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Alumni Careers @ Melbourne
THE LABOUR MARKET PART ONE – WHAT IS YOUR DESTINY?
Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional or manager, employed or self-employed, making decisions about your future direction can be quite daunting. While self-reflection can be of assistance, so can an investigation into relevant areas of the labour market. This includes finding out about employers’ expectations or those of your clients, and developing an understanding of the industries and occupations of particular interest to enhance your value to others and improve your marketability and employability. more
JOBS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
If you are interested in working at the University of Melbourne,
visit Careers
@ Melbourne to browse the available positions.
Read more about Careers
& Employment Services for Alumni.
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Graduate Profiles
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PARIS LOVETT
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery 1992
Emergency Physician, Columbia University Medical Centre
Treating an infected ingrown toenail, bringing “dead”
people back to life, attending to stroke victims and
dealing with alcoholics and homeless people - it’s
a typical day at the office for Paris Lovett, an Emergency
Physician at Columbia University Medical Centre in New
York. more
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HATICE BASARIN
Master of Urban Planning 1983
Researcher, Writer and Editor, Turquoise Publications
Hatice Basarin previously enjoyed a successful career
in town planning, becoming extensively involved in a
range of projects for various state government departments.
She has since made a significant career move into the
literary industry and has recently co-authored her third
book, Gallipoli: The Turkish Story. GradNet
asked Hatice to tell us more...
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University News
FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
"Given recent media speculation on the future of the rural campuses of our Faculty of Land and Food Resources (LFR), I would like to put current developments into perspective." more
LFR LOOKS AT RURAL NEEDS IN EDUCATION
The University of Melbourne is looking at ways to ensure that academic programs offered by its Faculty of Land and Food Resources (LFR) continue to meet the contemporary educational needs of students wishing to pursue careers in the rural sector. more
UNI SIX FLY HIGH IN SMART 100 AWARDS
Two University of Melbourne academics have been named the smartest people in their fields and another four were finalists in the recent 2004 Bulletin Microsoft Smart 100 national awards. more
TEAM MELBOURNE WINS AUSTRALIAN UNI GAMES
The University of Melbourne has won the 2004 Australian University Games, reclaiming the title of Australian University Games Overall Champions for the first time since 1997. more
More news
from the University of Melbourne is available online.
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Research @ Melbourne
SQUARE BACTERIA GROWN IN THE LABORATORY
University of Melbourne scientists, in a world first, have successfully grown an unusual square-shaped bacterium - found in salt lakes - that has mystified scientists for a quarter of a century. more
EDUCATORS TACKLE GLOBAL QUESTIONS
A three-day symposium involving some of the world's most influential educators has highlighted the need for collaborative research and policy on issues such as the role of schooling in racial politics and bilingual education. more
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International Alumni News
& Events
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CONVENTION
(AUIAC 2004)
The University of Melbourne is proud
to be
a silver sponsor of The Australian Universities
International
Alumni Convention (AUIAC 2004), December 1-3, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Speakers include The Hon Bob Hawke, former Prime
Minister of Australia. The convention
is organised by the Federation of Australian Alumni Associations
(FAAA) in Hong Kong and is supported by various Australian
organisations in Hong Kong. more
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE MEDICAL SOCIETY (UMMS)
Graduates of the School of Medicine can keep in touch with fellow alumni, the school and the university through the University of Melbourne Medical Society (UMMS). The society's annual journal, Chiron, was published in June and includes articles from staff and students about current research and programs in the School of Medicine, reunions, obituaries, medical history and much more. Members also receive a biannual newsletter, Melbourne PostCard, and information about reunions of their year group. Membership is free and renewable annually. For information see the website or email us.
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Two
Nobel Laureates join the University