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Hong Kong student makes waves with quake research

A 24 year-old Hong Kong PhD student modelling the effects of large scale earthquakes has a plan that could potentially save lives, targeting the same volatile shelf that was devastated by the Boxing Day disaster. more >>

	ALUMNI PROFILE: Dr Karla Fenton, OAM Degree: Medicine 1954 Current Position: Examiner in the Sexual Assault Medical Service at the Royal Hobart Hospital in Tasmania. A distinguished contributor to the Tasmanian community, Dr Karla Fenton received a Medal of the Order of Australia in June 2005 for service to medicine as a practitioner, educator and counsellor in the areas of drug and alcohol abuse, sexual trauma and mental health. more >>

ALUMNI NEWS

Chancellor to meet with Singpore alumni

Alumni and friends living in Singapore are invited to a reception to be hosted by the Chancellor of the University, Mr Ian Renard which will be held on the 21st of October. more >>

Finals fever in Malaysia

Alumni in Malaysia hankering for a football fix during September might like to check out events planned for Grand Final weekend. There is also a dinner for alumni to be held on 20 September at the Lake Club in Kuala Lumpur. more >>

Bookshop sale now on

The University's bookshop is in the middle of its spring sale. This year the sale features a huge selection of academic and general books covering almost every subject and genre including novels, biographies, general non-fiction, and academic and technical works. Books can be purchased online and shipped overseas and University alumni qualify for a discount on eligible purchases. more >>

UNIVERSITY NEWS

University's high ranking welcomed by Vice-Chancellor

The University of Melbourne has again been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. more >>

Melbourne to boost research links in India

A joint research workshop and new collaborative links between the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) and the University of Melbourne were the focus when the Director of IIMB, Professor Prakash Apte, visited Melbourne recently. more >>

RESEARCH NEWS

World-first blood test for dogs is a lifesaver

A University of Melbourne researcher has developed a world-first method of identifying dog blood types, a discovery that has the potential to save hundreds of canine lives every year.
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COMING EVENTS

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

28 SEPTEMBER (Wednesday)

Picking up the pieces: building democracies in post-conflict societies
Professor Hilary Charlesworth from the Faculty of Law at ANU will discuss whether international law has a role to play in assisting countries emerging from armed conflict, especially in creating democratic structures for governance. For more information, contact Cathy Hutton on (03) 8344 4775.

6 OCTOBER (Thursday)

Arts alumni reunion
The University's Arts Faculty is holding a reunion for graduates from 1960-1964 to be held at the Ian Potter Museum of Art. For more information, contact John Paul Collins on (03) 8344 4332.

13 OCTOBER (Thursday)

University of Melbourne Postgraduate Expo
The University of Melbourne showcases 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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