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Trading on trust: How US senators may be turning lawmaking into profit
A landmark study of thousands of stock trades reveals consistent patterns of profit linked to lawmaking timelines – and proposes a new way forward.
Macquarie joins national push to decode Australia's deadly venoms
Macquarie University will play a pivotal role in a new national program aimed at decoding the molecular secrets of Australia’s unique venomous species, from spiders and snakes to marine organisms and insects.
How humans reshaped the animal world
New fossil research shows how human impacts, particularly through the rise of agriculture and livestock, have disrupted natural mammal communities as profoundly as the Ice Age extinctions.
Macquarie University historian wins Prime Minister’s Literary Award
Dr Geraldine Fela, a historian from Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts, has won a prestigious Prime Minister’s Literary Award for her book 'Critical Care: Nurses on the frontline of Australia’s AIDS crisis'.
International education partnership welcomes first student intake
The inaugural cohort of students has embarked on a transformative global education journey this month through the newly launched Nanjing Normal University Macquarie University Joint Institute (NMJI) in China.
Funding boost to improve healthcare for people with intellectual disability
Professor Reema Harrison, from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University, has been awarded $1.9 million for a project aimed at improving health outcomes for and in collaboration with people with intellectual disability.
Macquarie-developed space camera to tackle orbital traffic jam
Macquarie University’s Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) has developed innovative space imaging technology to allow satellites to quickly point a camera at moving objects in space, debuting a prototype at the 2025 International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney from 29 September.
Young Tall Poppy success continues for Macquarie University researchers
Three Macquarie University scientists have been named 2025 Young Tall Poppy winners, two in NSW and one in the Northern Territory, in recognition of their research excellence and community engagement.
Prepared for primary care: How the Macquarie MD lays the foundation for a GP career
Macquarie MD graduate Dr Gareth Mason will return in 2026 as an academic GP registrar, one of just 20 selected nationally for a prestigious RACGP program.
Number crunching: Lecturer and mentor Bruce Edwards on how actuaries make a difference
Macquarie Business School actuary Bruce Edwards came to teaching at 50 from a career in consulting and has spent the past two decades mentoring the next generation of mathematical superstars. He explains how the mental gymnastics of actuarial studies lay the groundwork for an exciting career.
Macquarie healthcare pioneer honoured for international leadership in AI and health informatics
Professor Enrico Coiera, Director of the Centre for Health Informatics at Macquarie University, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) in recognition of his exemplary leadership in clinical communication, patient safety, and global health informatics infrastructure.
Indigenous health review: Culture is at the core of care and community
A new global review has reaffirmed the central importance of culture in how Indigenous people and communities perceive and value health and healthcare.