Our researchers tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, focusing on five priority areas: Healthy People, Resilient Societies, Prosperous Economies, Secure Planet and Innovative Technologies.
Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired researchers to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of the world we live in. Their research translates into real-world impact for society, culture, the environment and the economy.
Discover just a few of the innovative ways our researchers have created change:
The iconic Sydney rock oyster is the mainstay of NSW’s oldest and largest aquaculture industry. When QX disease threatened the industry’s long-term viability, researchers from Macquarie’s School of Natural Sciences collaborated with oyst...
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Know your river. Know your catchment. Work with nature. Understand that rivers are diverse, dynamic entities which we need to adapt to living with. These principles drive the international best practice River Styles Framework developed by Macquarie’...
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The Cool Kids suite of programs, developed by researchers at Macquarie, has improved the mental health of thousands of children in Australia and across the world. These programs arose from our researchers’ vision to build an emotionally healthy comm...
Read moreOne in five people experience anxiety or depression in any given year, but less than half of those affected will seek any treatment for their condition. There can be a number of reasons why people do not seek help when they need it most. The cost of treat...
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