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12 Oct 2026
New treatment significantly reduces brain inflammation in patients with pre-Parkinson’s sleep disorder Preliminary data from a Phase 2 clinical trial show that a new once-daily oral treatment significantly reduced brain inflammation in patients with a disorder that commonly progresses to Parkinson’s disease.
12 Oct 2026
Research finds Victoria’s Brolgas are genetically distinct from their northern counterparts… and at increased risk DNA analysis supported by citizen science highlights reduced gene flow and threats to genetic diversity among Brolgas in southeastern Australia.
30 Sep 2026
Macquarie continues to strengthen its position in global rankings Macquarie University has confirmed its position among the world’s leading universities, climbing five places to 161st globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
22 Sep 2026
Girls to Graduates program secures $2 million to expand pathways for women in STEMM An innovative Macquarie University program empowering young women from underrepresented backgrounds to access careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) has secured a further $2 million in government funding to continue its transformative work.
17 Sep 2026
Most Australians doubt health system is ready for climate-related emergencies, national survey finds The AU-CLARITY study, one of the largest national surveys of its kind, found that 65 per cent of Australians are concerned about climate change and 45 per cent believe it poses a serious risk to their personal health.
11 Sep 2026
Macquarie researchers secure $4.5 million for robotics and financial resilience research Macquarie University researchers have secured more than $4.5 million in Australian Research Council funding for projects ranging from creating robots capable of learning and improving autonomously to understanding and mitigating housing bubbles.
18 Aug 2026
Leading tuberculosis expert named new Dean of Medicine World-leading tuberculosis (TB) expert, Professor Greg Fox, has been appointed Dean of Medicine at Macquarie University.
06 Aug 2026
Remembering Sir Christopher Ondaatje Explorer and philanthropist who left a permanent legacy on campus.
29 Jul 2026
What do ice hockey and motor neurone disease have in common? An operating theatre nurse at Macquarie University Hospital and manager of the Sydney Ice Dogs hockey team, this year's charity round supporting the Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre was deeply personal for Kylie Boyd.
15 Jul 2026
Statement in response to claims made by Senator David Shoebridge Macquarie University is aware of comments made by Senator David Shoebridge on social media regarding the recent redundancy of Associate Professor Jumana Bayeh.
13 Jul 2026
Pioneering mathematician Nalini Joshi awarded 2026 Moyal Medal Macquarie University has awarded the 2026 Moyal Medal to University of Sydney Professor Nalini Joshi AO FAA FRSN in recognition of her outstanding contributions to mathematics.
07 Jul 2026
Thirty-three years later, a doctor’s compassion still matters 'What a brave decision to make' is how Meryn Bulley remembers her mother Shirley’s choice to stop dialysis in June 1993.