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We research across a broad range of natural science fields
Learn about our researchWe have dedicated facilities for geochemical analysis
View our facilitiesWe have a broad range of research facilities available – all with varying levels of access for staff, students and external researchers.
The Aquatic Facility supports academic research and undergraduate teaching in environmental and life sciences. The facility is used by marine and freshwater scientists at Macquarie and their collaborative partners, to conduct controlled experiments and to temporarily house marine specimens.
The Macquarie University Arboretum comprises all the trees and plants on campus. These trees, growing in natural and planted habitats, provide a valuable resource for teaching and research and a pleasing and relaxing environment for the enjoyment of staff, students and visitors to the university. The arboretum also provides habitat for many native birds and animals.
The Fauna Park is an 11 hectare area on the Macquarie campus. The main purpose of the Fauna Park is to provide facilities for animal-based research, particularly in animal behaviour. A wide range of organisms are housed at the Fauna Park in both indoor facilities and semi-natural outdoor enclosures. The Fauna Park is adjacent to a remnant of endangered Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest which is also used for teaching and research.
The Chemical Analysis Facility offers CHN, CHNS, mass spectrometry and NMR. The facility hosts a wide range of high-quality modern equipment, operated and maintained by qualified personnel, and provides a comprehensive package of analytical and technical services to universities and commercial entities. All work is undertaken with speed, accuracy and a full guarantee of confidentiality.
The Flow Cytometry Facility maintains a range of cytometers and cell sorters that support high-throughput analyses, high-speed cell sorting and single cell genomics. Many of the instruments are configured for marine research which means that they are ideal for analyses of ultra-small particles (eg viruses), and can detect a broad range of fluorescent signals simultaneously, including Hoechst, GFP, YFP, mCherry, PE and Chlorophyll.
The ‘Traps’ MQ Luminescence Dating Facility was opened in 2010 and represents the only luminescence dating facility in Sydney servicing institutions in the wider metropolitan region including UTS, UNSW and UNE.
The facility contains a fully equipped wet room preparation area and dry instrument room containing two ‘Riso’ automated luminescence readers (one with single-grain capabilities and the other with a red TL setup), a low-level beta GM multicounter and two Daybreak thick-source alpha counters all within subdued red light conditions.
The Chemical Mass Spectrometry Facility comprises of an Agilent 6130B single quadrupole mass detector coupled to an Agilent 1260 UHPLC and a Shimadzu GCMS-2010.
The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility comprises two spectrometers: an Avance DPX 400MHz and an Avance II 600MHz with cryoplatform.
Macquarie University has a modern and highly sophisticated plant growth facility which includes glasshouses and growth cabinets. The facility is used for a wide range of plant experimental studies and for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in biology. Research conducted at the facility involves national and international collaborations.
The School of Natural Sciences runs a molecular analysis facility in collaboration with the Australian Proteome Analysis Facility (APAF). The facility has over 20 years of expertise, which includes providing advanced proteomic infrastructure. APAF offers proteomics services and collaboration in:
This laboratory supports analytical and monitoring equipment associated with research and teaching in atmospheric and climate science generally, and in particular atmospheric mercury, air pollution and air quality, aerobiology, boundary layer meteorology, and urban climate.
We look at the measurement and modelling of the air-surface exchange of trace gases and particulates. We endeavour to further our understanding of the biogeochemical cycles related to these global environmental issues.
Other areas of interest include:
It is not a commercial facility but supports Macquarie staff, students, HDR research and external collaborations. Contact Kaushal Tewari for further details.
Located in Lab 1 in Building EMC2, the Environmental Quality Laboratory is used primarily for the structural and elemental analysis of soils, sediments, rocks, artefacts and other materials.
The Lab also hosts three Hach spectrophotometers, soil hydraulics equipment (UMS Ksat, Darcy boxes) and a range of other equipment for materials analysis.
The Microscopy Unit is widely used by students and academics for research and teaching. The Microscopy Unit contains a range of modern scientific equipment including:
Analysis of DNA and RNA is now a central feature of many biological investigations. Our state-of-the-art facilities in molecular analysis, include:
These facilities support projects using DNA diversity as a measure for conservation, dispersal, landscape genomics and biodiversity assessment, for understanding molecular evolution in the context of environment and ecology, and for teasing apart the fundamental cell biology of diverse systems, from bacteria to insects, marine invertebrates, mammals, and sharks among others.
The Sediment Analysis Laboratory has a range of spaces and equipment to process sediment and biological samples ready for analysis.
The Sediment Analysis Laboratory facilitates include:
Also available within the Sediment Analysis Laboratory:
If you wish to use the laboratory or its equipment, contact Kaushal Tewari or Associate Professor Paul Hesse.