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International edition  
19 April 2004
   The Alumni Relations Program newsletter of campus news, research and events published every three weeks.
inga clendinnen ALUMNI CAREERS @ MELBOURNE
Mrs Inga Clendinnen has been awarded the 8th annual Kiriyama Prize for her book exploring the first years of European settlement in New South Wales, "Dancing with Strangers". The Kiriyama Prize is awarded annually in recognition of outstanding books that promote greater understanding of Pacific Rim nations and the South Asian subcontinent.

Inga studied at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts(Hons). She then went on to complete a Masters degree in 1972. Mrs Clendinnen has received numerous awards for her writing. In 1999 she was awarded the New York Times Best Book of the Year for "Reading the Holocaust".

Mrs Clendinnen shares the Kiriyama Prize with novelist Shan Sa who was also awarded for her book "The Girl Who Played Go". The two authors will share equally in the US$30,000 cash award.



Alumni News
GRADUATE PROFILE
graham ellender

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...


UNIVERSITY ALUM APPOINTED TO NEW MALAYSIAN MINISTRY
Datuk Dr Mustapha bin Mohamed is making a return to the Cabinet after almost five years. He is one of six ministers appointed in the Prime Minister's Department and will be in charge of National Economic Planning. He holds a BA (Hons) and an honorary DCom from The University of Melbourne.

ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION
The University of Melbourne's response to the Commonwealth Government's Higher Education Reforms new scholarships, flexible admissions and fee arrangements. Read more...

 
International Events
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT FUNCTIONS 2004
The University of Melbourne invites you to attend the Shanghai 2004 Graduate Employment function. The Shanghai function will take place on Thursday 22 April 2004. Read more about Shanghai...

 
AAUM(HK) UPCOMING EVENT
The AAUM and Simon Fraser University will be holding an informal gathering on Thursday 15 April. This promises to be a fun event, with the dress code being anything Canadian or Australian. Read more...
 
AAUM(HK) PAST EVENTS
The AAUM website now features images from the 2004 Career Seminar which was successfully held on 11 March. Photos can be viewed Online...

 
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Staff from the Engineering Faculty's International Services will be heading overseas to counsel students on Engineering study opportunities and admission requirements for the 2004/2005 intakes. Whilst in-country, staff would be delighted to have the opportunity of catching up with Engineering Alumni to hear about 'life after graduation'. Read more...

 

Uni News

EDUCATION RESEARCH GROUP WINS $4.8 MILLION PROJECT TO TRACK PROGRESS OF SCHOOL LEAVERS
Researchers in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne have been awarded a Victorian State Government project worth $4.8 million to track the progress of 48,000 school leavers over the next five years. Read more...
 
BUSINESS STUDENT TEAM SHOWS WINNING STYLE
A University of Melbourne student team has won the annual Scotiabank International Case Competition at the Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario, Canada. Read more...
 
MERGER CREATES LARGEST BUSINESS SCHOOL IN ASIA PACIFIC
The merger of the Melbourne and Mt Eliza Business Schools is now complete, creating the most comprehensive provider of management education in the Asia Pacific. Read more...
 
Faculty and Department News
FACULTY OF ARTS

* Are you interested in Faculty events and activities? The Faculty of Arts Produces Arts Alumni News on a quarterly basis for alumni to keep in touch with the latest developments in the Faculty. If you would like to be included on the mailing list, please contact: Ms Amy Feldtmann, External Relations Officer, The Faculty of Arts, on (03) 8344 4332, or email: Amy Feldtmann.
* Faculty of Arts online newsletter

 
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

* Faculty of Engineering online newsletter
 
FACULTY OF LAW

* Faculty of Law online newsletter

 
FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES

* Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health online newsletter

 
MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL

* MBS online newsletter

 
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

* Faculty of Veterinary Science online newsletter

 
Research @ Melbourne
DISCOVERY OF ANCIENT PROTEIN YIELDS CLUES TO EVOLUTION
University of Melbourne scientists have discovered an ancient protein which is providing new clues to understanding some of the earliest steps in the evolution of life. Read more...
 
HONORARY DEGREES AWARDED TO ROBIN BATTERHAM AND DON GRANT
Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Robin Batterham, and world leading surveyor, University of Melbourne Professorial Associate (Geomatics) Donald Grant, have been awarded honorary degrees by the University. Read more...
 
Careers and Opportunities
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT FUNCTIONS 2004
The University of Melbourne invites you to attend the Shanghai 2004 Graduate Employment function.This function is an excellent opportunity to meet a range of key employers, industry representatives, professional associations, recruiters and other experienced University of Melbourne Alumni.
Visit Alumni @ Melbourne to read more on Shanghai...

 
LOOKING FOR STAFF?
Careers Online jobs database is a service offered by Careers & Employment at the University of Melbourne. All types of employment vacancies can be lodged on the system. Further information available at: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/.
 
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
Alumni who graduated from the University of Melbourne during the past twelve months can access Careers Online to search for graduate employment opportunities. Further information at: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/. If you graduated more than twelve months ago please go to: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/students/employ/request/
 
Australian Events
MELBOURNE
A complete list of Melbourne-based events can be found at:
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni/program.html
 
AUSTRALIA
You can find out what events Australian Alumni Networks are organizing by visiting:
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni/Australia.html
 
OTHER EVENTS
You can also search for other events using our online events calendar at:
http://www.melbournealumni.com/events/
 
Public Lectures
UPCOMING PUBLIC LECTURES
Complete details of upcoming University of Melbourne public lectures can be found at: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/ExtRels/PubLectures/

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