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New NAPLAN targets a postive step for individual schools
Opinion: Following the NSW Government's scrapping of existing NAPLAN targets to report on student improvements, Dr Janet Dutton examines the advantages of the new plan where principals have the power to choose the achievement goals that work best for their own schools.
Unrecorded and overlooked: the forgotten female history of side gigs in regional Australia
New research has illuminated the vital economic role Australian women in regional areas have played since 1850, running side businesses that help feed families in times of crisis.
Using his voice: How Macquarie media graduate is living the dream on regional radio
A childhood love of radio led Alex James to pursue a Bachelor of Media. He now works as a presenter at ABC Central West where he is proud to represent as a young transgender person in regional New South Wales.
Single women in aged care need more funding as new data shows widows living longer
Introducing overnight accommodation for relatives and more family-friendly visiting spaces are among the recommendations arising from new data capturing future trends in aged care in Australia.
Hot spot 'saunas' a new lifeline for endangered frog populations
New biologist-designed heated shelters will help endangered frogs survive the devastating impact of a deadly fungal disease by regulating their body temperature to fight off infection.
Hospital noise as loud as a lawn mower: sleep data sparks aircraft-inspired solution
A Macquarie University researcher has helped develop a program that reduces sleep disturbance during hospital stays, with research showing a few simple steps can help patients receive the restorative rest essential to healing.
AI immortality: how deathbots are changing the way we grieve
A new paper by Dr Regina Fabry and Associate Professor Mark Alfano, from Macquarie University’s Department of Philosophy, explores the impact “deathbots” might have on the way grief is experienced and the ethical implications.
Productivity stable, employee health improved during Medibank four-day work week trial
A four-day work week experiment is showing promising results at the midway mark, with greater flexibility, happier and healthier employees, and reduced sick leave among the positive outcomes so far.
Walking to combat back pain: world-first study shows dramatic improvement
Adults with a history of low back pain lasted nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly, a world-first study has found.
Fathers' expectations key trigger for graduate competitiveness at work
What makes young people competitive? A study by Macquarie Business School has found personal discipline comes out on top, but expectations at home and school also have a role to play.
Impact Rankings boost for Macquarie University
Macquarie University continues to climb the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, jumping 15 places this year to secure 24th position globally.
King’s Birthday honours for Macquarie community
Vice-Chancellor Professor S Bruce Dowton has congratulated members of the Macquarie University community recognised on the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List, announced today.