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Contact the Macquarie University Communications Team
Phone: +61 2 9850 6766
Email: communications@mq.edu.au

Seven days from lung cancer screening to surgery: Macquarie program is built for speed
The first patient referred to Macquarie University Health as part of the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) has progressed from screening to successful curative surgical treatment for early lung cancer in just seven days, thanks to a unique integrated clinical program.
Macquarie University sweeps 2025 Eureka Prizes with five wins
Outstanding achievements across engineering, environmental research, science communication and leadership recognised at Australia's premier science awards.
Macquarie academic appointed 2026 Visiting Professor at Seoul National University
Macquarie Law School academic Dr Constantinos Yiallourides has been selected as the 2026 Visiting Professor of Australian Studies at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of International Studies.
Minds meet machines in new $1.2m Macquarie research hub
Major international funding will support cross-faculty initiative examining minds from bees to artificial intelligence.
Opinion: We need to design universities for the modern student
Rorden Wilkinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), argues it’s time to design for the students we have, not the students we imagine.
Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District evolves with new leadership and focus on research
Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District (CMPID) is entering a new chapter, announcing a refreshed operational focus and leadership structure that cements Macquarie University as the lead custodian of the association.
Opinion: Why early-offer schemes are a useful option for students
Professor Eric Knight, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Operations), discusses the importance of early-offer schemes.
Milestone Moyal Medal awarded to astrophysicist Tamara Davis
Macquarie University has awarded the Moyal Medal, now in its milestone 25th year, to University of Queensland Professor Tamara Davis AM in recognition of her outstanding contributions to astrophysics and cosmology.
Macquarie researcher one step away from ‘environmental genius’ title
Macquarie University conservation biologist Dr Anthony Waddle has been named one of three finalists for the global Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award.
Young Tall Poppy success continues for Macquarie University researchers
Two Macquarie University scientists have been named 2025 NSW Young Tall Poppy winners, a recognition of their research excellence and community engagement.
Macquarie’s solar silver solution strikes gold
University partners with Lithium Universe to commercialise new recycling technology for solar panels.
Boots and books in Broken Hill to inspire next-gen athletes and students
Macquarie University and Sydney FC are combining forces to deliver an innovative one-week education and sporting program for one of Australia’s most remote communities, Broken Hill.