A School of Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering has been approved and will be established in early 2017.
Yearly Archives: 2016
Learning for the future: 12 projects that are changing the way we work
University education has changed remarkably in recent years. In addition to traditional high-quality educational outcomes, students now also expect their university to provide opportunities to enhance their employability. They also expect sophisticated and interactive digital resources to enhance their learning experience and provide them with the flexibility and support they need to succeed. This changing […]
Are there extraterrestrial lifeforms out there?
“When I was four or five years old, my mother took me out to the backyard… Halley’s Comet was coming around. She was taking an astronomy class at the time and she said, ‘Lee, there’s a comet there’. I don’t think I actually knew what I was looking at, but I still just remember very […]
Five tips for handling stress and anxiety
Professor Jennie Hudson notes that stress is a normal part of life and can be managed. October is Mental Health Month in New South Wales. We asked Professor Jennie Hudson, Director of the Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health, to give us her expert tips for keeping anxiety and worry in check. Feeling stressed or […]
Information evening – When clutter becomes unliveable: Supporting a loved one
Coffee for a Cause fundraiser
Macquarie neurosurgeons show hearts as big as their brains
With medical research requiring millions of dollars of funding every year, and a climate of diminishing government funding, universities are increasingly seeking out philanthropists and donors to support their work. At Macquarie we have invested significantly in building relationships with valued partners that share our vision to provide an integrated approach to holistic patient treatment, […]
Diplomacy through soft power: Exploring the China example
December’s Macquarie Minds Showcase brings together a compelling group of visionaries, researchers and experts to discuss how we can shape a brighter future. In the lead up to this exciting event, we will be bringing you insights from Macquarie Minds presenters. Here, Mei Li from the Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies talks about […]
Firefighters climb for Motor Neurone Disease
On Sunday 23 October hundreds of firefighters will climb the 1504 stairs of the Sydney Tower Eye wearing full firefighting kit to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease research at Macquarie. In 2015 Macquarie University and Fire and Rescue NSW began a partnership to launch Firefighters Climb for Motor Neurone Disease, which raises vital funds […]
A model example of Indigenous success
Macquarie recently launched its 10-year Indigenous Strategy, and one of last week’s graduates is a model example of what the strategy aims to achieve. Here we share Katena Valastro’s journey from enrolment to graduation to her current role with Walanga Muru. Last week Katena Valastro graduated from Macquarie with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce […]