Three Macquarie University academics have been recognised in the 2017 Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, presented by the Australian Awards for University Teaching.

Dr Kira Westaway, Dr Neil Harrison and Corrinne Sullivan (formerly Franklin) have all been honoured for their exceptional contributions to the quality of student learning over a sustained period.

From the Department of Environmental Sciences, Dr Kira Westaway has received one of the awards for the creation of effective earth science learning environments that support different learning styles, …

Macquarie University – New Accommodation For International Students

Living among Macquarie’s vibrant community is one of the best experiences you can possibly have as an international student. Their accommodation is unique as it provides a balanced academic and social lifestyle among a supportive environment. Residents come from all over the world, creating a vibrant community where lifelong friendships are formed.

Accommodation at Macquarie is located both on and off campus and offers unique experiences for its residents. …

Macquarie University – 9 subjects in Top 100 (QS Rankings by subject 2016)

The QS World University Rankings by Subject highlights the world’s top universities in a range of popular subject areas, covering 42 subjects as of 2016. Published annually since 2011, the rankings are based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.

Macquarie University is rated 5 stars by QS and awarded the maximum 5 stars in all eight major categories. …

It was during her work as a volunteer in rehabilitation departments in Canada that Andrea Luk first witnessed the remarkable physical improvements that physiotherapy could bring, and the immense gratitude patients displayed towards their physiotherapists.

Inspired by this, she searched out a course that would allow her to change people’s lives for the better. Macquarie’s Doctor of Physiotherapy course delivered.

“It struck me as such a well-rounded program, especially with its business and research components,” she says. …

It’s the most widely consulted ranking for international students and once again Macquarie University has been classed as one of the region’s leading universities in the 2015 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Macquarie’s pioneering research discoveries and respected academic programs have once again seen the University recognised as within the ten best universities in Australia.

It joins 47 other leading universities in the Asia-Pacific that appear within the top 300 in the world. …

International and Aussie students: do they mix?

Taken from Macquarie University’s online edition of The Globe. Do International and Australian students mix? It’s an interesting question…..let’s find out :)

Some international students worry about whether they’ll be able to make friends and fit in with local students in Australia. Here, Australian Macquarie student Lydia Melek busts some myths about international students and shares a story of friendship across borders.

“In the second year of my Arts / Commerce bachelor degree, …

Taken from the Macquarie University’s online news edition, we just had to share this short and colourful blog with you!
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“Exactly 11 months ago, I travelled 17,000km and landed down under, extremely anxious and excited at the same time. I had finally achieved one of the goals I had when applying to university: go on a year abroad in Australia.

As a destination, Sydney has so much to offer. …

Macquarie University is pleased to announce the new Sydney City Campus course offering for 2016. The following world-class programs are available for study from session 1, 2016:

In the heart of Sydney, in Wynyard precinct, our new Sydney City Campus will allow students to enjoy personalised attention and be supported throughout their university life. Students will also have access to the excellent facilities of our main campus at North Ryde, ensuring they get the best of both worlds. …

Macquarie University Hospital is Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. It is located on the grounds of Macquarie University, next to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, in innovation corridor Macquarie Park in north-west Sydney, New South Wales.

Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, the hospital’s approach to treatment is based on combining the best available knowledge and expertise to ensure patients receive a comprehensive and integrated service, …

Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …