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Media Releases

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

New dedicated facility to transform the delivery of orthopaedic care
A $30 million orthopaedic surgical centre has opened its doors to patients at Macquarie University Hospital.
Macquarie Law School crowned 2024 national moot court champions
Students from Macquarie University Law School have been crowned national champions at the prestigious Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition for the second year in a row.
New health research awarded $8 million in grants
Three projects led by Macquarie University researchers have received nearly $8 million in Commonwealth grants through the Medical Research Future Fund.
Macquarie University welcomes two Fulbright scholars
Macquarie University is proud to announce it will host two distinguished Fulbright scholars who will contribute their expertise to the University's academic community.
Vale Michael Egan, Chancellor Emeritus
Macquarie University’s longest-serving Chancellor, the Hon. Michael Egan AO, has died at the age of 75.
Australia Day Honours for University community
The 2024 Australia Day Honours List has recognised members of the Macquarie University community across a range of fields, including environmental conservation, medicine, and Indigenous health.
$7.3 million in NHMRC grants for Macquarie health projects
Eight projects led by Macquarie University researchers have received a total of more than $7.3 million in Commonwealth health and medical research funding.
$1.5 million in funding for MND Research Centre
Researchers from the Macquarie University Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre have received more than $1.5 million in funding.
New $15 million project will further view of the universe
An international consortium headed by Macquarie University has won a A$15 million competitive international tender process to lead the design and construction of adaptive optics for the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, one of the world’s largest and most advanced optical telescopes.
Macquarie University climbs in global sustainability and social impact ranking
Macquarie University has jumped 25 places to rank 57th globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, released today.
Fujitsu partnership to break new ground in AI
Macquarie University will host the first Fujitsu Small Research Lab in the Southern Hemisphere.
Academics awarded country’s top humanities honour
Two Macquarie University academics have been included on the latest Australian Academy of the Humanities honour roll.