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Library benefits better than ever
In the most recent 2014 Alumni Preferences Survey, respondents told us that they would love to get more from their relationship with Macquarie. At the top of the list was increased library access, to support both lifelong learning and professional development. In response, Macquarie University library is now offering alumni access to an extra 4300 ebooks and more than 2000 new journal ti...
Macquarie calling
In the midst of what seems to be a steady stream of bad news in the media, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Studies have shown that the best way to manage this feeling is to take action: whether as a volunteer for a cause close to your heart or by helping support organisations with the power to make lasting change. If you’re a Macquarie supporter, then you are already helping to make groun...
Creating a Secure Planet
Scientists from Macquarie University are helping researchers around the world to understand how Antarctica helps drive global climatic systems – with some help from deep diving Antarctic seals. The work is being undertaken under Macquarie’s Strategic Research Framework 2015 – 2024: World-Leading Research; World-Changing Impact: Secure Planet priority area. The Secure Planet priorit...
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
As the Mid-Autumn Day approaches, we wish you and your family a very happy Mid-Autumn Festival! May the round moon bring you a happy family and a successful future. ...
New two-tone lizard named after Sir David Attenborough
A research team led by Dr Martin Whiting from the Department of Biological Sciences recently discovered a colourful new species of flat lizard, which they have named Platysaurus attenboroughi, after Sir David Attenborough. This African species is appropriately named Platysaurus (flat lizard) because they are incredibly flat – designed to fit into the narrowest of crevices where they refug...
Big History makes history
Big History has gone global with the launch of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Coursera, alongside other courses from leading international universities. The course, comprising six modules and led by Big History founder Professor David Christian, will be accessible on demand to people from all over the world. It takes learners through the history of everything, starting with the...