
According to a report published in The Sydney Morning Herald (21/2/07), Macquarie University has the highest first year student retention rate in Australia. Statistics collected for the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund reveal that Macquarie retains 86.43 per cent of students.
To meet the needs of industry, Macquarie University has developed a suite of engineering degrees to service the fast growing fields of telecommunications, computing and electronics. From 2008 study options will be available in computer engineering, electronics engineering, instrumentation and control engineering, photonics engineering, software engineering, wireless engineering and telecommunications engineering.
An Information Evening will be held on Tuesday 27 March from 6.30pm in the Boyd Room, SAM Building, Macquarie University. (A detailed map is available from www.bgo.mq.edu.au).
Parking is available on campus for a nominal fee.
For further information or bookings contact admin@elec.mq.edu.au or visit www.elec.mq.edu.au
Climate change champion and Macquarie University academic Professor Tim Flannery was recently named 2007 Australian of the Year.
Prime Minister Howard said Flannery had helped millions of Australians better appreciate and understand the environment.

Issue 1, 2007
Connect with Macquarie provides prospective undergraduate students with
the latest news from the University, as well as information on courses,
scholarships, clubs and facilities, upcoming events, student profiles
and much more.
News
You’re invited to Experience what Macquarie has to offer
High school students, teachers and parents are invited to participate in an innovative program at Macquarie University. More >
Courses

Bachelor of Creative Arts
The Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA or BCA International) is a multidisciplinary arts management degree that is designed for those seeking employment in the arts, associated organisations or public services. It is especially relevant to those who plan a career involving arts administration. More >
Volunteering at Macquarie

Macquarie Volunteers Abroad
Macquarie University now offers a range of international volunteering programs designed to foster international cooperation and engagement in developing countries through knowledge and skills sharing, mutual understanding and community outreach. More >
Science and Technology

Science Partnerships for Teachers and Researchers
Physics classes are set to become more informative and interactive at Ravenswood School for Girls, Oakhill College and Matthew Flinders Anglican College. More >
A Global Perspective
International Students working together
Macquarie University students met with European students to gain a global perspective into social and political issues. More >
Campus Life
O-Week 2007
Macquarie University students met with European students to gain a global perspective into social and political issues. More >
* Upcoming Macquarie Experience Events for Students, Teachers & Parents More >