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iLecture Semester 1 Booking Deadline – Friday 23 January 2009

A reminder that the final deadline for iLecture booking requests for Semester 1, 2009 is Friday 23 January. The recording of lectures for Week 1 to Week 3 cannot be guaranteed if bookings are received after this date.

Book your iLecture recordings via the request forms found on the iLecture website:

iLecture recording forms
Other forms

For more information contact Pierre Bleiker on x9631 or ilectures@mq.edu.au

Researching Learning and Teaching

Researching Learning and Teaching at Macquarie is a special interest research group that aims to support the development of a critically reflective, evidence-based approach to the development of sustainable, high quality learning environments.

Session theme: Indigenous Learning and Teaching – Tuesday 18 November

How can experiences within a University 'block mode' program support learning for Indigenous Students?
Associate Professor Susan Page and team

(Re)Visioning Indigenous Student Engagement at Macquarie University
Dr Chris J Kavelin

All staff interested in developing their scholarship in learning and teaching are invited to participate. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Tuesday 18 November
Time: 1pm-2.30pm
Venue: E6A 116

To register visit the Learning and Teaching website and click on workshops/seminars or email ltcenquiries@mq.edu.au

Postgraduate Study Opportunities for Staff

A reminder that applications are now open to commence study in the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, offered through ACES.

The program has the following specialisations:

• Higher education Learning and Teaching
• E-Learning in higher education
• Leadership, Management and Administration in higher education

As part of the University’s commitment to the professional development of its staff, Macquarie staff are eligible for a waiver of tuition fees for the three core units of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, provided that they have not already been granted a fee waiver towards any other course of study while a member of staff at Macquarie University.

Completion of the program is recognised in the University’s Teaching Index

Applications are now open for staff wishing to commence study in Semester 1, 2009.  Applications for external study are due by 12 December, and applications for internal study are due by 9 January.

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