Screenwriter, director and novelist, Mark Lamprell (BA 1981) met journalist, researcher and editor, Klay Lamprell (BA 1981, PD Conflict Resolution 1995, Cert Languages 2012, PhD 2017), at Macquarie University in the late 1970s. The couple were in their second year of an Arts degree. “I was looking at a tutorial list in a lecture and saw the name Klay Stone,” said Mark. “I laughed ...
Twenty Macquarie alumni were recognised for their contributions to a range of endeavours in the 2018 Australia Day Honours. Former Australian netball captain and champion, broadcaster and media commentator, Liz Ellis (B Arts / LLB 1997), and Industrial Relations academic, Emeritus Professor Russell Lansbury (Doctor of Laws (HonorisCausa) 2005), received the Officer of the Order of Australia a...
Macquarie University’s Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) program has been recognised for enhancing student learning as part of the 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). The AAUT recognise quality teaching practices and outstanding contributions to student learning. Macquarie’s PACE program is integrated into every undergraduate degree at the University, g...
The Macquarie University Incubator is a brand new space for alumni, students, researchers, staff, small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs and start ups who are working on research or an idea that can be commercialised. The primary purpose of the Incubator is to provide a vibrant and accessible space for you to focus on your business idea. Macquarie alumni are invited to join...
2018 promises to be another year full of alumni events, benefits, news and opportunities for Macquarie alumni to connect and enjoy. Events Macquarie alumni will have the opportunity to attend over 20 diverse events in 2018 including thought leadership and academic lectures, professional and personal development presentations, industry-specific and networking options and informal get-to...
Over 3,000 Macquarie alumni have shown their professional and social spirit by attending over 27 Macquarie alumni events held in Sydney, across Australia and across the world in 2017. The Macquarie University Global Alumni Impact Series continues to offer a range of thought-leadership discussions featuring alumni and industry experts. Topics included: Leadership (Sydney) Healthy min...