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Contact the Macquarie University Communications Team
Phone: +61 2 9850 6766
Email: communications@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University's $4.2m boost to further vital MND research
Macquarie University motor neuron disease (MND) researchers have received a total of $4,271,529 from Australian charity FightMND in its latest round of research funding.
Professor Leonie Tickle appointed Executive Dean, Macquarie Business School
Following an international search, Macquarie University has appointed Professor Leonie Tickle as the new Executive Dean, Macquarie Business School.
Connectivity the focus of newly funded Linkage Projects
Two Macquarie University research projects have been awarded more than $815,000 as part of the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects scheme, announced by the Federal Government this week.
Macquarie University launches major semiconductor initiative
Macquarie University has this week launched a new on-campus Silicon Platforms Lab (SiP Lab) in collaboration with Atto Devices, which will be co-located on campus to serve as the primary commercialisation pathway for the lab’s research.
Distinguished Macquarie University scientist awarded 2024 NSW Premier's Prize
Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen from Macquarie University was this week awarded the 2024 NSW Premier’s Prize for Science & Engineering in the category of Excellence in Biological Sciences.
$1.9 million to help detect life-threatening pulmonary embolism
The Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) and its partners have been awarded a $1,923,188 grant to explore a new scan that makes testing for pulmonary embolism safer and more accessible for patients.
Macquarie University climbs in world rankings
Macquarie University has risen to 178 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, retaining its position within the top 10 universities in Australia.
Premier breaks ground on world-leading research facility
NSW Premier Chris Minns visited Macquarie University today to mark the start of construction on the Australian-first RNA Research and Pilot Manufacturing Facility.
Macquarie University leads $1.49m AI-driven pest management project
Macquarie University has secured a $1.49 million grant from Horticulture Innovation Australia to develop new pest monitoring technology for the horticultural industry.
AI, neurodiversity the focus of newly funded DECRA research
The Faculty of Arts is celebrating the success of four of its early career researchers following the latest round of the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) funding.
Macquarie University, APATE.AI and CommBank to pilot AI-powered anti-scam technology
Macquarie University and APATE.AI have received federal funding to pilot an Australian-first deployment of anti-scam technology that uses conversational AI-powered bots to help extract scam intelligence and combat scam phone calls.
Macquarie University secures $2.5 million grant to tackle varroa mite threat
Macquarie University has recently been awarded a grant of $2.5 million from the Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation. This generous funding will support an ambitious five-year research project dedicated to combating the varroa mite, a critical threat to honeybee populations.