains.
Analysing fake artefacts helps historians to understand the motivations and environments that give rise to forgeries.
The Environment
Macquarie scientists helped save oyster farming in NSW, ensuring the survival of an Australian festive food staple. Now, they have turned their attention to returning oysters to the wild.
Through a partnership with Macquarie, a 1920s coal depot has been transformed into a community garden, science lab and outdoor classroom, with more plans afoot.
The quest to understand how sharks perceive their world has led Macquarie researchers to develop a surfboard with lights that could save the lives of surfers and divers.
The Economy
A study of census data shows the Australian-born are less likely to reach the top of companies than people born overseas.
A digital backpack is under development to help tackle the widespread problem of job-seekers lying on their resumes.