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Email: communications@mq.edu.au
$3.5 million in Commonwealth grants for Macquarie University medical research
Five Macquarie University researchers have received a total of $3,475,226 in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grants.
Launch of Macquarie University nature-first centre
Macquarie University has announced the establishment of the Australian Harmony Centre for Ecosystem Futures, a tangible commitment to developing nature-based solutions with national and global impact.
Researchers net $7 million in ARC funding
Macquarie University researchers will share in more than $7 million under the latest funding round of the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Projects scheme, announced this week.
Macquarie University research ranked best in Australia, in new analysis
Macquarie University has reinforced its reputation for research excellence, with The Australian naming the University as the top research institution in the world for Accounting and Tax, and Australia’s leading research institution in 11 disciplines.
Macquarie University spinout secures $16.75m funding for ALS gene therapy
Celosia Therapeutics, an Australian biotech company developing advanced gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, has completed one of the largest Series A raises for an Australian biotech startup, raising $16.75m to advance its program for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease.
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.