November 22 2004, Australian Edition

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

Alumni Careers @ Melbourne

THE LABOUR MARKET PART TWO
Knowing about the current labour market and how it is evolving will help you to explore your employment options. Developing an awareness of employment trends and the opportunities or risks associated with them will add to the picture. This type of research can also assist in determining the type of positions that are likely to capitalise on your strengths, and therefore give you a competitive advantage when seeking work or progressing your career. In career planning, researching the labour market is only one part of the process. more

GRADNET JOB OF THE MONTH: DATA ANALYST
A leading telecommunications provider requires a Data Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of quality data analysis and information to the marketing teams in relation to competitive intelligence, market research, product launch strategies and customer insights. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Business, Statistics or Mathematics and have 1-3 years experience in an analyst role within a consumer-oriented business and worked with large volume retail data. To find out more about this job (Vacancy ID #15033) 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

DAVID TAN Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Commerce 1995 Director of Sports (Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports, Singapore) Fine Art Fashion Photographer Writer From snapping models and celebrities in Versace, to writing articles for the Yale Journal of International Law, David Tan balances a dynamic career as Director of Sports (Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports, Singapore) with his passion for fine art fashion photography. Read more
Are you doing something interesting? Share your graduate profile
KATHY MCLEAN Master of Business Administration 2000 Executive Search Consultant MBA graduate Kathy McLean enjoys helping other people go further in their lives. She runs her own executive search business and also finds time to undertake pro bono work for the Melbourne Business School and serve the Victorian community. GradNet asked Kathy to tell us more...

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Offers & Opportunities for Alumni

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE LIBRARY
Alumni of the University of Melbourne are entitled to a concession rate for membership with the University Library. By joining the library, alumni can borrow from any of the Victorian campus libraries and gain access to a range of electronic resources. more

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. Speakers include The Hon Bob Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia. more

University News

LAND AND FOOD DEAN TO STEP DOWN
Professor Bob Richardson will step down as Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Resources (LFR) at the University of Melbourne. more

UNIVERSITY COUNCIL DECIDES ON LFR ISSUES
All vocational education and training (VET) programs in agriculture and related fields offered by the University of Melbourne will continue to be delivered on the regional campuses on which they were advertised. more

MELBOURNE RANKED IN WORLD’S TOP 50 UNIS
The University of Melbourne has been listed by The Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) at number 22 in the top 50 universities in the world. Melbourne came in ahead of Cornell University, Johns Hopkins, University College London, the University of California Los Angeles and San Diego. 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

More news from the University of Melbourne is available online.

Research @ Melbourne

ADVANCE IN SPINAL CORD REGROWTH IS A FIRST
University of Melbourne researchers have discovered a mechanism for greatly enhancing regrowth of spinal cord nerves after they are damaged, restoring the ability of mice to walk within weeks of a spinal cord injury. more

EASY-TO-MAKE VACCINE CAN FIGHT RANGE OF ILLS
Australian researchers have created a totally synthetic vaccine that is effective against viruses, harmful bacteria and tumours and could lead to a powerful new arsenal of vaccines for humans and animals. more

PHYSICISTS SHED NEW LIGHT ON DARK ENERGY
The recent discovery that a mysterious dark energy, never before seen or detected, pervades our entire universe and makes up almost three quarters of all matter, is putting physicists in a spin and generating a major rethink of quantum theory, according to the University of Melbourne 2004 Miegunyah Distinguished Fellow. more

$2M FOR RESEARCH TO SAFEGUARD NATION’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Led by Associate Professor Priyan Mendis from the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the ARC Research Network for a Secure Australia (RNSA) is a knowledge-sharing network of national and international researchers focussed on developing ways to protect critical infrastructure. more

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Faculty News & Events

ENGINEERING
Engineering alumnus, David Hawker MP has been elected to become the 27th Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr Hawker graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) in 1972. He is the Federal Member for the seat of Wannon in Victoria and was first elected to Parliament in 1983, taking over the seat from the Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser. For more alumni news, view the latest edition of engineering@home.

Engineering homepage, Engineering alumni info

LAND AND FOOD RESOURCES (LFR)
The next edition of the Land and Food newsletter will be posted to all faculty alumni in December. For more information, phone (03) 8344 0102 or email Chloe Rubbo.

Land and Food Graduate Profiles: Current and prospective students of Land and Food are always keen to discover what career paths they can follow with their degree. The Faculty of Land and Food Resources is interested in career information you are willing to share. The information will be used to promote graduate outcomes to prospective and current students on the web and in publications. Share your graduate profile to help showcase the career opportunities available within your industry.

LFR homepage, LFR alumni profiles

LAW
Join the Melbourne Law School Alumni Network: The Alumni Network features the capacity to communicate directly with other registered alumni, customised news and events notifications and the ability to converse with fellow alumni with shared interests. For more information on how to register, please see the website or email the External Relations Unit of the Law School.

Law homepage, Law alumni info

MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Record funding for faculty researchers : A record $23 million has been awarded to faculty researchers in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding for project grants, research fellowships and career development awards. more

2004 University of Melbourne Medical Society (UMMS) Lecture: The DNA Revolution - A Personal Perspective, by Professor Suzanne Cory AC (Director, Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research), Tuesday November 30, 7.30-8.30pm, Sunderland Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Medical Building, University of Melbourne, cnr Grattan Street and Royal Parade, Parkville. For more information, phone (03) 8344 5888 or email Gael Bidgood.

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

MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL (MBS)
2004 Annual Alumni Dinner, Wednesday December 1, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, The Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, cost: $110. Guest Speaker: Professor John Seybolt (Dean & Director, Melbourne Business School). more

MBS homepage, MBS alumni info

VETERINARY SCIENCE
Matt Makin (BVSc Hons 1998) has been elected President of the Australian Veterinary Association.  For more news, view the latest Melbourne University Veterinary Society Newsletter.

Equine researchers win major awards : Two University of Melbourne Equine Centre research team members won major awards at the recent 26th Bain–Fallon Memorial Lectures of the Australian Equine Veterinary Association (AEVA) – Australia’s peak equine veterinary body. more

Veterinary Science homepage, Melbourne University Veterinary Society

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College Events & Opportunities

THE GRADUATE UNION CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Graduate Union is hosting a traditional Christmas dinner for members and friends on Friday 10 December, 7pm for 8pm start, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton. Advance bookings only, cost: $40 members, $50 non-members. RSVP to Graduate House on (03) 9347 3428 by Monday 8 December.

CAROLS IN THE CATHEDRAL
The internationally-acclaimed Choir of Trinity College will sing a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, telling the Christmas story in word and song in St Paul's Cathedral, corner Swanston and Flinders streets (opposite Federation Square), on Saturday 11 December 2004 at 3pm. Everyone welcome. Free admission. Enquiries: Michael Leighton Jones, phone (03) 9348 7146. more

SYDNEY SMITH LECTURE 2004
To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield: the making of the Victorian Church Constitution of 1854 given by Professor Robin Sharwood, AM to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Anglican Historical Society. Wednesday 24 November, 8pm, Evan Burge Building, Trinity College. Enquiries: Bishop James Grant, phone (03) 9348 7119. more

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

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Public Lectures

Complete details of upcoming public lectures can be found online.

2004 PROFESSOR G.W. LEEPER MEMORIAL LECTURE - LEARNING FROM THE PAST WHEN FACING THE FUTURE OF SOIL SCIENCE
Friday November 26, 5.00-6.00pm by Professor Johan Bouma (Wageningen University and Research Center, Netherlands), Wood Theatre, Economics and Commerce Building. more

2004 AUSTRALIAN ARABIC COUNCIL MEDIA AWARD
Friday November 26, 6.30-8.00pm, Keynote address by Jon Faine, Basement Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. more

THE DNA REVOLUTION - A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
Tuesday November 30, 7.30-8.30pm by Professor Suzanne Cory, AC (Director, Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research), Sunderland Lecture Theatre, Medical Building. more

2004 JOHN BARRY MEMORIAL LECTURE - POLICING THE 21ST CENTURY: TECHNOLOGY, TERRORISM AND TRANSNATIONAL CRIME
Monday December 6, 6.30-8.00pm by Mick Keelty, APM (Commissioner, Australian Federal Police), Lecture Theatre GM15, Law School, cnr Pelham & Leicester streets, Carlton. more

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