First graduating class of 1970 celebrates 50 years
The first group of Macquarie graduates, the Class of 1969, graduated on Saturday 21 March in 1970. There were 152 graduates in March, and a further 39 graduates in a second ceremony later in the year. The University's first two doctorates were conferred on Harold George Cogger and Joan Elizabeth Kirkby. The University received its first undergraduates in February 1967. On the 31st May 1967 ...
2020 off to a big start for our Global Networks
January is traditionally a quiet month at home in Australia, but it was a busy time for our global networks, with 6 events held across the world. From Singapore and Seoul, to Athens and London and across the globe to New York and Toronto, alumni networks came together to kickstart a new year and a new decade. Events included: Speed Networking in Singapore - Thursday 16 January Annual ...
One entrepreneur’s quest to make the paper industry future-friendly
From a young age, alumnus Jon Tse (BComm/LLB 2011) always had an interest in business. “Even as a kid I would imagine myself wearing a suit, walking around the city with a coffee and carrying a briefcase,” says Jon. Studying hard in high school paid off, with Jon receiving high enough marks to enrol in a double degree of Business and Law at Macquarie University. When we catch up wit...
2019 Alumni Award Winners Announced
Macquarie University Alumni Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of alumni, and provide an opportunity to share their inspirational stories with the University and the wider community. Our alumni are a source of pride and motivation, and they embody the University’s association with excellence. The award categories ensure alumni from all areas of the community are recognised for th...
Liane Moriarty – the best kind of rivalry
2019 Alumni Award Winner – Arts & Culture Master of Arts, Creative Writing, 2003 Best-selling author All the best stories include a little bit of drama, and if you’re Liane Moriarty, a little bit of sibling rivalry doesn’t go amiss either. Especially if you want to publish your first book … They say inspiration can strike at any time, but for Liane Moriarty, her desire to be a...
Brad Jakeman: with great privilege comes great responsibility
2019 Alumni Award Winner – International Achievement Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Mass Communications), 1989 Founder and managing partner of Rethink Food Now. More than ever. We need free thinkers. And we need people who are prepared to make a difference in the lives of those who don’t enjoy the privileges many of us take for granted. Brad Jakeman is one such man. Brad Jakem...