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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.
Macquarie University retains position among world’s top universities
Macquarie University has consolidated its position among the world’s top universities, placing 133rd in the 2025 QS World University Rankings released today.
COVID-19 pandemic “a dress rehearsal” for climate change
As climate change pushes the weather into more frequent extremes worldwide, we can expect some health conditions to become more common and their symptoms more severe. But is our healthcare system set up to cope? Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite says the short answer is no.
The bone that could hold the key to preventing repeated ACL injuries
Young athletes who suffer repeated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries often share a common factor. MQ Health orthopaedic surgeon Dr Michael Dan wants to keep more players on the field by making a procedure already helping our canine companions a more common fix for humans.
New lung biopsy procedure revolutionises cancer diagnosis process
Macquarie University Hospital respiratory specialists have devised an ingenious combination of existing equipment that can do the work of a million-dollar surgical robot for a fraction of the cost. It is expected to be a significant tool in the 2025 rollout of the Australian Lung Cancer Screening Program.
"The language barrier can make it hard for Chinese students to make friends with domestic students, even though they really want to. "
As President of Macquarie’s Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), Enzo Shen cherishes the chance to be a bridge between two different cultures – and smash a few stereotypes along the way.
How sexuality and gender has influenced citizenship in modern Australia: new book
Historian and co-author Associate Professor Leigh Boucher explains how campaigning on a platform of personal politics has influenced law reform and human rights in Australia over the past 50 years.
Legal powerhouse Sue Kench on her journey to the top
Sue Kench is the Global Chief Executive of KWM – King & Wood Mallesons. She’s an identical twin, mother of three, married to a professional musician and modestly likens herself to accidental Olympic gold medallist Stephen Bradbury.
Five basic habits may hold the key to good mental health
When volunteers were asked to stop doing regular activities that have been associated with good mental health, such as talking with friends and regular exercise, within a week, most were struggling. Professor Nick Titov explains the results of a new clinical trial.