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The Dictionary of Lost Words: STC play review
Macquarie Dictionary co-creator Emeritus Professor Pam Peters reviews the new Sydney Theatre Company stage adaptation of Pip Williams' best-selling book, on at the Sydney Opera House now.
Please explain: Why do 2.5 million tourists pour into Pompeii every year?
VIDEO: The vast archaeological site of Pompeii in southern Italy’s Campania region offers a unique snapshot of ancient Roman life, frozen at the moment it was buried under metres of volcanic ash and pumice. Professor of Ancient History Ray Laurence explains.
Why pottery is history's best friend: new exhibition
A new exhibition at the Macquarie University History Museum puts pots in the spotlight.
New Dracula movie sinks its teeth into vampire legend: review
Gothic literature scholar Dr Kirstin Mills reviews the latest adaptation of Bram Stoker's horror story, Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter.
Protecting parks, pools and playgrounds: new post-lockdown think tank launched
How do we ensure public spaces are inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable? An exciting new collaboration between Macquarie University and the NSW government is addressing how our public spaces are planned, created, cared for and shared.
How COVID changed journalism
Ahead of this week’s launch of Pandemedia, a book of essays by leading Australian newsmakers, Macquarie University Professor of Journalism Peter Greste explores the changing dynamic between the media and the public.
A portrait of crime in 1950s Sydney suburbia: new book
A forensic dive into police photo archives by crime aficionado Peter Doyle, Macquarie University Honorary Associate Professor of Media, exposes the double life of Sydney suburbia in the 1950s and 1960s.
Protection or intrusion? The wrinkles in facial recognition technology
Facial recognition technology was hailed as the last word in digital security. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Macquarie University law lecturer Dr Rita Matulionyte reviews its risks and rewards.
Please explain: Why do sovereign citizens flout the law
How alarmed should we be about the movement challenging Australia’s laws? Macquarie Law School lecturer Dr Catherine Greentree gets the measure of a new kind of disruptor.
The surprising benefits of TikTok for teenagers
New research shows young people are using the social media platform to nurture relationships, find support and become more socially conscious.
Baby talk: how early childhood centres can help multilingual children
A new study analysing infant and toddler language interactions at early childhood centres could shed light on why children from non-English speaking backgrounds often start school with weaker language skills than their English-speaking peers.
Referendum Q & A: Who, what, why and how?
As Australia continues to canvass issues surrounding the Voice proposal, Politics and International Relations scholar Associate Professor Ian Tregenza dissects the democratic lynchpin that is the referendum.