Many Macquarie University academics have been providing expert commentary around the COVID-19 outbreak, both in The Lighthouse and in major media outlets. Here is a selection of the latest stories.
Psychological impacts
Distinguished Professor of Psychology Ron Rapee (Founding Director of the Centre for Emotional Health) says while panic buying is an understandable reaction to COVID, there are better ways to cope psychologically. Read Lighthouse story >>
Impacts on the economy and work
Associate Professor Yvette Blount from the Centre for Workforce Futures outlines how managers can support their staff to work from home. Read Lighthouse story >>
Associate Professor Blount was also interviewed on Sky News about the logistical challenges of working from home.
Dr Ben Wang from the Department of Economics looks at the long-term implications of COVID on interest rates and the Australian economy. Read Lighthouse story >>
Dr Wang also provided comment to Nine News regarding this story.
Associate Professor Ben Spies-Butcher from the Department of Sociology contributed the article ‘How universities can soften virus blow and inject further stimulus’ to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Impacts on children
Professor Jennie Hudson, Director of the Centre for Emotional Health shares advice for parents in The Lighthouse on how to talk to children about the COVID outbreak. Read Lighthouse story >>
Jodie Torrington from the Department of Educational Studies shared home-schooling tips and tools for parents in the Sydney Morning Herald.
History of pandemics
Emeritus Professor Peter Curson from the Department of Health Systems and Population and Associate Professor Kevin McCracken from the Department of Geography and Planning were featured in the Sydney Morning Herald about how Sydney has coped with pandemics over time.
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