How unis build job-ready graduates from day oneUniversities are connecting students with the world of work, with regional unis leading the push to turn a degree into a career. Feb 11 26February 11, 2026Article at https://www.afr.com/
AI resume mistake employers can spot ‘a mile away’As AI-polished resumes become the new baseline, candidates face a different challenge. Feb 11 26February 11, 2026Article at https://www.afr.com/
The strategy transforming Australia’s medtech industryA start-up born at Melbourne Business School began selling a medical device this month to world-leading hospitals in the US, eight years after six students began working on the idea to improve the odds for critically ill babies and children. Sep 24 25September 24, 2025Article at https://www.afr.com/
Communique calls for AI stakeholders to work towards a future that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesA vision to protect the governance of Indigenous culture and data has just been published in the Journal of Global Indigeneity. Lead author Dr Rose Barrowcliffe from the Macquarie University Centre of Critical Indigenous Studies explains the unique challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. May 21 25May 21, 2025Article at The Lighthouse
About to graduate? Here’s how to put your best foot forwardWhat do experts suggest for students coming to the end of their studies and in the hunt for a coveted graduate position? Feb 17 25February 17, 2025Article at https://www.afr.com/
‘The world must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures’By Melinda Ham September 8, 2024 — 5.30am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. wof to comeSee all 7 stories. Unequivocal evidence shows that the… Sep 07 24September 07, 2024Article at The Sydney Morning Herald
Faced with an inferno, Gabrielle had to make a heartbreaking choiceBy Melinda Ham September 8, 2024 — 5.30am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. wof to comeSee all 7 stories. Ceramic artists Daniel Lafferty and… Sep 07 24September 07, 2024Article at The Sydney Morning Herald
Faced with an inferno, Gabrielle had to make a heartbreaking choiceCeramic artists Daniel Lafferty and Gabrielle Powell are in the midst of working with friends and students pursuing a mutual passion: stoking wood into a large brick kiln that holds more than a thousand pots made from local clay. They’re doing… Sep 07 24September 07, 2024Article at Melinda Ham
‘The world must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures’Unequivocal evidence shows that the world is heating at an unprecedented rate, putting humans at increased risk. The escalation in global temperatures is the result of unparalleled levels of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere, the result of… Sep 07 24September 07, 2024Article at Melinda Ham
How design psychology shapes marketing success: new bookSuccessful designers use psychology to attract customers to everyday products and retail experiences. A new book from Professor of Marketing Chris Baumann explains. It’s known as the ‘IKEA-effect’. You buy a flat-pack piece of furniture - a bookcase,… Aug 28 24August 28, 2024Article at The Lighthouse
Unrecorded and overlooked: the forgotten female history of side gigs in regional AustraliaNew research has illuminated the vital economic role Australian women in regional areas have played since 1850, running side businesses that help feed families in times of crisis. As a national drought pushed family farms into crisis in 2019, an… Jul 01 24July 01, 2024Article at The Lighthouse
Single women in aged care need more funding as new data shows widows living longerIntroducing overnight accommodation for relatives and more family-friendly visiting spaces are among the recommendations arising from new data which captures future trends in aged care in Australia. Australians currently spend about two years in… Jun 27 24June 27, 2024Article at The Lighthouse
Fathers' expectations key trigger for graduate competitiveness at workWhat 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. A student’s self-discipline and their father’s expectations of… Jun 17 24June 17, 2024Article at The Lighthouse
How to get your boss to pay for your next degreeEssential reading for anyone thinking about investing in their careers with further study. Most people think about postgraduate study as a benefit to their own career, but don’t underestimate the benefit to your employer. This is why it can be smart… Mar 26 24March 26, 2024Article at Melinda Ham
How to get your boss to pay for your next degreeBy Melinda Ham March 27, 2024 — 6.00am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Essential reading for anyone thinking about investing in their careers… Mar 26 24March 26, 2024Article at The Sydney Morning Herald
The six questions you need to ask before taking on postgrad studyHaving studied for a bachelor’s degree, many students are bewildered by the postgrad world. Should you stay on or return for a master’s degree, opt for an MBA or push ahead with a PhD? Below, we answer the most important questions about postgrad… Mar 26 24March 26, 2024Article at Melinda Ham
The six questions you need to ask before taking on postgrad studyBy Melinda Ham March 27, 2024 — 6.00am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Essential reading for anyone thinking about investing in their careers… Mar 26 24March 26, 2024Article at The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia progressing on energy transformation but more action needed: new reportSubstantial changes to Australia’s electricity generation have set the country on a firmer path to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new report published today in the Medical Journal of Australia. Australia has made substantial… Mar 25 24March 25, 2024Article at The Lighthouse
Kirby building inspires next generation of legal mindsThe new Michael Kirby Building is designed to foster a sense of community between staff and students and the broader university. The new home of the Macquarie Law School and the Department of Philosophy in the heart of campus has officially opened… Mar 19 24March 19, 2024Article at The Lighthouse
A stargazer's guide to heavenly events in 2024Macquarie 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. Meteor Showers These happen regularly throughout the year when the Earth… Jan 30 24January 30, 2024Article at The Lighthouse
