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Collective action
It’s not often that someone can give you an insight into an entire generation as they are, not as we think they might be. Macquarie University Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Global Leadership Program graduate Angelica Ojinnaka is one such person. A researcher and advocate for youth affairs and gender equality, she was recently named Australia’s Youth Representative to the United Nations. ...
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...
YAAB on a mission
Since the launch of the Macquarie University Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) in February 2021, the members spent months planning and preparing a host of activities from rock climbing to career workshops to social drinks and meet ups. By June 2021, NSW was in lockdown. And so, YAAB made a pivot towards online programming. In September, they hosted their inaugural event in the form of a vi...
MULS – Law students powered by alumni
Macquarie University Law Society (MULS) is the largest student-run organisation at Macquarie University. It provides all Macquarie Law students with a wide variety of opportunities to learn, develop and network throughout their degrees. Our goal is to prepare members to become not only great lawyers but also conscientious members of our legal community. This year we have worked tirelessly ...
9 Things to do when you visit campus
Thinking of coming back to Macquarie for a look around the stunning new campus grounds? Here’s our definitive guide to all there is to see and do. Whether you are nearby or far away, we hope you'll enjoy our insider's guide to the new campus. 1. Central Courtyard Our newest building – 1 Central Courtyard stands atop grassed and paved courtyards. This central hub...