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05 Aug 2025
Study reveals mitochondrial disease costs nation $8.6 billion annually Comprehensive research from Macquarie University shows 92 per cent of disease burden falls on families, not the healthcare system.
05 Aug 2025
Macquarie University hosts Indigenous Science Experience Community Day at Redfern Macquarie University will showcase Indigenous scientific knowledge through its annual Indigenous Science Experience Community Day, bringing together community groups, scientists and cultural educators in the heart of Redfern as part of National Science Week.
31 Jul 2025
Macquarie researchers shine on Eureka Prize shortlist Researchers from Macquarie University have been named finalists in six categories in the Australian Museum’s prestigious Eureka Prizes for Science Excellence.
23 Jul 2025
MindSpot success shows online treatment can address unmet mental health demand Psychological treatment via the internet could play a critical role in meeting Australia’s rapidly growing demand for mental health care services, according to researchers at Macquarie University.
22 Jul 2025
Major recognition for landmark Macquarie research and childhood anxiety treatment The global impact of the Macquarie University-based Cool Kids program for managing anxiety in children has been recognised by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australia’s leading expert body in health and medical research.
11 Jul 2025
Macquarie University researchers awarded prestigious fellowships Seven researchers from Macquarie University have won more than $7 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges.
08 Jul 2025
Funding set to revolutionise drone flight technology Macquarie University researchers have secured $2.24 million to fast-track the commercialisation of battery swap technology poised to transform drone operations – enabling continuous flight, boosting efficiency, and driving major impact across key industries.
07 Jul 2025
Drones reveal extreme coral mortality after bleaching New research has revealed alarming coral mortality rates of 92 per cent after last year’s bleaching event at Lizard Island on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, marking one of the highest coral mortality rates ever documented globally.
26 Jun 2025
Australian data experts to support world’s largest sky survey A team of data experts from Australian Astronomical Optics at Macquarie have joined a global effort to process a cosmic data deluge as a new Chilean observatory project comes online.
20 Jun 2025
Macquarie’s rising reputation as a global leader confirmed in latest rankings Macquarie University has solidified its position and reputation as a global leader in research and education, ranking 138th in the latest QS World University Rankings.
16 Jun 2025
New partnership to strengthen Australia’s pharmaceutical ecosystem In a landmark move aimed at advancing Australia’s life sciences industry, Macquarie University and Vitex Pharmaceuticals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership.
12 Jun 2025
Macquarie University community recognised in 2025 King's Birthday Honours Vice-Chancellor Professor S Bruce Dowton has congratulated members of the Macquarie University community recognised on the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.