An inspirational addition to the Hearing Hub
In October, Macquarie welcomed Professor David McAlpine as the new Professor of Hearing, Language and the Brain and Director of Hearing Research. “I was attracted to Macquarie by the sheer vision and opportunity afforded by the world-class Australian Hearing Hub,” says Professor McAlpine. “Nothing exists like it anywhere else. For me, the Hub is evidence of a radical university, on...
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...
Macquarie students dig into Roman archaeology
Macquarie students recently grabbed the opportunity to work with Italian archaeologists on Ancient Roman sites as part of the Australian Carsulae Archaeological Project. The month-long July trip was led by Macquarie Early Career Fellow Dr Jaye McKenzie-Clarke, and involved students learning the art of archaeological pickaxing, shovelling, trowelling, brushing and pottery washing. They were ...
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...
Save the date: upcoming alumni events in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong
At Macquarie University alumni functions you never know who’ll be there – your next employer, employee or mentor. You could catch up with old friends you haven’t seen in a while and make new friends as you reminisce about your university experiences. Opportunities surround us all the time. They’re only wasted if we fail to act upon them, so why not come along to the next event in yo...
Florence Huen
MGSM alumna Florence Huen, who earned her MBA in 2011, has built a career in the hospitality industry and. She is currently working in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as F&B Deputy Manager in Event Management. One of Macquarie’s many alumni who generously give their free time to help others, Florence works with the local office of international NGO Aide et Action to ass...