Gaming part of the world’s change
Paradoxically, the future is both here and unknown. Building a bridge from the world we live in, the real or haptic world, to the virtual world requires people who are curious, eager to move the needle and agile – qualities Christian Volk has in spades. As he explains, ‘I don’t distinguish between the digital and analog world anymore because the younger generation doesn’t differentiate ...
A family cornerstone
Speaking with Lucie Chami is like talking with an old friend, even though this is the first time we have met. Warm and open, she takes you into her confidence as she shares her and her family’s story. At the heart of it all is a mother’s dream for her four children – Aniss, Latify, Lucie and Anthony – to complete their schooling and achieve a university education. ‘We owe our educatio...
Looking on the bright side
A Macquarie University International Scholarship recipient, there’s no doubt Macy made the most of her time in Australia. In addition to her masters, she also enrolled in the Global Leadership Program, achieving a Certificate in International Business Negotiations, found time to be a delegate at the World Model United Nations (MUN) in Melbourne, and was an active member of the Filipino Student S...
MD graduates answer the call for help
It’s one thing to dare to be different. It’s quite another to underpin those ambitions with action and realise change. But that’s exactly what the MD program at Macquarie University aimed to achieve and is now doing. One graduate at a time. With the first cohort having completed their course at the end of 2021, the long journey to reimagining what an MD program, and indeed what a qualifie...
Founding members of the MQ Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) – Delia Deng
Meet Delia Deng, young alum. ‘I’m a dragonboater!’ she says with obvious passion. But that’s just the start of what makes this young alumni so special. Known for her hard work ethic, dedication to excellence and sunny disposition, she leads by being inclusive. It’s no surprise then that the young alumni community wanted her to be part of their story, which led to her joining YAAB whe...
Founding members of the MQ Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) – Mattia Braach-Maksyvtis
Meet Mattias Braach-Maksyvtis, young alum. He’s an elite rock climber, certified yoga teacher and physiotherapist, who once did an ad for protein yoghurt but is now vegan. How life changes. Speaking of which, Mattias is ready for the disruption of the health space with the introduction of virtual reality and brings this openness and enthusiasm to YAAB, encouraging everyone to get on board. ...