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"Students who can think critically and apply technology to solve legal problems will be best positioned for the future."
Professor Philip Chung, recently appointed to Macquarie Law School, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in January for his significant service to the law, particularly his contribution to public access to legal information, and to tertiary education.
Classroom experience in Thailand a win-win for student teachers and children
A group of Education students has embarked on an enriching placement at an international school in Bangkok, where they had the chance to both apply and develop their skills.
"Many Indigenous students are the first in their families to attend university, which I relate to."
Dr Tamika Worrell blends kindness and storytelling with a passion for inspiring students to think critically and set high expectations for themselves.
Only the Astronauts: book of space stories reveals secret lives of galactic junk
In her new book, social anthropologist Dr Ceridwen Dovey explores the imaginary tales of human-made objects adrift in outer space, using real events as her inspiration. Here Dr Dovey unveils the motive behind her 'characters' which include the International Space Station and the Voyager 1 space probe.
What you'll discover at the new Pompeii exhibition: review
Newly discovered objects never seen outside Europe are on display at Canberra's National Museum of Australia as part of a new, immersive Pompeii exhibition, on until May. Archaeologist Professor Ray Laurence reviews the must-see items offering insight into everyday life in the Italian city that was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 CE.
Do video games change the way we think about history?
How do video games influence our understanding of the past? Abbie Hartman, curator of a new exhibition at Macquarie University History Museum on the evolution of gaming, explains.
“We have developed a wonderful community where students are invited to share in the research culture of the department."
Dr Alison Holland is a leading researcher in history and human rights, and cultivates a vibrant, student-centred learning environment.
How will AI impact your next job?
Artificial intelligence threatens to dramatically change the work we do and how our workplaces operate. Macquarie University researchers examine some vital ethical questions raised by this new technology.
Gladiator II: How historically accurate is it?
Movie review: Historian Professor Ray Laurence casts his expert eye over the details of the just-opened blockbuster sequel.
Teacher shortage: how to attract our best and brightest to the profession
Opinion: Education researcher Dr Janet Dutton says while everybody wants their children taught by the best teachers, they don't want their children to be teachers. Dr Dutton tackles some of the reasons behind the shortage and proposes steps that could return teaching to a profession our brightest students want to enter.
Fearful of the future? Let us count the ways
Whether its asteroids, volcanoes, artificial intelligence (AI) or climate change that keeps you up at night, a new book by Professor of Media John Potts examines how hope can coexist with angst, as he traces human's fear of the future from prehistory to the present.
"Law is dynamic and multifaceted and being able to introduce that to students is both a privilege and a passion."
As the Academic Head of the new Graduate Certificate in Financial Integrity Law, Dr Doron Goldbarsht is dedicated to empowering the next generation of thinkers and professionals.