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Email: communications@mq.edu.au
$35 million in federal funding to improve care over the next decade
Macquarie University will support Australia’s first Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), led by La Trobe University, to enhance technology, data solutions and workforce innovation in the care sector.
New cancer research centre to drive personalised treatments
Macquarie University has officially opened a state-of-the-art research centre dedicated to transforming the treatment of cancer, made possible by a $2 million grant from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF).
$2.2 million project backs nature’s weapon to protect the bees from varroa mite
Macquarie University will lead a $2.2 million research project to develop Australia's pioneering natural weapon against Varroa destructor, the parasitic mite threatening honeybees and agricultural production nationwide.
Government funding boost for Macquarie University childhood anxiety research
Psychology researchers from the Macquarie University Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre have received a combined $1,933,935 in Australian Government funding for studies to improve treatment for anxiety in children.
Amy Cain honoured for her work on antibiotic resistance
The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) has awarded the 2025 Gottschalk Medal to Associate Professor Amy Cain from Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Synthetic Biology in recognition of her pioneering work in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
$4.4m in medical research funding for aged care AI tool
A Macquarie University researcher has received more than $4.4 million for a five-year project to use artificial intelligence to reduce the unnecessary use of medication in residential care.
Macquarie academic wins top teaching award
Associate Professor Josephine Paparo has been recognised this week with a citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning at the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).
$5.4m in health and medical research grants
Macquarie University researchers have been awarded a total of $5.4 million in funding in the latest round of Commonwealth medical research grants.
$1.35 million research grant to protect Australian avocados
Macquarie University scientists will lead a major research project to help protect Australia’s avocado industry from destructive pests and diseases, including anthracnose fungus, flower-attacking thrips and plant-damaging mirid bugs.
Fulbright success for Macquarie researchers
Two Macquarie University researchers have each received a prestigious Fulbright scholarship, enabling them to conduct pioneering research in the United States.
Macquarie University community recognised in Australia Day Honours
Members of the Macquarie University community have been celebrated for their significant contributions to education, research and community service in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.
Macquarie University to lead United Nations SDG Hub
Macquarie University has been appointed as the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Sustainable Development Goal Hub Chair for Life on Land (Goal 15), joining a global network of 17 universities leading sustainable development initiatives worldwide.