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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.
Macquarie University welcomes two Fulbright scholars
Macquarie University is proud to announce it will host two distinguished Fulbright scholars who will contribute their expertise to the University's academic community.
Why Shakespeare's plays remain relevant in the 21st Century
A new book by English literature scholar Dr Roberta Kwan argues that Shakespeare's tales remain a powerful influence more than four centuries after his death partly because they tackle our need to know what to do in tricky situations.
Screen test: Paper still wins in the reading stakes
Research suggests that reading on screens is a less effective way to absorb and retain information than reading the old-fashioned way, but why? And when so many of us are noticing shortening attention spans, how do we learn to concentrate on books again?
Inflation eases, but the RBA still has plenty to ponder
Opinion: Australia’s central bank is poised to meet for the first time in 2024 and will have plenty of challenges to focus on. Professor David Orsmond from the Macquarie Business School explains.
Vale Michael Egan, Chancellor Emeritus
Macquarie University’s longest-serving Chancellor, the Hon. Michael Egan AO, has died at the age of 75.
A stargazer's guide to heavenly events in 2024
Macquarie University astrophysicist Professor Richard de Grijs explains some of the most impressive events ahead in the night sky this year, and the dates and times to see them.
Australia Day Honours for University community
The 2024 Australia Day Honours List has recognised members of the Macquarie University community across a range of fields, including environmental conservation, medicine, and Indigenous health.
Restructuring lawyer Scott Atkins on the next big thing - space law
Careers in the law don't come much more exciting than the path travelled by Macquarie Alumnus Scott Atkins. As Global Chair of the international firm Norton Rose Fullbright, Scott is a trailblazer of reform at home and in developing countries - now he has his eye on outer space.
Water recycling could be key to cooling Sydney’s west
A new research project is poised to deliver the formula to safely recycle water into gardens and parklands at scale, addressing both urban heat and sustainability challenges in western Sydney.
"I translate, advocate and help bridge cultural barriers for refugee kids. It’s really fulfilling."
When a humanitarian crisis hit close to home, sociology student Neilab Osman threw herself into refugee advocacy. Now she is forging a career helping refugees settle in Australia and managing a football team for newly-arrived Afghan children.