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Media Releases

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

Report highlights a better way forward for university rankings
A new report has demonstrated the importance of innovative data when it comes to analysing and ranking our universities.
Rhodes Scholar-Elect dedicated to countering hate and polarisation
Macquarie University alumna Annalise Awkar has been announced as the NSW Rhodes Scholar-Elect for 2024.
$2 million for new cancer research centre
Macquarie University has been awarded a $2 million grant by Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) to establish a new research centre.
Macquarie University announces partnership with Australian Museum ahead of blockbuster exhibition
Macquarie University has signed on as the Program Partner for the Australian Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs.
Macquarie University invests in research future with Uniseed partnership
Macquarie University has joined forces with the University of Newcastle, the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Western Sydney to become a partner in Uniseed, Australia’s longest-running venture fund.
Environmental challenges the focus of new ARC Linkage Project grants 
Macquarie University researchers will share in the $26.1 million funding pool awarded today as part of the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects scheme.
Macquarie researchers recognised as Australia’s best
Seven Macquarie University researchers are the best in their field, according to The Australian’s latest annual research magazine, published today. Research 2024 also named Macquarie University as Australia’s leading institution in 11 fields of research, 10 of which claimed top honours for the second consecutive year.
Major victory against mitochondrial diseases aided by GenIMPACT
Patients who are suspected of having mitochondrial diseases can now access genomic testing covered by Medicare, following the approval of a submission co-led by the Macquarie University Centre for Economic Impacts of Genomic Medicine (GenIMPACT).
Hidden pollination crisis could threaten biodiversity, food security
Australasia has likely overlooked a pollination crisis, according to new research published today in the journal Ecology and Evolution.
Macquarie researchers secure more than $4.3 million in ARC funding
Nine Macquarie University research projects have been awarded more than $4.3 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding this week.
Two disciplines secure global top-100 rankings
Macquarie University has achieved strong results in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024, with two disciplines – Education and Psychology – landing in the top 100 globally.
World-leading Hearing Hub turns 10
Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, visited Macquarie University today to help mark the 10th anniversary of the Australian Hearing Hub.