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Alumni Careers @ Melbourne
In today’s labour market, you need to be prepared for several
career changes and many different jobs throughout your working
life. You will need to have a strong recognition of the role
of continuous learning in skill development and responses
to change. A job is no longer for life and your degree is
only a ticket to join the competitive job market. You need
career decision-making skills.
Read this week's article Labour
market skills for a new economy to find out more.
Graduate
Profile
University of Melbourne graduate James Tuckerman
turned his back on a promising career in public
relations, risking everything to create australian
anthill, a national magazine for the fast-growth
business and venture capital market. GradNet
asked James what inspired such a move… Read
more.
Are you doing something interesting with your Melbourne
degree? Submit
your graduate profile.
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University News
MULTI $M BOOST FOR IT, TEACHING AND RESEARCH
A $24 million major upgrade of the University’s IT infrastructure
and a new $90 million Economics and Commerce building in University
Square are key outcomes of the 2004 Planning and Budget Committee
(PBC) conference. Read
more.
NEW HECS PLACES TO GO TO GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES
The University of Melbourne is set to expand its nursing education,
upgrade its oral health program, and introduce an innovative
biomedical engineering course, following the allocation of
additional Commonwealth-supported undergraduate places. Read
more.
UNIVERSITY SEEKS BEST PRACTICE IN BIDDING FOR RESEARCH
The University of Melbourne is taking steps to make sure
that its young researchers are not left behind in the effort
to win competitive research funding. Read
more.
RARE ARCHITECTURAL GEMS SEARCHABLE ONLINE
Outstanding holdings of architectural materials dating from
1736, many of great rarity and historical value, are available
to scholars and the public for the first time though a University
of Melbourne library catalogue on the web. Read
more.
More news
from the University of Melbourne is available online.
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Research @ Melbourne
WING PATTERN MIMICRY AIDS BUTTERFLY SURVIVAL
Tropical American butterflies can change wing patterns to mimic
other related species as a means of enhancing survival, according
to an international study involving the University of Melbourne.
Read
more.
A HEALTH DEVELOPMENT AGENDA FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS
After three decades of increasing national focus, Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander health remains one of the most significant
public health priorities in Australia. There is a broad consensus
amongst policy makers, health advocates and politicians that
urgent action is required. Read
more.
INSECTS WILL TELL OF ARSENIC IN PLANTS
Meat ants and caterpillars are set to become the centre of attention
in University of Melbourne world-first research to assess the
effects on insects of arsenic in the food-chain. Read
more.
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News & Events
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE HISTORY LAUNCHED
'Of Many Nations: A History of International House: The University
of Melbourne', a book by Emeritus Professor Ross Humphreys,
was launched at the college by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Kwong Lee Dow AM on July 16. The book can be purchased through
IH for $25.00 ($5.00 extra for postage and handling). Phone
+61 3 9347 6655 or email enquiries@ihouse.unimelb.edu.au.
ETHICS IN BUSINESS
Trinity alumnus John Gourlay (1954) and his wife Louise recently
established a $2.5M trust fund at Trinity College. This will
bring an internationally distinguished lecturer to teach ethics
in business jointly at Trinity College and the Melbourne Business
School, for one term each year. Outstanding candidates will
be sought worldwide. More
information.
CELEBRATING TRINITY WOMEN
Trinity College has been educating women since 1883 and this
year marks the 30th anniversary of full co-residence. A special
lunch at the College on Sunday October 24, for all alumni and
their partners, will focus on women at Trinity, their experiences,
and the College's commitment to gender equality. More
information.
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE MEDICAL SOCIETY (UMMS)
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 information see the website
or email
us.
MEDICAL HISTORY RESOURCES
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science's history
dates back to the establishment of the School of Medicine
in 1862 and spans the modern history of biomedicine. Access
the faculty's online
history resources.
GRADUATE CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT FUNCTIONS - KUALA LUMPUR
AND SINGAPORE
Friday September 10: Malaysian alumni are invited to attend
a cocktail reception, 7.00-9.30pm, the Nikko Hotel Junior
Ballroom 1, Kuala Lumpur. More
information.
Wednesday September 15: Singapore alumni are invited to attend
a cocktail reception, 7.00-9.30pm, the Grand Plaza Parkroyal
Hotel Ballroom, Singapore. More
information.
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CONVENTION
(AUIAC 2004)
December 1 - 3, "The Bridge to Opportunities: Hong Kong",
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More
information.
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