Emeritus Professor Noel Cant passed away last month. Friend and colleague, Professor Brian Orr, pays tribute to one of our highly respected academics.
Yearly Archives: 2014
82-year-old graduates with her PhD
Victorian grandmother Hilarie Roseman travelled to campus this weekend to graduate as one of the University’s oldest PhD students.
Old news is good news
Wherever you are on campus, you’re never far from a sculpture. But have you ever stopped to wonder how many sculptures Macquarie has, and when it all began?
New look for VC’s website
The Vice-Chancellor’s updated website went live late last week and is the home for news about the Vice-Chancellor’s activities.
Reminder: Learning and Teaching social media survey
Academic staff have been invited via email to participate in a short and confidential survey as part of an Innovation and Scholarship Program research project into Learning and Teaching Social Media. Read more…
Macquarie’s biggest morning tea
Almost 200 staff enjoyed a cuppa and cupcake for a gold coin donation, learning more about our multidisciplinary efforts to fight cancer and raising money for the Cancer Council.
Diversity grant applications close 30 May
Diversity Grants of up to $5000 are available for projects and activities which promote diversity and inclusion at Macquarie University. Read more…
Focus group invitation: Investing in Experience (staff aged 45+)
Interested staff members are invited to attend focus groups designed to help Macquarie University develop its inaugural ‘Staff 45+ Action Plan’. Read more…
Designated smoking area closure – Globe Café
The designated Smoking Area at the Globe Café has been closed as a requirement under the Smoke Free Environment and Work Health & Safety Acts. Read more…
National awards for our Library and Art Gallery
Macquarie University’s Library and Art Gallery have each received major recognition from peak industry bodies this weekend, highlighting their vibrant role in the broader community.
And gladly pronounce: talking Teche
Teche, the name of Macquarie’s new Learning and Teaching blog, is derived from the University’s Chaucer-inspired motto, ‘And Gladly Teche’. But how do you pronounce it?
Macquarie makes top 20 for LGBTI employees
Macquarie University’s excellence in workplace support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people was recognised at a special luncheon in Sydney on Friday.