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University of Melbourne No. 1 in Australia and No. 19 in the world

The University of Melbourne has been ranked No. 1 in Australia and No. 19 in the world in university rankings recently released by the Times Higher Education Supplement. The University of Melbourne also obtained the highest discipline rankings for biomedicine, arts and humanities, and social science in Australia. more >>

	ALUMNI PROFILE: Lucy Knox-Knight Degree: Architecture (Honours) 1998 Current Position: Architect, Studio 505 in Melbourne. Lucy Knox-Knight is a widely travelled architect who works for Studio 505, a small studio that manages projects around the world. more >>

ALUMNI NEWS

Chancellor meets alumni in Singapore

More than 300 alumni and friends of the University recently gathered in Singapore to meet with the Chancellor Mr Ian Renard and to hear from Australia's High Commissioner to Singapore, Mr Miles Kupa, himself an alumnus of the University. more >>

Menzies Oration explores the 'Melbourne Experience' - past, present and future

Professor Peter McPhee, the University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), recently delivered the 2005 Sir Robert Menzies Oration on Higher Education, focusing on how the University has engaged its students (both local and international) in the past and how it aims to make students feel welcome and involved with more than just their studies. more >> (2.0Mb pdf)

Faculty alumni newsletters released

Several of the University's faculties have recently released newsletters specifically for their alumni. The October 2005 issue of the University of Melbourne Medical Society (UMMS) newsletter Melbourne PostCard is now available as are October editions of Arts Alumni News (0.7Mb pdf) and engineering@home.

Your gift at work: the 2005 University Fund Appeal

UNIVERSITY NEWS

UN Deputy Secretary-General visits the University

The University's Law School was recently honoured to host a visit by Louise Fréchette, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Ms Fréchette met with key Law School staff interested in international law and addressed the School on challenges facing the United Nations following the 2005 World Summit. While in Melbourne, she also delivered the keynote speech at the Second International Philanthropy Conference.

Anti-terrorism legislation could put judges in ‘invidious’ positions

Australia’s imminent federal anti-terrorism legislation could put judges in an 'invidious' position, according to Professorial Fellow in the Department of Criminology at the University of Melbourne and former senior member of the judiciary, Alastair Nicholson. more >>

RESEARCH NEWS

Brain cell ‘trick’ raises hopes of beating HIV

Hope for new drugs to treat HIV infection has followed findings by a University of Melbourne led international study that some brain cells use a ‘trick’ to stop the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from spreading. more >>

University academic wins prestigious German medical prize

University of Melbourne medical scientist, Professor Sam Berkovic, has won the prestigious Zülch Prize of Germany’s Max Planck Society for his groundbreaking investigations into the genetic foundations of epilepsy. 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.

14-15 NOVEMBER (Monday & Tuesday)

Human Capital Asia Congress 2005 (Singapore)
A two-day case study conference featuring leading HR leaders from around the Singapore region. The Congress provides a unique opportunity to hear the inside strategies directly from those who lead the way in HR across Asia, and practice it daily.
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18 NOVEMBER (Friday)

AsiaConnect - Maximising Australia's Asia Skills (Melbourne)
Alumni are invited to this one-day conference bringing together senior representatives from a range of sectors and Asia-interested professionals, graduates and students to explore how to maximise Australia's Asia skills. more >>

23 NOVEMBER (Wednesday)

India: Two Decades of Developments, Achievements and Challenges (Melbourne)
India's High Commissioner to Australia, His Excellency Mr Prabhat Shukla, will address a special Asialink event on India's "Two Decades of Developments, Achievements and Challenges". more >>

28 NOVEMBER (Monday)

Gala Dinner - Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) Excellence Awards (Melbourne)
To promote the provision of quality language services and to reward exemplary performance, AUSIT presents its Excellence Awards Presentation Dinner - a celebration of the achievements made in language services. more >>

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