Macquarie University Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
| Macquarie University | |
| Motto | And Gladly Teche from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales |
| Established | 1964 |
| Chancellor | Maurice Newman |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dianne Yerbury |
| Location | North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, Australia |
| Students | 29,462 total (2003) |
| Staff | 2,000 |
| Homepage | http://www.mq.edu.au |
| Table of contents |
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2 Academic Structure
2.1 College of Commerce
3 Student Life2.2 College of Humanities and Social Sciences 2.3 College of Science and Technology 4 See Also 5 External link |
History
In the 1960's, with Sydney expanding rapidly, the need arose for a third tertiary institution (in addition to the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney). The location was chosen to be North Ryde, and after much debate, it was decided that it be named after Lachlan Macquarie, an early governor of the colony of New South Wales, and regarded as turning what was little more than a prison colony into a viable community. The university was formerly established in 1964 with the passage of the Macquarie University Act 1964 by federal parliament, and opened to students in 1967.
The Macquarie Graduate School of Management was established in 1969. In 1990 the university absorbed the Institute of Early Childhood Studies of the Sydney College of Advanced Education, under the terms of the Higher Education (Amalgamation) Act 1989.
Academic Structure
College of Commerce
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Science and Technology
Student Life
The university offers many types of programmes, from Bachelor's degree's through to Doctorate level qualifications. Courses may be offered as full-time, part-time or through correspondence. Membership to the student union Students at Macquarie (SAM) is currently compulsory for all students, and provides many services to students. The Macquarie University Sports Association (MUSA) co-ordinates the many sporting clubs at the university. One of the most famous clubs is the Rugby Club, which recently won a Bronze medal at the prestigous Australian Univeristy Games in Perth.
Transport
Transport to and from the university is primarily by bus and car, but an increasing number of students ride bicycles or live in or near campus, making walking an effective option. Currently the nearest railway station is at Epping, however the university will have its own station with the completion of the Parramatta Rail Link in 2008.
Accommodation
While the majority of students reside off-campus, there are several options on-campus for accommodation. Dunmore Lang College and Robert Menzies College are both traditional residential colleges, providing students with individual rooms and fully catered meals. Macquarie University Village provides townhouse style accommodation.