Respect for students and staff
As a Macquarie student, you’re joining an ethical and inclusive university community. We expect students and staff to treat others with respect and integrity.
A Macquarie education provides engaging and transformative learning and life experiences that encourage discovery, innovation and inclusion.
These experiences affirm our core values:
- Collective Ambition – We harness the diversity of individual talent and the power of the collective to excel in everything we do, creating positive impact.
- Purposeful Collaboration – We are results-focused and thrive on the open exchange of ideas, sharing expertise and resources within and beyond the University.
- Bold Innovation – We courageously pursue groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions with creativity and curiosity.
- Genuine Care – We act with integrity and inclusion, demonstrating empathy and concern for the wellbeing of our community.
These values underpin our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all students.
To help you understand what’s expected of you in this environment, we ask that you complete the following iLearn modules:
Macquarie University offers a range of learning modules to help students feel safe and understand the community context. These can also be accessed in iLearn:
- International Student Sexual Health Training – Provides key insights into sexual health and safety in Australia
- Intercultural Communication – Helps students navigate cultural differences effectively.
- Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Misconduct – Equips students with skills to support peers in distress.
- Foundations of LGBT Inclusion – Fosters understanding and allyship within the university community.
- Modern Slavery Education – Raises awareness of exploitation risks and ethical considerations.
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Awareness – Provides harm-reduction strategies for safer decision-making
- Gambling and Vaping Awareness – Educates students on potential risks and responsible behaviors.
These modules empower students with essential knowledge for a safer, more inclusive university experience.
Academic integrity
For further information about academic integrity, view the video below.
Safer Communities @ MQ
For further information about Safer Communities @ MQ, view the video below.
We also suggest that you read through the Student Code of Conduct.
How you can connect with the Macquarie community
- Connect with others by joining a student group. Invite friends along to events and enjoy engaging with the Macquarie community.
- If you’re concerned about a friend’s wellbeing, or you want to know how to better support a friend in need, check out our CARE MQ network, as well as our other Student Wellbeing Services.
Harassment and bullying
If you’re being harassed or bullied, or if you’re concerned about your safety due to violence or sexual assault, you can report this to the University.