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Email: communications@mq.edu.au
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.
$2.2m 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.
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.
Strong global results for Macquarie University in 2025 subject rankings
Macquarie University has delivered another strong performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with its offerings in Education and Psychology continuing to rank among the top 100 globally.
Macquarie University students earn top scholarships to build global connections
Eight students from Macquarie University have been awarded prestigious 2025 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships and will participate in language training and mentorships across the Asia Pacific region.
$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.