Interdisciplinary research excellence and impact
Our national research centres, research institutes, flagship research centres and research initiatives represent the power of our collective strengths and interdisciplinary expertise.
Our research prioritises consilient outcomes that foster healthy people, resilient societies, prosperous economies, a secure planet and innovative technologies.
We partner with communities, government, industry and academic collaborators on innovations that create practical solutions to the challenges facing society today.
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Deep expertise driving world-leading research
With worldwide collaborations and industry partnerships
Top 1.5% of universities: QS World University Rankings, 2027
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Transforming Energy Markets
Designing energy markets for a net zero carbon future.
Flagship University research centres and research initiatives
Macquarie University research centres and research initiatives harness our research strengths at scale to drive innovation and research training excellence with a focus on the highest quality research and real-world outcomes.
We are advancing the science and practice of consilience – the dynamic process by which leaders support experts to combine their capabilities within and across disciplines and domains to achieve outcomes more than the sum of their parts.
Lifespan Health and Wellbeing
Advancing social, emotional and cognitive health.
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Smart Green Cities
Creating liveable smart green cities of the future.
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Future Communications
Expanding the frontiers of universal connectivity.
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National research centres and University research institutes
Macquarie University’s researchers lead and contribute to national and international research collectives. These wide-ranging collaborations drive change and develop solutions to emerging challenges.
ARC CoE in Synthetic Biology
We design and build microbes to turn agricultural and municipal waste into sustainable products.
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ARC CoE in Elimination of Violence Against Women
Providing solutions to one of the major challenges of the 21st century.
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Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI)
A globally-recognised research institute leading the way for sustained healthcare improvement.
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