Media Releases
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Media Releases
Contact the Macquarie University Communications Team
Phone: +61 2 9850 6766
Email: communications@mq.edu.au
Researchers get rare glimpse of our first ancestors in Southeast Asia
An international team of researchers has discovered indisputable evidence of a human presence in mainland Southeast Asia between 86,000 and 68,000 years ago – thousands of years earlier than previously thought.
King's Birthday Honours for Macquarie University staff
Macquarie University is delighted to congratulate members of its community who were included on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Macquarie University’s sustainability impact on the rise
Macquarie University has jumped 40 places to claim 39th position globally in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. The University has also been recognised with two Top 10 rankings across the sub-categories, including a No.1 spot.
Analysis of queen Hetepheres’ bracelets reveals ancient trade networks
Macquarie University researchers have led the analysis of bracelets found in the tomb of queen Hetepheres I – the largest and most famous collection of silver artefacts from early Egypt. It is the first analysis of the collection in decades.
Remote and rural clinical trials to improve cancer outcomes
Macquarie University has received a grant of $1.2 million from Australian cancer charity Love Your Sister to bring international standard clinical trials to regional, rural and remote Australia.
Macquarie University Sport recognised as one of Australia’s most inclusive sports organisations
Macquarie University Sport has been recognised for the third consecutive year at the annual Australian Pride in Sport Awards.
Study finds some MND and dementia patients share genetic defects
New research has discovered that some patients with motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) carry the same rare genetic defects that cause other neurodegenerative diseases.
Groundhog Day on emergency departments in Australian media
A study by Macquarie University researchers has found the media representation of Australian hospital emergency departments (EDs) is largely negative – and has not changed in the past 20 years.
Macquarie University launches 10 new research centres to address global challenges
Macquarie University has launched 10 new or renewed research centres that build on existing and emerging strengths within and across disciplines and address some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.
Flood-threatened communities provide key insights to help reduce future risk
Macquarie University research, conducted in partnership with Natural Hazards Research Australia, has used first-hand accounts of last year's extreme floods to provide vital insights on preparedness, response and the early stages of recovery.
Nature-based management is making rivers more resilient
Research paper in Nature Communications Earth and Environment shows progress in Australia towards United Nations goals, making rivers more able to recover from flood, drought and other impacts.
New technology advances solar-cell production
A microwave technology invented at Macquarie University will improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle.