School of International Studies
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From international security, politics, and criminology, to languages and emerging global cultures, our world-leading researchers provide policymakers, practitioners and students the knowledge and skills needed to navigate international affairs.
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🚨MISRG is excited to announce that renowned intel scholar John Blaxland has agreed to be our 2025 MQ Intelligence Studies Research Group Speaker! John will be "Revealing Secrets" about the 5👁️ intel sharing relationship at 4pm Sydney time Mon 3 Nov on campus @mqsois.bsky.social & via Zoom Details ⬇️
October 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🚨MISRG is excited to announce that renowned intel scholar John Blaxland has agreed to be our 2025 MQ Intelligence Studies Research Group Speaker! John will be "Revealing Secrets" about the 5👁️ intel sharing relationship at 4pm Sydney time Mon 3 Nov on campus @mqsois.bsky.social & via Zoom Details ⬇️
🔍 Reality vs. CSI Fiction: What Crime Scenes Are Really Like
Our colleague Dr Vincent Hurley from the School of International Studies has published a fascinating article in The Conversation that debunks Hollywood myths about crime scene investigation.
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Our colleague Dr Vincent Hurley from the School of International Studies has published a fascinating article in The Conversation that debunks Hollywood myths about crime scene investigation.
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What is a ‘crime scene’, really? An expert explains how it’s more than just blue police tape
If you’ve only ever seen crime scenes on TV shows, the reality will likely surprise you.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🔍 Reality vs. CSI Fiction: What Crime Scenes Are Really Like
Our colleague Dr Vincent Hurley from the School of International Studies has published a fascinating article in The Conversation that debunks Hollywood myths about crime scene investigation.
theconversation.com/what-is-a-cr...
Our colleague Dr Vincent Hurley from the School of International Studies has published a fascinating article in The Conversation that debunks Hollywood myths about crime scene investigation.
theconversation.com/what-is-a-cr...
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Had a great time talking about our new Bachelor of International Studies to a full house of interested students and parents at Macquarie as part of the @mqsois.bsky.social!
August 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Had a great time talking about our new Bachelor of International Studies to a full house of interested students and parents at Macquarie as part of the @mqsois.bsky.social!
⚖️ "The Price of Citizenship" - A deeply impactful panel discussion that brought together extraordinary voices to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: What is an Australian passport worth in an age of growing global insecurity?
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⚖️ "The Price of Citizenship": A Powerful Discussion on Wrongful Detention and Human Rights | MQ School of International Studies
⚖️ "The Price of Citizenship": A Powerful Discussion on Wrongful Detention and Human Rights
Yesterday, the School of International Studies hosted a deeply impactful panel discussion that brought toge...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:08 AM
⚖️ "The Price of Citizenship" - A deeply impactful panel discussion that brought together extraordinary voices to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: What is an Australian passport worth in an age of growing global insecurity?
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🤖 AI in Education: Our Faculty Making Impact at Sold-Out Arts After Dark Event
We're proud that three of our School of International Studies colleagues took center stage, leading interactive activation booths to showcase innovative AI applications in their classrooms
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We're proud that three of our School of International Studies colleagues took center stage, leading interactive activation booths to showcase innovative AI applications in their classrooms
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🤖 AI in Education: Our Faculty Making Impact at Sold-Out Arts After Dark Event | MQ School of International Studies
🤖 AI in Education: Our Faculty Making Impact at Sold-Out Arts After Dark Event
What an incredible evening at Arts After Dark: Empowering education through AI - revolution or evolution? With 450 regis...
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August 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
🤖 AI in Education: Our Faculty Making Impact at Sold-Out Arts After Dark Event
We're proud that three of our School of International Studies colleagues took center stage, leading interactive activation booths to showcase innovative AI applications in their classrooms
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We're proud that three of our School of International Studies colleagues took center stage, leading interactive activation booths to showcase innovative AI applications in their classrooms
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Delighted to give the opening remarks last week at the second Mirai - Future's with Japan Event, hosted by @bengibb.bsky.social at Macquarie's School of International Studies (@mqsois.bsky.social)! Almost 500 students attended - lovely to see so many young passionate learners.
June 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Delighted to give the opening remarks last week at the second Mirai - Future's with Japan Event, hosted by @bengibb.bsky.social at Macquarie's School of International Studies (@mqsois.bsky.social)! Almost 500 students attended - lovely to see so many young passionate learners.
Our Security Studies students are currently experiencing an incredible educational journey through the UK, immersing themselves in the history, culture, and contemporary security issues that have shaped modern Britain.
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🌍Security Studies Students Explore UK's Rich History and Contemporary Challenges
Our Security Studies students are currently experiencing an incredible educational journey through the UK, immersi...
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June 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Our Security Studies students are currently experiencing an incredible educational journey through the UK, immersing themselves in the history, culture, and contemporary security issues that have shaped modern Britain.
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We're proud to highlight Associate Professor Lavina Lee's participation in a prestigious 3-day strategic dialogue and table-top exercise in Honolulu (3-5 June), hosted by the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska.
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June 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
We're proud to highlight Associate Professor Lavina Lee's participation in a prestigious 3-day strategic dialogue and table-top exercise in Honolulu (3-5 June), hosted by the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska.
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Engaging Future Students: School of International Studies Hosts All Saints Grammar
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June 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Engaging Future Students: School of International Studies Hosts All Saints Grammar
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Following-up to our recent Prize Giving evening SBS中文 has featured an interview with Holly Stapleton, one of the recipients of the Taiwan Travel Grants. It’s a wonderful insight into the opportunities these grants offer.
🎧 Listen to the interview here:
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🎧 Listen to the interview here:
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2025年下半年影响SUPER增长的利和弊 | SBS Mandarin - SBS 普通话电台
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June 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Following-up to our recent Prize Giving evening SBS中文 has featured an interview with Holly Stapleton, one of the recipients of the Taiwan Travel Grants. It’s a wonderful insight into the opportunities these grants offer.
🎧 Listen to the interview here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp2F...
🎧 Listen to the interview here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp2F...
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Was a delight to host this event at Macquarie University for the @mqsois.bsky.social!
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2025 student prize-giving ceremony
The 2025 prize-giving celebrated top global cultures and languages students with 150 guests in a night of achievement and connection.
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June 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Was a delight to host this event at Macquarie University for the @mqsois.bsky.social!
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🎙️ Expert Analysis on Trump's AUKUS Review
🔗 Listen to Dr. Lavina Lee's analysis:
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#AUKUS #InternationalSecurity #MQIntStudies #MacquarieUniversity #MQIntPolitics #MQSecurityStudies #ExpertCommentary #DefencePolicy #IndoPacific #TrumpAdministration
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#AUKUS #InternationalSecurity #MQIntStudies #MacquarieUniversity #MQIntPolitics #MQSecurityStudies #ExpertCommentary #DefencePolicy #IndoPacific #TrumpAdministration
How worried should we be about the US review of AUKUS? - ABC listen
The Pentagon review of the AUKUS security pact will assess its alignment with Donald Trump's "America-first" agenda and will be led by senior official Elbridge Colby, regarded as an AUKUS sceptic.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🎙️ Expert Analysis on Trump's AUKUS Review
🔗 Listen to Dr. Lavina Lee's analysis:
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
#AUKUS #InternationalSecurity #MQIntStudies #MacquarieUniversity #MQIntPolitics #MQSecurityStudies #ExpertCommentary #DefencePolicy #IndoPacific #TrumpAdministration
🔗 Listen to Dr. Lavina Lee's analysis:
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#AUKUS #InternationalSecurity #MQIntStudies #MacquarieUniversity #MQIntPolitics #MQSecurityStudies #ExpertCommentary #DefencePolicy #IndoPacific #TrumpAdministration
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A big thank you to @auspolicyhistory.bsky.social for the opportunity to develop and share my research on Australian intelligence history! I'm really looking forward to working with @miamh.bsky.social and the rest of the Fellows over the coming months. @mqsois.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce our seven new Writing Fellows!
Dr Matthew R. Keynes
Dr Jessica Stroja
Dr Melanie Brand
Dr Renee Miller-Yeaman
Dr Sam Dalgarno
Dr Robyn Gulliver
Dr Alexa Ridgway
These fabulous ECRs are researching topics that are essential to Australia society and politics today
Dr Matthew R. Keynes
Dr Jessica Stroja
Dr Melanie Brand
Dr Renee Miller-Yeaman
Dr Sam Dalgarno
Dr Robyn Gulliver
Dr Alexa Ridgway
These fabulous ECRs are researching topics that are essential to Australia society and politics today
May 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
A big thank you to @auspolicyhistory.bsky.social for the opportunity to develop and share my research on Australian intelligence history! I'm really looking forward to working with @miamh.bsky.social and the rest of the Fellows over the coming months. @mqsois.bsky.social
The School of International Studies at Macquarie University Attracts Record Numbers for 2025 Greek Language Certificate Exams 👏
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🏆 RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS: School of International Studies becomes Southern Hemisphere's largest Greek Language examination centre!
We're proud to announce that 125 candidates from NSW and A...
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May 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The School of International Studies at Macquarie University Attracts Record Numbers for 2025 Greek Language Certificate Exams 👏
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Come and visit us for the CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) Book Fair, a vibrant celebration of cultural and linguistic diversity within the Faculty of Arts. 📚
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CALD Book Fair – Celebrating Cultural and Linguistic Diversity | MQ School of International Studies
📣 Join us for the official launch of the CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) Book Fair, a vibrant celebration of cultural and linguistic diversity within the Faculty of Arts. 📚
The event wil...
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May 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Come and visit us for the CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) Book Fair, a vibrant celebration of cultural and linguistic diversity within the Faculty of Arts. 📚
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We are so pleased to share our latest book reviews, featuring some excellent books and fabulous reviewers! First up, we have @mqsois.bsky.social's very own Dr Vince Hurley with a personal reflection on Michael Sierra-Avévalo’s The Danger Imperative: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The danger imperative: violence, death, and the soul of policing
Published in Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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April 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We are so pleased to share our latest book reviews, featuring some excellent books and fabulous reviewers! First up, we have @mqsois.bsky.social's very own Dr Vince Hurley with a personal reflection on Michael Sierra-Avévalo’s The Danger Imperative: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....