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Curriculum overhaul set for 2006

The University of Melbourne is embarking on the most comprehensive and fundamental review of curriculum in its 150-year history. Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis says the review which begins in 2006 is the first step in the new strategic direction set for the University by the University Council when it unanimously endorsed the Growing Esteem strategy this week. more >>

	ALUMNI PROFILE: Emily Hudson Degree: Science/Law 2000 Current Position: Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne’s Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia and Centre for Media and Communications Law. Emily Hudson is a specialist in copyright law and is working on a major project on copyright and cultural institutions. more >>

ALUMNI NEWS

Shanghai-born medical graduate wins prized Rhodes scholarship

A Shanghai-born student now living in Australia who completed a medical degree at the University of Melbourne has won a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University in the UK. more >>

Architecture Professor celebrates award with alumni in Bangkok

Professor Catherin Bull from the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning recently caught up with one of our award-winning alumni in Bangkok. more >>

Your gift at work: Arnhem Land sets Indigenous student on the road to graduation

An indigenous student who worked on a health project in Arnhem Land as part of her practical training recently graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Melbourne. more >>

UNIVERSITY NEWS

$6.3 million bequest supports outstanding postgraduates

A $6.3 million bequest from the estate of a University of Melbourne graduate in medicine will support international health initiatives and postgraduate research in the University’s School of Medicine. more >>

Melbourne graduates boost Botswana health system

The University of Melbourne’s first medical students from Botswana recently graduated, providing a much needed boost to a medical workforce in a nation battling an AIDS epidemic and a tragically high road toll. more >>

RESEARCH NEWS

Round Table on Globalisation, Identity and English in China

Major research scholars from several of China's top institutions have attended a Round Table Conference on Globalisation, Identity and English in China, jointly presented by the University of Melbourne and Peking University. more >>

Students learn about primary health care from Indian community project workers

Indian primary health care workers in rural villages are helping University of Melbourne students learn more about health care through a comprehensive community project in Jamkhed, Maharashtra. more >>

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COMING EVENTS

The University runs over 1000 events during the year. For a complete list of events, visit the website.

15 DECEMBER (Thursday)

Course Information Day
Get expert advice on course and enrolment options at the University of Melbourne for 2006. more >>

16 DECEMBER (Friday)

Arabs, the Media and Racism
Laila Al-Qatami (Communications Director for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee) will discuss the nature of anti-Arab prejudices and racism in the media. more >>

19 DECEMBER (Monday)

Outdoor Indonesian Play
Indonesia Forum invites alumni to an outdoor performance of "Siti Nurbaya lari-lari" (Siti Nurbaya on the run). more >>

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