Bill Bowman – a guiding light
With a strong sense of social justice and compassion for those navigating the criminal justice system, alumnus Bill Bowman (MBA 2000) proves life doesn’t stop after retirement – and can be even more fulfilling. Time is a funny thing. It passes before us so slowly as to be almost imperceptible, yet when we look back on certain events, they are like a stake in the ground; a marker that sh...
Welcome to our new grads
The Faculty of Science and Engineering recently welcomed its new graduates with a series of video messages. These video compilations feature familiar faces from the various departments, acknowledging and congratulating students on completing their courses. With April Graduation ceremonies being postponed this year, these heartwarming and heartfelt messages were guaranteed to put a smile ...
Dealing with COVID-19 anxiety and isolation for older people
Macquarie University's Centre for Emotional Health shares top tips on how older people can deal with the emotional and mental impacts of COVID-19. Learn the facts (but limit media exposure) Stay up to date with factual information from reliable sources such as the Australian Government Department of Health, and follow their recommendations. However, a constant influx of information and m...
Shane Fitzsimmons – leading authentically
With his compassionate and level-headed leadership, Macquarie alumnus and RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons (MMgmt 2019) embodies what we need from those at the forefront of our most challenging situations. We uncover how he captivated the nation during one of Australia’s worst bushfire seasons on record. Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons isn’t one to ask of others what he isn’t prepared...
The Wiggles – then and now
Greg, Anthony, Murray and Jeff – the original Wiggles – are arguably Macquarie University’s best-known and best-loved alumni. Dr Anthony Field, Dr Greg Page, Dr Jeff Fatt and Dr Murray Cook all received Honorary Degrees from Macquarie. Anthony, Greg and Murray studied early childhood together at Macquarie in the late 80s and were recipients of the Alumni Award for Education in 20...
Macquarie Mountaineering Society – Ric Daniel remembers the early years
The Macquarie Mountaineering Society (MMS) was founded in 1967 and still today it's members keep in touch. They've held a number of reunion events and have collated a wonderful book full of anecdotes and images from those carefree days. "From the vantage point of our 60- and 70-year-old selves, it perhaps seems amazing that a group of mainly 17 to 21 year olds could accomplish what we all...