University alumna appointed to High Court

The Honourable Justice Susan Crennan, a member of the University Council and a distinguished alumna, has recently become only the second female judge appointed to Australia's High Court. more >>

	ALUMNI PROFILE: Dr Calvin Bowman Degree: Music (Masters) 1996 Current Position: Artistic Director at Saint Michael's Uniting Church, Collins Street, Melbourne. Dr Calvin Bowman recently graduated with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Yale University, becoming the first Australian ever to graduate with that degree. more >>

ALUMNI NEWS

Arts alumnus wins 2005 Vogel Literary Prize

The prestigious Australian literary prize, the Vogel, has been won this year by an alumnus of the University, 28-year-old Andrew O'Connor (BA 2000). Andrew won the $20,000 prize for his unpublished manuscript 'Tuvalu' which was richly praised by the distinguished panel of judges. more >>

University alumna honoured as CSIRO's first statistician

Frances Elizabeth "Betty" Allan (1905-1952) was recently honoured as CSIRO's first statistician at a dinner held in Canberra marking 75 years of statistical work by the organisation. more >>

University embarks upon new housing project

The University of Melbourne has embarked on a brand new affiliated housing facility on previously owned land adjacent to the Parkville campus. more >>

Testers required for new alumni website

The University will soon be relaunching its alumni website with a number of improvements. We will be conducting a testing session exclusively for alumni to be held at the University on Wednesday 26 October from 11:00am to 12:30pm after which lunch will be provided. If you would be interested in partcipating, email info@alumni.unimelb.edu.au

College Square to be managed by the YMCA

A new purpose-built student apartment complex is being built directly opposite the primary entrance of the University of Melbourne. College Square will be managed by the YMCA who will provide on-site property management, resident support services and community development. more >>

Newman College architecture to be discussed in Sydney

Dr Jeffry Turnbull of the University of Melbourne will be speaking in Sydney on SUnday 30 October about the architecture of Newman College and Walter Burley Griffin's dome. Walter Burley Griffin (1876-1937) was the conceptual designer of Newman College, UNiversity of Melbourne, 1915-1918, while his wife and architectural partner Marion Mahony Griffin (1871-1961) was its facilitator. more >>

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Melbourne approves joint badging of degrees

The University of Melbourne has approved the awarding of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees jointly badged by the University and other universities. more >>

Reunion brings memories of post-war campus at Mildura Memories of when the University of Melbourne operated a campus on an ex-RAAF base at Mildura almost 60 years ago were celebrated recently by former Mildura branch staff and students in a reunion at Parkville. more >>

RESEARCH NEWS

University congratulates David Boger on PM's Science Prize win

The University of Melbourne has welcomed the award of the 2005 Prime Minister's Prize for Science to one of Australia's most outstanding scientists, the University's Professor David Boger. more >>

Bird flu vaccine trial to begin

Trials of a bird flu vaccine are set to begin in Melbourne this week as researchers prepare against the threat of an influenza pandemic. more >>

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Project Officer - Museum Victoria

Museum Victoria is seeking a talented Project Officer to join their team to coordinate the delivery of exhibitions in the Birrarung space. To find out more, log onto Careers Online (Vacancy ID #21407). 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.

13 OCTOBER (Thursday)

University of Melbourne Postgraduate Expo
The University of Melbourne comes into the city to showcase the fantastic range of coursework and research postgraduate opportunities available. Come along, speak with University staff and discover the wide range of courses available to you. more >>

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The inaugural exhibition of final year Mechanical and Mechatronic student projects from the Engineering Faculty will be displayed at Wilson Hall from 10am to 4pm. more >>

18 OCTOBER (Tuesday)

Union House Theatre alumni talks
Michael Veitch (television comedian) and Hannie Rayson (award winning playwright) who began their careers at the University of Melbourne return to discuss their past, present and future with Artistic Director, Susie Dee. For more information call (03) 8344 6975.

20 OCTOBER (Thursday)

Arts alumni reunion
Graduates from 1965-1969 are invited to a reunion to be held at the Ian Potter Museum of Art. For more information, contact John Paul Collins on 03 8344 4332.

21 OCTOBER (Friday)

Information session on postgraduate public health research at the University
The University's School of Population Health is holding an information night on postgraduate research and training opportunities. more >>

25 OCTOBER (Tuesday)

Technological and social change: is your degree still relevant?
Journalist and author George Megalogenis will be the feature speaker at a Commerce Young Alumni event at Southbank. more >>

26 OCTOBER (Wednesday)

Master of Public Health information night
Come and learn about this internationally recognised degree which is delivered collaboratively by four major universities including Melbourne. more >>

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The annual exhibition of final year student projects in the fields of Electrical, Software and Mechatronics from the Faculty of Engineering will be displayed at Wilson Hall from 10am to 4pm. more >>

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