From a proposed social media ban for teens to legal challenges of AI chatbots and the release of Julian Assange, see where Faculty of Arts academics made headlines in June.
Dr Eve Vincent, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, contributed an article to The Conversation about romantic relationships across class.
Professor Matt Bower, from the Macquarie School of Education, provided comment to WAtoday.com.au on regulating children's use of digital devices. Also appeared in: The Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times and The Age.
Dr Roger Lee Huang, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was in conversation with Podfollow about tensions between Taiwan and China.
Jessica Kirkness, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Languages and Literature, was in conversation with Player FM about her memoir, The House with All the Lights on: Three Generations, One Roof, a Language of Light.
Associate Professor Jeffrey Foster, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to MSN Australia on the Ticketmaster cyber attack.
Emeritus Professor John Simons, an animal historian in the Faculty of Arts, provided comment to the ABC on the way people care for their pets.
Professor Michelle Arrow and Associate Professor Leigh Boucher, from the Department of History and Archaeology, were interviewed on ABC Radio National – Late Night Live about their new book Personal Politics: Sexuality, Gender and the Remaking of Citizenship in Australia.
Associate Professor Stephanie Russo, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was featured in The Herald Sun regarding the audience appeal of Bridgerton and Regency-era romances. This story was originally published on The Lighthouse.
Dr Julien Cooper, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was featured in Live Science regarding his new research, which has found rock art in Sudan more than 4000 years old that depicts a lush Sahara desert.
Dr Dalbir Ahlawat, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided analysis to SBS TV on the impact of the 2024 Indian election results on Indo-Australian bilateral ties.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the Department of History and Archaeology, contributed an article to The Conversation about the legacy of The Beatles' 1964 Australian tour.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was interviewed on ABC Radio National about the legacy of The Beatles' 1964 Australian tour.
Dr Kylie Andrews, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was in conversation with the ABC about Kay Kinane, the first female Deputy Director of the ABC’s Education Department in the 1960s.
Emeritus Professor Rafiqul Islam, from the Macquarie Law School, contributed an article to Daily Star about postwar world order in context of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Macquarie University was mentioned in ScreenHub regarding TV program The Assembly in which autistic students undertake a journalism course at Macquarie.
Professor Bronwyn Carlson, from the Department of Critical Indigenous Studies, contributed to an article in The Canberra Times about the need for evidence-based solutions and incorporating Indigenous experiences when addressing violence against women.
Dr Jennifer Williams, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was mentioned in Cyber Daily for her award of Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35 at the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards.
Dr Michael Zellmann-Rohrer, from the Department of History and Archaeology, provided comment to The Washington Post about a manuscript which is purported to contain a written account of Jesus' childhood.
Dr Chris Vasantkumar, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, provided comment to 7News on the likelihood of Australia becoming cashless.
Dr Peter Edwell, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was in conversation with 774 ABC Melbourne about Roman Emperor Julian.
Dr Sarah Keith, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was interviewed on ABC Radio National about BTS K-Pop stars completing military service.
Associate Professor Matthew Bailey, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was in conversation with 774 ABC Melbourne about the changing nature of shopping centres over time.
Professor Clare Monagle, from the Department of History and Archaeology, reviewed Netflicks: Conceptual Television in the Streaming Era for the Australian Book Review in the Australian Book Review.
Dr Anne McMaugh, from the Macquarie School of Education, provided comment to Channel 9 News on the proposed social media ban for teens.
Dr Anne McMaugh, from the Macquarie School of Education, provided comment to MSN Australia on the proposed social media ban for teens.
Dr Leigh Boucher, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was in conversation with 3RRR FM about the new book Personal Politics: Sexuality, Gender, and the Remaking of Citizenship in Australia, which he co-authored.
Emeritus Professor Stephanie Lawson, from the School of Social Sciences, contributed an article to Nikkei Asia about her new book Regional Politics in Oceania: From Colonialism and Cold War to the Pacific Century.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature was featured in Pedestrian TV as part of a round-up on 15 Australian athletes heading to the Paris Olympics.
Associate Professor Rita Matulionyte, from the Macquarie Law School, was quoted in Network Today about the potential legal challenges of AI chatbots.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was interviewed on Triple M Melbourne about her upcoming Olympic debut in breaking and research of the sport.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was in conversation on ABC News Daily about Julian Assange's release.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, contributed an article to The Conversation about Julian Assange's release.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to The Sydney Morning Herald about Julian Assange's release.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was in conversation with SBS TV about Julian Assange's release.
Dr Regina Fabry and Associate Professor Mark Alfano, from the Department of Philosophy, were featured in The Medical Republic regarding research into AI 'deathbots' that mimic deceased people, allowing the bereaved to interact with them. This story was originally published on The Lighthouse.
Only the Astronauts, written by Research Fellow Ceridwen Dovey, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language, and Literature, was included on The Book Show's recommended reading list.
Dr Sarah Keith, Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to the ABC Online about the popularity of K-pop music.
Dr Karin Sowada, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was featured in an episode of Stuff the British Stole regarding how the ancient Egyptian mummified remains of a child ended up in Australia's oldest university.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the Department of History and Archaeology, contributed to an article in The Conversation regarding the latest content worth streaming.