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Australia’s most innovative: AFR BOSS winners call Mac Park home
Three business located in Macquarie Park have been recognised as the most innovative in their categories by the Australian Financial Review, further cementing our reputation as a global innovation hub.
City of Ryde: Christmas Cinema in the Park
Treat everyday like Christmas with the City of Ryde’s latest outdoor cinema event. Bring your picnic rug and come to down to Fontenoy Park on Saturday for a night of festive fun!
“What is an innovation district?!” We’re celebrating our first 100 days!
We’re celebrating! It’s been 100 days of Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District and so much has happened in that time.
“So much more than roads, rates and rubbish!” Why Mac Park will need champions in the new Ryde Council…
Council elections are coming up on 4 December, and with more than 40,000 constituent votes in our area, we’re advocating for Macquarie Park to be front and centre for the candidates.
National roadmap to change investment in innovation
Research and innovation have been recognised as a critical pillar of Australia’s future, with the Federal Government signalling a significant shift in thinking about how it funds innovation infrastructure.
2021 Pitch Finals: Macquarie University Incubator
Ever wanted to take a peek inside the world of start ups, innovation and see what a real-life innovation incubator looks like? Join the Macquarie University Incubator 2021 Pitch Final and hear from the inspiring startup finalists and amazing success stories from the Incubator.
Unleash your startup potential - applications at the MQU Incubator are OPEN!
Ready to hatch your big idea for the future? Applications are now open to join the Macquarie University Incubator - where ideas become opportunities!
More trees for Sydney’s greenest CBD
Our greenest business district is about to get a bit greener, with more than 600 new trees being planted in the area and plans for thousands more.
Seminar: Silicon Solar Cells, recent advances and remaining challenges
Join the team from Macquarie University’s Sustainable Energy Research Centre for their latest seminar on the recent advances and remaining challenges in Silicon Solar Cell Technology.
WIN a bike! Celebrate Ride2Work Day with us (even from home!)
It’s time to get on your bike as we Start the Cycle across Macquarie Park. Take a ride to celebrate Ride2Work Day and enter our promotion to win a new bike!
You’re invited! Meet the Ryde Council candidates
Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with the people who are vying to be Macquarie Park’s elected representatives, ahead of the local elections.
Two wheels good: discovering Mac Park’s surprising selection of cycleways
COVID-19 led to more people exploring Macquarie Park by bike than ever before. As national Ride2Work Day approaches, we asked our friends at The Rolling Fix to share their experience of cycling in our area, and to show off some of Macquarie Park’s surprisingly good cycleways…
Getting hybrid right: Mac Park prepares for the post-lockdown workplace
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Macquarie Park employers are being encouraged to prepare for what their workplace will look like in a post-lockdown world. Connect MPID members can access exclusive tools to help.
World-first robo surgeon rolls out from Mac Park
Australia will be one of the first countries in the world to deploy new robotic technology used in knee replacement surgery. The innovative medtech rolled out from Macquarie Park to tour the country…
Largest art exhibition of its kind to open in Mac Park
From talking trees to tardigrades… Eden Unearthed - the largest privately funded art exhibition of its kind in Australia - returns to Macquarie Park.
What innovators want: has Mac Park got it?
We asked innovators what they think about Macquarie Park - and what they need from our area. From funding to female founders, their answers might surprise you…
AI bots to keep Defence cyber-secure
Ever wanted an AI-powered robot on your team? Well, that future might be closer than you think...
Hidden Mac Park: Messing about in boats and a visit to “Fairyland”
You can travel down the Lane Cove river - and back in time - at another one of Macquarie Park’s hidden gems. Discover the surprising history of “Fairyland” and the Lane Cove River boatshed…
Hydrogen: the green energy conversation that started in Macquarie Park
All eyes are on Australia’s nascent hydrogen industry. From research to refueling stations, the green energy conversation started here, in Macquarie Park…
Vaxxed and ready to go? Mac Park is opening!
SWIM! SKATE! SHOP! EAT, DRINK, TRAVEL! We’ve reached 70% double vaccination across New South Wales, restrictions are easing, and Mac Park is opening! Here's what you can do...
