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Taylor Swift: A masterclass in marketing
Opinion: Macquarie University marketing expert Dr Abas Mirzaei explores the unstoppable influence of Taylor Swift's personal brand.
New dedicated facility to transform the delivery of orthopaedic care
A $30 million orthopaedic surgical centre has opened its doors to patients at Macquarie University Hospital.
Boost to palliative care may be needed for cancer patients
Nearly one-third of people who died from cancer in NSW between 2014 and 2019 received hospital care that could be classified as “potentially burdensome” in the month leading up to their death, according to a new study.
'I would like students to view me as their rock and their biggest fan.'
Dr Irina Dedova teaches anatomy at the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and has been dubbed a ‘cool mum’ by her students. After being nominated multiple times, in 2023 she was awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Student-nominated Award.
New genetic therapy could be a gamechanger for MND and frontotemporal dementia
Macquarie University neuroscientists have developed a single-dose genetic medicine that has been proven to halt the progression of both motor neurone disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in mice – and may even offer the potential to reverse some of the effects of the fatal diseases.
IVF 'add on' treatments: Fair choice or false hope?
Many Australians using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to conceive are paying for costly ‘add-on’ treatments that lack high-quality evidence that they will improve their chances of taking home a healthy baby.
Macquarie Law School crowned 2024 national moot court champions
Students from Macquarie University Law School have been crowned national champions at the prestigious Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition for the second year in a row.
"A little bit of inspiration can motivate people to give art a go."
Unofficial Macquarie Library artist-in-residence, Rory Fallis draws inspiring illustrations to display in the foyer and believes his work helps forge connections between students and staff.
New health research awarded $8 million in grants
Three projects led by Macquarie University researchers have received nearly $8 million in Commonwealth grants through the Medical Research Future Fund.
'A positive and inclusive environment is crucial for effective learning.'
Macquarie Business School Lecturer Dr Hector Viveros Tapia is a recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Student-Nominated Award. He creates an inclusive learning environment that’s fun and interactive so students feel welcome and engaged.
Are conspiracy theories a cultural art form?
Why do people buy into conspiracy theories when they don’t necessarily believe them? In a recent paper, Macquarie University Professor of Philosophy, Neil Levy, looks at society’s complex relationship with evidence, the desire to suspend disbelief and the role of gamification in conspiracy theory.
Our world-class treasure chest tells stories of the ancient world
Students are offered the opportunity to invest in a 21st century obsession with the ancient world thanks to Macquarie University’s outstanding coin collections.