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Consultation process for new strategic plan

A consultation process which will lead to the development of a new strategic plan for the University of Melbourne has been launched by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Glyn Davis. more >>

	ALUMNI PROFILE: Clare Arthurs Degree: Arts (Majors in History and Political Science), 1980 Current Position: Broadcast Journalist with BBC World Service From Cuba to Hanoi, Clare Arthurs has travelled widely in her role with the BBC World Service - and this after a lengthy career reporting on the machinations of Australian state and federal politics. more >>
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ALUMNI NEWS

Asia Education Foundation news published

The latest edition of AEF News has been recently been published. This biannual publication is produced by University of Melbourne's Asialink Centre which promotes public understanding of the countries of Asia and creates links with Asian counterparts. more >>

Looking for lost Alumni in China

Sadly the University has lost contact with many of its alumni in China. With many exciting University events and activities planned for China in 2005-06, we are keen to track down our missing alumni. Get back in touch with the University: fill in our online form or send us an email.

Out now: Hong Kong Alumni Association Newsletter

Catch up on all the news from the Alumni Association of the University of Melbourne in Hong Kong. You can download the newsletter here (0.8Mb pdf).

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Senior Hong Kong administrator and academic joins University of Melbourne Council

A senior Hong Kong education administrator and distinguished educationist has joined the University of Melbourne Council.
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Uni gains top share of research grants

The University of Melbourne has topped the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects, winning 23 grants with multi-year funding worth $6.4 million and $8.6m in support from industry partners. more >>

Certificate in International Baccalaureate Primary Years

In a first for the Asia Pacific region, the University of Melbourne will launch a postgraduate certificate in international education for teachers. more >>

RESEARCH NEWS

Diet, stress, and genes blamed for cancers

Women from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds are subtly influenced by health promotion campaigns about cancer and blame a mix of bad luck, stress, diet and hereditary factors for their tumours, according to a University of Melbourne study. more >>

Update your details and win!

Congratulations to alumna Ineke Muir who has won this month's $200 Melbourne University Bookshop Account simply by updating her details.

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

COMING EVENTS

28 JULY (Thursday)

Reframing justice in a globalising world
Speaker: Professor Nancy Fraser, Professor of Philosophy and Politics at the New School, New York.
Public Lecture

2 AUGUST (Tuesday)

Culture in the classroom: lessons from around the world
Speaker: Professor David Clarke, Department of Science and Mathematics Education, University of Melbourne.
Public Lecture

Alumni Cocktail Reception - in Beijing
All University of Melbourne alumni welcome.
Reception

5 AUGUST (Friday)

Alumni Function - in Shanghai
All University of Melbourne alumni welcome.

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