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Contact the Macquarie University Communications Team
Phone: +61 2 9850 6766
Email: communications@mq.edu.au
$13 million grant to develop first synthetic plant chromosome
The UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has awarded a major international grant to Macquarie University researchers to develop synthetic chromosomes for agricultural crops in a bid to advance global food production systems.
Macquarie Incubator helps power law student’s fintech vision
Though he’s built a thriving career in finance, a graduate job in a tech startup first sparked Cliff Man’s entrepreneurial aspirations. Almost two decades later, while undertaking his Juris Doctor (JD) at Macquarie University, he found the ideal environment to turn his dreams into reality.
Macquarie University academic named Australia’s Space Scientist of the Year
Associate Professor Lee Spitler, Head of Space Projects at Australian Astronomical Optics, Macquarie University, was last night named Space Scientist of the Year in the sixth annual Australian Space Awards 2025 at Illumina Sydney.
New cybersecurity training to strengthen skills and safety across WA
Ninety per cent of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach in the past year. A new partnership between Macquarie University and Essemy will help address this alarming statistic.
$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.