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

Literary success for alumni

University alumna Randa Abdel-Fattah recently won the Alfred Deakin Prize for an Essay Advancing Public Debate for her essay Living in a Material World at the 2005 Premier's Literary Awards, while five other University alumni were recognised by the Australia Council for their writing and poetry. more >>

Farrago celebrates its 80th birthday

A famed starting point for many of our alumni, Farrago has been providing an independent media voice on campus for 80 years and the celebrations to mark its birthday milestone fittingly brought together many different voices and viewpoints. 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 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

To date, the 2005 University Fund Appeal has raised over $150,000 in support from friends and alumni. This year, the University's key priority for the Fund is supporting student scholarships. Some scholarships attract the best and brightest to Melbourne, while others open precious doors of access to individuals who couldn't otherwise afford to attend Australia's leading University. If you'd like to make a donation to the 2005 University Fund, visit the website or call the University's Fundraising Manager on +613 8344 7804.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Chancellor's prize to three top PhDs

A promising path to new drugs against high blood pressure and stroke, strategies to involve people in land management issues, and top-rated translations of medieval poetry, have won three new PhD graduates the University of Melbourne’s Chancellor’s Prize. more >>

Labour lawyers condemn ‘rushed’ IR legislation

Rushing through legislation for Industrial Relations reforms makes no sense and will not give parliament, legal experts or the general public enough time to comprehend and respond to the new laws, according to a cohort of University of Melbourne law experts. 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 >>

Exercise – is it only for the well off? New study

People living in Melbourne’s poorest suburbs are far less likely to exercise than those in wealthy suburbs, according to a University of Melbourne study. more >>

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JOB OF THE MONTH

Business Manager for agri-biotechnology company

Primegro, a growing agri-biotechnology company, requires a country-based Business Manager to undertake the sales and marketing of its products to key customers and stakeholders. To find out more, log onto Careers Online (Vacancy ID #21451). Alumni who don't have access please submit a request form.

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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 NOVEMBER (Tuesday)

Philanthropy and the Collecting of Prints
This free public symposium will examine the rich and fascinating world of prints, their collection, and the unique contribution of Harold Wright for whom the prestigious Harold Wright Scholarship is named. For more information call 03 8344 5565 or email ahcca-info@unimelb.edu.au.

18 NOVEMBER (Friday)

2005 Vice-Chancellor’s Cup
The University of Melbourne Golf Day at Woodlands Golf Club. From 1.00pm. more >> (0.1Mb pdf)

AsiaConnect - Maximising Australia's Asia Skills
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 >>

30 NOVEMBER (Wednesday)

Knowledge Management Information Evening
Hosted by the Faculty of Education.
Time: 6pm-7.30pm
Venue: First Floor, Executive Lounge, Alan Gilbert Building, University of Melbourne, Corner Grattan & Berkeley Streets.
For more information call Pauline Ross on 03 8344 8220.

2005 University of Melbourne Medical Society (UMMS) Lecture
The lecture this year will be presented by Professor John Clement, Inaugural Chair in Forensic Odontology, School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne and Director, Centre for Human Identification, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. more >>

6-7 DECEMBER (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Nossal Institute Global Health Forum
The forum, to be held at the University's Copland Theatre, will address critical global health issues, such as lessons from the Asian tsunami, HIV/AIDS prevention, child health, mental health, and emerging infections. Professor Alfred Sommer, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University will present "Global health: an old challenge – a new imperative". Registration is free. For more information contact Janice Powell.

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