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OLYMPIAN LAUNCHES HISTORY OF UNIVERSITY
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Olympic gold medallist Ralph Doubell today launched
a new book documenting the 150 years of sporting history
at the University of Melbourne.
Ralph Doubell, who won gold in athletics in the
800-metres at the 1968 Mexico Olympics in world record
time, was joined at the launch by fellow Olympian Kitty
Chiller, who competed in the Modern Pentathlon at the
2000 Sydney Olympics, and Dr Jim Peters who played
football and cricket for the University in the 1930s.
All are alumni of the University of Melbourne.
Written by senior lecturer at the University's
History Department, Dr June Senyard, The Ties That Bind
is the first comprehensive book documenting nearly 150
years of sport at an Australian university.
The book is available to purchase from Melbourne
University Sport for $49.95 plus postage. Enquiries can
be made to Julie Caundle on 8344 5401, email jcaundle@unimelb.edu.au,
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ALUMNI CAREERS @ MELBOURNE |
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Welcome to Alumni Careers @ Melbourne, a new
regular feature of GradNet that will provide you
with interesting articles relevant to your ongoing
career development. Each edition will focus on
different issues identified as being of concern
to graduates as they move through various stages
of transition, employment and career change. Future editions will cover topics such as Effective Applications, Recruitment and Selection
Techniques, International Career Development, and Leadership and Career Development. View the topic schedule online.
This week's edition covers the related topics:
Are You in the Right Job? and Strategies
for Effecting Career Change. Read
more.
We trust that you'll find Alumni Careers @ Melbourne a valuable resource!
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University News
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ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION: Significantly expanded equity-based entry opportunities,
HECS-exempt places and scholarships, costing around $24m over the next five years, and more flexible admissions arrangements are key elements
of the initiatives taken by the University of Melbourne in response to the Commonwealth Government's higher education reform package. Read
more.
STRONG
STUDENT INTEREST IN RESHAPING REPRESENTATION: University
of Melbourne students have responded strongly to a call
for nominations to two groups that will help set new directions
for student representation on campus. Read
more.
UNI
STRATEGY SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS CAREERS: The University
of Melbourne has adopted an Indigenous Employment
Strategy designed to make the University an employer of
choice for Indigenous Australians. Read
more.
FELLOWSHIP
FUNDS USE OF SUPERB COLLECTIONS: The University of
Melbourne and the State Library of Victoria have
established a $20,000 award to encourage writers and
researchers to make use of the Library's and the
University's superb collections. Read
more.
NEW
MUSEUM UNVEILS THE SECRETS OF THE HUMAN BODY: The
recent opening of a unique new anatomy and pathology
museum at the University of Melbourne has brought to
life a 120-year-old vision. Read
more.
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Faculty and Department News |
FACULTY OF
ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND PLANNING: There are a
number of interesting lectures planned for the 2004
Dean's Lecture Series. Further details available online.
FACULTY OF
EDUCATION: The Faculty will host the Melbourne
Education Awards Ceremony on Thursday May 27 at the
Sidney Myer Asia Centre, 5.15pm. This is an invitation
only event. All enquiries should be directed to Samantha
Morgan.
FACULTY OF
LAW: If you have not already registered, join the
new Law Alumni Network online.
There will be a 40-year reunion cocktail party (1964
graduates and associates) on Thursday May 20. Contact Wendy
Beech.
Rare Books Lecture Series: the next lecture series
is set to 'lift the lid' on the University's unique and
historic law archives. The first lecture is scheduled
for Tuesday May 11. More details are available online.
FACULTY OF
MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES: The next
Dean's Lecture will be delivered on May 18 by Professor
David Williams, of the Department of Physiology. He will
look at improved methods for the key detection of
calcium and other ions in living cells and the
development of digital imaging microscopies. Find out
more online. FACULTY OF
MUSIC: The next lunchtime concert will be held on
Monday May 17. Find out more online.
MELBOURNE
BUSINESS SCHOOL: MBS a general information session
scheduled for Wednesday May 19. Find out more online.
FACULTY OF
SCIENCE: The Department of Genetics has a number of
lectures scheduled for 2004. You will find a
comprehensive list online.
INSTITUTE
OF FOOD AND LAND RESOURCES (IFLR): The schedule for
the 2004 Gilbert Chandler Postgraduate Seminar Series is
now available online.
College NewsLAUNCH
OF INTERNATIONAL HOUSE HISTORY: The Vice Chancellor,
Professor Kwong Lee Dow will launch a history of
International House, Of Many Nations, by Emeritus
Professor Ross Humphreys, at International House in
Parkville, Friday July 16 at 3.30pm. If you would like
to receive an invitation, please email Gillian
Farrell at International House or call her on (03)
9345 7558.
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Melbourne Events |
MELBOURNE
UNIVERSITY AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BUSH WALKERS: The next
walk for 2004 is scheduled for May 14-16, starting at 9.00am.
The walk will cover Tarra-Bulga National Park. Further details
available online.
IN THE PRIVACY OF THEIR OWN HOMES:An exhibition of
private press books relating to Sherlock Holmes, until May 28,
Exhibition Space, 1st Floor, Baillieu Library. |
Public Lectures Complete details of
upcoming public lectures can be found online.
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PRESERVING LEGAL HISTORY: THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE'S
LAW ARCHIVES:Tuesday May 11, 6.15pm, by Mr Michael
Piggott (University Archivist, Melbourne) and Professor Kathy
Laster (Executive Director, Victoria Law Foundation). Room
G08, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton.
THE WEIGHTLESS WORLD: HOW CAN BUSINESS THRIVE IN THE NEW
GLOBAL ECONOMY:Thursday May 13, 6.30pm, by Ms Diane Coyle
(Economic Consultant, BBC Radio Presenter, and Research
Fellow, London School of Economics, UK), Basement Theatre,
Sidney Myer Asia Centre.
THE HISTORY OF MUD: STUDENT UNION THEATRE AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE:Monday May 17, 4.30pm, by
Associate Professor Angela O'Brien, Gryphon Gallery, 1888
Building. For more information phone (03) 8344 5468 or email.
Research @ MelbourneFOLDS
IN THE BRAIN COULD PREDICT OUR INTELLIGENCE: A study by
University of Melbourne scientists has provided the first
direct evidence that differences in the way the surface of the
human brain is folded could be an indication of how smart a
person is. Read
more.
NEW
LABS TO AID IN FIGHT AGAINST BRAIN DISORDERS: More than
$1.5 million worth of research equipment to fight brain
disorders will be based in new National Neuroscience Facility
(NNF) Cellular Neurophysiology Laboratories at the University
of Melbourne. Read
more.
Careers and Opportunities
HELP INSPIRE FUTURE SCIENCE STUDENTS: Are you a
recent graduate of a Science or combined Science degree with
an interesting career that uses the skills you learnt in your
degree? Are you willing to support the future of Science by
providing a career profile for the Faculty of Science website
or career information via programs, such as Kickstart Your
Career? To make a valuable contribution, please email Renee
Smart, Science Communication Officer at the Faculty of
Science, or call (03) 8344 5677. More information about the
programs run by the Faculty of Science is available online.
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