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Workshop: Angel Investing in the US & Europe
Join the team from the Macquarie University Incubator for a workshop with angel investors Adam de Sola Pool and Enrico Tam and find out more about the investing landscape in the US and Europe.
Low vacancy rates as Mac Park prepares for post-pandemic work
As offices prepare to reopen post-lockdown, vacancy rates in Macquarie Park are bucking the trend.
Sydney Global: Edward Glaeser on survival of the city- living and thriving in the age of isolation
Cities stand at a crossroads. During the global COVID crisis, cities grew silent as people worked from home - if they could work at all. Normal forms of socialising ground to a halt. How permanent are these changes? Advances in digital technology mean that many people can opt out of city life as never before. Will they? Are we on the brink of a post-urban world?
In Conversation with: Invicta Prospects Group
Join the team from the Macquarie University Incubator to hear Executive Directors of Invicta Prospects Group, Daniel Pace and Shane Acorn discuss their journey from the Special Forces to Defence startup.
World-first 3D printers keep food on the table during supply chain squeeze
Supply chains are in the spotlight more than ever. Now, in a world-first innovation happening here in Macquarie Park, Sydney, local employer Konica Minolta Australia are constructing a 3D printer that can produce on demand parts to process food.
Two wheels or four? How will you commute back to Mac Park?
Cycling has been on the increase since COVID-19 came on the scene in early 2020, but now it seems people are forgoing two wheels and jumping back in the car again.
What people miss about their Mac Park office: new data
We all miss seeing our teams in person, new data from Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District shows. Looking ahead to when COVID-19 restrictions ease, 72% of employees said they want to come in to the office to work with their team in person - more than any other reason.
Office, hybrid or home? New report explores employee attitudes in Mac Park
Whether it’s the office, home office or a combination of both, Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District’s latest report has uncovered the hybrid working preferences of local employees.
In conversation with: Fred Schebesta, co-founder of Finder
Join the team from the Macquarie University Incubator as they sit down with MQ alumnus, AFR Young Rich Lister and co-founder of Finder, Fred Schebesta.
Where to roll up your sleeve in Macquarie Park
Macquarie Park is doing its bit to boost the NSW vaccination rate against COVID-19, with more than a dozen locations now up and running in our area!
New grants seek pandemic solutions
Innovation grants are available now so SMEs, researchers and innovation district leaders can work together to solve the biggest problems posed by COVID-19.
20-year Mac Park plan reviewed
Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District has welcomed a 20-year strategic plan recently released by the NSW government.
Cyber security centre cements Mac Park’s position
A new Sovereign Cyber Security Centre of Excellence is to open in Macquarie Park, following a joint announcement from the NSW Government and Macquarie Telecom.
Hidden Mac Park – The Great North Walk
Have you ever been on a bushwalk on your lunch break? Pack your hiking boots – it’s easy to get out and about with the Great North Walk on Macquarie Park’s doorstep.
Wellbeing Webinar: How to thrive, not just survive
Discover tools to thrive and not just survive during this lockdown. Join the team from Midtown Mac Park for this free Wellbeing Webinar.
E-charging parking sparking interest
Electric vehicle (EV) owners have an easier commute following the installation of two new public EV charges by the City of Ryde.
Future of work family friendly for Novartis
Novartis, one of many global pharmaceutical companies located in Macquarie Park, views the future of work as one that is increasingly family friendly for their employees.
A little magic from the humble ‘shroom
Productivity is under the microscope at Macquarie University where a new study seeks to discover if ‘magic mushrooms’ have an impact on how we think.
New data centre planned for Mac Park
Cybersecurity will receive a boost from a new 32MW data facility recently announced by Macquarie Data Centres (MDC) for their Talavera Road campus.
North Ryde’s BOC to slash emissions
Leading local employer BOC, a gas and engineering company based in North Ryde, has announced it will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions nationally by 16% - in one go.
