Month: May 2024

Exploring culture, commerce and creativity on a study tour in Tokyo
The 'Macquarie Advantage' was on full display when MQBS staff took a group of their students to Japan for a transformative real-world learning experience.

Building a community of practice – from go to whoa
Explore the power of a community of practice for collaborative problem-solving, idea sharing, and skill development.

2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Education
Applications are now open and will close on 27 June 2024.

Academic Senate Top 5, 21 May 2024
Macquarie University's Academic Senate convened for its third meeting of the year on 21 May. Check out the top 5 items from this meeting.

Ask us: how do I encourage students to put down their phones in class?
We find the answer: suggestions for cultivating a distraction free learning zone.

Peer Nominations for 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Education are now open!
Nominate a peer for a 2024 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Education.

Surely they can write? Tackling literacy decline one scoop at a time
Using ice-cream as bait, teaching staff in Psychology delivered practical in-class exercises to improve the essay writing skills of first-year students.

Countdown to launching your S2 Unit Guide
Important dates and information to ensure your Unit Guide is ready on time.

Enrol now for Beginning to Teach program (starts 25 June)
An introductory teaching program with a practical focus for those who are just starting or have a couple of sessions of university teaching under their belt. Join now and be ready to teach in S2 with increased confidence.