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18 Apr 2024
Professor Leanne Piggott joins Macquarie University as Dean of Students Macquarie University has announced the appointment of Professor Leanne Piggott as the new Dean of Students.
18 Apr 2024
New Bush University for North-east Arnhem Land Macquarie University has partnered with the Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation (LHAC) and Australian National University to help establish the Garrthalala Bush University in north-east Arnhem Land.
12 Apr 2024
Macquarie University affirms global standing in subject rankings Macquarie University has performed strongly in the latest QS 2024 Subject Rankings released today, with 17 subjects ranked in the top 150 internationally. Three subjects were among the global top 50: Philosophy and Linguistics retained positions in the top 50, joined for the first time by Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
11 Apr 2024
Macquarie students secure coveted global scholarship opportunity Four Macquarie University students will embark on semester exchange programs, internships, language training and mentorships in the Indo-Pacific region from June this year, after being selected for the prestigious 2024 New Colombo Plan Scholarship.
08 Apr 2024
Macquarie University recognised in global sustainable finance awards The pioneering sustainability-linked loan (SLL) signed by Macquarie University last year has been honoured by Environmental Finance as part of its international Sustainable Debt Awards 2024.
02 Apr 2024
Major boost for diversity in the cyber security workforce One hundred equity scholarships will be delivered this year as part of the Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation, Macquarie University’s pioneering cyber security training program.
28 Mar 2024
Prestigious NHRMC Research Excellence Award for MND gene therapy project Professor Roger Chung, from the Macquarie University Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre, has received a prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Award for his team’s latest gene therapy work.
21 Mar 2024
Gamma Knife supporter awarded honorary doctorate Mr Doug Thompson AM, owner of Thompson Health Care, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) at a ceremony at Macquarie University.
12 Mar 2024
Macquarie University opens new building honouring eminent jurist and former Chancellor, The Honourable Dr Michael Kirby Macquarie University has opened the doors of the new Michael Kirby Building, where impactful education meets Australian-first design.
28 Feb 2024
Double recognition for Macquarie University at Australian Awards for University Teaching Two Macquarie University staff members have been recognised for innovations in education at the 2023 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).
27 Feb 2024
Sam Ricketts appointed as new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) Macquarie University has today announced the appointment of Sam Ricketts as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous).
21 Feb 2024
New dedicated facility to transform the delivery of orthopaedic care A $30 million orthopaedic surgical centre has opened its doors to patients at Macquarie University Hospital.