Continued success for Macquarie University in world rankings
The university has had another very strong year in international rankings, cementing its position as a Top 200 university globally. This is great news for you, our alumni, adding more gravitas to your qualification. We are now Top 200 in the QS World University Rankings and continue to rise to 192 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, our highest position ever. The unive...
Founding members of the MQ Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) – Madeleine Avico
Meet Madeleine Avico, young alum. She’s changing the world of work and bringing a whole lot of heart to the workplace. Now remote working from the Apple Isle, she enjoys exploring Tasmania’s rich landscape on the weekends. Also fascinated by plant propagation – a lockdown hobby turned obsession – she says plants are ‘truly a wonder’. But we think it’s her natural curiosity at pla...
Founding member and Executive Chair of the MQ Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) – Ki Yan Baldwin
Meet Ki Yan Baldwin, young alum. She’s a girl going places, and she’s determined to help others get where they want to go, too, by unlocking their highest potential through coaching and high-level strategy. A hustler with heart – she also trains therapy dogs – Ki Yan is bringing all her energy and experience to the Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB), providing strategic leadership and ...
Founding members of the MQ Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) – Shane Allison
Meet Shane Allison, young alum. Self-confessed swimming fanatic and award-winning communicator, he’s incredibly passionate about ensuring young people can meet up with their peers to form strong networks that will help them progress and get ahead. YAAB is doing just that, and Shane encourages others to join the young alumni community. You just never know where it might lead ... Words: Meg...
Founding members of the MQ Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) – Evelyn Hwang
Meet Evelyn Hwang, young alum. Bright and enthusiastic, she’s driven to raise awareness of the environment and sustainability. To keep her energy and motivation high, she turns to physical activity, and can be found on the dance floor or at her local gym. Evelyn is always looking for new opportunities and ways to improve, and she’d love to hear from young alumni with their fresh and fun id...
Founding member and Deputy Chair of the MQ Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) – Blake Entwisle
Meet Blake Entwisle, young alum. He describes himself as ‘a music-playing, greyhound-owning scientist who can talk under wet cement,’ but there’s more to Blake than meets the eye. He loves interacting with people and getting them excited about the world around them – whether that’s their day job or just everyday life – and now, he’s harnessing that enthusiasm to bring together li...