Yearly Archives: 2016

Start your day in a healthy way: Ride2Uni Day turns 10

It’s one of the few modes of transport that ticks all the ‘feel good’ boxes: it’s sustainable, it’s fun and it burns fat instead of fuel. It’s cycling! Whether you’re an avid cyclist or a bike beginner who’s looking to fit some exercise into your day, Wednesday 12 October is your chance to start your […]

Children have advantage on learning new languages

Why is it more difficult to learn a new language as an adult? Distinguished Professor Katherine Demuth answers this question in this week’s linguistic-themed episode of the Pioneering Minds podcast. We also discuss the latest innovative methods used to better understand and measure language development in young children. Listen to previous Pioneering Minds episodes on […]

What are our best emerging thinkers thinking?

Sunita Chaudhary, HDR student in the Department of Environment and Planning. Next Monday 19 September will shine a light on the research stars of tomorrow, with three events celebrating the best of Macquarie’s undergraduate and Higher Degree Research students. Macquarie Three Minute Thesis finals 1.30pm – 3.30pm Macquarie Theatre Now in its ninth year, this […]

Walanga Muru welcomes new Director, launches 10-year Indigenous strategy

New Director of Indigenous Strategy, Leanne Holt, at last week’s Patyegarang Oration. Macquarie University warmly welcomes Walanga Muru’s new Director of Indigenous Strategy, Leanne Holt. Leanne is a Worimi woman (Karuah, New South Wales) with further connections to Biripai Country (Port Macquarie). She joins Walanga Muru after a number of years at Wollotuka, University of […]

Rocking the art world in the Kimberley

Arguably the longest, most impressive and complex rock art sequence anywhere in the world can be found in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. Dr Kira Westaway from the Department of Environmental Sciences worked alongside researchers from the University of New England and the University of Wollongong, as well as Aboriginal Traditional Owners based […]

Retirement of Professor John Simons as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

At its most recent meeting, Professsor John Simons advised the Executive Group of his intention to retire as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) towards the end of this year. Professor Simons’ retirement marks the closing of a distinguished career in academia in both the UK and Australia spanning almost 40 years. Since he joined the University in […]