Getting Involved
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 ...
2018 Events, Benefits and Volunteering
2018 promises to be another year full of alumni events, benefits, news and opportunities for Macquarie alumni to connect and enjoy. Events Macquarie alumni will have the opportunity to attend over 20 diverse events in 2018 including thought leadership and academic lectures, professional and personal development presentations, industry-specific and networking options and informal get-to...
Its Been An Eventfull Alumni Year
Over 3,000 Macquarie alumni have shown their professional and social spirit by attending over 27 Macquarie alumni events held in Sydney, across Australia and across the world in 2017. The Macquarie University Global Alumni Impact Series continues to offer a range of thought-leadership discussions featuring alumni and industry experts. Topics included: Leadership (Sydney) Healthy min...
Macquarie Calling…..
Have you recently had a telephone conversation with a Macquarie University student? If so you are one of nearly 5,000 alumni who chatted with a student caller as part of the annual Alumni Calling Campaign to reconnect with alumni. In having a conversation with a current student, alumni shared their unique stories and experiences and offered their thoughts on study options and career choi...
September Graduation season commences, Hon Docs awarded
More than 2280 graduates received their degrees, diplomas and certificates in Macquarie University’s September 2017 graduation series over a joyous and hectic two week period. Of the degrees conferred, 87 were Doctoral candidates and for the first time the largest cohort – 67 graduates – from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences crossed the stage. During the ceremonies eight...
In memoriam: Penelope Watson (1952-2016)
Penelope Watson BA (Hons) Tas, LLB UNSW, LLM Syd Senior Lecturer, Macquarie Law School (11 June 1952 – 29 December 2016) It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of our long-term colleague and friend, Penelope Watson, after a long battle with cancer. Penelope was an outstanding academic, much esteemed and beloved by academic peers and many generations of students ...