From rock art discovered in Eastern Sudan to research into the Voynich manuscript and the appeal of the regency period, see where Faculty of Arts academics made headlines in May.
Professor Sarah Sorial and Associate Professor Shireen Morris, from the Macquarie Law School, contributed an article in Asia Times about Australia's efforts to curb foreign interference from the Chinese Communist Party.
Dr Sarah Keith, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to The Chainsaw on the use of AI in K-Pop groups' music videos.
Dr Anne McMaugh, from the Macquarie School of Education, provided comment to Education Today about the risks for adolescent girls seeking academic support online.
Dr Raphaël Millière, from the Department of Philosophy, provided commentary to The Atlantic about Boston Dynamics' PR videos of humanoid robots.
Associate Professor Jeffrey Foster, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was interviewed on 666 ABC Canberra about a NSW Clubs data leak.
The Brian Johns Lecture hosted by Macquarie University was rebroadcast on ABC Online, featuring speaker Nick Bryant, former BBC US correspondent.
Dr Chris Vasantkumar, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, provided comment to news.com.au about the likelihood of becoming a completely cashless society, after Macquarie Bank announced it will go completely digital this month.
Dr Kurt Sengul, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to The Guardian on the Migration Watch Australia website.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to ABC 24 on the importance of press freedom.
Associate Professor of Law Kate Gleeson outlined her new research report, Trust in Religion among Women in Australia, in The Conversation.
Ryosuke Hanada, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was quoted in CEO Insights Asia about Japan's potential participation in AUKUS.
Dr Alex Simpson, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, contributed an article to The Conversation about Baby Reindeer's portrayal of a female offender.
Dr Janet Dutton, from the Macquarie School of Education, was featured in The Daily Telegraph regarding the challenges of attracting teachers to the profession.
Dr Julien Cooper, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was featured in IFL Science regarding his new research, which has found rock art in Sudan more than 4000 years old that depicts a lush Sahara desert.
Dr Julien Cooper, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was featured in New Atlas regarding his new research, which has found rock art in Sudan more than 4000 years old that depicts a lush Sahara desert.
Associate Professor Jonathan Symons, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, and Thom Dixon, from the Faculty of Arts, contributed an article to The Conversation about the field of “engineering biology”, which uses genetic technology to engineer biological tools and could be used for solving problems such as climate change.
Macquarie University was mentioned in TV Tonight regarding a new TV series where autistic student journalists will be mentored to conduct interviews with high-profile Australians, with a journalism course delivered by Macquarie University.
Dr Alex Simpson, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was interviewed on Stuff NZ about the appeal of Baby Reindeer and its portrayal of a female criminal offender.
Dr Alex Simpson, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was interviewed on 666 ABC Canberra about the show Baby Reindeer.
Professor Matt Bower, from the Macquarie School of Education, provided comment to The Sydney Morning Herald on technology in the classroom.
Dr Julien Cooper, from the Department of History and Archaeology, provided comment to Cosmos Magazine on the discovery of a series of rock art carvings in the middle of the African desert.
Emeritus Professor John Simons, an ordained Russian Orthodox priest and animal historian, was in conversation with ABC Online about the philosophical, religious and scientific thinking on keeping pets.
Dr Chris Vasantkumar, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, provided comment to news.com.au on the dangers of a cashless society. This also appeared in Geelong Advertiser.
Distinguished Professor Bronwyn Carlson, Head of the Department of Critical Indigenous Studies, was in conversation with Koori Radio about a proposed ban by the South Australian government on social media for under 14 year olds.
Emeritus Professor John Simons was in conversation with ABC Radio National about the ethics of keeping pets and wild animals.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was interviewed on 702 ABC Sydney about the imprisonment of former military lawyer David McBride.
Dr Mei-fen Kuo, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to ABC Online about a delegation of Australian parliamentarians attending the inauguration of Taiwan's President-elect Dr Lai Ching-te, which drew a forceful warning from China.
Dr Keagan Brewer, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to artnet News about his research into the Voynich manuscript.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, contributed an article to The Conversation about the imprisonment of former military lawyer David McBride.
Dr Camilla Di Biase-Dyson, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was in conversation with 702 ABC Sydney about Ramses the Great.
Dr Michelle Hamadache, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, contributed an article to The Conversation about writer Frantz Fanon.
Dr Julien Cooper, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was featured in All That’s Interesting regarding the discovery of a series of rock art carvings in the middle of the African desert.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was interviewed on Radio New Zealand about the imprisonment of former military lawyer David McBride.
Dr Peter Edwell, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was in conversation with 774 ABC Melbourne about his book, The Case That Stopped a Nation, which tells the story of the 1944 Archibald prize scandal.
Dr Robert Ross, from the Department of Philosophy, and Wendy Higgins, PhD student in the School of Psychological Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, contributed an article to The Transmitter about the purported relationship between theory of mind deficits and autism, and the use of the 'Eyes Test'.
Associate Professor Steve Wood, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, contributed an article to E-International Relations arguing that while Russia, under its current regime, presents a serious military and economic test, the West has sufficient material capacities to cope.
Dr Tom Baudinette, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was quoted in The Economist regarding the popularity of the 'Host Club' in Japan.
Associate Professor Stephanie Russo, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was in conversation with 666 ABC Canberra about the appeal of the regency period. This story was originally published on The Lighthouse.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to The Saturday Paper on best-practice media ethics in relation to whistleblowers as sources.
Dr Narcyz Ghinea, from the Department of Philosophy, provided comment to the limbic on the growing number of Australians opting to personally import prescription medicines from abroad.
Professor Louise D'Arcens, from the Faculty of Arts, was in conversation with ABC Online about the medieval period and how it is represented in popular culture.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to The New Daily on Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who has died in a helicopter crash. Dr Moore-Gilbert spent 804 days as a political prisoner in Iran.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to 7:30 – ABC 24 on Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who has died in a helicopter crash. Dr Moore-Gilbert spent 804 days as a political prisoner in Iran.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was interviewed on ABC Evening News about Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who has died in a helicopter crash. Dr Moore-Gilbert spent 804 days as a political prisoner in Iran.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Languages and Literature, was mentioned in The News as she makes her Olympic debut in breaking later this year. She also has a PhD in the sport's culture.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Languages and Literature, was mentioned in Deccan Herald as she makes her Olympic debut in breaking later this year. She also has a PhD in the sport's culture.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to Daily Mail on Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who has died in a helicopter crash. Dr Moore-Gilbert spent 804 days as a political prisoner in Iran.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to ABC Online on Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who has died in a helicopter crash. Dr Moore-Gilbert spent 804 days as a political prisoner in Iran.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Languages and Literature, was mentioned in Daily Mail as she makes her Olympic debut in breaking later this year. She also has a PhD in the sport's culture.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to SBS One on Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who has died in a helicopter crash. Dr Moore-Gilbert spent 804 days as a political prisoner in Iran.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to ABC Online on Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who has died in a helicopter crash. Dr Moore-Gilbert spent 804 days as a political prisoner in Iran.
Professor Linda Harrison, from the Macquarie School of Education, was featured in The Sector regarding research showing that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are missing out on preschool programs. This story was originally published on The Lighthouse.
Dr Constantinos Yiallourides, from the Macquarie Law School, was in conversation with ABC NewsRadio about a ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea that greenhouse gases are a form of marine pollution.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Languages and Literature, provided comment to The Border Mail on a ban on breakdancing in schools.
Lise Waldek, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was in conversation with 2SER FM about de-radicalisation programs in light of a recent stabbing attack in Western Australia.
Dr Constantinos Yiallourides, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to Cosmos Magazine on a ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea that greenhouse gases are a form of marine pollution.
Dr Alex Simpson, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was interviewed on 774 ABC Melbourne about people's interest in true crime.
Dr Eve Vincent, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, was in conversation with ABC Online about the role of class and socioeconomic status in relationships.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, wrote an article in The Sydney Morning Herald on Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, who has died in a helicopter crash. Dr Moore-Gilbert spent 804 days as a political prisoner in Iran.
Dr Constantinos Yiallourides, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to The Straits Times on a ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea that greenhouse gases are a form of marine pollution.
Dr Patricia Koromvokis, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Languages and Literature, provided comment to Neos Kosmos on Macquarie University's record participation in the 2024 Greek Language Certificate Exams.
Dr Julien Cooper, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was in conversation on ABC Online about his research, focusing on the archaeology of the Eastern Desert (Atbai) and the history of its nomadic peoples. Conversations is syndicated nationwide.
Dr Roger Huang, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was in conversation with The Briefing about China's recent military drill around Taiwan.
Distinguished Professor Bronwyn Carlson, Head of the Department of Critical Indigenous Studies, contributed to an article on 360 about gender-based violence and the newly established Australian Research Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW).
Professor Ronika Power, Dr Camilla Di Biase-Dyson and Hannah Vogel, from the Department of History and Archaeology, provided comment to ABC Online about a new study which discovered evidence of cancer treatments in an ancient Egyptian skull.