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- Graduate Research Academy
- Level 2, 16 Wally's Walk
- Macquarie University NSW 2109
- T: +61 (2) 9850 4741
Macquarie University is committed to providing a strong and supportive research culture. We encourage feedback from Graduate Research students regarding positive and challenging experiences.
Each year, Graduate Research students are invited to provide feedback on their university experience via the Macquarie University Student Experience Questionnaire – Research (MUSEQ-R). This survey covers key aspects of your research journey, including your skill development, the intellectual climate in your department/faculty, infrastructure, and your supervisory support. The feedback provided is used by the University to understand what we are doing well and where we can enhance your research journey.
Your 2022 feedback
Graduate researchers’ satisfaction improved in Overall Experience, Supervision, Skills Development, Intellectual Climate and Infrastructure in 2022, compared with 2021:
Areas that require improvement were also identified:
Our response
Based on students’ feedback in 2022 and 2021, the Graduate Research Academy (GRA) at Macquarie University further enhanced its services to support students’ needs - including additional online developmental opportunities and support, greater financial support and student provisions, and enhanced administration processes.
Your confidential feedback helps us to better understand how we are contributing to your university experience and to identify our areas of strength and areas for improvement.
Check your emails during September - October for an invitation to complete the Macquarie University Student Experience Questionnaire – Research (MUSEQ-R).
The Annual Progress Report (APR) provides you with an opportunity to critically reflect on progress in your research program and skill development in the last 12 months. You are encouraged to be honest in the reporting of your progress and be assured that the purpose of the APR is to enable the University to support your continued candidature and progression.
If you would like to confidentially discuss any aspect of your candidature please contact your Department Director of Research Training, Faculty Associate Dean Research Training and Performance or Academic Director Graduate Research to arrange a meeting.
The Postgraduate Research Experience Questionnaire (PREQ) is a national survey offered to research graduates by the Graduate Careers Australia (GCA). The Questionnaire is intended to probe key elements of the university experience, including supervision, intellectual climate, skill development, infrastructure, thesis examination and goals and expectations.
Further information about the PREQ can be found at: https://www.graduatecareers.com.au/files/research/start/agsoverview/ctags/preqo/