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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.
Macquarie University academic secures prestigious United Nations appointment
Professor Surya Deva, from the Macquarie Law School, has been appointed the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to development. Appointment as independent human rights expert is regarded as one of the highest recognitions in the field.
Macquarie researchers aid major updates to national education frameworks
More than 1.5 million children across the country are set to benefit from a series of updates to Australia’s national early childhood learning frameworks – the first changes to be made to the guidelines in more than a decade.
The largest cosmic blast ever, pinpointed with Macquarie researcher help
The location of the brightest cosmic explosion ever recorded was pinpointed at 2.4 billion light years from Earth by a team of astronomers, which included a Macquarie University researcher.
Mission-driven chocolate companies revealed
Consumers are encouraged to shop responsibly this Easter following the release of the fourth edition of the Chocolate Scorecard.
Education advocates awarded highest honour
The grandeur of Macquarie University's autumn graduation series was underscored by the conferring of four Honorary Doctorates, with recipients awarded the University's highest honour for their passionate leadership and advocacy work.
Hearing study results cause concern
Untreated hearing loss is emerging as a widespread problem in the community, according to the first results of the Australian Eye and Ear Health Survey.
NSW Government backs burgeoning bio-based businesses
More bio-based businesses will be able to test their technology at laboratory scale and save millions of dollars in start-up costs with a $3.5m funding injection from the NSW Government.
ANU and Macquarie University forge Australian-first agreement
Alumni from The Australian National University (ANU) and Macquarie University are now eligible for reduced fees on postgraduate study at either institution thanks to an Australian-first collaboration.
State-of-the-art RNA facility to be built at Macquarie University
A $96 million RNA research and pilot manufacturing facility – the first of its kind in Australia – will be built at Macquarie University’s Wallumattagal Campus, the NSW Government announced today.