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Macquarie University Alumni

Locality: Macquarie Park, New South Wales

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Address: 58 Waterloo Road 2113 Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Can you help? Macquaries Centre For Workforce Futures is inviting you to take part in a 10 minute survey. This is an international comparative teleworking study aiming to analyse the way people are adapting to new ways of working and to using digital tools while working from home during the COVID pandemic. Link to the Survey: fr.surveymonkey.com/r/telcov_aust

25.01.2022 Were thrilled to announce Macquarie University has gained its highest ever world ranking. Were now ranked 195th in the 2021 UK Times Higher Education World University Rankings, solidifying our position in the top one percent of universities worldwide: https://macq.it/32TBmHF

25.01.2022 Join us for our first virtual alumni forum across Asia on Thursday 20 August 2020 and connect with like-minded alumni across the globe. Senior alumni across Asia will discuss "how businesses are responding to the COVID-19 crisis" and following the discussion, we will break out into meeting rooms to provide networking opportunities with your fellow alumni from India to Indonesia to Hong Kong to Japan. When: Thursday 20 August, 1pm 2pm HKT (UTC +8) / 3pm 4pm AEST (UTC +10)... Where: Online via Zoom Register here: http://awc.alumni.mq.edu.au/asia #mqalumni #MQAlumniOnline #Asia #howbusinessesarerespondingtocovid #networking #macquarieuniversity

25.01.2022 Calling Macquarie Graduates in Africa! Did you know there are around 500 Macquarie alumni living on the beautiful African continent? Are you one of them? Join our new Alumni Network Africa today linkedin.com/groups/13873535/ To find out more about our networks visit mq.edu.au/connect/alumni/global-alumni-network

24.01.2022 How important is nature to you? What benefits does engaging with nature inspired environments have on our well-being? Please take part in our Australian national online survey which examines peoples connection with nature by engaging with outdoor environments since COVID-19. Take the survey bit.ly/3ebyYzX

24.01.2022 Congratulations to MQ alumna Distinguished Professor Anne Castles (PhD 1993) from the Department of Cognitive Sciences for winning a prestigious UK accolade. Along with two of her UK-based collaborators, Anne has won this year’s Economic and Social Research Council Celebrating Impact Prize in the category of ‘Outstanding International Impact,’ based on their highly regarded 2018 paper about bringing the science of reading to reading instruction in classrooms around the world. The paper, titled, Ending the Reading Wars: Reading Acquisition From Novice to Expert has had over 150,000 views and downloads since its release. The other two winners who were part of the research team were Professor Kathy Rastle of Royal Holloway, University of London and Professor Kate Nation of the University of Oxford.

21.01.2022 Announcing 5 new PhD scholarships! Applications open. The Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) is pleased to announce the release of five new domestic PhD scholarships, focussing on research into Covid-19 and health system crisis planning. With a track record of delivering internationally significant research, AIHI leads in understanding responses to the pandemic along with preparing for future health crises. The directors, Professors Jeffrey Braithwaite, Johanna... Westbrook and Enrico Coiera, are seeking suitably qualified candidates with pioneering ideas for research in this field. Could this be you, or do you know someone suitable? Find out more bit.ly/33cx9A8 See more

21.01.2022 Kickstarting an exciting career? Looking to shift your current role into a higher gear? Join us at our Postgraduate Exploration Month from 21 September to 16 October to explore your career aspirations, find study options that fit you best, and discover the pathway to success: https://macq.it/3jW7P7o

20.01.2022 MQ graduate D Edwards has won $1000 Graduate Outcomes Survey week 3 prize draw! Congratulations! Have you completed your GOS? There’s still time. Upon completion you will be entered into a prize draw to potentially win a $1000* prepaid VISA gift card. *Terms & Conditions Apply.

20.01.2022 Calling all alumni in France! Our France Alumni Network is holding their first online seminar on Wednesday 15 July (7.15pm Paris time). They will be joined by a panel of experts on the subject "Is large-scale telework a temporary or sustainable phenomenon in France?" Register here awc.alumni.mq.edu.au/france

20.01.2022 Universities are having to innovate and change to navigate through the challenges facing the sector. Join us on 24 November at 1pm for a Virtual Alumni Forum which will bring our alumni community together for an opportunity to share updates, insights and discuss the future plans for business education here at Macquarie. Speakers include our Vice-Chancellor, S Bruce Dowton, Executive Dean, Eric Knight, and Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching, Leonie Tickle. To register bit.ly/3jRKbZc

19.01.2022 Alumnus Richard Kimber (BSc 1991, MBA 1993) is an entrepreneur, change leader and CEO of daisee, a technology start up providing artificial intelligence solutions for businesses. mq.edu.au/macquariematters/richard-kimber/

19.01.2022 Join us for a free webinar on Building a Cyber Resilient Organisation on Wednesday July 22. For more info and to register bit.ly/2UVO9X5

18.01.2022 We are so proud of Macquarie University alumna and world-renowned physicist Dr Cathy Foley, who has been appointed the new Chief Scientist of Australia. Dr Foley, who has spent the past two years as chief scientist at CSIRO, has a Diploma of Education in High School Physics (1979), a Bachelor of Science (Hons) majoring in Physics (1980) and a PhD in Physics (1984), all from Macquarie University. Congratulations, Dr Foley!

18.01.2022 Open Day is coming soon! This year you can join from the comfort of your home. Please share widely.

18.01.2022 Ahead of the opening of our new on-campus accommodation, we welcomed second year Bachelor of Psychology student Sarah Issaia to get her honest opinion on the Twin Studio room. Watch her reaction and find out more about our accommodation options here: macq.it/3nPCN3P

17.01.2022 Researchers at Macquarie University are keen to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults wellbeing and how they have been able to access health care services. From a public health perspective, it is crucial to find out what are the factors that can sustain quality of life of older adults during, and following, lockdowns. We are currently seeking responses from adults aged 55 years or more living in Australia. Have your say with our 15 minute survey at b...it.ly/COV19Seniors before 21st September 2020. Each entry will go into a draw to win an iPad. Results will inform how we can better provide support for older Australians now.

17.01.2022 Yesterday, we had the pleasure to host Stephane Leport, Benoit Renoul, and Konrad Florczack on remote work in France after the COVID crisis. We would like to thank them for the insightful discussion. If youve missed it, no worries you can watch it here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/32ppZbV #teletravail #remotework #postcovidworkplace #macquariebusinessschool #macquariealumni #macquarieuniversity #mqalumni

16.01.2022 As HR Director for one of the worlds leading IT companies, alumna Natasha Copley (BA/DipEd 1999) explains how the core humanity skills of a Bachelor of Arts are more important than ever in this changing world. mq.edu.au/macquariem/natasha-copley-the-more-things-change/

16.01.2022 With the global issues humanity faces, what can businesses do to help? Using businesses as businesses, not as charitable donors, can unleash a powerful force for good. In this webinar, we will discuss the most innovative and cutting edge examples of business as a force for good and how to lead with purpose. Register here bit.ly/2DF2Zv9

16.01.2022 "In my final year at Macquarie, I was given the opportunity to undertake my final professional experiences at two of the best private boys schools in Sydney. I soon learnt that Macquaries educational program was highly recognised by schools and principals alike, with many graduates from Macquarie in full time work at both of these great schools. "Prior to my final semester of university, I accepted a full-time permanent teaching position at a Sydney Independent school where... I taught from 2017-2019. It was in this first role that I realised how well Macquarie had equipped me for 21st Century teaching. "The subjects that I took at Macquarie as part of the educational program were relevant and modern. They taught me the skills that I needed in order to do my job well and cater for the current needs of school." Kate Buchanan (BA/BEd (Primary) 2017) - Teacher

15.01.2022 Alumnus Jason Duarte (BComm 2005) and Canberra Network leader reflects on his Macquarie journey since graduation. Having transitioned from mentee to mentor, he shares why hes stayed connected with MQ and what bosses look for in an employee. mq.edu.au/macquariemat/jasons-journey-from-mentee-to-mentor

15.01.2022 Did you know there are over 500 Macquarie alumni living in India? Are you one of them? Join our India Alumni Network LinkedIn group linkedin.com/groups/13888516/ to connect with them. Not in India? Check out all our global networks here mq.edu.au/connect/alumni/global-alumni-network

14.01.2022 Congratulations to alumna Erica Winkler (Master of Arts 2008) on the recent publication of her first novel Mistaken By The Mystery. "Attending Macquarie University for my post graduate degree in International Communication expanded my writing portfolio and helped me to narrow my focus on the type of content that I write to reach a global readership." This is Ericas fourth book. Find out more bit.ly/mistakenbythemystery amazon.com/author/ericaelizabethwinkler

14.01.2022 Interested in finding out more about our distinguished postgraduate programs in applied finance and how they equip you with skills for your career in the global financial environment? Join our webinar and masterclass on Thursday 23 July at 1pm. Register here page.mq.edu.au/MAFC-Webinar-Registration.html

14.01.2022 Looking for a good read? Check out recently released books by our incredibly talented alumni authors. mq.edu.au/macquariematters/alumni-authors-2/

14.01.2022 Learn how alumnus Geoff Mackellar (PhD 1985) is pioneering user-friendly wearable devices like the new wireless earbud for neuroscience, neuromarketing and brain-computer interface. Right here at the Macquarie Incubator. mq.edu.au/macquariematters/mind-over-matter/

13.01.2022 Great news for our BA alumni and students! We're thrilled to announce Macquarie has won the Employability Award at the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Higher Education Awards, for preparing students for the world of work through the reimagined Bachelor of Arts. We worked with major employers including NSW Government, Accenture, EY, Deloitte, Adobe and CBA to redesign the degree. This collaboration ensured students are provided with in-demand transferable skills, along w...ith the knowledge and tools they require to be successful throughout their careers. Our reimagined Bachelor of Arts has already proved popular with students. Students have responded very positively to the new foundation and capstone units that focus on employability skills, says Martina Mollering, Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts. It’s great that our innovative approach to employability has now also been acknowledged with this AFR award.

12.01.2022 A world without MND webinar - Wednesday August 26 at 6pm. Join us for a live update from Macquarie Universitys Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research on our recent ground breaking research, findings and successes. Register now bit.ly/2XtfoK1 Professor Dominic Rowe, Professor Ian Blair and Professor Julie Atkin will discuss some of the Centres breakthrough discoveries to understand MND, and the new potential drugs in development. You will hear updates on two clinical trial...s, including the CuATSM trial and the Lighthouse Trial, and discuss genetic factors that can influence MND. Meet a patient who is living with MND and hear the story of their experience. We will conclude with a Q&A including an opportunity to hear from researchers across the MND Research Centre. Our vision is a world without MND. Our mission is to provide world-class care for people living with MND and to develop new effective treatments for this devastating disease. See more

12.01.2022 "This award is a powerful acknowledgement of the role of education in Aboriginal cultural survival and our future... I am proud to accept this honour" - Distinguished Professor Marcia Langton AM, 2019 alumni award winner. Do you know an inspiring Macquarie graduate who is worthy of special recognition? Nominations for our next Alumni Awards are now open across five categories: https://macq.it/2WMlg0t

11.01.2022 **Attention all recent graduates** Help future Macquarie students by filling out the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) throughout November! There is a weekly prize draw so complete the survey now! Terms & Conditions Apply. See https://www.mq.edu.au/ma/2020-graduate-outcomes-survey-gos/ for details.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to MQ alumnus Shane Fitzsimmons (MMgmt 2019) for being named NSW Australian of the Year. Former NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons became a familiar face for Australians as he led the country through the 2019-20 bushfire season, was given the honour on Monday night at a ceremony at Luna Park. : Salty Dingo

11.01.2022 Join us on 20 August for the latest Leaders, Innovators and Disruptors webinar event with Harry Hubbert, Greenroom Robotics, to explore lessons learnt from a startup growing in these uncertain times. Register here bit.ly/39RMsAf

09.01.2022 Is your dream career in speech pathology or audiology? Join Macquarie experts for an overview of our Master-level professional entry courses, hear first-hand from current students and engage with our speakers in a Q&A session, at our upcoming webinar on 9 September. Register now: https://macq.it/3jcTqTS

09.01.2022 Interested in studying a Master of Applied Finance? Join our online masterclass and Q&A on Tuesday 24 November at 1pm. Find out more and register bit.ly/3pJ0JXB

08.01.2022 Alumna Amy Doherty (MMgt 2011) runs a private tour guide company in Rome, Italy. She shares her experience of the pandemic from one of the first and hardest hit countries in Europe, and what shes doing to ensure she not only survives but thrives when things finally return to normal. mq.edu.au/m/a-silver-lining-that-leads-to-the-eternal-city/

07.01.2022 Alumna Tina McKenzie (BA/Dip Ed 2011) and 2019 Alumni Award Winner was the inspiration behind some of the key scenes in our brand campaign. Find out more bit.ly/2EVgZCj

07.01.2022 Connecting online with our TAN (Thailand Alumni Network) committee. It was great to see our alumni in Thailand and hear their plans for events and activities for the Thai alumni community.

07.01.2022 How our campus is changing! Our Central Courtyard Precinct is taking shape, nearing the completion of its redevelopment into a bright, green and welcoming new space for the whole Macquarie community to enjoy. Read more: https://macq.it/2DaSmjE

07.01.2022 Was it murder? Get a taste of law at our interactive online masterclass. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in this taste of an actual Juris Doctor class and explore your interest in studying for a future career in law. Tuesday 1 December at 6pm. For more info and to register bit.ly/2USGk4d

06.01.2022 Would YOU follow a robot leader? Join us online on Wednesday 5 August for a webinar which explores the intriguing topic of leadership in the age of artificial intelligence. For more information and to register bit.ly/2Z6UFf3

06.01.2022 Looking for a job as a speech pathologist or occupational therapist? Or know anyone who is? Fairfield City Council has two opportunities for Macquarie graduates. fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au///2020.067-Occupational-Therapist fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au//Job-/2020.066-Speech-Pathologist facebook.com/fairfieldcity.cfs/

05.01.2022 Considering doing your MBA? Join us on Thursday 6 August at 6pm for a virtual MBA Masterclass with Professor David Orsmond to experience a session straight from an MBA class on the topic: The Economics of the Virus: What Businesses Need To Do. You will also meet MBA Program Director, Steve Jaynes and the team, and learn more about our distinguished MBA and find out how our program will help advance your career in the future. This webinar will also feature a live Q&A, so make sure you register and join the conversation. A livestream link will be provided upon registration. Register here bit.ly/2CyrURb

05.01.2022 Congratulations to #mqalumni Samuel Philipos (BComm/LLB 2020) and Mitchelle Katsande (BComm 2020) of the Benevolence Financial Group. They won the Audience Choice Award at the Incubator's Pitch Final. BFG is a social enterprise finance broking firm that offers high-quality financial advice, supporting social impact projects and fighting inequality in Australia and globally. So inspiring!

05.01.2022 Calling over 60s for research participation opportunity! Macquarie researchers are currently seeking responses from adults aged 60 years or more and are living in Australia. The study is on How have Older Adults Adapted their Social Activities to the COVID-19 Public Health Restrictions? The survey takes 30-45 minutes and each entry will go into the draw to win a $50 gift voucher. https://tinyurl.com/y38dynsc

05.01.2022 Ashley Kalagian Blunt (MRes 2017) shares the ups and downs of her quest to become Australian in her new memoir How to be Australian and tells us here how Macquarie helped achieve her writing success. mq.edu.au/macquariematters/how-ashley-became-australian/

04.01.2022 Fill out your Graduate Outcomes Survey ASAP for the best chance at winning a $1000* prepaid VISA gift card while helping us to improve graduate outcomes. *Terms & Conditions Apply. See www.srcentre.com.au/qilt/gostcsb for details.

04.01.2022 Are bosses necessary? Join our webinar on Tuesday 6 October at 10am to find out the latest from experts at the Macquarie Business School. Register here bit.ly/34JWjaR

04.01.2022 "Having been born and bred in Kenya, I have always desired to contribute to the development of my country. My time at the University has allowed me to shape my vision while equipping me with the skills that have helped me secure a role as an incoming Young Leaders Program Fellow at McKinsey & Co, Nairobi, a global management consulting firm. "Alongside the degree, Macquarie provided a range of opportunities that added to my value as a job candidate. I undertook the MQ Profess...ional Development Program by the Career and Employment Service which helped me form my narrative on why I would be an ideal candidate for any company looking to hire me. I was also selected to take part in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) & MQ Student Ideation Exchange that took me to Hong Kong, giving me international exposure in problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking. "Culminating my degree with an offer from a leading organisation has given me a chance to step back and appreciate my time at Macquarie Business School." Kunal Lotiya (BAF 2020) Young Leaders Program Fellow at McKinsey & Co

03.01.2022 Calling all Macquarie graduates in Malaysia! Our Malaysia Alumni Network is growing and we encourage you to join our online network so that when the time is right, our events whether virtual or physical, are bigger and better. Join the Malaysia Alumni Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/815879035841571/ and update your details so we can keep you updated and invite you to local events in the near future http://awc.alumni.mq.edu.au/update

03.01.2022 Thank you to the Macquarie University alumni community for coming together across Asia today. Especially to our alumni speakers Andrew Nip , Angela Ng , JC LIU and Jessica Tanoesoedibjo who generously shared their knowledge, insights and support with their fellow alumni. It was wonderful to see so many new and old friends come together. #MQalumni #alumni #asia #australia #education #university #togetherapart #networks

02.01.2022 Executive remuneration is a fascinating and complex area that generates strong views. Are shareholders getting good value for money? Or are greedy executives getting away with murder while Directors are asleep at the wheel? Professor Elizabeth Sheedy will present both sides of the debate in this evidence-based presentation. Join us for this FREE live webinar, presented by Professor Elizabeth Sheedy. Register here bit.ly/2PrGYTu

01.01.2022 "Whilst studying Applied Finance and Law, Macquarie University helped me obtain a role as a Corporate Tax Graduate at EY through various professional and volunteer roles. Macquarie University provides many opportunities for students to develop their professional skills and experience whilst studying. "My experiences included representing Careers and Employment Services as a Career Ambassador, working with Student Connect and Future Students, being a Peer Assisted Leader with ...the Macquarie Business School and as Vice President of the Accounting Students Association. These experiences helped me shape my personal brand and employability in the market. "For any new or future students, I would strongly recommend becoming involved as much as possible as the University provides many opportunities for students to develop their graduate employability prospects." Jason Yu (BAF/LLB (Hons) 2020) Corporate Tax Graduate at EY