Launch your Macquarie experience

Macquarie Kickstart Plus for Session 2 2023
Tuesday 25 July to Friday 18 August 2023

Starting later into the session? Come along to our Macquarie Kickstart Plus sessions to help you familiarise and prepare for your time at Macquarie.

For students who missed out on Macquarie Kickstart for Session 2 2023, we are running additional Kickstart sessions during the first four weeks of academic session. These sessions will help you transition into your academic studies and introduce you to the values and expectations of Macquarie.

There will also be stalls and activities so you can explore the social programs and student services available at Macquarie.

Academic Integrity

Gain a foundational understanding of academic integrity in this introductory session prior to completing the Academic Integrity Module.

Introduction to iLearn

iLearn is the online learning system at Macquarie University. Learn about the basic features, tools, and learning technologies you will come across during your studies.

Find yourself in the Library

Learn about the Library services, resources, training and help available to students.

Finding your feet at Macquarie

Discover the study support services helping students succeed and make the most of their time at Macquarie University.

RESPECT – Building respectful relationships

You will be introduced to the expectations of the Macquarie University community for fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.

Numeracy Skills

Studying a mathematics, statistics or numeracy-based subject, or just need extra support? Refresh your mathematical skills.

Public Speaking

Learn how to work through the nerves of presenting and how to prepare for public speaking.

Writing at University

Learn key strategies for academic success and find out about writing support available to students.

Kickstart your career

Find out how to proactively launch your career and make the most of the programs, events, and resources.

All Kickstart Plus sessions will be held on Ground Level, 18 Wally’s Walk.

Tuesdays – Academic foundations

Time

Event

11am – 12pm

Academic Integrity

12 – 1pm

Introduction to iLearn

1 – 2pm

Find yourself in the Library

Wednesdays – Familiarity with support

Time

Event

11am – 12pm

Finding your feet at Macquarie

12 – 1pm

RESPECT – Building respectful relationships

1 – 2pm

Numeracy Skills

Thursdays – Life hacks

Time

Event

11am – 12pm

Public Speaking

12 – 1pm

Writing at University

1 – 2pm

Kickstart your career

Stalls and BBQ events (until stock lasts) will be held from 11am – 2pm and are run by students to help you connect with student life at Macquarie.

Join us outside 18 Wally’s Walk!

Date

Event

26 July

Buddies and Mentors BBQ

27 July

Wraps and Platters

1 August

Buddies and Mentors BBQ

2 August

Wraps and Platters

3 August

Student Group: MUGA

8 August

Buddies and Mentors BBQ

9 August

Wraps and Platters

10 August

Student Group: MUMSA

15 August

Buddies and Mentors BBQ

16 August

Wraps and Platters

17 August

Student Group: Pasifika