Have you ever wondered if speed reading is possible? If yes, then here's an article that I just published in The Conversation. (Spoiler alert: The answer is no.) theconversation.com/some-speed-r...

Some speed-reading apps make big claims. But how fast can humans actually read?

A plethora of apps, videos and books say we have the capacity to read at breakneck speed. The science says something different.

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🔍 Our new research shows that youth and parent perspectives on health self-efficacy don’t just differ, they predict different outcomes. Parents → transition readiness Youth → treatment adherence 👉 Who you ask matters. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1177/1359... #AdolescentHealth @mqpsy.bsky.social

Professor Anina Rich was presenting her work on decoding the temporal profiles of synaesthetic versus real colours - how can we use MEG to assess different theories of synaesthesia? #synaesthesia @mqpsy.bsky.social #synesthesia

First talk at my new job @mqpsy.bsky.social @macqpac.bsky.social 🤩 Thanks for the pic @hayleycullen.bsky.social 💖

Turns out empirically derived phenotypes (data-driven symptom sets) nested within traditional mental disorders can help reduce diagnostic heterogeneity! We learned so much cool and interesting stuff in this study. I could talk (/post) about it all day, but here’s a few highlights (🧵)

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Empirically derived phenotypes can reduce diagnostic heterogeneity: https://osf.io/8wtqx

Do we absorb information better on paper, rather than screens? It depends on the screen theconversation.com/do-we-absorb...

Do we absorb information better on paper, rather than screens? It depends on the screen

Reading is arguably the most difficult task one must learn. To understand why it is difficult, one must understand the physiology of reading.

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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!

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.

🚨📣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

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🌟 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! 🎉

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

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...

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

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.

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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!  mqoutlook.sharepoint.com/sites/mq-new...

New Cosmos piece: Our very own Prof. Anina Rich highlights the link between synaesthesia and attention. cosmosmagazine.com/health/body-...

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.

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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...

Idea to impact: how the Macquarie Incubator is powering the next generation of entrepreneurs

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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

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.”

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Students are the pride and joy of EPC and APCV. Congratulations to this year’s student presentation award winners!