Master of Research – making a difference through research
Have you ever considered that you could make a greater impact in your field through postgraduate research? Master of Research Graduate and PhD candidate, Joshua Pate (M Research 2017) currently works for NSW Health as a Senior Pain Physiotherapist and has chosen this pathway with Macquarie for exactly that reason. “Ultimately, it means I can help more patients than I can practising as ...
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...
Alumni Profile: Klay and Mark Lamprell – a life of words
Screenwriter, director and novelist, Mark Lamprell (BA 1981) met journalist, researcher and editor, Klay Lamprell (BA 1981, PD Conflict Resolution 1995, Cert Languages 2012, PhD 2017), at Macquarie University in the late 1970s. The couple were in their second year of an Arts degree. “I was looking at a tutorial list in a lecture and saw the name Klay Stone,” said Mark. “I laughed ...
Macquarie alumni feature in 2018 Australia Day honours
Twenty Macquarie alumni were recognised for their contributions to a range of endeavours in the 2018 Australia Day Honours. Former Australian netball captain and champion, broadcaster and media commentator, Liz Ellis (B Arts / LLB 1997), and Industrial Relations academic, Emeritus Professor Russell Lansbury (Doctor of Laws (HonorisCausa) 2005), received the Officer of the Order of Australia a...
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’...