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New research challenges long-held theories of Alzheimer’s Disease progression with impact for future treatment
Macquarie University dementia researchers have harnessed a system previously used for cancer research in a major discovery that debunks previous thinking on Alzheimer’s Disease development.
First World Report on Hearing calls for action on a hidden public health burden
The Australian Hearing Hub at Macquarie University’s North Ryde Campus has today launched the first ever World Health Organization (WHO) World Report on Hearing.
Independent cybersecurity audit of government websites shows ongoing threats
A three-year cybersecurity audit of 1,862 externally-facing websites across Australia’s federal, state and territory governments has shown that despite improved cybersecurity, many sites remain vulnerable to malicious attacks and insecure data transmission.
Rise of online right-wing extremism mapped in landmark NSW study
Researchers from Macquarie and Victoria Universities have published the first study mapping the online activity of right-wing extremists in New South Wales.
Business innovation challenge sparks new collaboration
Macquarie University, Western Sydney University and CSIRO are uniting to deliver the Innovation Districts C19 R&D Challenges (IDC), designed to accelerate businesses working for a better future post-COVID-19.
Macquarie University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) ranks in the top 100 globally
Macquarie University’s MBA, run by the Macquarie Business School (MQBS), has ranked 95th out of 258 MBA courses offered worldwide in the 2021 Global MBA QS World University Rankings.
Macquarie University and Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children sign long-term partnership agreement
Macquarie University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor S. Bruce Dowton, and the President and Chair of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) Board, David Dinte, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that capitalises on the existing mutually beneficial relationship.
Two Macquarie University researchers successfully secure ARC 2020 Future Fellowship grants
Dr Simon Gross from the Faculty of Science and Engineering and Professor Stefan Trueck from the Macquarie Business School were both awarded funding for their projects. This is the first Future Fellowships funding for Macquarie Business School.
New Cochlear chair in hearing and health appointed at Macquarie University
Macquarie University and Cochlear Ltd today announce the appointment of the Cochlear Chair in Hearing and Health.
Study to look at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing programs that respond to family, domestic and sexual violence
The effectiveness of ‘trauma-informed care’ and healing programs will be at the forefront of a new research project studying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and domestic violence and sexual assault (FDVSA) programs.
Dementia researchers discover world-first gene therapy that could potentially reverse memory loss from Alzheimer’s in humans
Researchers from Macquarie University have discovered a world-first new treatment that reverses the effects of memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease in a study of mice with advanced dementia.
Novel insecticides offer sustainable options for fruit fly control
Pesticides are an important tool for managing horticultural pests, but to be sustainable their use must be offset against their negative impacts.