Wellbeing Week 2021
Students were asked to share positive affirmations that help them take charge of their wellbeing.
Read the winning affirmationsResume and Cover Letter Essentials Workshop
- Tuesday 19 October, 12pm – 1pm, Online | Register
- Wednesday 27 October, 12pm – 1pm, Online | Register
- Tuesday 2 November, 12pm – 1pm, Online | Register
Learn what employers are looking for in a resume and get some tips so you can update your resume to reflect your experience and studies!
Macquarie Student Employment Fast Track Workshop
- Tuesday 19 October, 1pm – 2pm, Online | Register
- Wednesday 27 October, 1pm – 2pm, Online | Register
- Thursday 4 November, 1pm – 2pm, Online | Register
The workshop is open to any Macquarie University student and recent graduate who would like to find paid employment opportunities on and off campus, so if you have friends who would like to join us, please ask them to register.
Future Ready Series presented by Chartered Accountants ANZ
- Session 1: Tuesday 19 October 2021, 3pm – 4.15pm, Online
- Session 2: Thursday 21 October 2021, 3pm – 4.15pm, Online
Are you an accounting student and not sure how can you to choose a career that’s right for you?
The Future Ready Series is designed to help you discover your hidden strengths and develop the soft skills employers look for. This is a great opportunity to hear and learn from professionals and HR leaders who will share their career journey as well as tips and techniques to help you make the right career decision.
Register before 19 October to secure your place.
IDOA International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating
Wednesday 20 October, 10am onwards, Online
The International Center for Academic Integrity will be offering a presentation session on October 20 for the International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating. The session will be a live broadcast with a global group of students. This session will be followed by an expert presentation and panel featuring Thomas Lancaster (UK), Billy Kelly (Ireland), Zeenath Khan (UAE), Rowena Harper (AUS) and Sarah Eaton (Canada).
Aussie Accelerator Massive Reverse Pitch
Wednesday 20 October, 6pm – 7:30pm, Online
Join MQ Incubator Manager Morgan Popely and other incubators and accelerators from the Aussie Ecosystem, for this fun event where they'll be pitching their programs and the type of startups they're looking for!
Workshop: Angel Investing in the US and Europe
Thursday 21 October, 7am – 8am, Online
Join us as we sit down with Adam de Sola Pool, Mentor, Angel Investor and Advisory Board Member and Erico Tam, Founder and CEO of PosiWise and co-CEO of CloudOlive to talk about everything you need to know about Angel Investing in the US and Europe.
The Hack Mac comp
Thursday 21 October, 9am – 9pm, Online
Hack Mac is our annual cyber security competition that’s open to all MQ students. The whole point of Hack Mac is to give Macquarie University students a taste of what real world cyber security is like. We hope that it will spark your interest in cyber security topics and even aid you in learning some new skills. You work in pairs and can win prizes.
Interview Skills
Thursday 21 October, 1pm – 2pm, Online
This workshop will help you in approaching those difficult questions and how to bring out your best qualities in an interview situation.
Exam Strategies Workshop
Thursday 21 October, 2pm – 3pm, Online
Attend this online workshop to learn exam prep strategies to ace your exams.
Leveraging LinkedIn to Grow Your Network
Thursday 26 October, 1pm – 2pm, Online
Learn how you can Leverage LinkedIn as a tool to help you find career options and connect with people in your preferred industry. This is a great workshop for Graduates, Alumni and Mid Career.
National Archaeological Students Conference (NASC)
Thursday 26 October – Friday 29 October, Online
This annual event showcases the cutting-edge research produced by Australian and international archaeology students at all levels of study.
This event comprises three days of conference proceedings, including a keynote lecture series, two careers expos, and several diverse student presentations. Prominent academic, Ronika Power, will be a keynote speaker at this event.
MQ Incubator Pitch Competition
Wednesday 27 October 2021, Online
The MQ Incubator’s Student Pitch Competition is back, and bigger than ever, in 2021! With $20,000 worth of prize money up for grabs, there’s no better time to muster up the courage to participate!
Voting for the Audience Choice Award has officially begun and we need YOU to help us!
- Enrol via iLearn
- Watch the pitches in each category - Impact, For Profit & Best Worst Idea
- Vote for your favourite pitch - you have 1 vote in each category.
️️Voting closes on October 21st.
#AskMeAnything session for international students
Thursday 28 October, 2pm – 3pm, Online
Do you have questions about academic writing, the assignment process or preparing for exams? In this informal session, you can ask the Learning Advisers anything about study, writing at university, and academic language!
Intensive Jobsearch Strategies Workshop
Thursday 4 November, 1pm – 2pm, Online
Don't waste hours each day browsing the same sites or pursuing the same channels as everyone else. Learn the secrets to effectively and successfully job search and find your dream job in this online workshop!
Study Australia Industry Experience Projects (SAIEP)
23 November – 10 December 2021 | Register
Are you interested in gaining real-world experience and expanding your professional network? Would you like an Australian Government endorsed certificate to add to your resume?
Macquarie University, in conjunction with Practera, is offering you the opportunity to work on a 2-week real-world work experience. The Study Australia Industry Experience Projects (SAIEP) offers student teams the opportunity to work on real industry projects with Australian and global employers for a two-week period.
To apply, please register by completing the online form by 5:00 pm, Monday 25 October.
Weekly events
Come along to our weekly online events to unwind, meet new people and have some fun. Most of our weekly events do not require registration, so all you need to do is show up!
Peer Group Coaching Sessions
Week 6 – Week 12, Online (no sessions during mid-session break)
Meet fellow students studying similar disciplines as you by attending peer group coaching sessions. These sessions, run by fellow students or Success Coaches are free to join for all Undergraduate students studying any units in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Success Coaches will provide a positive space for you to focus on solutions and provide advice about resources to help you get the most out of your studies. The theme for the first week of sessions is staying on top of your wellbeing. Even if you don't have any feedback or concerns, come along as it is a great way to make some friends during lockdown.
English Speaking Club
Thursdays, 3.30pm – 4.30pm, Online
If you're an international student, join us for this online session to improve your English speaking skills through interactive learning.
Check our Facebook page for updates and make sure to fill out the registration form so you can get access to each session.
Weekly Online Hangouts - Discord and Chill
Thursdays, 8pm – 10pm, Online
Come hang out with us every Thursday at 8pm on the MQUKPOP Discord Server where we play games, study, chill, and talk about the latest Hallyu news together.
Food Hamper Distribution
COVID-19 Update
Fridays, 12.30pm – 2pm, 18 Wally's Walk (beside MUSE)
In order to support the Macquarie International Student Community, we signed a new partnership with Oz Harvest to provide free food relief hampers for our international students in need every Friday from 12:30pm to 2pm.
Be advised that you can only collect the hamper if you live within 5km from Campus or within the LGA City of Ryde.
We encourage you to check emergency food assistance for international students of Study NSW for delivery options or Macquarie University's support page for food assistance around Sydney.