December 13 2004, Australian Edition

Information for alumni and friends of the University of Melbourne, published every 3 weeks.

End of Year Message

The Alumni Relations Program would like to take this opportunity to thank its alumni and friends for your support and commitment to the University in 2004. The University greatly values its alumni community and welcomes your comments and suggestions.

The Alumni Relations Program sends you best wishes for the festive season, and we look forward to publishing the next edition of GradNet @ Melbourne in the first week of February 2005. The University will be closed for the Christmas vacation period from 25 December 2004 until 3 January 2005 inclusive.

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Alumni Careers @ Melbourne

FUTURE DIRECTIONS - YOUR CAREER PLAN
At many stages during your career you will want to pause and reassess your directions. You may be moving location, seeking a new position in your own organisation or wanting to try a new industry or occupation. Perhaps you have been headhunted or you may want to take up a position with more responsibility to extend your skills. Maybe you will decide to start your own business or become self employed, or perhaps you are contemplating a scenario where you couple together a number of jobs and undertake some volunteer work. Whatever the impetus, you will be better placed if you have adopted a systematic approach to career planning and decision making. more

GRADNET JOB OF THE MONTH: SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW / RESEARCH FELLOW
The Heart Research Centre is seeking a Senior Research Fellow and a Research Fellow. Applicants should have postgraduate qualifications in social science, behavioural science, epidemiology or public health and have relevant research experience. Applicants for the position of Senior Research Fellow should have demonstrated capacity for developing and conducting multidisciplinary research programs and attracting research grants. Part-time appointments may be considered. To find out more about these positions (Vacancy ID #15575/15576) log onto Careers Online. Alumni who do not have access to Careers Online can request access by filling out the online form.

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

ANTONY DAPIRAN Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law (Hons) 1999 Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Beijing Lawyer by day, Chinese television guest star by night, Antony Dapiran’s experience as a Melbourne University exchange student in China inspired him to pursue a career in this “very exciting part of the world”. Read more
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FAY WOODHOUSE Doctor of Philosophy 2001 Senior Historian, Allom Lovell & Associates Fay Woodhouse previously worked as an executive secretary in the corporate world until she discovered her passion for Australian history. She has since been appointed to a ‘one-only position in Melbourne’ - Senior Historian with Conservation Architects, Allom Lovell & Associates. GradNet asked Fay to tell us more...

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Alumni News & Offers

SPECIAL OFFER TO ALUMNI FROM THE UNIVERSITY'S IAN POTTER MUSEUM OF ART
University of Melbourne alumni will receive a 20% discount on membership of the University's Ian Potter Museum of Art. Benefits include a special preview of exhibitions prior to the Potter reopening in May 2005. Offer closes March 30 2005. To become a member, please contact Aida Esposito on (03) 8344 6582 or email the Ian Potter Museum of Art.

OLD UNI FRIENDS REUNITE AFTER 50 YEARS
Bill Pugh of Sandringham, Victoria and Foong Weng Yew of Ipoh, Malaysia attended the University of Melbourne together in the 1950s. After 50 years of exchanging Christmas cards and letters, they decided to meet once again outside the Union building to walk around and reminisce. This is the story of their reunion…

2004 MILDURA BRANCH REUNION
On Friday November 26, Ms Fay Marles, AM, Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, welcomed 95 alumni and former staff of the Mildura Branch to a reunion dinner at Ormond College. The guest list included alumni and staff from the faculties of Engineering, Dental Science, Medicine and Science, who worked and/or studied at the University’s Mildura Branch between 1947 and 1949. more

University News

MELBOURNE’S GRANTS SUCCESS CONFIRMS TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY POSITION
The University of Melbourne has confirmed its outstanding position as Australia’s leading research university winning more than $83 million in major competitive research funding for 2005. more

NO 1 IN AUST., WORLD NO 22
The University of Melbourne has been listed as No 1 in a ranking of Australia’s universities by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research in its study, The International Standing of Australian Universities. more

MELBOURNE SCHOLARS ELECTED TO AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES
Five of the 18 scholars recently elected to the Australian Academy of the Humanities are University of Melbourne academics. more

TO TEACH – AND TO BE AN EDUCATION LEADER
As the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kwong Lee Dow, prepares to retire in January 2005, Senior Media Adviser Christina Buckridge talks to him about his leadership role in Australian education and his long career with the University. more

OUR ‘FIRST LADY’ FAY MARLES MOVES ON TO NEW CHALLENGES
University of Melbourne Chancellor Fay Marles retires in the new year when she hands over to Chancellor designate Mr Ian Renard. Senior Media Adviser Christina Buckridge interviewed Ms Marles on her long and distinguished association with the University and her reflections on her time as Chancellor. more

More news from the University of Melbourne is available online.

Research @ Melbourne

BLOWFLY GENOME RESEARCHERS COULD END SHEEP SUFFERING
A University of Melbourne-led research project which aims to develop a new vaccine to protect sheep against blowfly strike was recently awarded a $1.4 million grant by Australian Wool Innovation. more

SPACE BUBBLES HELP PROBE EARLY COSMOS
Space bubbles from the cosmic dark ages have provided scientists with the key to the design of a new radio telescope that, by simply tuning to the right frequency, can map the early universe in three dimensions. more

$2.2M TO BOOST SENSOR NETWORK TECHNOLOGY
A University of Melbourne-led research network to enhance Australia’s ability to detect and respond to environmental, security and biomedical challenges has been awarded $2.2 million by the Federal Government. more

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Faculty News & Events

ARTS
Classics Summer School 2005: The School of Art History, Cinema, Classics and Archaeology presents the Classics Summer School, 4-14 January 2005. An opportunity for anyone interested in learning a little more about how to argue like Socrates, ancient mythology, Greek philosophy and/or Greek history. Classes take place at Melbourne University, using university facilities and academic staff. All courses are open to anyone and classes are small, relaxed and fun. For more information, please email Chris Gribbin or see the website.

ENGINEERING
Federation Square atrium stress study is a model: Two University of Melbourne civil engineers, who oversaw a detailed monitoring program to confirm the strength and safety of the structure of the North Atrium in Melbourne’s Federation Square, believe the cost of such an exercise should be built into any unusual construction. more

Engineering homepage, Engineering alumni info

LAND AND FOOD RESOURCES (LFR)
Dr Yvonne Aitken, AM (1911 – 2004): A pioneering agricultural scientist of international renown, Yvonne Aitken devoted her life to undergraduate teaching and research in plant science at the University. As an undergraduate student in 1930, she went on to complete a Master of Agricultural Science and a Higher Doctorate. In addition to her work with the Faculty, she was a tutor, Vice-Principal and Fellow of Janet Clarke Hall, where she was a mentor to generations of students. An extended interview with Yvonne, outlining her career can be found on the Australian Academy of Science website.

Plant cultivar research wins horticultural industry award: University of Melbourne horticulture lecturer Ms Michèle Adler (Burnley) has won the inaugural Horticultural Media Association Science Laurel for original research of demonstrable benefit to the horticultural industry. more

The Summer edition of the Land and Food newsletter will be posted to all faculty alumni this month. For more information, phone (03) 8344 0102 or email Chloe Rubbo.

LFR homepage, LFR alumni profiles

LAW
Read the latest edition of law@melbourne, Melbourne Law School's newsletter for alumni and friends of the Law School. The newsletter features key Law School activities and news, alumni profiles, and information about upcoming courses and events.

Law homepage, Law alumni info

MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
University of Melbourne Medical Society: 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 more information see the website or email us.

Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences homepage, Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences news

MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL (MBS)
Melbourne Business School paves way for Innovation: Melbourne Business School (MBS) Dean and Director, Professor John Seybolt, has approved the introduction of a new course aimed to support the innovation and entrepreneurial needs within business. more

MBS homepage, MBS alumni info

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College Events & Opportunities

THE NEW GRADUATE HOUSE
The Graduate House University Club offers accommodation, bar/club lounge, bistro and fine dining, conference/function rooms, networking and social opportunities, reciprocal rights and member discounts. Early membership discount on applications before January 2005. For more information, contact Graduate House on (03) 9347 3428.

2005 RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Trinity College offers a wide range of scholarships to assist outstanding students from diverse backgrounds to come into residence at Trinity while studying at the University of Melbourne. These include scholarships for Indigenous students and many others. Applications for 2005 resident places close on 18 January 2005. more

DID YOU RECEIVE TRINITY UPDATE?
The December 2004 edition of TRINITYUpdate was published last week. If you have not received your copy, please phone Ms Bronwyn Waite on (03) 9348 7477 and request one, or view it online. You can also keep your contact details updated at any time online.

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Public Lectures

Lectures run from February to December each year. There are no lectures for the remainder of 2004 however, complete details of upcoming public lectures in 2005 can be viewed online.

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