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Semester Exchange - Lomonosov Moscow State University

Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) is the highest-ranked university in Russia, with a consistent position within the global top 150 of the QS World University Rankings. Considered one of the most prestigious universities in Russia, its graduates have won more than 10 Nobel Prize awards. It houses the tallest educational building in the world and hosts more than 47,000 students, welcoming 4,000 international students every year.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following:

• Macquarie Abroad  General Eligibility Criteria
• Nomination from Macquarie University
• Recommended Language Skills: At least B1 level of Russian. Students can take free Russian language courses according to their level throughout the semester.
• Review the course information and restricted courses to check it is suitable for your degree progression at Macquarie University

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online Application form . You'll need to include:

Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.

Important notes:

Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website .

Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.

Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.

*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.

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Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West

The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.

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By David Pierson

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia attended a trade fair on Friday in a northeastern Chinese city and toured a state-backed university famous for its cutting-edge defense research, highlighting how economic and military ties between the countries have grown despite, or perhaps because of, Western pressure.

Mr. Putin’s visit to Harbin, a Chinese city with a Russian past, is part of a trip aimed at demonstrating that he has powerful friends even as his war against Ukraine — a campaign that he is escalating — has isolated him from the West. The visit followed a day of talks between him and President Xi Jinping of China that seemed orchestrated to convey not only the strategic alignment of the two powerful, autocratic leaders against the West, but a personal connection.

State media showed Mr. Putin and Mr. Xi, neckties off after formal talks on Thursday, strolling under willow trees and sipping tea at a traditional pavilion on the sprawling grounds of Zhongnanhai, the walled leadership compound in Beijing, with only their interpreters. As Mr. Xi saw Mr. Putin off in the evening, he even initiated a hug — a rare expression of affection for the Chinese leader.

“Xi’s very deliberate embrace of Putin for the cameras wasn’t just to emphasize the closeness of the political relationship between the two countries and their leaders,” said Richard McGregor, a senior fellow for East Asia at the Lowy Institute in Sydney. “There was also a touch of disdain directed at Washington, which has been pressuring Beijing to withdraw support from Moscow. That clearly isn’t going to happen in any substantive fashion.”

The show of camaraderie was the final touch in talks that culminated in a joint statement that took aim at the United States, which Mr. Putin and Mr. Xi have accused of seeking to suppress their countries. The statement pledged that Russia and China would work more closely in critical sectors like energy, space and the military.

The large size of Russia’s delegation, which included Mr. Putin’s top security and energy officials, as well the length of the bilateral meetings, implied the seriousness with which both sides have approached the negotiations, said Alexander Gabuev, a China expert at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center in Berlin.

“It’s like an iceberg,” he said. “The public documents are symbolic and largely meaningless. But there’s an underwater part, which is likely to be much more significant.”

Still, Mr. Putin’s visit also showed the limits of the countries alliance. In China, Mr. Xi rolled out the red carpet for Mr. Putin, but the visit did not produce any public commitments to concrete new projects or investments between the two countries.

Specifically, Mr. Putin and Mr. Xi have not publicly reported any progress on a planned new gas pipeline from China into Russia, known as Power of Siberia 2. Russia urgently needs the pipeline to redirect the flow of its gas exports from the rapidly declining market in Europe.

Mr. Putin had no news to share about the pipeline’s progress when he was asked about it in a brief news conference at the end of his trip on Friday.

“I am not prepared to discuss any technical details, but the interest of both sides in realizing these projects has been confirmed,” Mr. Putin said, referring to Power of Siberia 2.

He also deflected a question about reports that Chinese banks are reducing transactions with Russian clients out of fear of Western sanctions, turning the conversation from China to the shortcomings of the U.S. financial system.

The growing security ties between the two nuclear-armed powers was a focal point of Mr. Putin’s visit to Harbin, and the Harbin Institute of Technology.

While China and Russia are not formal allies committed to defend each other with military support, their armed forces have worked together more closely in recent years. Their air forces and navies have held joint military exercises, including near Alaska and Taiwan, the de facto independent island claimed by Beijing. On Thursday, the two leaders issued words of support for their separate claims to Taiwan and Ukraine.

And while China has vowed not to provide Russia with lethal weapons, it has been the top supplier of components like semiconductors and machine tools that have both civilian and military uses.

While that is helpful, Mr. Putin still seeks access to more sophisticated tools. The Harbin institute is best known for its research of rockets, missiles and space technology — expertise that Russia would greatly benefit from as the war in Ukraine has revived its need for a more robust military-industrial complex. The institute also trained North Korean scientists who worked on Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program, according to The Wall Street Journal and South Korean media.

Mr. Putin’s tour of the institute was steeped in symbolism. The 103-year-old institution recently opened a joint campus with St. Petersburg State University, Mr. Putin’s alma mater. And in something of a snub to Washington, the school belongs on the United States’ so-called entity list, barring it from accessing American technology and taking part in educational exchanges because of its links to the People’s Liberation Army.

“We should be less concerned about what particular technologies China might be sharing with Russia from Harbin or elsewhere, than the larger pattern and signal that this visit represents,” said Markus Garlauskas, a security expert at the Atlantic Council.

“China did not need to host Putin at Harbin in order to transfer technologies from there to Russia,” he added. “That this visit took place so openly is a visible and symbolic sign of Beijing being willing to provide directly military-applicable technology to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.”

Song Zhongping, a commentator in Beijing who is a former military officer, defended Mr. Putin’s visit to the institute, pointing to the school’s cooperation with Russia in education.

“Communication at the university level between China and Russia is consistent with the academic exchange and national interests of both countries,” Mr. Song said.

Mr. Garlauskas said the tour of the institute had echoes of when Mr. Putin hosted Kim Jong-un, the North Korean dictator, at a Russian spaceport last year before Pyongyang began supplying Moscow with ballistic missiles and other munitions to use in Ukraine.

“What China shares with Russia, Russia could easily then turn around and share with North Korea,” Mr. Garlauskas said.

Not long ago, it was China that drew greater benefits from access to Russian military technology. Starting in the 1990s, and peaking in the early 2000s, Beijing was a major buyer of Russian arms. Sales then began to slow after Moscow grew concerned about China reverse-engineering Russian weapons, said Elizabeth Wishnick, a senior research scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses in Virginia.

It wasn’t until about a decade ago that cooperation between the two sides returned, leading to China’s acquisition of more Russian jet engine technology and surface-to-air missile systems. Still, in a sign that there are limits to its cooperation with China, Russia is holding out sharing its silent submarine technology, a feature that makes the vessels especially hard to detect, Ms. Wishnick said.

Mr. Putin is also using his visit to Harbin, where he attended a trade fair, to promote the flow of goods between the countries.

China has given Russia an economic lifeline by buying huge amounts of Russian oil to circumvent the effects of its financial isolation from the West. Not only that, with many foreign consumer brands also leaving Russia, Chinese companies have stepped in to fill a vacuum for the likes of automobiles , smartphones and televisions. That contributed to a record $240 billion in two-way trade between the China and Russia in 2023, up from $190 billion in 2022, according to Chinese customs data.

Maintaining that growth in trade is a major focus in both countries, analysts said, now that Western pressure on Chinese banks to scale back transactions with Russian firms is believed to have led to the first year-on-year decline in trade in more than two years in March.

One solution would be to increase the amount of transactions settled in local currencies rather than dollars to avoid the risk of sanctions. Mr. Putin said on Thursday that more than 90 percent of commercial transactions conducted between Russia and China were now being cleared in rubles or renminbi.

“Protecting the financial assets of big banks in China is the top crucial interest of China,” said Shi Yinhong, an international relations professor at Renmin University in Beijing. He said China was trying to reduce its exposure to the dollar beyond just in Russia, but that the room to do so was “limited.”

Olivia Wang and Anatoly Kurmanaev contributed reporting.

David Pierson covers Chinese foreign policy and China’s economic and cultural engagement with the world. He has been a journalist for more than two decades. More about David Pierson

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President Volodymyr Zelensky signed into law a bill allowing some Ukrainian convicts to serve  in the country’s military in exchange for the possibility of parole at the end of their service, a move that highlights Kyiv’s desperate attempts to replenish its forces.

NATO allies are inching closer to sending troops into Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces . The move would be another blurring of a previous red line and could draw the United States and Europe more directly into the war.

With his army making advances in Ukraine and his political grip tightened at home, President Vladimir Putin of Russia arrived in Beijing  in search of another win: more support from his “dear friend,” Xi Jinping .

World’s Nuclear Inspector: Rafael Grossi took over the International Atomic Energy Agency five years ago at what now seems like a far less fraught moment. With atomic fears everywhere, the inspector is edging toward mediator .

Frozen Russian Assets: As much as $300 billion in frozen Russian assets is piling up profits and interest income by the day. Now, Ukraine’s allies are considering how to use those gains to aid Kyiv .

Rebuilding Ukrainian Villages: The people of the Kherson region have slowly rebuilt their livelihoods since Ukraine’s military forced out Russian troops. Now they are bracing for another Russian attack .

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Confirm your initial impression. If research grabs your attention, a campus visit goes beyond. Determine if you feel at home as a Vandal and if a particular program of study is right for you. Use your visit or campus tour to meet professors and other students, narrow down your list of majors and make a definite decision once you receive your acceptance letter in the spring.

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You’ve heard this advice before — don’t just look at buildings. Instead, keep the following in mind whether you’re attending an event, campus tour or a virtual session:

• When to schedule your visit: Check out our Moscow campus as students attend class, engage in research and go about their day-to-day lives as Vandals. Ideally, attend a tour before submitting your application, preferably in the spring of your junior year or early fall of your senior year.
• Be ready to ask questions: Make a list ahead of time to ask your tour guide, admissions counselor and students you see around campus.
• Consider multiple campus visits: Start virtually to get a feel for our campus. Then, to get a more personal perspective, consider attending an on-campus visit. Here, opt for a student-guided campus tour, and schedule in visits with schools or departments for programs you’re curious about.
• Take notes: What makes U of I unique? How does being a Vandal resonate with you? Document your visit with notes and photos to reference later.
• Prepare ahead of time: Avoid attending a campus visit on a whim. Instead, schedule your visit in advance, make plans for a college or program visit, explore our virtual resources, review a map to understand the layout of our campus and make travel arrangements. Additionally, continue your research to ask questions during your visit.

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What you can do at Explore Your Options - Book a 1:1 consultation with one of our friendly student ambassadors. - Join a campus tour to discover our cutting-edge facilities and stunning grounds. - Get help with enrolling at our Enrolment Hub. - Join in fun lawn games and relax in our chill out zone. - Grab some light refreshments. - Claim your exclusive Macquarie giveaway.* - Access to 70 info session recordings upon registration

And if you live regionally (beyond a 50 kilometre radius of the Macquarie University campus) you could be eligible to receive a $30 gift card for travel recognition. See T&Cs on how to qualify.

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Getting here The university is well serviced by public transport, with buses connecting our campus to the rest of Sydney, and our very own Macquarie University metro station right at our doorstep. If you choose to drive, complimentary on-campus parking will be available at carparks West 3 , West 5  and West 6 . See our event map for details. Visit our website for travel information.

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How to hire the most talented graduates

16 May 2024

Sharon Zhang, the Work Integrated Learning Team Leader at MQBS, provides five practical tips for ensuring companies are attractive to graduates.

By Macquarie Business School

Securing the best talent for your organisation can be challenging in today’s competitive job market. According to the Graduate Outcome Survey – Longitudinal (GOS-L), the immediate employment rate for undergraduates surged from 70.3 per cent in 2020 to 91.7 per cent in 2023. Graduates are in high demand and it’s important for organisations to tap into new talent to bring fresh ideas and innovation to their team.

Here, sharon zhang, the work integrated learning team leader at macquarie business school, provides five practical tips for ensuring your organisation is an attractive option for graduates and highlights the importance of partnering with universities to shape the talent of the future..

My role at Macquarie Business School gives me a unique view into the industry-university connection, and what I’ve seen over the last few years is that new graduate talent can provide an unmatchable benefit to organisations in the form of new theories and ideas to unlock tricky problems. A university partnership also allows employers to nurture graduates and give them the skills required for future roles.

Work Integrated Learning programs are a superb way for employers to embark on what is essentially a ‘try before you hire’ arrangement. For the employer, it means being exposed, in a temporary way, to exceptional talent to see if they fit the organisation. Their generational thinking and knowledge of new and emerging theories can be the difference between success and failure for a project. In return, the student gains work experience while studying and an opportunity to test their newfound knowledge and skills in real-world situations.

Here's how to make this relationship a real success for your organisation:

1. Meaningfully engage with universities

According to the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) Candidate Survey , 71 per cent of employers nominate advertisements on university websites, and 62 per cent spoke highly of career fairs as the most effective tool for reaching graduates. These results suggest that if you don’t make an attempt to connect with students through similar channels, you’ll risk not being seen before they settle on their employers of choice.

Nurturing relationships with the relevant faculties is also essential as it helps to access the relevant student cohorts for brand awareness and promotion for recruitment.

At Macquarie Business School, the new Industry Partnership Program is where visionary employers meet with the brightest minds. Recruiters can make a meaningful connection with the school’s engagement team and be guided to the various opportunities available to encourage new talent to engage with their company. This can include hosting an intern, making your brand visible at key employment events, and even contributing to in-class experiences to ensure graduates are equipped with the right skills for future jobs.

2. Offer a career, not just a job

Having closely collaborated with high-achieving students and monitored their post-graduation outcomes, it's evident that today's graduates seek more than just a job; they desire a career path aligned with their aspirations.

It is not enough to sell students on your advertised job. Instead, present graduates with a career path. Where will they be in six months, one year or the next five years? Take the time to consider how the job you offer will provide them with a vision. This way, you will connect meaningfully with graduates who hope to build a long-lasting relationship with your organisation.

3. Use your culture to excite graduates

A staggering 79 per cent of graduates told GradAustralia that “it’s important for them to join an employer that has a diverse workforce”, while only 16 per cent said that, if the salary were right, they’d work for an organisation with a bad image.

A great culture is vital if you are committed to attracting and retaining top graduates. The graduates want to know if your employees feel their work is recognised in a meaningful way. Is there a work-life balance in the role they are interested in? And most importantly, are people happy to come to work?

Bring this culture to the forefront when presenting at university employment days or career fairs – it really does make all the difference.

4. Create a smooth recruitment process

During the graduate recruitment season, students undergo an intensive period of making applications, going through assessment centres, and waiting for multiple outcomes from different organisations. This process creates a significant degree of uncertainty regarding their future careers.

While this is unfortunate for graduates, it creates an opportunity for employers to stand out by engaging students early on, communicating with them openly and offering a streamlined recruitment process.

5. Empower graduate ambassadors

While hosting career fairs and panel discussions, we found that students love to get tips from their near-peers – a recent graduate who has been there and succeeded. Students feel more confident asking questions from recent graduates than speaking with a HR representative from the organisation. Graduate ambassadors can effectively communicate with students as peers. Their firsthand experiences resonate more strongly with fellow students, making them influential in shaping perceptions about the organisation and its career opportunities.

By adopting these tips, organisations can enhance their recruitment efforts, position themselves as employers of choice and retain top talent in today's competitive job market.

– Interested to find out about industry partnership opportunities with Macquarie Business School? Visit mq.edu.au/business/ipp to find out more and connect with the Macquarie Business School engagement team.