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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.
Screen-addicted kids become screen-addicted adults
More adults are showing signs of screen addiction, and the area urgently needs more research, says Macquarie University Associate Professor of Psychology, Wayne Warburton.
Fujitsu partnership to break new ground in AI
Macquarie University will host the first Fujitsu Small Research Lab in the Southern Hemisphere.
Please explain: What causes osteoporosis?
So you think loss of bone density is a natural process that only occurs in people over 70 who don’t drink enough milk? Think again. Endocrinologist Associate Professor Veronica Preda explains what it is, how we can treat it, and how we can prevent it.
“You don’t see many Lebanese-Australian women from Western Sydney making it into these spaces.”
Growing up in the war-on-terror era, Macquarie University alumna Annalise Awkar has spent much of her life dedicated to countering hate and polarisation. As the 2024 NSW Rhodes Scholar-Elect, she is set to advance her purpose at the prestigious University of Oxford.
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.
Academics awarded country’s top humanities honour
Two Macquarie University academics have been included on the latest Australian Academy of the Humanities honour roll.
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.
14 breast cancer myths busted
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women with about 20,000 new cases identified every year. Breast surgeon Dr Negin Sedaghat and oncology physiotherapist Dr Vincent Singh Paramanandam address some myths and misconceptions about breast cancer.
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.
$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.