University News
Macquarie makes the grade as one of the world’s most international universities
Macquarie University has cemented its position as one of the world’s most international universities, with the UK’s Times Higher Education placing it equal 9th among the 25 top ranked institutions. The top 25 list was compiled by using a university’s international student numbers, its percentage of international staff and the proportion of its research papers published with a co-author f...
Tides of change
The new Dean of Macquarie Graduate School of Management has big plans for the school’s future, including talks by Nobel Laureates, a push into China and more women studying for MBAs. Professor Alex Frino took up his position at MGSM in June this year, joining Macquarie from his previous role as CEO of the Capital Markets Co-operative Research Centre. “MGSM was ranked in the top four ...
New fundraising appeals support worthy causes
New fundraising appeals support worthy causes This November, the Foundation Office is launching an appeal campaign to assist the Lymphoedema Research team raise much-needed funding, and to ensure that an increase number of deserving students are supported in 2014. Equity Scholarships Appeal Scholarships are vital to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their potential in s...
Thank you to all our Donors
Thank you to our generous donors in 2012 and 2013, who have helped Macquarie University establish new scholarships, strengthen its research program and upgrade its facilities....
Introducing the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Corporate Engagement and Advancement
As alumni relations, philanthropic development and strategic partnerships become increasingly important to the higher education sector, the appointment of Professor David Wilkinson to Macquarie University is a significant milestone. Previously head of Australia's largest medical school at the University of Queensland, Professor Wilkinson joined Macquarie University at the beginning of May 2...
Supporting Macquarie
Alumni and other donors recently helped raise more than $100,000 in six weeks, with the funds raised earmarked to help fund equity scholarships and research into Motor Neurone Disease. While belts have generally tightened with global economic uncertainty, the need to help those less fortunate has grown. So when the Foundation Office, in association with MGSM and Australian School of Advanc...