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ALUMNI CAREERS @ MELBOURNE
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The Alumni Relations Program is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a new and exciting section in GradNet @ Melbourne. Entitled Alumni Careers @ Melbourne, the section will feature articles on career development and will become a regular part of the bulletin from 10 May 2004.
Subscriber feedback through the annual GradNet @ Melbourne survey has indicated that an e education program based on careers be created as an ongoing information service to alumni. In response, each edition of GradNet @ Melbourne in 2004 will cover a wide range of topics from career planning and labour market research to practical advice on how to put together a resume.
If there are topics you would like to see included please let us know by sending an email to
gradnet-development@unimelb.edu.au
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Alumni News
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GRADUATE PROFILE
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MR GRAHAM ELLENDER
This edition, GradNet @ Melbourne profiles Mr Graham Ellender (Master of Dental Science 1975, Doctor of Philosophy 1981) who, after dedicating 20 years of service as an Academic at the University of Melbourne, decided to leave the city for the country to pursue his interest in wine-making. The Alumni Relations Program recently interviewed Mr Ellender to discuss his unique and inspiring career.
Visit the Alumni @ Melbourne website to read more...
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ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION
The University of Melbourne's response to the Commonwealth Government's Higher Education Reforms new scholarships, flexible admissions and fee arrangements.
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Uni News
WELCOME FROM VC FOR SCHOLARS
University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Kwong Lee Dow has officially welcomed the 2004 Melbourne Scholars to the University.
Read more...
MELBOURNE TO ACCREDIT UAE TEACHER TRAINING
The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Education is working with colleges in the United Arab Emirates to accredit teacher training for students who are among the first generation of Emirati women to gain professional education qualifications.
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FIRST ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN CHAIR OF INDIGENOUS HEALTH
The University of Melbourne has strengthened its Indigenous health education and research leadership with the establishment of a Chair of Indigenous Health and the appointment to the Chair of one of Australia's leading Indigenous health experts, Professor Ian Anderson.
Read more...
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Faculty and Department News
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FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND PLANNING
* There are a number of interesting lectures planned for the 2004 Dean's Lecture Series. A special lecture is scheduled for Monday 26 April. Read more...
* Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning website
FACULTY OF ARTS
* Faculty of Arts website
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE
* Young Alumni Drinks: Commerce alumnus Mary Wooldridge will be sharing her thoughts on careers success on Tuesday April 27, 6-8pm. Green Cat Foyer, KPMG House, 161 Collins Street. RSVP for catering purposes to Ghislaine Lowry
*Faculty of Economics and Commerce website
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
* The Faculty of Education 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. Enquiries should be directed to Samantha Morgan
* Faculty of Education website
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
* A Research and Innovation Fair will be held on Friday May 7.
Read more...
* Faculty of Engineering website
* E-newsletter
FACULTY OF LAW
* Launch of the Alumni Network: this is a new service available to Law Alumni only. Register now to network with other alumni and find out about the latest news and events
Online...
* There will be a 40 year reunion cocktail party (1964 graduates and associates) on Thursday May 20. For more information 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 Law website
FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
* Professor Janet McCalman, Head of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, will present a free public lecture on Tuesday 4 May entitled 'Destination Brunswick: the life courses of 16,000 babies born at the (Royal) Women's Hospital between 1857 and 1900'. More details are available Online...
* Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health website
FACULTY OF MUSIC
* The Faculty of Music regularly organizes a variety of concerts each year. The next free lunch time concert will be held on Monday April 26. Read more...
* Faculty of Music website
MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL
* · MBS has a number of information sessions scheduled for April. Read more...
* E-newsletter
* MBS Website
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
* The Department of Genetics has a number of lectures scheduled for 2004. For a comprehensive list visit the Genetics website
* The Faculty of Science website
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
* E-newsletter
* Faculty of Veterinary Science website
INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND LAND RESOURCES
* The schedule for the 2004 Gilbert Chandler Postgraduate Seminar Series is now available online. Read more...
* Congratulations to Dr Barry Norton who was awarded a Doctor of Agricultural Science on Saturday 3 April 2004 in Wilson Hall. Dr Norton investigated the nutrition, body growth and composition, reproductive efficiency and fleece production in the Australia goat population. Only 20 graduates have received the Doctor of Agriculture Science since it was first conferred in 1964.
* ILFR website
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College News
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GRADUATE HOUSE
Graduate House holds regular monthly social events, such as the 'Gradlinks' social night, the 'Solos' social night, and the 'Women's Forum'. Further information and a calendar of events can be obtained by phoning Graduate House on (03) 9347 3428, or checking the website at:http://www.graduatehouse.com.au
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Research @ Melbourne
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MATHS HELPS SOLVE A GRAINY CONUNDRUM
University of Melbourne mathematicians have made a major breakthrough in solving a problem that has baffled science for generations: how do you predict the split personality behaviour of granular materials?
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BIO21 COMPLEX SET TO BOOST UNI BIOTECH
The University of Melbourne's biotechnology capability is set to leap with the imminent completion of four years of design and construction work on the $100 million Bio21 Institute building complex.
Read more...
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Careers and Opportunities
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SPECIAL BANKING OFFER FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
Members and Education Credit Union Limited offers banking solutions specifically designed with students and graduates in mind. You'll have access to discounts on current goGreen Car Loan™ and personal loan interest rates, a $50 voucher which can be used as payment towards your mecu loan or motor vehicle insurance, and discounts on travel and travel insurance through Diploma Travel. To find out more call 132 888 or visit
http://www.mecu.com.au
LOOKING FOR STAFF?
Careers Online jobs database is a free service offered by Careers & Employment at the University of Melbourne. All types of employment vacancies can be lodged on the system. With over 14,000 students accessing the database each week, it is a great way to target your recruitment campaign.
Find out more...
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
Alumni who graduated from the University of Melbourne can access Careers & Employment's jobs database Careers Online to search for employment opportunities. In 2003, over 5,500 advertisements and 20,000 positions were lodged on the system. If you graduated during the past twelve months please access the database by going to
Careers Online...
If you graduated more than twelve months ago please click here...
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Melbourne Events
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MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BUSH WALKERS
The next walk for 2004 is scheduled for May 14-16, at 9am. The walk will cover Tarra - Bulga National Park. Find out more details
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Public Lectures
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Complete details of upcoming public lectures can be found at:
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/ExtRels/PubLectures/
THE POLITICS OF AFFECT IN CONTEMPORARY ART
Presented by the Faculty of Arts (Art History, Cinema, Classics and Archaeology). Speaker: Dr Jill Bennett. Thursday April 22, 2004, 6pm.
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EXOPLANETS, THE GALACTIC HABITABLE ZONE AND THE AGE DISTRIBUTION OF COMPLEX LIFE IN THE MILKY WAY
Thursday April 22, 2004, 7pm. Prince Phillip Theatre, School of Architecture.
Read more...
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Other Events and News
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HISTORY UNIT STUDY GRANTS
The History of the University Unit is calling for applications for small grants to assist with publication or otherwise facilitating research relating to the history of Melbourne University. Written submissions, outlining the nature of the project and its relevance to the University's history, together with a budget showing the funding required and how it would be spent, should be sent to
Bart Ziino by Wednesday 2 June.
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