Macquarie University

Macquarie University is a university located in North Ryde, a north-western suburb of Sydney, Australia. It is adjacent to the Macquarie Centre, a large shopping centre for the district. Macquarie University is a member of Innovative Research Universities Australia.

Student life

The university offers many types of programmes, from Bachelor's degrees through to Doctorate level qualifications. Courses may be offered as full-time, part-time or through correspondence. Membership to the students' union Students at Macquarie (SAM) is currently compulsory for all students (according to the Australian law - see Universal Student Unionism), and provides many services to students.

Related Topics:
Bachelor's degree - Doctorate - Students' union - Universal Student Unionism

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Conception Day

The biggest event at the university is Conception Day, an annual festival put on by SAM. Traditionally held on the last day of classes before the September mid-semester break, the day is supposedly named after the day the university's namesake, Lachlan Macquarie, was conceived (although this is in fact impossible, since Lachlan Macquarie's birthday was on January 31). It features many big-name bands, amusement rides and a lot of sun and alcohol. Previously open to all, entry to Conception Day 2005 was for the first time restricted to Macquarie University students and staff.

Related Topics:
Conceived - Bands - Amusement ride - Sun - Alcohol

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Transport

Transport to and from the university is primarily by bus and car, although students who live on or near campus will often walk or ride. Currently the nearest railway station is at Epping, however the university will have its own station with the completion of the Epping to Chatswood Line in 2008.

Related Topics:
Railway - Epping - Own station - Epping to Chatswood Line - 2008

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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.

Related Topics:
Dunmore Lang College - Robert Menzies College - Macquarie University Village

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Sport

The university has a large number of sporting clubs and extensive facilities, which are co-ordinated by the Macquarie University Sports Association (MUSA). Clubs participate in local competitions and also send teams to the annual Australian University Games. One of the most famous clubs is the Rugby Club, which recently won a Bronze medal at the prestigious Australian University Games in Perth.

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