From HSC examinations and the importance of offshore wind energy to marking the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House, see where Faculty of Arts academics made headlines in October.
Professor Peter Keegan, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was interviewed on ABC Radio National regarding the history of orca encounters.
Dr Geraldine Fela, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was mentioned in HR Leader regarding Australia's labour laws.
Dr Coral Kemp, from the Macquarie School of Education, was mentioned in The Sydney Morning Herald regarding a pilot program where children with disabilities learn alongside others.
Professor Michelle Arrow, Department of History and Archaeology, co-contributed an article to The Conversation.
Dr Holly Doel-Mackaway, from the Macquarie Law School, was interviewed on ABC NewsRadio about an alarming report into the care of First Nations children in South Australia.
Dr Holly Doel-Mackaway, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to ABC Online regarding a new report from the South Australian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, which found First Nations children are being removed from their families at a rate that could create another Stolen Generation within a decade.
Dr Lloyd Cox, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, was quoted in United News regarding the AUKUS pact.
Dr Janet Dutton, from the Macquarie School of Education, provided comment to The South Coast Register on the upcoming HSC examinations.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was interviewed on 702 ABC Sydney about how the 70s were a period of transformation.
Dr Shireen Morris, from the Macquarie Law School, was mentioned in Indian Link as a leading voice in the 'Yes23' campaign for the upcoming Referendum on a Voice to Parliament.
Honorary Professor Jeanette Kennett, from the Department of Philosophy, was interviewed in ABC Online about the extent Australia's welfare system reflects negative public attitudes toward people living in poverty.
Dr Henry Kha, from the Macquarie Law School, was interviewed on 774 ABC Melbourne about divorce and family law in Australia.
Zara Bending, from the Macquarie Law School, was quoted in Refinery 29 Australia regarding the responsibility of achieving climate justice.
Dr Chavalin Svetanant, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to SBS TV on the reporting of a recent shooting in Thailand, advising media should display integrity and ethics in their coverage.
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, contributed an article to The New Arab on the recent Palestine Writes Festival in Philadelphia.
Emeritus Professor Murray Goot, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, commented to ABC Online on the Voice opinion polls.
Honorary Professor Jeanette Kennett, from the Department of Philosophy, was interviewed on CBC Radio One about the extent Australia's welfare system reflects negative public attitudes toward people living in poverty.
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, provided comment to ABC 24 on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Dr Shireen Morris, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to Daily Mail on the proposed Indigenous voice and whether it would be a unique model.
Dr Rachel Yuen-Collingridge, from the Department of History and Archaeology, provided comment to ABC Online on the evolution of magic and magical thinking.
Dr Madeline Taylor, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to EcoGeneration on the importance of offshore wind energy.
Dr Dalbir Ahlawat, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was mentioned in ABC Online on the benefits of phasing out passport stamps.
Research conducted by Associate Professor Penny Van Bergen, from the Macquarie School of Education, and Professor Naomi Sweller, from the School of Psychological Sciences, were mentioned in Pakenham Gazette regarding the benefits of strong student-teacher relationships.
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, provided comment in The New Arab about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Macquarie University historian Leonard Janiszewski provided comment to Neos Kosmos on the legacy left by the late Nicholas Fotiou, owner of the famed Olympia Milk Bar from 1959 until its closure in 2017.
Dr Mariam Farida, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was in conversation with Player FM about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Research conducted by Associate Professor Penny Van Bergen, from the Macquarie School of Education, and Professor Naomi Sweller, from the School of Psychological Sciences, were mentioned in Berwick Star News regarding the benefits of strong student-teacher relationships.
Dr Janet Dutton, from the Macquarie School of Education, was mentioned in The Illawarra Mercury regarding advice following the first HSC exam.
Dr Mariam Farida, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to ABC Online on the Iran-backed Hezbollah and a broader Middle-East conflict.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was mentioned in Bnn.network praising the return of Australian journalist Cheng Lei after she had been detained in a Chinese prison.
Dr Lavina Lee, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, commented to Yahoo! News on relations between Australia and China at a recent Asia Society event.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was mentioned in Sky News Australia about the return of Australian journalist Cheng Lei after she had been detained in a Chinese prison.
Dr Karin Sowada, from the Department of History and Archaeology, contributed an article to Ancient Egypt Magazine about the surprising findings of an analysis of Queen Hetepheres I's bracelets.
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, provided comment to The Guardian on Australia’s Palestinian community in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Dr Shireen Morris, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to 7News on the Indigenous voice and comparable models around the world.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to 2SER FM on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Ahead of the referendum result, Professor Surya Deva, from the Macquarie Law School, in his role as the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the right to development, has provided comment to The Daily Telegraph in support of Voice.
The work of Emeritus Professor Kathryn Millard, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, will be highlighted at the 2023 Canberra International Food Festival.
Dr Tamika Worrell, from the Department of Indigenous Studies, reviews Melissa Lucashenko’s latest novel, Edenglassie in The Conversation.
Dr Chris Muller, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was mentioned in Verified News Explorer Network about how tech companies are trying to evoke laughter from users.
Dr Alex Simpson, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was in conversation on 2SER FM about crime and its social dimensions.
Dr Lavina Lee, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to ABC Online on the release of Australian journalist Cheng Lei after almost three years detained in China.
Professor Peter Greste, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was mentioned in The Age on press freedom and national security.
The Maritime Union of Australia and Macquarie University's Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Innovation and Transformation were mentioned in Mirage News calling for a major shakeup of government policy and regulation of the dismantling, processing, recycling and disposal of offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
Associate Professor Jeffrey Foster, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was in conversation on ABC South East SA about how people can deal with data breaches.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the Department of History and Archaeology, contributed an article to The Conversation about the legacy of the Sydney Opera House on its 50th anniversary.
This story was first published on The Lighthouse. Professor Ray Laurence, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was mentioned in Mirage News the enduring appeal of Italy's archaeological site of Pompeii.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was interviewed on 2CC Talking Canberra about the Sydney Opera House's 50th anniversary.
Professor Bronwyn Carlson, from the Department of Indigenous Studies, provided comment to ABC Online about Sydney's colonial statues.
Dr Shireen Morris, from the Macquarie Law School, was mentioned in The Sun-Herald regarding the Mabo High Court decision and its impact on closing the gap.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, was featured on Nine Adelaide about breaking, or break dancing, which will debut at Paris 2024.
Dr Shireen Morris, from the Macquarie Law School, provided comment to The Sydney Morning Herald on the Mabo High Court decision and its impact on closing the gap.
Associate Professor Jeffrey Foster, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to Verified News Explorer Network on the Super SA data breach.
Dr Peter Edwell, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was interviewed on 774 ABC Melbourne about the history of coins.
Dr Shireen Morris, from the Macquarie Law School, joined a panel discussion on public trust in the Australian Government at the recent Accountability in Crisis conference, as reported by ABC Online.
Professor Michelle Arrow, from the Department of History and Archaeology, was mentioned in Architecture and Design regarding the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House.
Dr Mariam Farida, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to ABC Radio National on the Israel-Hamas conflict and the likelihood of escalation.
Dr Mariam Farida, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, was mentioned in ABC Online regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict and the likelihood of escalation.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, provided comment to The Daily Telegraph on her chances at the Oceania Breaking Championships this weekend. The event is an Olympic qualifier.
Dr Shireen Morris, from the Macquarie Law School, joined a panel discussion on public trust in the Australian Government at the recent Accountability in Crisis conference, as reported in ABC Radio National.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games after victory at the Oceania Breaking Championships, as reported in The West Australian. This article also appeared in: PerthNow, Newcastle Herald, Mandurah Mail, Moree Champion, The Canberra Times, Augusta-Margaret River Mail, Busselton-Dunsborough Mail, The Bunbury Mail, The Junee Southern Cross, The Glen Innes Examiner, The Bendigo Advertiser, The Blayney Chronicle, The South Coast Register, Manning River Times, The Standard.
Macquarie University historian Leonard Janiszewski provided comment to Neos Kosmos on the 'Thanatos' Death Personified' exhibition.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games after victory at the Oceania Breaking Championships, as reported in The Sun-Herald.
Dr Rachael Gunn, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games after victory at the Oceania Breaking Championships, as reported in ABC Online.
Dr Chris Vasantkumar, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, provided comment to The Age on the anthropology of Halloween.
Emeritus Professor Murray Goot, from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, appeared in MSN Online on whether referendums need the support of both sides of politics to succeed.
Dr John Langdale, from the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, provided comment to South East Asia Globe on the shift away from Macau for VIP gambling tours, known as junkets.