The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development is an interdisciplinary research institute of Western Sydney University.
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11 Dec 2024
Hi everyone! 👋 We’re now on Bluesky! Follow us for more updates at [@marcsinstitute.bsky.social]. #Bluesky
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6 Dec 2024
We were thrilled to welcome Prof George Williams AO, VC of @westernsydneyu, to MARCS Institute! The VC chatted to our researchers about the exciting work in #childdevelopment, #neuromorphic research, #biomedical engineering, & #musicscience. Thanks for your support & insights!
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4 Dec 2024
🎉 Congrats to PhD Candidate, Almudena, for winning the Outstanding Presentation Award at the 2024 #ACNS conference! Topic: #ObjectRecognition Under Occlusion During Rapid Serial Visual Presentations. 👏 #Neuroscience #MARCSHDR
tinyurl.com/AlmudenaRamirezH…
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3 Dec 2024
Despite Australia’s diversity, only 9% of Year 12 students study languages. ✨Newly funded ARC Discovery Project will explore how #polyglots manage multiple languages. The goal: improve #language #education nationwide. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2fda6wy5 @westernsydneyu @arc_gov_au
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3 Dec 2024
An inspiring morning at Parramatta Library for #InternationalDayForPeopleWithADisability! We shared our #MemoryAid project, engaged in #dementia care discussions, and connected with the local community. 💜 Thanks to everyone who joined us and @parralibrary for organising!
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2 Dec 2024
🌎As #languages disappear, so do parts of a #community’s identity and culture. ✨Newly funded ARC Discovery Project will explore the impact of preserving #Indigenous languages in Papua New Guinea and beyond. 🔗tinyurl.com/2fda6wy5 @arc_gov_au @westernsydneyu
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29 Nov 2024
Music communicates emotions across cultures, but how much is universal vs cultural? ✨Newly funded ARC Discovery Project will explore music's impact on #health, #wellbeing, and the global #music industry. 🔗tinyurl.com/2fda6wy5 @andy_tonality @westernsydneyu @arc_gov_au
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The MARCS Institute retweeted
28 Nov 2024
How can familiar tools transform dementia care?
Our finalists at @MARCSInstitute @DeakinA2I2 are supporting independence & reducing caregiver strain through a ringing corded telephone.
📖Learn more below. bit.ly/4g8CL1b
#DementiaCare #AssistiveTech
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27 Nov 2024
Newly funded ARC Discovery Project will unlock the secrets of how children learn and provide parents & educators with insights to support #childdevelopment. ✨Looking forward to transforming #education in Australia, one discovery at a time! @DrQuekles @westernsydneyu @arc_gov_au
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26 Nov 2024
🚨Join us! We're hiring a 3yr Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience with @DrQuekles
@ManuelVarlet @TGrootswagers @davidwhitephd to investigate decoding in super-recognisers. Applications close 14 Jan #postdoc #cogneuro #ACNS2024
tinyurl.com/SuperRecognisers
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22 Nov 2024
✈️ This week, we welcomed our final #International #VisitingFellow for 2024 and bid farewell to three others - just in time to announce that applications for 2025 scheme are now open! Apply to come and visit for 2-3 months. PhD Candidates & ECRs welcome. 🔗tinyurl.com/3ztnrufd
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The MARCS Institute retweeted
18 Nov 2024
Latest work led by my fantastic PhD student @samueldakey on developing and delivering culturally responsive aged care assessments
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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The MARCS Institute retweeted
17 Nov 2024
Sharing my entry for the @westernsydneyu Research Theme Image Competition for #Health & #Wellbeing (#Translation, #Integration & #Innovation)! Representing @MARCSInstitute and championing intersections between #AI and #neuroscience!
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14 Nov 2024
🎬 Filming in progress: MARCS PhD candidates proudly showcasing their research! #FlightSimulator #EEG #ResearchImpact #MARCSHDR
@VSiderskiy @MKhanbagi @ARamirezHaro3
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11 Nov 2024
🌟Exciting news! MARCS team has been awarded funding through @arc_gov_au to revolutionise #STEM engagement online! In partnership with @powerhouse, our goal is to create an #inclusive experience for all & inspire the next generation of #thinkers & #innovators! @westernsydneyu
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The MARCS Institute retweeted
7 Nov 2024
Western Sydney University is excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with @mindchamps, aimed at revolutionising early childhood education, enhancing workforce development, and fostering global pathways for education.🤝
Learn more 👉tinyurl.com/5458su9t
ALT Photo credit: Yann Le Berre photography
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28 Oct 2024
Had the best time listening to @ReynaGordonPhD @dr_srishtin and @DanielaSammler talk about #music and #speech science today @MARCSInstitute ! Thank you for coming 😊 #musicscience
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The MARCS Institute retweeted
15 Oct 2024
Representing Australian tech innovation, the MemoryAid team led by @celia_harris @MARCSInstitute & @DeakinA2I2 @Deakin have been awarded a share of $2.9 million AUD as global finalists in the prestigious #LongitudePrizeOnDementia @LPDementia 🧠🇦🇺
More: bit.ly/3YnRHlV
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The MARCS Institute retweeted
14 Oct 2024
We have a very exciting international line up of speakers @MARCSInstitute on the 28th October for our Music and Speech Science Day! Come join us (in person and online). #musicscience @AusMusPsySoc @dr_srishtin @ReynaGordonPhD @DanielaSammler tinyurl.com/music-speech
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13 Oct 2024
About to start a demanding task at work on your Monday morning? Listening to music beforehand could boost your language abilities. Great article by @Anna5ash on impact of music on workplace productivity #musicscience #ProductivityTip theconversation.com/can-list… via @ConversationEDU
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