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China acclaims Junhua outstanding overseas student

Neuroscience PhD student Junhua Xiao has been selected as one of an elite cohort of overseas Chinese students by the Chinese Ministry of Education's China Scholarship Council. more

Winner of $200 account at Uni bookshop

Congratulations to alumnus Peta Krahn, Bachelor of Property and Construction 2002, who has won this month's $200 Melbourne University Bookshop account.

We are giving away a $200 account each month so update your contact details now for a chance to win.

PROFILE: Abdul-Rahim Abdul-Hamid

Masters of Landscape Architecture (Coursework) 2002
:Landscape Architect, Johnson Pilton Walker

Seeing his drawings translated into real life is like a dream come true for landscape architect, Abdul-Rahim Abdul-Hamid. more

ALUMNI NEWS

Vice-Chancellor Honours Hong Kong Alumni

More than 120 Hong Kong alumni recently attended a cocktail reception hosted by Professor Glyn Davis, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, and the University's Alumni Association of Hong Kong.

Mid-year Creative Thinking School

Senior high school students who want an adventure to stimulate their minds can participate in the first University of Melbourne/Trinity College Creative Thinking Mid-Year School from 1 to 11 July 2005. more

Asialink

The Asialink Centre is a non-academic department of the University promoting public understanding of the countries of Asia and creating links with Asian counterparts. It also provides information, training and professional networks.

Australian Volunteers International

Australian Volunteers International is currently recruiting skilled professionals from education, health, legal, IT and community development. Asian Studies PhD graduate Tanya McIntyre was a Volunteer in Africa in 2001.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Melbourne a high ranking choice

A new international ranking of universities puts the University of Melbourne at No 22 on an international scale. more

Economics and Commerce welcomes two Nobel Laureates

Nobel Laureates and University of Melbourne visiting Eminent Scholars Sir Clive Granger and Sir James Mirrlees have recently been welcomed to the University. more

RESEARCH NEWS

$300k research award to spinal cord regrowth

A University of Melbourne researcher has been rewarded with a SpinalCure Australia Fellowship for her groundbreaking research to enhance the regrowth of spinal cord nerves after they are damaged. more

Indian-Australian research creating a virtual world

A University of Melbourne researcher is leading an international effort to create a virtual computer world where universities, hospitals and businesses can exchange resources. more

More news from the University of Melbourne is available online.

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COMING EVENTS

18 MAY

Ormond College Choir
European concert tour starts with performances in Germany, Italy, Poland, Denmark and Switzerland, a schedule of 20 concerts in 28 days. European alumni, or those travelling in Europe, might like to catch up with them at one of their concerts.

MAY 21

Singapore-Australia dinner Speaker: Dr Susan Lim, Singapore medical specialist and philanthropist. 7pm. RSVP to Trinity by 16 May.

2 JUNE

Graduate careers function - Bangkok. Hear Stephen Camilleri of ZuelligPharma speak on 'Managing your Career and Developing your Leacership Potential'. Meet employers, industry representatives, recruiters and other alumni. 7pm Sheraton Grande, Sukhumvit. RSVP by 20 May. Phone +66 653 0511 or +66 229 4892.

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