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Events July – September 2013
Our outstanding reputation
Macquarie is Australia’s number 1 modern university and is renowned for
excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching, our unique approach to
learning, our highly skilled graduates, and our first-class facilities.
We would like to welcome you to campus and invite you to some of our exciting
events.
Our world-leading research and first-class facilities are at your fingertips.
Take advantage of our many museums, see our art gallery exhibitions or delve
into the minds of our research experts.
Macquarie Ancient Languages Winter School
The Ancient Languages Winter School offers a wide range of courses in
Classical and Koine Greek, Latin, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Classical Hebrew,
Akkadian and others. There are also opportunities to read Greek papyri and
inscriptions, and study Greek and roman coins.
Among the selection at the 2013 Winter School are Latin Vulgate, reading
Jerome’s Tobias and the Angel; Aramaic and Coptic at beginner level; and
intermediate Akkadian, reading Sargon’s Letter to the God Ashur, an Assyrian
royal inscription.
Where: Building X5B, Level 3, Museum of Ancient Cultures, Macquarie University
When: Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July
Time: 9am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 5pm daily
Application: Available at ar ts.mq.edu.au/mals
Cost: Early bird rate $110, concession $90 accepted until 14 June, late
applications accepted thereafter at $130/$110
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
(02) 9850 9962 or mals@mq.edu.au
arts.mq.edu.au/mals
Human Sciences Perspectives Series
Youth aspirations, participation in higher education and career choice capability:
Where to from here?
The Australian Government believes that our education system must produce
students with the skills and desire to succeed in a knowledge or skills based
economy.
Policy changes have attempted to improve academic outcomes; and to raise
career aspirations among our youth, in particular those from disadvantaged
backgrounds.
To date there have been few studies into the success of these policies. This
symposium will provide a collaborative space to share research into government
efforts in these areas, and their effects on Australian youth aspirations and
unemployment.
Where: Level 3, Campus Hub Building (C10A), Macquarie University
When: Wednesday 24 July
Time: 8.45am – 5.30pm
RSVP: register online by 17 July tinyurl.com/HSAspirations
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
Young Queer Leaders’ Summit
Join us at the YQL Summit 2013 – a one-day event for students and early career
GLBTQI youth interested in leadership in business, the community sector and the
arts. This year the conference theme is Queering Up with a focus on the upward
social mobility of young queer Australians. The conference will feature
inspirational speakers, panel discussions and workshops.
Where: Building C5C Collaborative Forum
When: Saturday 27 July
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
RSVP: registration is essential at yql.org.au/yql-2013/
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking is free in W4 car park for registered participants: parking permit
must be displayed
mark@yql.org.au
Society for the Study of Early Christianity Lecture – Professor John S
Kloppenborg
Join us at this lunchtime seminar and hear the world-renowned scholar Professor
John S Kloppenborg from the University of Toronto in Canada, talk about Early
Christianity and the Ancient Associations.
Hosted by the Society for the Study of Early Christianity, the lecture will be of
interest to the general public, students, researchers and historians.
Bring your own lunch along, tea or coffee will be available after the talk where you
can meet other members of the society in an informal setting.
Where: Building W6A, room 308, Macquarie University
When: Tuesday 30 July Time: 1pm – 2pm
RSVP: not required
Cost: Free, but a gold coin donation to the Society would be appreciated to cover
costs of tea or coffee
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
(02) 9850 7512
SSEC@mq.edu.au
Society for the Study of Early Christianity Lecture – Professor Cilliers
Breytenbach
Join us at this evening seminar and hear the world-renowned scholar Professor
Cilliers Breytenbach, talk to us about Early Christianity and the early church
fathers. Breytenbach is from Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany and his topic
is Early Lycaonian Christianity – Going beyond Paul, Ramsay and Harnack.
Hosted by the Society for the Study of Early Christianity, the lecture will be of
interest to the general public, students, researchers and historians.
Where: Building W6A, room 308, Macquarie University
When: Wednesday 31 July
Time: 7pm – 9pm
RSVP: Not required
Cost: SSEC Society Members $5 and non-members $8
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
(02) 9850 7512
SSEC@mq.edu.au
Macquarie Engineering Week Lecture
Engineering in the era of the personal genome sequence
Dr Bob Frater AO, will present a lecture on the remarkable developments in
technology in all fields over the past half century and potential for the future.
What might we see in the next period with the continuing convergence of physics,
chemistry and biology and a Moore’s Law not yet spent?
Dr Bob Frater is Vice President for Innovation with resMed (an Australian founded
US$6.5 billion medical devices company).
Where: Clark Saunders Training room, Cochlear Building, 1 University Avenue,
Macquarie University
When: Tuesday 6 August Time: 6pm – 7pm
RSVP: register to secure your seat at:
web.science.mq.edu.au/rsvp/2013/engineering-week-lecture
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
science.mq.edu.au
Australian Centre for Egyptology 2013 Annual Conference
Archaeological and historical problems of the New Kingdom: Akhenaten,
Tutankhamen and the Karnak Temple
Two international scholars, Dr Luc Gabolde (University of Montpellier, France) and
Dr Marc Gabolde (Senior research Fellow, French National Scientific research
Centre) will present two lectures each on their respective areas of research: the
Amarna period in Egypt, focusing on the political events at the end of the reign of
Akhenaten, and the history and development of the temple of Amun at Karnak.
Where: The Auditorium, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, Ryedale road, West Ryde
When: Saturday 10 August
Time: 9.30am (for 10am start) – 5 pm
RSVP: Monday 29 July
Cost: Includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea – members of the rundle
Foundation $70, non-members $80, students and pensioners $50, teachers with
five students are free
Parking: Free
(02) 9850 8848 10am – 3pm, Monday – Friday
egypt@mq.edu.au
Movies at Macquarie
The Rum Diary Rated M
In the film the Rum Diary, Johnny Depp plays a struggling journalist caught between
his commitment to reporting the truth, his editor’s obligation to his newspaper, and
the exciting yet chaotic nature of working in Puerto Rico.
For the past seven years Rodrigo Acuña – a PHD candidate at Macquarie University
– has been writing on political developments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Drawing on his research and travel experiences, he will discuss how the Rum Diary
gives us an insight the print media while also touching on beauty and dangers of the
Caribbean.
Where: Building W6D, Lotus Theatre, Macquarie University
When: Sunday 11 August
Time: 6pm – 9pm
RSVP: Bookings are essential, register online: mq.edu.au/movies
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking permits will be issued to registered guests
(02) 9850 4110 or leanne.wigmore@mq.edu.au
mq.edu.au/movies
Human Sciences Perspectives Series
Media based addictions – fact or fiction: A discussion of key issues for the
21st century
This event, sponsored by the Faculty of Human Sciences, presents a range of
perspectives on media based addictions.
While technology and media has extraordinary potential to enhance people’s lives,
finding the balance between use that enhances and use that detracts from the
human experience is not easy. This whole day workshop, featuring world authority
Professor Kimberley young along with a range of fascinating speakers, explores this
highly contentious topic and aims to examine and debate the current evidence.
Where: Level 3, Campus Hub Building (C10A), Macquarie University
When: Tuesday 13 August
Time: 9am – 4pm
RSVP: Bookings are essential please RSVP to sally.thompson@mq.edu.au
Cost: Free
Parking: Macquarie University enforces parking charges up to 8pm daily: parking
charges are $6 for one hour, $10 for three hours,
$20 all day (rates for 2013), and X3, W4 and N3 car parks are designated for casual
parking
iec.mq.edu.au/research/cfrc/cfrc_home/
MMCCS Public Lecture Series – Professor Claire Colebrook
This lecture will feature Professor Claire Colebrook from Pennsylvania State
University, USA, who will present on Se x and the (Anthropocene) City.
Colebrook is the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English at Pennsylvania State
University, USA. She is the author (most recently) of Gender (Palgrave 2003),
Irony (Routledge 2004), Milton, Evil and Literary History (Continuum 2008),
Deleuze and the Meaning of Life (Continuum 2010), and William Blake and
Digital Aesthetics (Continuum 2011). She has also written articles on visual
culture, poetry, literary theory, queer theory and contemporary culture and is
completing a book on human extinction.
Where: Building Y3A drama Theatre, Macquarie University
When: Thursday 15 August
Time: 5pm – 7pm
RSVP: Not required
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
(02) 9850 2162
joseph.pugliese@mq.edu.au
Movies at Macquarie
Man on a Ledge Rated M
An ex-cop and now wanted fugitive stands on the ledge of a high-rise building
while a New York Police department negotiator tries to talk him down. The longer
they are on the ledge, the more she realises that he might have an ulterior
objective.
Vince Hurley joined Macquarie University after 30 years in the NSW Police Force.
His outstanding knowledge in a vast range of policing areas, and invaluable
experience as a hostage negotiator, make him the only staff member who has
been shot at, stabbed, negotiated with armed offenders and purchased drugs
undercover.
Where: Macquarie Theatre, Macquarie University
When: Sunday 8 September
Time: 6pm – 9pm
RSVP: Bookings are essential, register online: mq.edu.au/movies
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking permits will be issued to registered guests upon booking
confirmation
(02) 9850 4110
leanne.wigmore@mq.edu.au
mq.edu.au/movies
Presenting the past: A symposium on history and the media
This two-day symposium brings together history professionals and media
practitioners to exchange ideas, skills and visions for the future. Presenters
include media professionals from television production companies, broadcasting
and funding agencies, historians, radio producers, journalists, editors and social
media specialists.
This hands-on event will give established academics, independent scholars,
postgraduates and public historians working in heritage, museums and archives
the rare opportunity to engage directly with media professionals in a networking
and training event. The symposium will include keynotes, panels and interactive
workshops.
Where: State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney
When: Tuesday 10 September and Wednesday 11 September
Time: 9am – 5pm daily
RSVP: historyandmedia.eventbrite.com.au
Cost: $140/$95 concession
Jacqueline Anker
(02) 9850 8879
Second Australasian Conference of Undergraduate Research (ACUR)
ACUr 2012 was a great success. 120 undergraduate students from across
Australasia presented their research and 220 people attended the conference.
The presenter of the best paper received $1000.
If you are an undergraduate student, or honours student who completed last year,
then sign up for the chance to be published in a special issue of MQ Matrix
(Macquarie University’s Undergraduate research Journal).
You will need to submit an abstract or full paper by 1 July so visit our website for
full details.
Where: Macquarie Theatre, Price Theatre, W5A Theatres 1 and 2
When: Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
undergraduateresearchaustralia.com
MMCCS Public Lecture Series – Professor Catharine Lumby
This lecture will feature Professor Catharine Lumby, Macquarie University who will
present on In the Moorehouse archives: The ethics of biography.
Lumby is the author and co-author of six books and numerous journal articles and
book chapters. She is currently writing a literary biography of the author Frank
Moorhouse. Before entering academia in 2000, she was
a journalist and opinion writer for The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and The
Bulletin. She has completed research projects for organisations as diverse as
Google Australia, the Australian Communication and Media Authority and the
National rugby League.
Where: Building y3A, drama Theatre, Macquarie University
When: Tuesday 24 September
Time: 5pm – 7pm RSVP: Not required Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
joseph.pugliese@mq.edu.au
Multiculturalism, Inclusion and Participation: Lessons from the Research
In partnership with the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW, Macquarie
University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Inclusion) Professor Gail Whiteford, will
host a full-day forum which brings research on multiculturalism to the community.
Keynote speakers and panel discussions will uncover what we have learnt from
research on multiculturalism, participation and inclusion and how we can make it
useful in the workplace and the community.
Join us for lively debate and critical reflection. Keynote speakers include
Professor Lucy Taksa and Professor Ingrid Piller.
Where: Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns road, Glebe
When: Friday 27 September
Time: 9am – 4.30pm followed by networking until 6pm
RSVP: All guests must register online mq.edu.au/multiculturalism_forum
Cost: $75 per person
Parking: Public transport is recommended, as parking meters are restricted to two
hours in surrounding streets, with a very limited supply of unrestricted parking
(02) 9850 1965
anna.king@mq.edu.au
Society for the Study of Early Christianity Lecture – Professor Claudia Rapp
Join us at this evening seminar and hear the world-renowned scholar Professor
Claudia rapp (from Vienna University in Austria), talk to us about Early Christian
Writing in Monastries. Her topic is ‘Epistolography in a monastic context: Limits
and possibilities’. This is hosted by the Society of Early Christianity and will be of
interest to the general public, students, researchers and historians.
Where: Building W6A room 308, Macquarie University
When: Monday 30 September
Time: 7pm – 9pm
RSVP: Not required
Cost: SSEC Society Members $5 and non-members $8
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
(02) 9850 7512
SSEC@mq.edu.au
The Hub Bazaar
Join in the fun and excitement of The Hub Bazaar, Macquarie University’s very
own Market day. Meander through a feast of interesting and intriguing market
stalls, featuring an array of trinkets, treasures, gizmos and gadgets sure to satisfy
all tastes and cravings. Be the envy of your work colleagues, family and friends
and find your next hidden treasure at The Hub Bazaar.
Where: Central Court yard, Macquarie University
When: Tuesdays 6 August, 3 September, 1 October, 5 November
Time: 10am – 3pm
RSVP: Bookings not required
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
campuslife.mq.edu.au/thehubbazaar
Open Day
Come and discover why Macquarie is the university for you at our Open day –
your opportunity to experience first-hand just how much we have to offer.
Open day is the perfect opportunity to get the answers to all the questions you
have about Macquarie’s outstanding degrees, study options, faculties,
accommodation, living costs and much more.
Talk to our lecturers and faculty representatives, career experts and admissions
advisers, or attend one of our mini lectures about the courses we have on offer.
Where: Macquarie University
When: Saturday 14 September
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking across campus
mq.edu.au/openday
Asia Pacific Invitational 2013 Robotics Competition
The Asia-Pacific Invitational FLL®/FTC® tournament will be the biggest FIRST®
tournament to be run in Australia to date. Teams from all over the world will travel
to Sydney and compete at Macquarie University. The tournament will be action
packed and showcase FLL robots, which are built wholly out of LEGO and
complete various tasks autonomously, as well as FTC robots, made with metalchassis to play ring It Up!
So join us for a few days or hours of great fun and excitement.
Where: Macquarie and Lotus Theatres, Macquarie University
When: Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free
sustainability@mq.edu.au
The Indigenous Science Experience
Macquarie University, the Redfern Community Centre, the City of Sydney and
Aboriginal elders and communities from around Australia present
an exciting hands-on program as part of National Science Week.
Knowledge, skills and ideas relevant to western and Indigenous science will be
shared.
For a full list of each days activities and seminars, visit the website.
Indigenous Science Seminar Series
Saturday 10 August, 9.30am – 5pm
Family Science Fun Day
Sunday 11 August, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Where: Redfern Community Centre, 53 Hugo Street, Redfern
When: Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 August
RSVP: Dave Harrington at david.harrington@mq.edu.au or
0434 916 778 or Joanne Jamie at joanne.jamie@mq.edu.au
or (02) 9850 8283
scienceweek.net.au
whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/venues/45-redfern-community-centre
Robotics Fun Day
As part of Australian Engineering Week, Macquarie University is hosting an
afternoon of robotics fun and learning including presentations, displays, and the
opportunity to drive and program robots built by students competing at an
international level. robot enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. If
you are a school student, bring along a LEGO robot you have built and show it off
at our robot display table.
Where: Building E7B Court yard, Macquarie University
When: Sunday 11 August
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Parking: Free parking available in C1, C2 and C3 car parks, fees apply in other
campus car parks
(02) 9850 7413 or luan.heimlich@mq.edu.au
engineering.mq.edu.au/community/first
Our University, Our Future: Celebrating Learning and Teaching 2013
Macquarie University’s annual celebration of learning and teaching will continue to
strive towards creating a rich and diverse culture of learning.
This year we will be looking forward to the possible futures for our university.
There will be a number of different presentations focusing on various futures,
including learning spaces and teaching practices. A general program will
run for the first three days, followed by two days dedicated to our students with the
Annual Macquarie University 3 Minute Thesis Finals and the Second Australasian
Conference of Undergraduate research. All are welcome.
Where: Building E5A and E6A, Macquarie University
When: Monday 16 to Friday 20 September
Time: 9.30am – 5pm
RSVP: Bookings are essential, register at
staff.mq.edu.au/teaching/workshops_programs
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
(02) 9850 8446
theresa.winchesterseeto@mq.edu.au
Bushcare@MQ
Each month Bushcare@MQ meets at Mars Creek to help preserve the biodiversity
of our beautiful campus. We meet with a bush regeneration expert who tells us the
work plan for the session. Bush carers are provided with all the tools and
equipment they need – and of course afternoon tea. Sessions involve weeding
and planting of trees, shrubs and groundcovers.
Where: Intersection of Mars Creek and Gymnasium road, Macquarie University
When: Thursday 4 July, Thursday 1 August and Thursday 5 September
Time: 2pm – 4pm
RSVP: Please register your interest by emailing sustainability@mq.edu.au two
days before the session
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: tickets can be purchased from vending machines in
car parks (accepts coins only), alternatively visit mq.edu.au/transport for
sustainable transport options to the campus
Cycle Skills Workshop
Cycle Skills is a free course available to all Macquarie University staff and
students. The course is designed for people who can already ride but want to
develop more skills in riding safely within various cycling environments. All
participants must bring a well-functioning bicycle and an Australian Standards
approved helmet to participate in this course. Sydney Bike Skills will run the
course.
Where: On campus
When: Friday 23 August
Time: 7am – 10am or 2pm – 5pm
RSVP: register for the event by filling out the Cycle Skills Course Form at
mq.edu.au/transport. Get in quick – limited numbers
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: tickets can be purchased from vending machines in
car parks (accepts coins only), alternatively visit mq.edu.au/transport for
sustainable transport options to the campus
Arboretum Open Day
The Macquarie University Arboretum comprises all the trees and plants on
campus.
Join us for our Arboretum Open day to find out more about the biodiversity on
campus.
Where: Meet outside E11A
When: Saturday 14 September Time: 10am – 11.30am
RSVP: samantha.newton@mq.edu.au
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking across campus
mq.edu.au/arboretum
Arboretum Walk – Bush Tucker Garden
The Macquarie University Arboretum comprises all the trees and plants on
campus. Join us for a tour of the Bush Tucker Garden – featuring plants native to
the greater Sydney area, some of which were used in traditional food and
medicine by the Darug and other Indigenous people.
Where: Meet on Wally’s Walk between E6A and E8A
When: Thursday 19 September
Time: 1pm – 2pm
RSVP: samantha.newton@mq.edu.au
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: tickets can be purchased from vending machines in
car parks (accepts coins only), alternatively visit mq.edu.au/transport for
sustainable transport options to the campus
mq.edu.au/arboretum
Music on Winter Sundays
The Ku-ring-gai Male Choir and the Spirit of Sydney Chorus
The successful Ku-ring-gai Male Choir is one of the oldest performing male voice
choirs in Australia. Founded by ex-servicemen following the Second World War,
the choir has been in harmony since 1946 and today has over 45 performing
members.
The Spirit of Sydney Chorus is a community chorus made up of approximately 35
women who love to sing. Their repertoire includes two and three part songs,
accompanied and unaccompanied, and includes musicals and show songs,
spirituals, sacred music, Australian and International songs.
Where: Macquarie Theatre, Macquarie University
When: Sunday 14 July
Time: 2.30pm – 5pm (auditorium doors open at 2pm)
RSVP: Bookings not essential – now on a first come, first served basis. Guests
are welcome to purchase refreshments from the vending machines located in the
foyer or from the coffee cart
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking for patrons in W4 and X3 car parks, parking fees apply in
other areas, tickets can be purchased from machines
mq.edu.au/about/events/view/music-on-winter-sundays-ku-ring-gai-malechoir-and-spirit-of-sydney/
Music on Winter Sundays
The Occasional Performing Sinfonia
The Occasional Performing Sinfonia ( TOPS) bridges the gap in community music,
allowing their orchestra to cross-over existing barriers, and provide the opportunity
tertiary students, teachers, professional musicians and members of existing
community music organisations to play together. TOPS perform a very challenging
repertoire and present concerts which are sure to entertain.
Where: Macquarie Theatre, Macquarie University
When: Sunday 11 August
Time: 2.30pm – 5pm (auditorium doors open at 2pm)
RSVP: Bookings not essential – now on a first come, first served basis. Guests
are welcome to purchase refreshments from the vending machines located in the
foyer or from the coffee cart
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking for patrons in W4 and X3 car parks, parking fees apply in
other areas, tickets can be purchased from machines
Music on Winter Sundays
Sydney Wind Symphony
Sydney Wind Symphony is an exciting and dynamic
concert band that performs a broad and challenging repertoire that includes works
by traditional and modern-day composers. Recognised as one of the leading
community wind symphonies in the Sydney metropolitan region the ensemble
attracts talented musicians. The current Musical director is Mark Brown. Over the
years Brown has played for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Australian Opera,
English National Ballet, Sydney Philharmonic, and professional Sydney Seasons
of a variety of stage shows and musicals.
Where: Macquarie Theatre, Macquarie University
When: Sunday 22 September
Time: 2.30pm – 5pm (auditorium doors open at 2pm)
RSVP: Bookings not essential – now on a first come,
first served basis. Guests are welcome to purchase refreshments from the
vending machines located in the foyer or from the coffee cart
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking for patrons in W4 and X3 car parks, parking fees apply in
other areas, tickets can be purchased from machines
(02) 9850 7310
community@mq.edu.au
IELTS Test Centre
The Macquarie University IELTS Test Centre is an official test centre and one of
the largest in Australia.
The Centre offers IELTS test preparation one-on-one tutoring in speaking and
writing, and an IELTS intensive preparation course in a classroom setting.
Our IELTS online preparation course has been developed by experienced
English language course developers and IELTS test tutors.
Visit IELTSonline.com.au for more information.
Where: Level 2, Campus Hub Building (C10A), Macquarie University
When: Monday to Friday, 9.15am – 4.30pm
Time: IELTS test dates are found at IELTS.mq.edu.au/dates.asp
RSVP: To book in for a test and to find out more visit IELTS.mq.edu.au
Cost: $330 for the IELTS test, $60 for one-on-one tutoring sessions,
IELTS Online courses from $49
Parking: Available in X3 and W4 car parks, fees apply
(02) 9850 6337 or
IELTS@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University Sport Clubs
The easiest way to play sport and get fit is to join one of Macquarie University’s
sport clubs and become a MacWarrior. Each of the 15 clubs competes in different
levels of competition, so whether you are in it to win it, or just looking for a bit of
fun, membership is open to all.
For more information on sport clubs visit campuslife.mq.edu.au/clubsport
Macquarie University Social Sport
Macquarie University social sport competitions provide an opportunity for anyone
to take part in competitive and non-competitive recreational sport activities. There
are a variety of competitions on offer throughout the year from netball and
basketball, to football and futsal.
The competitions are open to all and are a great way to meet new people. You
can register as a team or as an individual and Macquarie University will look after
the rest. For more information on what’s available visit
campuslife.mq.edu.au/socialsport
Macquarie University Social Sessions
If you’re looking to play sport but can’t commit to a team or a permanent time-slot
social sessions are for you. There is no need to book ahead, just turn up for a
game.
Designed for players of all levels, a Macquarie University sport representative will
oversee the session, and match you up with others of similar ability. Choose from
table tennis, badminton and basketball, and compete in a friendly atmosphere.
For more information visit campuslife.mq.edu.au/socialsessions
Exhibition – Macquarie at the Olympics
The Macquarie University Sporting Hall of Fame’s current exhibition is ‘Macquarie
at the Olympics’ which runs until October 2013.
The exhibition coincides with the 2012 Olympic year and is in honour of the
Olympic achievements of our students and alumni. The exhibition acknowledges
13 Macquarie University Olympians including Ian Thorpe, Melissa Wu, Joel
Milburn and Elisa Barnard, and takes you on their personal journey to the Games
with the support of Macquarie University.
Where: Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, Building W10A
Open: Monday to Sunday
Time: 8.30am – 7pm
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking is available for up to two hours in the N3 car park off
Gymnasium rd, tickets required
(02) 9850 6587
kayley.stephenson@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University Tournaments
Develop your skills and compete in a friendly environment. Each session
Macquarie University holds sport tournaments which are open to players of all skill
levels and abilities.
Macquarie University Badminton Tournament
Where: Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, Gymnasium road, North
Ryde
When: Saturday 10 August and Saturday 16 November
Cost: Singles: $20, doubles: $35 per team
Divisions: Singles – mens and womens, doubles – Open, B, C, D
Macquarie University Table Tennis Tournament
Where: Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, Gymnasium road, North
Ryde
When: Saturday 9 November
Cost: Singles: $15, doubles: $30 per team
Divisions: Singles – A /Ar and B/C, doubles – A /Ar and B/C
(02) 9850 9480 socialsport@mq.edu.au
Australian History Museum
The Australian History Museum houses over 3500 items reflecting Australia’s
history from pre-colonisation to today.
Where: Building W6A, room 126 (ground floor), Macquarie University
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 4pm; Wednesday, 9am – noon
RSVP: Bookings recommended
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply: X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
(02) 9850 8870
jane.thogersen@mq.edu.au
Museum of Ancient Cultures
The Museum of Ancient Cultures displays elements of everyday life from the
ancient world. Contemplate the lives and thoughts of past people and come to
appreciate the work they have done before us.
Where: Building X5B, Macquarie University
Open: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm
RSVP: Appointments recommended
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking fees apply. X3 and W4 car parks are designated for casual
parking
(02) 9850 9263
karl.vandyke@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University Astronomical Observatory
Take a tour of the night sky. you will see planets, binary stars, star clusters,
nebulae, and bright galaxies through our 12 inch and 16 inch in-dome telescopes.
The Astronomical Observatory operates in fine weather subject to bookings and is
closed if it is raining or extremely cloudy.
Where: Macquarie University Astronomical Observatory, access is via
Gymnasium road, near the corner of Culloden and Waterloo roads
Open: Fridays 8pm – 9.30pm during daylight savings time
(from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April), and 7pm – 8.30pm
during the rest of the year
RSVP: A range of tickets are available for adults, children, students, families and
AFA members
Cost: To purchase tickets online follow links at
physics.mq.edu.au/community/observatory
Parking: Free parking is available for up to two hours in the N3 car park off
Gymnasium rd, parking tickets are required
physics.mq.edu.au/community/observatory
Macquarie University Hospital
Macquarie University Hospital is Australia’s only private teaching hospital on a
University campus. Although we have some of the most ground-breaking medical
equipment onsite, we are as accessible and affordable as any other private
hospital in the country and regularly perform the standard procedures you would
find in these facilities.
A number of new services that have recently opened include:
Bone Metastases Clinic – (02) 9812 3220
Sleep Studies Service – (02) 9812 3709
Breast Assessment Clinic – (02) 9887 8899
Advanced Lymphoedema Clinic – (02) 9812 3636
Head and Neck Clinic – (02) 9887 8899
(02) 9812 3000
muh.org.au
Parenting Anxious Pre-Schoolers
The Centre for Emotional Health’s Emotional Health Clinic is providing a free
community information evening for parents of shy or anxious pre-school aged
children.
Psychologist Emily Cale will discuss:
•
how anxiety and shyness can affect children in their
pre-school years
• parenting strategies to help young children manage their anxiety
• available treatment options.
The discussion will include an interactive question and answer session.
Where: Australian Hearing Hub, Level 1 lecture theatre,
16 University Ave, Macquarie University
When: Thursday 22 August
Time: doors open 6pm, event 6.30pm – 7.30pm
RSVP: Bookings are essential as places are limited:
register online at centreforemotionalhealth.com.au
by 5pm, Monday 19 August 2013
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking from 6pm in X3 and W4 car parks, permits will be issued to
guests upon registering
centreforemotionalhealth.com.au
Chiropractic Clinics
The Macquarie University Chiropractic Clinics have provided a well-established
service to the community for many years.
The Clinics offer a range of services cater to a wide cross section of the
community including the elderly, children, sports men and women, and patients
presenting with both chronic and acute pain.
The Clinics’ highly experienced supervising team ensure that our student interns
meet the highest standards of patient care, and reinforce exemplar y academic
standards of diagnosis and treatment, so you can be confident of receiving the
very best care.
Where: Macquarie University Campus Clinic, EMC building, Ground floor, 3
Innovation road, Macquarie University
Open:
Monday to Thursday, 12pm – 8pm
Friday 12pm – 4pm
Saturday 8am – 4pm
Parking: Macquarie University Campus Clinic has four designated car spaces in
the car park in front of the clinic. For other clinic parking information see the
website below
For appointments and enquiries contact (02) 9850 1350
chiro.mq.edu.au/Clinics
eCentreClinic
Participate in free online education and treatment courses for adults with worr y,
stress, anxiety and depression. All courses are provided free of charge. Our aim is
to build courses that teach people to manage their symptoms, and by doing so
improve their quality of life and that of their families and communities.
In 2013 we will conduct clinical trials for people with symptoms of low mood,
depression, stress, social anxiety, panic and worry. Our programs are designed
for adults aged 18 and above.
But, we also have specific courses designed for adults aged 18 to 24 years and 65
years and older.
contact@ecentreclinic.org
Macquarie University Speech and Hearing Clinic
The Clinic provides teaching and research opportunities and offers a clinical
service to the community.
Speech and language pathology services
Leaders in speech pathology practice for all ages. Clients receive the most
effective services available for difficulties with speech, stuttering, language,
literacy, voice and accents.
Audiology services
Best practice, independent hearing assessments and services including hearing
aids, hearing rehabilitation and diagnosis and management of auditor y
processing disorders.
Where: Ground floor, Australian Hearing Hub, 16 University Avenue, Macquarie
University
Open: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Parking: Parking is available on campus for clients
For appointments and enquiries contact (02) 9850 2900 during business hours
mq.edu.au/shc
The Macquarie University Psychology Clinic
Receive specialised psychological services which are tailored in response to the
needs of the community. The Clinic supports adults, children and families.
Where: Level 1, Australian Hearing Hub, 16 University Avenue, Macquarie
University
Open: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
For appointments, parking information and enquiries contact the Clinic during
business hours on (02) 9850 8000 or psychology.clinic@mq.edu.au
The Emotional Health Clinic
The Emotional Health Clinic is a specialist research clinic aimed at furthering our
understanding of child and adult emotional disorders and improving methods of
treatment. We offer state-of-the-art assessment and treatment of anxiety and
related disorders, based on internationally recognised research conducted by our
Centre and other esteemed research groups.
The Clinic offers specialised group and individual treatment options for anxiety
and related disorders across the lifespan, for pre-school aged children through to
older adults.
Where: Emotional Health Clinic, Level 1, Australian Hearing Hub, 16 University
Avenue, Macquarie University
Open: Monday to Thursday, 9am – 8pm, Friday, 9am – 5pm
For appointments, parking information and enquiries contact the Clinic during
business hours on (02) 9850 8711
centreforemotionalhealth.com.au
Macquarie graduates are a part of the global Macquarie alumni community,
spanning more than 120 countries.
Stay connected, stay up-to-date!
• sign up to the Alumni Web Community to find classmates, access professional
networking opportunities, register for events and read breaking news
• ‘like’ us on Facebook and learn about the latest events
• join the Macquarie Alumni Group on LinkedIn to network and access key
information from industry experts
• follow @MQAlumni on Twitter
• watch our Youtube channel to access lectures and the latest developments
from campus
• connect with alumni through our chapters and networks across the globe
The benefits continue…
• receive our regular
electronic publications
• access a comprehensive selection of online journals and publications for your
professional development
For a list of helpful Macquarie Alumni links and contact information visit
mq.edu.au/alumni or email alumni@mq.edu.au
Getting to Macquarie University
We encourage visitors to use sustainable transport options wherever possible.
With a train station on campus and buses running from many areas of the city it
has never been easier to use public transport to visit the University.
If you choose to drive, parking is available at various locations on site. Parking
fees apply and tickets can be purchased from vending machines in car parks
(accepts coins and credit cards).
You can find more information about the various transport options available,
campus maps and further information on car parking at our transport website. Visit
mq.edu.au/transport for details.
Should you wish to be added to the mailing list for the events booklet, visit
mq.edu.au/eventsbooklet or contact Leanne Wigmore on (02) 9850 4110