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Macquarie Ancient History researchers elected to Royal Society of NSW
Professor Ray Laurence and Associate Professor Ronika Power, from Macquarie University’s Department of Ancient History, have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of NSW.
Exiled moons may explain astronomical mysteries
Moons ejected from orbits around gas giant exoplanets could explain several astronomical mysteries, an international team of astronomers suggests.
A starburst shows the way home
Macquarie University researcher Stuart Ryder is part of an international team of astronomers who have made a long-awaited breakthrough, pinpointing the exact origin of a powerful one-off burst of cosmic radio waves.
Asteroid Vesta originates from a cosmic “hit-and-run” collision
The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter preserves the processes of planetary formation, frozen in time. Vesta, the second largest asteroid in this belt, provides an outstanding opportunity for scientists to investigate the origin and
Hedging against climate change
Globally, decision makers are increasingly acknowledging the many advantages of greening urban landscapes. Trees provide well recognised benefits to our health and wellbeing and, by regulating temperature and improving air quality, are a
Fulbright Scholar elects Macquarie University to continue groundbreaking research
Macquarie University today welcomes Madison Hecht, a graduate in neuroscience (University of Virginia) and recipient of a Fulbright scholarship to our campus. Madison elected Macquarie University as the host institution for the duration of her award.
Macquarie subjects in world’s top 100
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2019 has ranked more than 4000 universities around the world across 54 subjects. Six subjects within Macquarie University ranked in the Top 100.
Macquarie University ranks 33 in the Golden Age University Rankings
Macquarie University has been ranked 33 out of 100 Universities around the world in the 2019 UK Times Higher Education (THE) Golden Age University Rankings, announced today.
Cutting edge drug screening equipment to identify new treatments for Motor Neurone Disease
Macquarie University researchers say a new machine used for the first time in MND research in Australia could bring them closer to a discovery of an effective treatment for the disease.
Macquarie University Honorary Senior Lecturer Helen Ramsay named as a member of the Order of Australia
Macquarie University Honorary Senior Lecturer Helen Ramsay has been named as a Member of the Order of Australia as part of the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Macquarie University moves up in 2020 QS Global Rankings
Macquarie University has again been ranked as a leading institution, moving up 13 places to 237th in the QS World University Rankings 2020, released today.