Science/Technology/Environment
New initiative to change the way we green public spaces
A future where landscapers, local councils and developers can quickly determine the best plant species to establish for longevity, in the face of climate change and other challenges, is not too far away. Macquarie University, alongside Western Sydney University, the NSW Government and Horticulture Innovation Australia announced a $10 million research consortium that is working to make this ...
Macquarie partners with US Cancer Moonshot initiative
Macquarie University has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the prestigious US National Cancer Institute to help drive further momentum into critical cancer research. As part of the US Cancer Moonshot initiative Macquarie University will contribute its first-class proteomics research into melanoma and colorectal cancer that particularly impact Australians, with expansion into ot...
New cyber security hub launches at Macquarie
Macquarie University and Optus Business have joined forces to establish a multi-disciplinary cyber security hub to support businesses and government to recognise and protect themselves from increasing cyber threats. The ‘Optus Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub’, which represents a $10 million investment by Optus Business and Macquarie, will be located on campus and provide researc...
The challenge of their lives
The Vice-Chancellor explains how funds donated by alumni brought country kids to Sydney – and changed their lives in the process. I recently had the privilege of welcoming more than 1000 high school students from around the world to Australia’s largest robotics competition – the annual FIRST® Robotics regional championships. This year’s theme, ‘Stronghold’, challenged teams ...
Heart of darkness
The dark net is the internet’s version of the Wild West, where organised crime is rampant and law enforcement holds running battles with cyber criminals. Macquarie researchers are leading the fightback. On Silk Road, an online marketplace on the Dark Net – drug buyers left ebay-style ratings on the service levels and product quality of their dealers, who advertised organic can...
For the love of hearing, turn the volume down
“You wouldn’t stare into a laser for four hours, because you know it would permanently damage your sight, so why do people think it’s okay to risk permanent hearing loss by attending loud music concerts and sports events?” asks Professor David McAlpine, Professor of Hearing, Language and the Brain and Director of Hearing Research at Macquarie. “Saying you were deaf for a week afte...