Yes vote on new student body sets scene for elections

The return of full student representation at the University of Melbourne moved a step closer last week with the ratification of a proposed new student body, the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) Incorporated. 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

Private viewing for Alumni at the Potter Museum of Art

All University Alumni are invited to a private viewing of the exhibition, A study in rhythm and design: Edith Alsop (1871–1958) drawn from the University of Melbourne Art Collection at the Potter Museum of Art on Sunday, 9 October 2005. more >>

Dean's Dinner for Engineering Alumni

The Faculty of Engineering will be hosting a Dean's Dinner on Wednesday 19 October at University House. The main purpose of the evening is for the Faculty's alumni to get together, and we encourage you to form year tables. This is an excellent way of organising a reunion, as the Faculty will be making all the arrangements for you! If you would like to receive an invitation or require more information, please contact Fleur Hickman on 03 8344 6936.

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 alumni qualify for significant discounts. more >>

South Australian alumni group to meet

University Alumni are cordially invited to attend an afternoon event to celebrate the formation of the South Australian Manning Clark House Chapter.
When: Sunday 18 September, 4-6pm
Where: SA Writers Centre, 2nd floor, 187 Rundle St Adelaide
Guest speaker: Ms Denise Schumann, Cultural Heritage Consultant
RSVP: Diana Chessell - (08) 8431 6054 or 0415 052 174

Keeping up with Science

Each year the Dean of Science invites scientists from a variety of disciplines and research environments to share their exciting work with the public through a series of lectures. The 2005 program is in full swing, covering topics in zoology, genetics, physics, earth science, marine biology and health sciences. more >>

UNIVERSITY NEWS

University's high ranking welcomed by Vice-Chancellor

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

University welcomes new TAFE providers

The University of Melbourne has welcomed the announcement of new providers for the future delivery of all agriculture-related TAFE programs currently delivered through the University. more >>

RESEARCH NEWS

Landfill research promotes environmental sustainability

A new waste management technique with the potential to help the environment while also delivering economic benefits is to be tested by University of Melbourne researchers. more >>

Economic report suggests turnaround in activity

The state of the economy is still a mixed picture, but there are some signs of a turnaround in economic activity, according to the latest Mercer-Melbourne Institute Quarterly Bulletin of Economic Trends, produced by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research. 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.

13 SEPTEMBER (Tuesday)

Adolescent sexual health: sins of emission, omission, commission and permission
Speaker: Professor Susan M Sawyer, Director at the Centre for Adolescent Health in the Royal Children's Hospital and University Department of Paediatrics. more >>

15 SEPTEMBER (Thursday)

The Economics of Peace
Nobel Prize winner, Professor Sir Clive Granger, will investigate how much people will pay for peace. more >>

17 SEPTEMBER (Saturday)

Alumni bushwalking group
Next walk Kings Falls to Baldry Crossing on the Mornington Peninsula. For more information, contact Bee Nah Ng.

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.

4 OCTOBER (Tuesday)

Enlightened shareholder value and the new responsibility of directors
In the inaugural W E Hearn Lecture, Professor Paul Davies from the London School of Economics and Political Science will explore the greater scrutiny by shareholders of the moral and ethical decisions made by directors along with their legal responsibility towards creditors. For more information, contact Marina Loane on (03) 8344 0074.

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.

12 OCTOBER (Wednesday)

Improving vocational and social recovery in people with early psychosis: Can we do better?
Speaker: Professor David Fowler from the University of East Anglia. more >>

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 >>

20 OCTOBER (Thursday)

Law alumni reunion
A cocktail party will be held for 1995 Graduates and Associates from the University Law School. For more information, contact Cally Martin on (03) 8344 0348.

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