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Changing the face of ageism: “It’s a ‘you’ problem, not the older person’s problem"
Jane and Kate Caro fire up the age-old debate on ageism.
Like sand through an hourglass, these are the clues of ancient lives
Macquarie archaeology student Leonie van den Berg is investigating an ancient Egyptian pottery deposit at Dra Abu el-Naga, exploring what it can reveal about funerary rituals, cultic practices and the people who lived thousands of years ago.
Macquarie continues to strengthen its position in global rankings
Macquarie University has confirmed its position among the world’s leading universities, climbing five places to 161st globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Meet Pixie: Macquarie University’s unofficial campus cat
When Robert started bringing his 14-year-old Ragdoll, Pixie, to Macquarie University, he expected a few surprised faces. Instead, she quickly became a much-loved fixture on campus - joining him in classes, meeting students and making friends wherever she goes.
Australia is responding to domestic violence after the event, not preventing it from happening
Four domestic violence-related deaths in one weekend in New South Wales have reignited questions about what more can be done to protect vulnerable people, two years after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelled domestic and gender-based violence a “national crisis”.
Guilty pleasures: Is it ever OK to separate art from the artist?
Can you still love an artist’s work when you disagree with their beliefs or behaviour? A Macquarie University philosopher explains why what we do matters more than how we feel.
Girls to Graduates program secures $2 million to expand pathways for women in STEMM
An innovative Macquarie University program empowering young women from underrepresented backgrounds to access careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) has secured a further $2 million in government funding to continue its transformative work.
As renewed chaos grips the oil market, one country is keeping global prices down – by reducing demand
China is reaping the benefits of electric vehicles. But Australia’s reliance on diesel leaves it exposed, writes energy market expert Dr Lurion De Mello.
Underestimated yet unstoppable: Sarah Haidar’s Oxford journey is making space for women in STEM
What started as a passion for numbers has grown into something much bigger for Macquarie University student Sarah Haidar. Her journey has taken her from challenging assumptions about women in maths to carving out a space for herself, and others, to do the same.
Australian-first institute to transform breakthroughs into treatments for brain diseases
The fight against some of the most devastating brain diseases is entering a vital new phase with the launch of an Australian-first Brain Institute and Clinic at Macquarie University.
Most Australians doubt health system is ready for climate-related emergencies, national survey finds
The AU-CLARITY study, one of the largest national surveys of its kind, found that 65 per cent of Australians are concerned about climate change and 45 per cent believe it poses a serious risk to their personal health.