We’re used to battling them in the rankings tables, but there was a different sort of battle happening against Sydney University last week, with the MGSM-sponsored Northern Suburbs Rugby Club claiming victory over them in Shute Shield, New South Wales’ premier grade rugby trophy. With Sydney University having dominated the competition for much of the […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
It’s time to have ‘Your Say’ in the staff survey
What’s working here at Macquarie like for you? You can now have ‘Your Say’ in a university-wide employee survey which opened yesterday. Results from the survey will identify the University’s strengths as well as areas for improvement. In personally sponsoring the survey, Vice-Chancellor Professor S Bruce Dowton says he hopes to gain a greater understanding […]
Respect.Now.Always. launch and panel discussion
Cyber-security: Why it matters to you
Hub Hour at Campus Hub
Seeking participants: trial program to help children and adolescents cope with stress and anxiety
Children aged seven to 17 years are invited to participate in the Centre for Emotional Health’s ‘Cool Kids and Adolescent Health’ program.
New partner for university-related international travel assistance
International SOS will provide resources by phone, online or on the ground to help with any medical, security or logistical concerns while on international business travel.
Herring Road entry redevelopment: community consultation 22 August
Proposed changes to the University’s Herring Road entry will improve pedestrian and vehicular access and movement within the site. You are invited to visit a Community Information Stall to learn more about the proposal, view the plans and provide feedback.
Pioneering Minds podcast: Michael Gillings, evolutionary biologist
The Pioneering Minds podcast is back, delving into the most compelling stories and people at Macquarie. This week, you’ll be fascinated by the insights of Professor Michael Gillings, evolutionary biologist and top four finisher in the Australian lecturer of the year poll, six years straight. Talking to journalist Adam Norris, Michael covers everything from teaching […]
Key identifier for suicide risk discovered
Professor Gilles Guillemin. An international collaboration between researchers at Macquarie University, the United States and Sweden has identified a molecule in the blood that could hold the key to identifying the cause of suicide. “We have known for a long time that people who attempt suicide have markers of chronic inflammation in their blood and […]