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$35 million in federal funding to improve care over the next decade
Macquarie University will support Australia’s first Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), led by La Trobe University, to enhance technology, data solutions and workforce innovation in the care sector.
Government funding boost for Macquarie University childhood anxiety research
Psychology researchers from the Macquarie University Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre have received a combined $1,933,935 in Australian Government funding for studies to improve treatment for anxiety in children.
Amy Cain honoured for her work on antibiotic resistance
The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) has awarded the 2025 Gottschalk Medal to Associate Professor Amy Cain from Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Synthetic Biology in recognition of her pioneering work in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
$1.35 million research grant to protect Australian avocados
Macquarie University scientists will lead a major research project to help protect Australia’s avocado industry from destructive pests and diseases, including anthracnose fungus, flower-attacking thrips and plant-damaging mirid bugs.
Fulbright success for Macquarie researchers
Two Macquarie University researchers have each received a prestigious Fulbright scholarship, enabling them to conduct pioneering research in the United States.
Macquarie University to lead United Nations SDG Hub
Macquarie University has been appointed as the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Sustainable Development Goal Hub Chair for Life on Land (Goal 15), joining a global network of 17 universities leading sustainable development initiatives worldwide.
Strong global results for Macquarie University in 2025 subject rankings
Macquarie University has delivered another strong performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with its offerings in Education and Psychology continuing to rank among the top 100 globally.
Macquarie University students earn top scholarships to build global connections
Eight students from Macquarie University have been awarded prestigious 2025 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships and will participate in language training and mentorships across the Asia Pacific region.
$3.5 million in Commonwealth grants for Macquarie University medical research
Five Macquarie University researchers have received a total of $3,475,226 in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grants.
Macquarie University spinout secures $16.75m funding for ALS gene therapy
Celosia Therapeutics, an Australian biotech company developing advanced gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, has completed one of the largest Series A raises for an Australian biotech startup, raising $16.75m to advance its program for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease.
Macquarie University's $4.2m boost to further vital MND research
Macquarie University motor neuron disease (MND) researchers have received a total of $4,271,529 from Australian charity FightMND in its latest round of research funding.
Professor Leonie Tickle appointed Executive Dean, Macquarie Business School
Following an international search, Macquarie University has appointed Professor Leonie Tickle as the new Executive Dean, Macquarie Business School.