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Kawthar Ibrahim completed a 50-hour research placement in our lab this semester, contributing to several projects. Last week, she had the exciting experience of sharing her contributions in a poster session. And, she smashed it! Well done, Kawthar!
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Kawthar Ibrahim completed a 50-hour research placement in our lab this semester, contributing to several projects. Last week, she had the exciting experience of sharing her contributions in a poster session. And, she smashed it! Well done, Kawthar!
WORK WITH US! 📣
Our School has 3 academic full-time Lecturer (Level B) positions currently open. Two positions are Teaching & Leadership, and one is a Teaching & Research role.
Applications close 23rd Sept 2025 (AEST).
Further information for each of the positions is available at the links below.
Our School has 3 academic full-time Lecturer (Level B) positions currently open. Two positions are Teaching & Leadership, and one is a Teaching & Research role.
Applications close 23rd Sept 2025 (AEST).
Further information for each of the positions is available at the links below.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:24 AM
WORK WITH US! 📣
Our School has 3 academic full-time Lecturer (Level B) positions currently open. Two positions are Teaching & Leadership, and one is a Teaching & Research role.
Applications close 23rd Sept 2025 (AEST).
Further information for each of the positions is available at the links below.
Our School has 3 academic full-time Lecturer (Level B) positions currently open. Two positions are Teaching & Leadership, and one is a Teaching & Research role.
Applications close 23rd Sept 2025 (AEST).
Further information for each of the positions is available at the links below.
🚨📣New research from our School:
Research shows vehicle automation can leave drivers at risk 🚗⚠️
Read the press release here! ‼️https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/september-2026/research-shows-vehicle-automation-can-leave-drivers-at-risk?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=driving
Research shows vehicle automation can leave drivers at risk 🚗⚠️
Read the press release here! ‼️https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/september-2026/research-shows-vehicle-automation-can-leave-drivers-at-risk?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=driving
Research shows vehicle automation can leave drivers at risk
lighthouse.mq.edu.au
September 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
🚨📣New research from our School:
Research shows vehicle automation can leave drivers at risk 🚗⚠️
Read the press release here! ‼️https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/september-2026/research-shows-vehicle-automation-can-leave-drivers-at-risk?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=driving
Research shows vehicle automation can leave drivers at risk 🚗⚠️
Read the press release here! ‼️https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/september-2026/research-shows-vehicle-automation-can-leave-drivers-at-risk?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=driving
🌟 We are very proud of Josephine Tang and Marjorie Li who represented our School at the #3MinuteThesis university finals!
Both Josephine and Marjorie did a wonderful job and captivated the audience! 🎉
Both Josephine and Marjorie did a wonderful job and captivated the audience! 🎉
September 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🌟 We are very proud of Josephine Tang and Marjorie Li who represented our School at the #3MinuteThesis university finals!
Both Josephine and Marjorie did a wonderful job and captivated the audience! 🎉
Both Josephine and Marjorie did a wonderful job and captivated the audience! 🎉
NEW RESEARCH I The Positivity Effect Is Robust to Health and Social Content in Ambiguous Scenario Interpretation, Emotion
Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Learn more about #MQPsy's Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre: www.mq.edu.au/research/res...
#psychologyresearch
Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Learn more about #MQPsy's Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre: www.mq.edu.au/research/res...
#psychologyresearch
September 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
NEW RESEARCH I The Positivity Effect Is Robust to Health and Social Content in Ambiguous Scenario Interpretation, Emotion
Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Learn more about #MQPsy's Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre: www.mq.edu.au/research/res...
#psychologyresearch
Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Learn more about #MQPsy's Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre: www.mq.edu.au/research/res...
#psychologyresearch
Congratulations to Prof. Ron Rapee’s inspiring Cool Kids program for being featured as an NHMRC Impact Case Study! Take a read here:
www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/res...
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August 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Congratulations to Prof. Ron Rapee’s inspiring Cool Kids program for being featured as an NHMRC Impact Case Study! Take a read here:
www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/res...
www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/res...
Worried your child might feel overwhelmed by the upcoming Book Week (16-23 August cbca.org.au/childrens-bo...)? 📗📖📚🤔
Clinical psychologist Dr. Frances Doyle offers 5 evidence-based tips to gently support anxious kids:
theconversation.com/its-book-wee...
#BookWeek2025 #AnxietySupport
Clinical psychologist Dr. Frances Doyle offers 5 evidence-based tips to gently support anxious kids:
theconversation.com/its-book-wee...
#BookWeek2025 #AnxietySupport
It’s Book Week but your child is too anxious to take part. 5 expert tips to save the day
You stayed up all night to make a Book Week costume – but now your child won’t wear it. In fact they don’t want to go at all. Here are some ideas to try.
theconversation.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Worried your child might feel overwhelmed by the upcoming Book Week (16-23 August cbca.org.au/childrens-bo...)? 📗📖📚🤔
Clinical psychologist Dr. Frances Doyle offers 5 evidence-based tips to gently support anxious kids:
theconversation.com/its-book-wee...
#BookWeek2025 #AnxietySupport
Clinical psychologist Dr. Frances Doyle offers 5 evidence-based tips to gently support anxious kids:
theconversation.com/its-book-wee...
#BookWeek2025 #AnxietySupport
Sincere congratulations to two of our school's postdoctoral researchers, Dr. Cathy Macpherson and Dr. Roslyn Wong, who have each been successfully awarded MQ Lighthouse Fellowships starting in 2026!
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August 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Sincere congratulations to two of our school's postdoctoral researchers, Dr. Cathy Macpherson and Dr. Roslyn Wong, who have each been successfully awarded MQ Lighthouse Fellowships starting in 2026!
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New Cosmos piece: Our very own Prof. Anina Rich highlights the link between synaesthesia and attention.
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Letters and colours: link between synaesthesia and attention
In a world hooked on screens, cognitive neuropsychologist Professor Anina Rich wants us to be more mindful about where we direct our attention.
cosmosmagazine.com
August 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
New Cosmos piece: Our very own Prof. Anina Rich highlights the link between synaesthesia and attention.
cosmosmagazine.com/health/body-...
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Student Startup Success! 🚀
Georgia Muriti used her passion for mental health & the power of the MQ Incubator program to launch *Welv* — a platform helping people find the right psychologist. 💡Bold ideas, real impact. #Startups #MentalHealth #StudentSuccess
lighthouse.mq.edu.au/life/year-12...
Georgia Muriti used her passion for mental health & the power of the MQ Incubator program to launch *Welv* — a platform helping people find the right psychologist. 💡Bold ideas, real impact. #Startups #MentalHealth #StudentSuccess
lighthouse.mq.edu.au/life/year-12...
Idea to impact: how the Macquarie Incubator is powering the next generation of entrepreneurs
lighthouse.mq.edu.au
August 1, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Student Startup Success! 🚀
Georgia Muriti used her passion for mental health & the power of the MQ Incubator program to launch *Welv* — a platform helping people find the right psychologist. 💡Bold ideas, real impact. #Startups #MentalHealth #StudentSuccess
lighthouse.mq.edu.au/life/year-12...
Georgia Muriti used her passion for mental health & the power of the MQ Incubator program to launch *Welv* — a platform helping people find the right psychologist. 💡Bold ideas, real impact. #Startups #MentalHealth #StudentSuccess
lighthouse.mq.edu.au/life/year-12...
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🔎 Which anxiety treatments work best for older adults?
📊7x more likely to recover with CBT (54%)
📊2x more likely with meds (36%) (vs controls)
😬 We found 13 definitions of ‘treatment response’ - messy!
📄 Open access: bit.ly/3ZRZ6KP
🔁 Please share!
#Anxiety #OlderAdults #ClinPsy #MentalHealth
📊7x more likely to recover with CBT (54%)
📊2x more likely with meds (36%) (vs controls)
😬 We found 13 definitions of ‘treatment response’ - messy!
📄 Open access: bit.ly/3ZRZ6KP
🔁 Please share!
#Anxiety #OlderAdults #ClinPsy #MentalHealth
June 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
🔎 Which anxiety treatments work best for older adults?
📊7x more likely to recover with CBT (54%)
📊2x more likely with meds (36%) (vs controls)
😬 We found 13 definitions of ‘treatment response’ - messy!
📄 Open access: bit.ly/3ZRZ6KP
🔁 Please share!
#Anxiety #OlderAdults #ClinPsy #MentalHealth
📊7x more likely to recover with CBT (54%)
📊2x more likely with meds (36%) (vs controls)
😬 We found 13 definitions of ‘treatment response’ - messy!
📄 Open access: bit.ly/3ZRZ6KP
🔁 Please share!
#Anxiety #OlderAdults #ClinPsy #MentalHealth
Congratulations to Samantha Curtis for winning the best student presentation prize at the just finished EPC and APCV joint conference. Her talk title was “Priming the distractor reduces the Stroop interference effect by uncoupling the color and word.”
Students are the pride and joy of EPC and APCV. Congratulations to this year’s student presentation award winners!
June 24, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Congratulations to Samantha Curtis for winning the best student presentation prize at the just finished EPC and APCV joint conference. Her talk title was “Priming the distractor reduces the Stroop interference effect by uncoupling the color and word.”