Mission


The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development conducts world-class interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge and finds sustainable solutions to practical problems concerning human interactions, new technologies, and our interaction with the environment.

The Institute’s vision is to optimise human interaction and wellbeing across the lifespan. MARCS Institute strives to solve the problems that matter most through the themes sensing and perceiving, interacting with each other, and technologies for humans.

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News & Highlights

Impact@WESTERN shares how the generosity and kindness of donors like you make a difference to Western Sydney University. This generosity supports innovative research and life-changing scholarships, positively influencing our community and the world we live in.
Distinguished Professor Anne Cutler was a renowned speech scientist, mentor and colleague to many in the MARCS Institute. The new travel grant honours her legacy and supports the next generation of researchers.
The MemoryAid project is among the five innovative technology solutions announced as global finalists in the Longitude Prize on Dementia and has been awarded a share of $2.9 million.
This White Paper offering insights into both the challenges and the success stories that have led to healthier, more inclusive communities.