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China’s Rising Influence: How to Respond? panel discussion event
China's rising influence - as an economic powerhouse, a military force, and within our societies - is increasingly felt worldwide. Concerns about Chinese "hard" and "sharp" power are on the rise as countries in Europe and the Asia-Pacific grapple with how to maintain constructive relations with China while deflecting Chinese government efforts to reshape regional security, access sen...
Macquarie’s PACE program recognised with 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching
Macquarie University’s Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) program has been recognised for enhancing student learning as part of the 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). The AAUT recognise quality teaching practices and outstanding contributions to student learning. Macquarie’s PACE program is integrated into every undergraduate degree at the University, g...
Boogie flights: how scientists are monitoring whale health by using drones to collect their blow
Macquarie University researchers have led the design and construction of a new system that can be fitted to a custom-built, waterproof drone* in order to sample whale microbiota (the combination of natural bacterial colonies that live in an organism) by flying over and collecting the exhaled vapours from their blowholes. The collaborative research project, led by Macquarie University’...
Master of Public Health: A healthy career choice
As our population ages, one of the growing sectors for future employment is in healthcare. There is strong demand globally for public health professionals. Macquarie’s Master of Public Health (MPH) was launched in 2017 with the goal of developing dynamic career focused professionals for leadership roles in a variety of sectors. “I think one of the strengths of the course design is t...
Explore brilliant ideas. Inspire and be inspired. Be the spark.
The Macquarie University Incubator is a brand new space for alumni, students, researchers, staff, small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs and start ups who are working on research or an idea that can be commercialised. The primary purpose of the Incubator is to provide a vibrant and accessible space for you to focus on your business idea. Macquarie alumni are invited to join...
International Women’s Day – Women Who Change the World conference at Macquarie
Thought leaders. Game changers. Rule breakers. In conjunction with International Women’s Day (Friday 9 March) and Macquarie University’s Master of Social Entrepreneurship, alumni are invited to an event that will inspire women from all walks of life. This TEDx style lecture series and panel discussion will see female social activists and entrepreneurs take the stage to discuss their ...