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Distinguished Speaker Series

"The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself." - Oscar Wilde

 The Distinguished Speaker Series is one of the unique opportunities open to students undertaking the GLP. A series of distinguished, high profile speakers will inspire and inform the Macquarie community.

At each event you will be exposed to the leadership and international experiences of professionals in academia, business, government, international relations and non-profit sectors. The presentation will be followed with a networking session where you can relax and meet other GLP participants, students, Macquarie faculty and members of the business community.

Students must attend 2 of these events a year, for each year that they are in the program.

Past Speakers

Richard Butler AC                 Former United Nations Weapons Inspector in Iraq

Karen Matthews                  Former CEO of skincare company Ella Bache

Dr Helen Caldicott               Author and Anti-Nuclear Campaigner

Hugh Evans                         Founder of the Oaktree Foundation and Young 
                                            Australian of the Year

Tony & Maureen Wheeler    Co-Founders of Lonely Planet Travel Guides

George Negus                      Foreign Correspondent and Author

 

"One of my favourite aspects of the GLP is the guest speaker series, where people of international calibre impart their knowledge, and invite students to challenge and learn from their wisdom."
Kate Cornford, B Science/LLB