Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
We offer research, training and education in a broad range of areas including medicine, neuroscience, public health, allied health, psychology, cognitive science and linguistics.
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Research in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences spans the biomedical and clinical sciences, cognitive and brain sciences, health systems and health informatics, linguistics, physiotherapy, psychology and public health.
Areas of research excellence include neuroscience, innovations in healthcare systems, emotional health, expertise, multilingualism, language acquisition in children, reading, and speech and hearing.
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There is more to crying than simply expressing our emotions. Clinical psychologist Dr Philippe Gilchrist explains the reasons behind our tears, and why some of us are more prone to a good weep than others.
Can a tiny regular dose of ‘magic mushrooms’ boost your creativity, clarify your thinking and make you more productive? Macquarie University researchers are set to find out in a revolutionary new study.
Lucid dreaming is when you are aware you’re dreaming while actually in the dream. Associate Professor Simon Boag from Macquarie University’s Department of Psychology explains what it is and what might be the benefits.
Whether it's to ride a horse, take a hike or hop on a Harley, Macquarie University reveals the positive impacts for older people of getting out as part of a group.
Playing mobile video games that use augmented reality encouraged people to be physically active during the pandemic and prevented many from becoming depressed, an international Macquarie University study has shown.
Despite 28 days of no community transmission in NSW – the state's longest stretch since the pandemic began – a ‘return to normal’ could be years away, say Macquarie University researchers.
VIDEO: Macquarie University Professor of Psychology Nick Titov explains the winter blues and how we can protect our mental health during the colder months.
With self-driving cars around the corner, breakthrough research at Macquarie University is tackling the dangers that lurk when humans hand their decision-making over to computers.
Content owner: Medicine and Health Sciences Last updated: 12 Mar 2020 12:14pm