February 8 2005, International Edition

The University of Melbourne Alumni Newsletter, published monthly.

GradNet in 2005

Welcome to the first edition of GradNet in 2005.

This year, GradNet will only be published in HTML format. HTML files are only slightly bigger than text files, and present a more attractive and accessible interface for subscribers. If, for technical reasons, you are unable to receive the HTML version, you will automatically receive an alternate format. If you have any queries regarding this change and how it will affect you, please contact us.

You will notice some changes to GradNet over the following months. If you have any comments, suggestions or feedback, please contact us.

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Help us stay in touch - and WIN!

If you update your contact details with the University of Melbourne, you will go into a prize draw. Each month, one lucky winner will receive a book voucher valued at $200 from the Melbourne University Bookshop. Prizes are redeemable from any country. View the terms and conditions (PDF, 19k).

Please note that all alumni information is protected by the Federal Privacy Act, which means that it will not be passed on to any parties outside the University of Melbourne.

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Australia Day Honours 2005

From grass-growers to judges, the University of Melbourne would like to congratulate all its alumni, staff and honorary appointees who received 2005 Australia Day Honours. View a list of University of Melbourne honours recipients.

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Alumni careers

Shanghai (dinner): Thursday 3 March 2005, at Sofitel Hyland Shanghai, Ballroom B, 5th Floor, 505 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai 200001. Registration is at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. It is essential to RSVP by Monday 14 February to Mendy Zhang, phone: (86 21) 5234 0271-110, or fax: (86 21) 5234 1582.

Hong Kong: Monday 14 March 2005, at CPA Australia - Hong Kong China Division, Rooms 1201-1206, Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong (Wanchai MTR Station, A3 Exit), registration at 6.30pm registration for a 7.00pm start. RSVP to Kevin Trantallis, President, University of Melbourne Alumni Association (Hong Kong), by Friday February 25: with subject line 'RSVP 14 March', or phone (852) 9232 3980.

For further information contact Mendy Zhang, Kevin Trantallis or Christine Enker (International Careers Consultant).

JOBS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
If you are interested in other positions at the University of Melbourne, visit Careers @ Melbourne to browse the available positions.

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Alumni profiles

ROD QUANTOCK Comedian, Writer, Director, Producer & Consultant, Political Activist, Melbourne Rod Quantock has gained much from his degree. He has learned 'how to hurl a wet teabag across the cafeteria in the manner of David (of David and Goliath fame)', and that he'd 'never make an architect.' (And he never did). But he did make it in many other spheres. Dubbed by The Age as a 'living Melbourne treasure', Rod is now a comedian, freelance writer, performer and speaker for the public, non-profit and private sectors. He is also a prominent environmental, social and political activist. <more>
SEEMA KHEHAR Master of Business Administration 1997 Director, Twiga Consultancy Limited, United Kingdom Seema likes to be number 1! Being a Management Consultant was not enough for Seema Khehar, so she founded a company and became her own boss. From her studies in Australia and the United States, to her work in the United Kingdom, she has led a truly jet-setting life. Even now she traverses continents in her work and travel. <more>

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University news

MELBOURNE INSTALLS 19TH CHANCELLOR IN COLOURFUL CEREMONY
The University of Melbourne's 19th Chancellor was installed with 'pomp and ceremony' at the University on February 1 2005. <more>

MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL RANKED 'NUMBER 1' BY FINANCIAL TIMES
Melbourne Business School is the number one Australian business school in 2005 as ranked by the highly regarded London Financial Times (FT). <more>

WORLD CLASS FINANCIAL RESEARCH CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN MELBOURNE
A new centre to provide world class collaborative financial and investment research, training and information exchanges will be established by the University of Melbourne, Monash University and RMIT University in conjunction with the Victorian Government. <more>

ABOUT ASIALINK
The Asialink Centre is committed to promoting awareness and public understanding of Asia with projects throughout the region covering education, arts, public programs, media, business and the community. Find out more about Asialink or subscribe to Access-Asialink to receive weekly electronic bulletins about free public lectures and other Asia focused events.

TSUNAMI FORUM: ASIALINK
In support of victims of the tsunami, Asialink will hold a public forum at the Melbourne Town Hall on Friday February 18, 6.00pm to examine the long-term effects of the tsunami and likely ramifications for Australia's relationship with Indonesia. For more information phone (03) 8344 3572 or contact us via email.

More news from the University of Melbourne is available online.

Research news

STUDY: BREAK-UP OF THE INDO-AUSTRALIAN TECTONIC PLATE
Australian and American researchers investigating forces exerted on the Indo-Australian tectonic plate have discovered that the considerable stresses being exerted on the plate could be leading to its breaking up. <more>

PETER SINGER RESEARCHING THE ETHICS OF WHAT WE EAT
Controversial and high-profile academic, Peter Singer, has commenced a half-time appointment as Laureate Professor at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne, to research the ethics of what we eat. <more>

RESEARCH ANNUAL REVIEW JANUARY 2005
The January 2005 edition of the Research Annual Review is now available. This publication showcases the University's research highlights over the past 12 months. Email us to be placed on the subscription list for Research Annual Review.

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