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Ranked in the top one per cent of universities globally, Macquarie University is renowned for excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching, our unique approach to learning, our highly-skilled graduates, and our first-class facilities. We have 300+ industry partners on campus and within our innovation precinct, giving us a collaborative edge in research and teaching. Our students get a first-class education, internship opportunities with world-leading companies, and access to the best research. Our graduates are highly sought-after and command high starting salaries.

Macquarie University has climbed five places to 161st globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Ranki...
30/09/2026

Macquarie University has climbed five places to 161st globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Ranking 🎉

Times Higher Education assess research-intensive universities across their core missions, including teaching, research, research environment, industry engagement and international outlook.

“Macquarie’s continued rise in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings is recognition of the quality and impact of our University and the commitment of our people,” says Vice-Chancellor, Professor S Bruce Dowton.

Over the last decade, Macquarie has risen 149 places in the rankings.

Read more: https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/media-releases/macquarie-continues-to-strengthen-its-position-in-global-rankings2

27/09/2026

Meet Pixie, our unofficial campus cat 🐱

When Robert started bringing his 14-year-old Ragdoll, Pixie, to Macquarie University, he expected a few surprised faces. Instead, she quickly became a much-loved fixture on campus.

"I've had so many students come up and say, ‘Oh, they've got a really tough exam later,’ or they just came out of an exam, and this is exactly what they needed to brighten their day,” Robert says.

Pixie has also helped Robert meet people, build relationships and become more connected with the university community.

Read the full story: https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/2026/september-2026/meet-pixie-macquarie-universitys-unofficial-campus-cat

22/09/2026

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month, we joined The Daily Aus for Fill Up Your Cup!

The morning focused on the small, everyday things that can support our wellbeing and help manage stress.

A panel with Sam Koslowski, Co-Founder and CEO of The Daily Aus; Dr Jessica Belcher, Macquarie University researcher and clinical psychologist; and Milly Bannister, Founder and CEO of ALLKND, explored practical ways we can support ourselves and those around us.

So, what fills your cup? ☕️

21/09/2026

The fight against some of the most devastating brain diseases is entering a vital new phase with today's launch of the Macquarie University Brain Institute and Clinic.

Bringing together leading researchers and clinicians across motor neuron disease (MND), dementia and Parkinson's disease, the Australian-first institute will accelerate discoveries that improve diagnosis and treatment.

Learn more about the Brain Institute and Clinic: https://lnkd.in/eueH2WDE

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends a free book to a child's home every month, from birth to age five. It has touch...
09/09/2026

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends a free book to a child's home every month, from birth to age five. It has touched the lives of 151,000 children in Australia.

Macquarie's Dr Claire Galea found that after just 10 books, kids were four times more likely to show stronger literacy skills and 15 times more likely to join in during shared reading.

The research began in Tamworth, Nashville's sister city and Australia's country music capital, where Dolly last toured in 2014. By 2019 nearly every child born there was enrolled.

"Together we can inspire Australia's children to dream more, learn more, care more, and be more," Dolly said at the Tamworth launch.

Read more: https://macquarie.university/46e6d32

08/09/2026

Meet Lilly Hoang, Macquarie University Master of Commerce alumna and Digital Activation Manager at Spark Foundry Australia.

Lily shares why she chose to undertake postgraduate study and how her degree led to her dream job.

04/09/2026

Meet Meenu, a Year 11 student at Carlingford High School who turned her own struggle to find a tech job into GENLINK, a platform connecting ambitious high schoolers with employers looking for young talent.

She discovered The Incubator at Macquarie University and entered its Ideas Challenge, making it to the finals and hasn't stopped building since.

Over the weekend, firefighters from across New South Wales came together with family, friends and community to raise fun...
03/09/2026

Over the weekend, firefighters from across New South Wales came together with family, friends and community to raise funds for the Macquarie University Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre 👏

They took on the 951 steps at Furber Steps in the Blue Mountains, raising over $290,000 to support critical MND research. Our very own Professor Dominic Rowe took part, tackling as many laps as he could in 24 hours.

Thank you Firies Climb for Motor Neurone Disease and everyone who supported the annual climb!

Find out how you can get involved or donate: https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/

Macquarie went purple for Colour the Campus and Wear it Purple! 💜 So many fabulous people turned up in purple to play ga...
01/09/2026

Macquarie went purple for Colour the Campus and Wear it Purple! 💜 So many fabulous people turned up in purple to play games, join the campus walk, and show their support for LGBTQIA+ students and staff. Thank you to everyone who came along, see you next year!

25/08/2026

Meet Bachelor of Engineering student Ira, who moved her life to Australia to challenge herself and build a career that can make a difference in her community 💫

It’s been a week since Open Day and we are still thinking about it ❤️From workshops to merch mayhem, did we spot you on ...
22/08/2026

It’s been a week since Open Day and we are still thinking about it ❤️

From workshops to merch mayhem, did we spot you on campus? 📸

We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

21/08/2026

We invited some high school students on a campus tour! Here are their first impression of Macquarie University 👍

Congratulations to the Macquarie University Business School team who won the Employability Award at the The Australian F...
19/08/2026

Congratulations to the Macquarie University Business School team who won the Employability Award at the The Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards last night 👏

The team were recognised for creating future-smart graduates because of their work to transform the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business into a sector-leading employability model.

These commerce and business courses focus on purposeful skill growth and personal development from day one to ensure students are ready to make an impact as soon as they graduate or often even before graduation.

Associate Professor Prashan Karunaratne and Associate Professor Murray Taylor attended the awards ceremony along with a delegation from the university. They celebrated this fantastic achievement on behalf of the project leadership team: Associate Professor Yimin Stephanie Huang, Associate Professor Jennifer Ruskin and Sandra Harrison.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZjEw7cj

We're welcoming world-leading tuberculosis expert Professor Greg Fox as Macquarie University's new Dean of Medicine 👏A t...
18/08/2026

We're welcoming world-leading tuberculosis expert Professor Greg Fox as Macquarie University's new Dean of Medicine 👏

A trained doctor and respiratory physician, Professor Fox has more than two decades of experience in frontline healthcare, medical education and clinical research, and has led major clinical trials focused on the detection, treatment and prevention of TB. He has worked with organisations including the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"I'm passionate about ensuring that the benefits of medical research and innovation reach the people and communities who need them most," he says.

Professor Fox starts on 1 February 2027. Join us in giving him a warm welcome to the Macquarie community!

Read more: https://macquarie.university/4gj7jiE

The Assembly wins Best Factual or Documentary Program at the 2026 Logies.Accepting the award, Leigh Sales said: "Thank y...
17/08/2026

The Assembly wins Best Factual or Documentary Program at the 2026 Logies.

Accepting the award, Leigh Sales said: "Thank you to the celebrities who trust us and come in and do a two-hour interview where anything can be asked of them, and also to the public who have just gotten so behind this show. People stop me all the time to talk about it and say how much they appreciate the representation of the autistic community."

Backstage, Leigh admitted the show's student journalists ask questions she "doesn't have the guts to ask herself." That courage is what makes The Assembly what it is.

The show is a collaboration between the ABC, Helium, Aspect and Macquarie University, whose journalism students and teachers help bring it to life.

Congratulations to the cast, crew, student journalists and everyone involved in the making of this program!

Read more: https://macquarie.university/4g2vjaQ

16/08/2026

What are high school students keen to study next year? We found out at Open Day yesterday 📚

15/08/2026

That's a wrap on Open Day 2026!

Thank you to all the students, families, and supporters who joined us to explore what a future at Macquarie could like look ❤️

15/08/2026

Here are some of your favourite things about Macquarie at Open Day ❤️

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