Events

• International Studies Public Lecture - 2008-12-02

  Professor Elana Shohamy from Tel Aviv University will give a seminar titled: "Linguistic Landscape: Language and Public Space" on Wednesday 3 December in W6A 107 from 1-2pm.

• Balmain Sinfonia - 2008-12-02

  Macquarie University's Orchestra-in-Residence, the Balmain Sinfonia, will perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 and Sibelius's Symphony No. 2, on Sunday 7 December at 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre.

• Beyond the Breakers Talks - 2008-12-01

  As part of the current Beyond the Breakers exhibition, four special talks are being presented in the University Art Gallery, Building E11A.

• Inaugural Faculty of Science Dean's Colloquium: Professor Ned Seeman on DNA Nanotechnology. - 2008-11-24

  Inaugural Faculty of Science Dean's Colloquium: Professor Ned Seeman on DNA Nanotechnology. Friday 28 November at 2pm, E6A102.

• Justice in Human Rights Presentation - 2008-11-20

  In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Professor Jon T. Johnsen, the IUEU Centre's Distinguished Research Fellow will present "The role of the Council of Europe’s Commission on the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) in the integration of human rights in Europe. Wednesday 26 November from 1pm.

• Into learning and teaching? Want to meet others with the same interest? - 2008-11-17

  Into learning and teaching? Want to meet others with the same interest?

• It's time to Celebrate! - 2008-11-17

  It's time to Celebrate!

• Open Education Workshop 2008 - 2008-11-10

  The Open Education Workshop 2008 will be held on November 21 from 9-5pm at MGSM.

• Women's Room Open Forum - 2008-11-06

  All women on campus are invited to attend an Open Forum to discuss the Macquarie University Women's Room on Thursday 13 November from 11.30am-12.30pm in the Boyd Room, Level 3, U@MQ Building.

• Biological Sciences Annual Evolution Lecture - 2008-11-04

  You are invited to attend a public lecture given by Stanford University biological scientist Professor Paul Ehrlich titled The Dominant Animal, to be held on Wednesday 5 November.

• AUQA2 Briefing Sessions - 2008-11-03

  This week there are four opportunities to hear about next May's Australian Universities Quality Agency review visit to Macquarie.

• Workshop - Glimpses of linguistic research in Chinese - 2008-11-03

  The Centre for Language Sciences at Macquarie University announces a research workshop on linguistic perspectives on Chinese will be held on Monday 3 November from 2-4.15 pm in Bldg C5C, Room 498.

• International Learning Design Conference to be held at Macquarie - 2008-10-31

  Macquarie University will host the 3rd International LAMS & Learning Design Conference at MGSM on December 5 2008.

• Learning and Teaching Lunchbox - 2008-10-31

  The second Learning and Teaching Lunchbox will be held on Wednesday 5 November from 1-2pm in Room 116, E6A.

• Macquarie University alumni activities - November 2008 - 2008-10-30

  The Alumni Relations Office is hosting a variety of events for alumni in November.

• How will you celebrate the festive season? - 2008-10-27

  U@MQ has a range of social get togethers available for you to celebrate the festive season in style over the coming months.

• Pink Ribbon Fundraising Morning Tea - 2008-10-24

  U@MQ is delighted to be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by holding a Pink Ribbon Fundraising Morning Tea for staff, students and guests on Monday 27 October.
  

• Staff Health Seminar - Nutrition - 2008-10-24

  There will be a Staff Health Seminar on "Nutritional Solutions - separating the facts from the fads" on Tuesday 28 October from 1-2pm in the Mackenzie Room, Level 3, U@MQ Building.

• AIESEC Leadership Seminar - 2008-10-23

  AIESEC, the world's largest student run organisation, is running a Leadership Seminar on Tuesday 28 October from 5-7pm in W5C220.

• Red Cross Blood Service - 2008-10-23

  The Australian Red Cross Blood Service will be in the Atrium, U@MQ Building, from Wednesday 5 November to Friday 7 November from 10am-3.30pm daily.

• Macquarie University Singers Concert: "Colours of the World" - 2008-10-21

  The Macquarie University Singers Concert, "Colours of the World", Choral music from around the world sung in seven languages, will be held at 7.30pm on Saturday 1 November 2008 in the Macquarie Theatre.

• M.C. Mehta Public Lecture - 2008-10-21

  You are invited to attend a public lecture by the celebrated M.C. Mehta, a world renowned environmental lawyer, activist & founder of the M.C. Mehta Environmental Foundation, on "Citizen Activism, the Courts and Major Environmental Change".

• ARC Seminar - 2008-10-17

  Professor Stephen Crain, ARC Fellow and Member of the ARC College of Experts on the Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences panel, will share his insights into a successful ARC application on Friday 31 October.

• Ride To Work Day Reminder - 2008-10-14

  It is now only one day before National Ride to Work Day 2008, to be held on Wednesday 15 October.

• Urban Cultural Landscapes and New Business Models for Cultural Companies - 2008-10-14

  There will be a lecture on "Urban Cultural Landscapes", given by Professor Xavier Greffe, at 6.30pm on Thursday 16 October at the Macquarie University Art Gallery, Building E11A.  Professor Greffe will also give a lecture on "New Business Models for Cultural Companies" at 2pm on Friday 17 October in Room 523, Building E4A.

• Meeting Before Ride to Work Day - 2008-10-13

  To all interested bike riders, there will be a last meeting before Ride To Work Day on "How to change a flat tyre", to be held on Monday 13 October from 12-1pm on the grass between C5C and E5A.

• National Tree Day and Launch of Bushcare@MQ October 14 - 2008-10-10

  Please come and join us for a combined event to celebrate National Tree Day and the launch of the newly formed Bushcare@MQ group, from 12.30-1pm on October 14.

• CRSI Marks Anti-Poverty Week - 2008-10-09

  CRSI marks Anti-Poverty Week from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 October, in the Central Courtyard, with bands, stalls and speakers highlighting issues of local and global poverty.

• Reminder: 2008 Alumni Annual Parliament House Luncheon with Bryce Courtenay - Thursday 16 October 2008 - 2008-10-08

  A reminder to all staff that bestselling Australian author, Bryce Courtenay, will be this year's guest speaker at the Alumni Annual Parliament House Luncheon.

• One Voice One Image will be launched today - 2008-09-30

  Don't miss your chance to see the new Macquarie today at 1pm in the Macquarie Theatre.

• National Tree Day and Launch of Bushcare@MQ October 14 - 2008-09-25

  Please come and join us for a combined event on October 14 to celebrate National Tree Day and the launch of the newly formed Bushcare@MQ group.

• E Waste Disposal Day - 2008-09-18

  There will be an E Waste Disposal Day, for Macquarie University owned equipment only, on Thursday 25 September 2008 from 9.30am-3.30pm in Building E6A, level 0.

• Invitation to the Opening of KITE - Mike Brown and the Sydney Twelve - 2008-09-17

  The Macquarie University Art Gallery invites you to join us at the opening of 'KITE - Mike Brown and the Sydney Twelve', a La Trobe University Art Museum Touring Exhibition, at the Macquarie University Art Gallery on Thursday 18 September from 6-8pm.

• Looking for food and drink on Conception Day? - 2008-09-17

  A reminder to all staff that on Conception Day a range of U@MQ outlets will be open.

• Don't miss your chance to be part of the unveiling of our new image - 2008-09-17

  Coming soon - your personal invitation to a special preview for our staff and students of the new Macquarie voice and image.

• Annual Alumni Parliament House Luncheon with Bryce Courtenay - Thursday 16 October 2008 - 2008-09-17

  Bestselling Australian author, Bryce Courtenay, will be this year's guest speaker at the Alumni Annual Parliament House Luncheon.

• Open Day - Thank You and Staff Draw - 2008-09-15

  Thank you to all staff who worked at Open Day on Saturday. This event is an important one in Macquarie's student recruitment calendar, and your dedication, enthusiasm and support is crucial to make the day a success and we really appreciate you giving up part of your weekend to support the University on Saturday.

• National Ride To Work Day Meeting - 2008-09-15

  For any staff or students interested in participating in the National Ride to Work Day on October 15, or for any of you interested in commuting to Uni at any time, all are welcome to attend an information session on 17 September from 1-2pm in E6A 102. 

• KITE - Mark Brown and the Sydney Twelve - 2008-09-12

  Macquarie University Art Gallery presents 'KITE - Mike Brown and the Sydney Twelve', a La Trobe University Art Museum Touring Exhibition, to be held at the Macquarie University Art Gallery from 13 September – 16 October.

• Balmain Sinfonia - 2008-09-12

  Macquarie University's Orchestra-in-Residence, the Balmain Sinfonia, will perform on campus on Sunday 21 September 2008 at 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre.

• On The Water's Edge - 2008-09-12

  As part of the University's History Week celebrations, you are invited to a presentation by Rhonda Davis, University Art Gallery, on 'Berowra Waters and Surrounds: A haven for artistic expression', in the Berowra District Hall this Saturday morning from 10.30-11.30am.  

• Greek Currents in Australian Waters - 2008-09-11

  As part of the University's History Week celebrations, you are invited to a presentation by Leonard Janiszewski and Effy Alexakis (Department of Modern History) on 'Greek-Australians and the Sea: 1810s to 2008', in the E11A Gallery this Friday morning, 12 September, between 10.30 and 11.30.

• Conception Day - 2008-09-10

  Once again Conception Day is fast approaching, scheduled for Friday 19 September from 11am–8pm. All staff are invited to attend the day, where you will find six music stages around the U@MQ Building and lake with headline act Grinspoon performing. Tickets for staff are free of charge.

• Open Day - 2008-09-04

  Open Day is on Saturday 13 September from 10am to 4pm. This is a hugely important event in our attracting new students, and we would like to thank in advance all our staff and students who help make this a success. This announcement outlines arrangements for Open Day.

• Media Skills Seminars for Research Academics - 2008-09-02

  There are a small number of places available, on a first-come/first-served basis, at four free media skills seminars being held on Wednesday and Thursday this week (September 3 and 4).
  

• National Ride To Work Day 2008 - 2008-09-01

  Whether you're a regular bike commuter, a lapsed rider or thinking about riding to work for the first time, it's time to start thinking about National Ride to Work Day 2008, to be held on Wednesday 15 October.

• Relay for Life - 2008-08-28

  The world's biggest overnight fundraising walk is coming to Macquarie University on 20 and 21 September 2008.  It is called Relay for Life, and will bring the university, local business and residential communities together for a great cause - to raise much needed funds and awareness for cancer research and care.

• Politics Lecture - 2008-08-27

  Staff and students are invited to a public lecture by Professor Farhad Khosrokhavar (Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris) on 'The nature of contemporary Jihadism: Motivations of suicide bombers'.  The lecture is co-hosted by the Innovative Universities European Union Centre and the Department of Politics and International Relations.  It will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 2 September, in Theatre 1, W5A.

• Developing and Assessing Students' Research Skills in the Curriculum - 2008-08-26

  The Division of Linguistics and Psychology cordially invites all staff to an interactive seminar and workshop on the topic of 'Developing and Assessing Students' Research Skills in the Curriculum', to be given by Dr John Willison (University of Adelaide) and Dr Judi Homewood (Macquarie University).  The seminar will be held on Monday 8 September at C5C, Room 498, from 10am-2.30pm.

• The Clare Burton Memorial Lecture 2008 - 2008-08-26

  In the spirit of cross-university collegialty, Women@UTS and the ATN Women's Executive Development Program warmly invite you to the Clare Burton Memorial Lecture 2008, to given by Professor Daniela Stehlik, Foundation Chair in Stronger Communities, Curtin University of Technology, on the subject 'Australian women: still flourishing in a changing environment'.

• BEMU Launch - 2008-08-21

  Staff are invited to attend a panel discussion on Wednesday August 27, which aims to help staff, students and the wider community to manage stress, avoid burnout and find their balance.

• Weight Watchers on Campus Starts Today - 2008-08-20

  As a result of the high level of interest from staff, Macquarie University Medical Service is delighted to announce that the Weight Watchers at Work (WW@W) Program will commence on campus this Wednesday 20 August, in the Senate Room, Level 3, Lincoln Building.

• Law Seminar - 2008-08-19

  Macquarie's Centre for Comparative Law, History & Governance would like to announce a special evening seminar presentation.  Our guest speaker is Mr Andrew Tink, who will be presenting a paper on 26 August entitled "The Jury in Parliament: The Politics of Majority Decisions".

• Health and Chiropractic Research Symposium - 2008-08-15

  The Department of Health & Chiropractic would like to announce to all staff and students next week's one-day Research Symposium titled "Healthcare Research and its impact on Practice".

• Sustainability Fair Speakers and Workshops Thursday 14 August - 2008-08-14

  Come along and see our speakers or join in our workshops to find out more about sustainability

• Sustainability Fair Speakers and Workshops Wednesday 13 August - 2008-08-13

  Come along and see our speakers or join in our workshops to find out more about sustainability.

• Sustainability Fair - 2008-08-11

  Staff are invited to attend the University’s Sustainability Fair this week and receive expert advice on practical ways to live more sustainably.  Run by Sustainability@MQ and U@MQ from August 12 to 14, the fair will feature guest speakers, demonstrations, sustainability stalls and live entertainment.

• Bennelong's River to Darug Insights in August - 2008-08-06

  A number of free events at the Macquarie University Art Gallery are being held as part of the Bennelong's River to Darug Insights exhibition.

• Sustainability Fair Workshops - 2008-08-06

  Sustainability@MQ and U@MQ are holding a Sustainability Fair from 11am-2pm on 12-14 August. Two of the events require pre-registration by interested persons. Inner Sustainability and Sustainability by degrees or decree? address different aspects of sustainability and are sure to provide participants with a great opportunity to get in touch with sustainability.

• Inaugural Vacation & Internships Fair - 2008-08-05

  All staff are invited to attend the inaugural Vacation & Internships Fair organised by the Career Development Centre.

• The Why and How of International Conferences - 2008-08-01

  Access MQ, The University’s commercial arm, in conjunction with the Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau, wishes to invite you to a FREE luncheon seminar about how to increase your professional profile by holding your international conference in Sydney on Thursday 14 August 2008 at the MGSM (Amphitheatre 103) from 12-2pm. Light lunch will be provided.

• Alumni Lecture "Gallipoli Before Gallipoli" - 19 August 2008 - 2008-07-30

  The Division of Humanities, in conjunction with the Alumni Relations Office, wishes to invite you to the 2nd lecture of the 2008 Alumni Lecture Series on Tuesday 19 August 2008 at the Museum of Ancient Cultures from 7-9pm.

• Learning and Teaching Forum - 2008-07-29

  The second Macquarie University Learning and Teaching Forum, 'Assessing Learning, Communicating Standards', is to be held on Tuesday 23 September from 9.30am to 3.30pm in the U@MQ Building, Level 3 Function Rooms.

• Presentation by Professor Jean-Francois Gaudreault-Desbiens - 2008-07-22

  The Department of Law and the Centre for Comparative Law, History & Governance present Professor Jean-Francois Gaudreault-Desbiens, on Monday 28 July from 11.30-12.30pm in the Blackshield Room (W3A, Room 501)

• Presentations by Professor David Armitage and Professor Joyce Chaplin - 2008-07-14

  The Division of Law and the Centre for Comparative Law, History & Governance present Professor David Armitage, Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History (Harvard University) and Professor Joyce Chaplin, James Duncan Phillips Professor of Early American History (Harvard University).

• Presentation by Professor Sasha Roseneil - 2008-07-10

  The Innovative University European Union Centre and the Departments of Modern History and Sociology present Professor Sasha Roseneil, Co-Director of the Birkbeck Institute for Social Research, University of London, speaking on "Intimate Citizenship in Multicultural Europe" on Tuesday 29 July 2008 at 1pm in W6A Room 127.

• Balmain Sinfonia - 2008-06-26

  Macquarie University's Orchestra-in-Residence, the Balmain Sinfonia, will perform Bizet's Carmen Suites and the Hummel Trumpet Concerto on Sunday 6 July in the Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm.

• Art Gallery Events - 2008-06-25

  In conjunction with the current video art exhibition, Looking Out, a series of artists’ talks will take place at the University Art Gallery.

• Sustainability Fair August 2008 - 2008-06-20

  U@MQ and Sustainability@MQ are bringing you Macquarie University’s first Sustainability Fair in August. 

• International Student Farewell Function - 2008-06-12

  The International Office would like to invite you to be a guest at the Farewell Function.

• UniSuper Seminar - Transition to Retirement - 2008-05-27

  There will be a UniSuper Seminar on "Transition to Retirement" on Wednesday 4 June 2008.

• NAIDOC Flag Lowering Ceremony and Sea of Hands Reconciliation Support - 2008-05-26

  The NAIDOC Working Group wish to invite you to participate in marking Sorry Day this Monday 26 May 2008 and Reconciliation Week.

• 'Trash the Habit' Quit Smoking Campaign - 2008-05-23

  Do You Want To Stop Smoking? Then join us for the launch of the 'Trash the Habit’ Quit Smoking Campaign on 27-29th May 2008

• University Art Gallery - Looking Out Exhibition - 2008-05-21

  The Art Gallery is about to launch it's new exhibition - the first video art installation show held on campus -  Looking Out.

• Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - 22 May - 2008-05-21

  Don’t forget to come along to the courtyard tomorrow from 10.30am to purchase a U@MQ Crunch cupcake for just $2 to support the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea.

• Macquarie University Singers presents "War and Peace" - 2008-05-15

  Macquarie University Singers, our own campus community choir, will present magnificent choral works by Gabriel Faure and Josef Haydn reflecting the theme of War & Peace on Saturday 31 May, at 7.30pm in Macquarie Theatre.

• Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - 2008-05-12

  Come along to the courtyard on Thursday 22 May from 10.30am to purchase a U@MQ Crunch cupcake for $2 to support the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea.

• Staff Health Seminar - Getting Physical Activity in Daily Life - 2008-05-09

  You are invited to attend the upcoming Staff Health Seminar - Getting Physical Activity in Daily Life, to be held from 1-2pm on Tuesday May 13 at Level 3, U@MQ Building, C10A.

• Brightest Young Minds Summit - 2008-05-07

  The Brightest Young Minds Summit will be hosted by Macquarie University from 6-10 July 2008.

• Bob Carr Book Launch - 2008-05-07

  A reminder than the launch of the book My Reading Life, written by Bob Carr, former Premier of New South Wales, will take place from 5pm on Wednesday 7 May 2008 in the Price Theatre, Macquarie University.

• E Waste Disposal Day - 2008-05-01

  There will be an E Waste Disposal Day on 22 May 2008 from 10am-3pm at the U@MQ Building, C10A, Level 0, Room 065.

• Macquarie Exchange Fair - 2008-04-24

  Staff are requested to notify students of the Exchange Fair taking place on Wednesday 30 April 2008.

• Staff Forum on Review of Academic Programs - 2008-04-23

  Staff are invited to attend a forum to discuss the Review of Academic Programs.

• 20th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference - 2008-04-21

  You are invited to attend the 20th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference, which is to be held on the 24-25 July 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney.

• Global Corporate Challenge - 2008-04-17

  U@MQ Active is calling out to everyone on campus to get on board the 2008 Global Corporate Challenge which is being held from 22 May to 23 September 2008.

• Staff Presentation on the Computer Network Upgrade Project - 2008-04-11

  Staff are invited to attend a presentation regarding the Computer Network Upgrade project currently underway. It is a technical presentation aimed at staff with IT knowledge.

• Open Forum for Academic Program Review - 2008-04-10

  You are invited you to attend a Forum to discuss the review of Academic Programs.

• Learning and Teaching Forum - 2008-04-07

  Macquarie University’s first Learning and Teaching Forum for 2008 will be held on Tuesday, 15 April in the Function Rooms, Level 3 of the U@MQ Building.

• Balmain Sinfonia - 2008-03-28

  Balmain Sinfonia, Orchestra-in-Residence at Macquarie University, is presenting its first concert for 2008 on Sunday 6 April at 2:30pm at Macquarie Theatre.

• Australian Red Cross Blood Service - 2008-03-27

  The mobile unit of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service will be at Macquarie University today and Friday 27 March.

• Building Bigger Benefits - 2008-03-26

  We invite you to attend the upcoming UniSuper seminar.

• New Library Project Update for All Staff - 2008-03-18

  Maxine Brodie and the Library staff would like to invite you to the Library start of year party with a difference.
  

• Macquarie University 'Transitions' Exhibition Opening on Wednesday 19 March with Lex Marinos - 2008-03-17

  The Macquarie University Art Gallery has been fortunate to secure the important body of work, "Transitions: Aspects of European Island and Regional Cultures”.

• Staff Health Seminar and Social Sport Competition - 2008-03-07

  You are invited to attend the upcoming Staff Health Seminar - Lifestyle Management.

• International Women's Day 2008 - 2008-03-07

  International Women's Day 2008 to be held on Saturday 8 March.

• Concept Planning Workshop - 2008-03-03

  Concept plan for the U@MQ building.

• Innovation Tournament 2008 - 2008-02-19

  Last year students from Macquarie University competed in the global Innovation  Challenge. This year, our colleagues at Stanford University invite students from around the world to join the Innovation Tournament.

• Macquarie University is Co-sponsoring the International Women's Day Lunch on 6 March - 2008-02-15

  You are warmly invited to celebrate International Women's Day at a lunch on 6 March in Sydney.

• Biosafety Issues in Research Workshop - 2008-02-14

  The Biosafety Committee will be holding a workshop addressing biosafety issues in research.

• Learning Excellence and Development Symposium - 2008-02-13

  This one-day symposium, hosted by the Division of Economic and Financial Studies, will be held at the MGSM Conference Centre on the 22 February 2008.

• Live Screening of Apology to Stolen Generations - 2008-02-11

  Sreening to be held on Wednesday 13 February, between 8:55am and 10:30am.

• Alumni Lecture - Professor Clive Williams MG, Terrorism Expert - 2008-02-08

  Hear one of Australia's foremost terrorism experts discuss the current situation in Pakistan - and what it means for the future. 
  

• Holiday Program Museum of Ancient Cultures - 2007-12-18

  The Museum of Ancient Cultures at Macquarie University is running a holiday program for Gifted and Talented students in Years 5-6. 

• Movies at Macquarie - 2007-12-12

  Want to communicate your work to the general public, staff and students in an innovative way?