North Ryde. Uni numbers expected to surge

Macquarie University is expecting student numbers to surge from 937 last year to between 1500 and 2000 this year, following the adoption of a new marketing strategy. The university is on track to meet its target of 50 exhibitors, at its careers fair this month, however only two government agencies are booked, compared to five to 10 usually. Companies don’t seem to be concerned about the cost of the booths this year [this] may relate to the recovery from the financial downturn last year,” said Darren Peters, director of campus engagement in The Australian Financial Review