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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.
Teacher shortage: how to attract our best and brightest to the profession
Opinion: School of Education researcher Dr Janet Dutton says while everybody wants their children to be taught by the best teachers, they don't want their children to be teachers. Dr Dutton tackles some of the reasons behind the shortage and proposes steps that could return teaching to a profession our brightest students want to enter.
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.
How a video game sparked a career in planning
A passion for urban planning and a desire to challenge the way our cities are designed and built have led to an exciting career for award-winning graduate and TEDx speaker Sam Austin.
Please explain: How shift work affects your sleep
Shift work can play havoc with sleep, potentially impacting our health and wellbeing. Sleep researcher, Associate Professor Christopher Gordon, explains why this happens and what we can do to try to adapt.