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Funding set to revolutionise drone flight technology
Macquarie University researchers have secured $2.24 million to fast-track the commercialisation of battery swap technology poised to transform drone operations – enabling continuous flight, boosting efficiency, and driving major impact across key industries.
Macquarie University researchers awarded prestigious fellowships
Seven researchers from Macquarie University have won more than $7 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges.
Drones reveal extreme coral mortality after bleaching
New research has revealed alarming coral mortality rates of 92 per cent after last year’s bleaching event at Lizard Island on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, marking one of the highest coral mortality rates ever documented globally.
Australian data experts to support world’s largest sky survey
A team of data experts from Australian Astronomical Optics at Macquarie have joined a global effort to process a cosmic data deluge as a new Chilean observatory project comes online.
Macquarie’s rising reputation as a global leader confirmed in latest rankings
Macquarie University has solidified its position and reputation as a global leader in research and education, ranking 138th in the latest QS World University Rankings.
New partnership to strengthen Australia’s pharmaceutical ecosystem
In a landmark move aimed at advancing Australia’s life sciences industry, Macquarie University and Vitex Pharmaceuticals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership.
Macquarie University community recognised in 2025 King's Birthday Honours
Vice-Chancellor Professor S Bruce Dowton has congratulated members of the Macquarie University community recognised on the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.
$13 million grant to develop first synthetic plant chromosome
The UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has awarded a major international grant to Macquarie University researchers to develop synthetic chromosomes for agricultural crops in a bid to advance global food production systems.
New cybersecurity training to strengthen skills and safety across WA
Ninety per cent of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach in the past year. A new partnership between Macquarie University and Essemy will help address this alarming statistic.
$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.