Macquarie University, Australia Signs MoU with Air University Islamabad

The memorandum of understanding is signed between the two Universities for collaboration in academic development and sharing of information. Both the Universities will corporate in conduction of seminars, student exchange programmes, academic meetings, organize guest lectures and facilitate Pakistani students for Studying abroad in Australia.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at Air University Islamabad Campus on 8th of November, 2018. Acting High Commissioner, Australian High Commission, Director International, Macquarie University and Ms. Nicole Brigg, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), Macquarie University attended the signing of MoU event on behalf of Macquarie University. Whereas, Air Vice Marshal Faaiz Amir (Retd.) Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), S BT Vice Chancellor Air University was present on behalf of Air University Islamabad.

About Macquarie University

Macquarie University is situated in Sydney, Australia. It was established in 1964. It is public research University .The University is renowned for having world’s best research intensive base, more than 85% of research fields in Macquarie University were rated above international standards by a report concluded by Excellence in Research for Australia 2012 National report. The University is considered third best in Australia in terms of research. Macquarie University Researchers, David Skellern and Neil Weste are among developers of Wi-Fi Technology. It has research collaboration agreement and joint research degree programmes with University of Hamburg in Germany and Fudan University in China.

Macquarie University is Grant opportunities and Scholarships for international and Pakistani students through ARC, NHMRC, and Internal Other External Funding for admissions in PhD and Post graduate research programmes at the University. The University is consisted of Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Human Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Faculty of Science and Engineering.

For those interested in taking admission in Macquarie University for post graduate and PhD degrees, The University is offering research degree in courses of Business, Education, Engineering and IT, Environment, Health and medical sciences, Law, security and intelligence, Media, creative arts and communication, Science, Society and history and languages.

Importance of Research Studies

The reason to encourage research education is to study scientific methods to increase knowledge and understanding in different fields of life. Educational research has benefited the teaching-learning situation and it has also improved educational practice. The research education leads to innovation of new idea and discoveries. Here is the list of innovations done through research in field of science and technology: Bio Fab. GEN9, Ion Proton System. Life Technologies, MyCell Services. Cellular Dynamics International, Labguru. BioData, MiSeq. Illumina, ONIX Microfluidic Platform, Cell ASIC, Nano Luc Luciferase Technology, Promega and xSCELL Digital, Scientific Camera, Photonis. By the help of guides and consultancy of experts the students have been able to make further contributions in previously done researches as well.

Scholarship Programmes for Pakistani and International Students in Prestigious and world’s Top Ranked Australian Universities:

1. Australia Awards Scholarships.
2. Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship Awards.
3. International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
4. University of Sydney International Research Scholarships.
5. Macquarie University International Scholarships.
6. Adelaide Scholarships International.