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Engage with a community of researchers

Build meaningful connections, share ideas and collaborate with researchers, peers and partners throughout your research journey.

At Macquarie, research is a shared experience. You’ll connect with supervisors, peers, researchers and partners who support your growth, challenge your thinking and help you create meaningful impact.

From your first steps into research through to your future career, you’ll have opportunities to connect, develop and contribute.

How can you connect with your research community?

Your research experience is strengthened by the people and networks around you. Build relationships with researchers, peers and partners across Macquarie and beyond.

Explore opportunities to engage

Throughout your degree, you’ll have opportunities to share ideas, build networks and contribute to the wider research community. Take part in activities that connect you with researchers, broaden your perspective and give you opportunities to showcase your work.

  1. Attend research events -Take part in seminars, workshops, conferences and other research events to connect, learn and exchange ideas.
  2. Share your research - Present your work, communicate your ideas and gain experience sharing your research with different audiences.
  3. Join research networks - Connect with researchers across disciplines and build relationships through research groups, communities and collaborations.

Build global research connections

Your research connections can extend beyond Australia. Depending on your research interests and the opportunities available through your research area and networks, you may be able to:

  • Connect with international researchers through collaborative projects, research networks and partnerships
  • Gain international research experience through placements, exchanges and other opportunities
  • Share your research globally by participating in international conferences and research events
  • Access international expertise and facilities that complement your research

These experiences can broaden your perspective, strengthen your research capabilities and help you build connections that extend beyond your degree.

Stay connected beyond your degree

Your connection to Macquarie continues beyond your degree. Join a network of researchers, alumni and collaborators who share knowledge, build partnerships and contribute to research impact.

  • Stay connected with graduate research alumni
  • Continue research collaborations
  • Share expertise and mentor future researchers
  • Engage with research and industry communities
Graduate Research Academy
Level 2, 16 Wally’s Walk
Macquarie University NSW 2109
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