Month: May 2024
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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.
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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.
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2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Education
Applications are now open and will close on 27 June 2024.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Countdown to launching your S2 Unit Guide
Important dates and information to ensure your Unit Guide is ready on time.
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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.