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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.
Fujitsu partnership to break new ground in AI
Macquarie University will host the first Fujitsu Small Research Lab in the Southern Hemisphere.
Academics awarded country’s top humanities honour
Two Macquarie University academics have been included on the latest Australian Academy of the Humanities honour roll.
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).