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Shanghai and San Francisco boost for alumni

The University is to open offices in Shanghai and San Francisco in January 2008. Staffed by full-time country managers, the offices will be responsible for raising the University's profile in those regions.

'An important part of the activity will be liaising with and supporting alumni, including in organising social, educational and promotional events,' said the University's General Manager of Alumni Relations, Mr Campbell Bairstow. more >>

ALUMNI PROFILE: Kitty Chiller

Degree: Arts 1985

Position: Project Manager, Upper-Secondary Vocational Reform Initiative, Bahrain

Kitty Chiller has had a long and distinguished international career in the tough, multi-disciplinary sport of Modern Pentathlon, beginning during her student days as a member of the Melbourne University Fencing Club. In 2000 Kitty represented Australia at the Olympic Games in Sydney.

Now working as a project manager in the education and training field, Kitty has been a key player behind the scenes at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games in Doha. more >>

See our Australian edition for a profile of lawyer and railway photographer Shane McCarthy.

ALUMNI NEWS

Alumnus takes on Victoria's top job

One of the University’s most prominent alumni, the Hon. John Brumby (BCom 1974), was sworn in as Premier of Victoria on 30 July. more >>

Recent alumni achievements

• Khun Mechai S. Viravaidya AO (BCom 1965, LLD honoris causa 1993), a pioneer in family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention in Thailand, has been awarded the world’s largest prize for international health. more >>
• Dr Helen Cox (BSc 1989, MPubHlth 1999, PhD 2006) is the winner of the 2007 Premier's Award for Medical Research, while fellow alumnus Dr Robert MacInnis (GDipEpid&Biostat 1997, PhD 2006) is a runner-up. more >>
• Cultural leader and philanthropist Carrillo Gantner AO (BA 1966) has been named Victorian of the Year. more >>
• Arron Wood (BForSc 1998) has received the prestigious Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year award for his innovative work in environmental education. more >>

Singapore Alumni Association Fireworks Night – 18 August

Join the Singapore Association for a magical night of fireworks and great company at Bacchus Waterboat House, Marina Bay on 18 August. more >>

Reception for Alumni from the last 10 years: Bangkok, Thailand, 26 August

Alumni from 1997 onwards are warmly invited to an informal reception at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok on Sunday 26 August. more >>

Hong Kong Alumni 20th Anniversary Dinner – 29 August

Alumni in Hong Kong are warmly invited to join the Chancellor, Mr Ian Renard, in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the University of Melbourne Alumni Association (Hong Kong) on Wednesday 29 August at the Kowloon Club. more >>

UK Alumni Canal Boat Trip – 21 September

Alumni in the UK are invited to participate in a boat trip along the Regent’s and Grand Union Canals in London on Friday 21 September. more >>

USA Alumni Receptions – 12 and 15 October

The University of Melbourne’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Warren Bebbington, will host alumni receptions in a range of impressive venues across the United States in October. more >>

PM of Malaysia's Melbourne Scholar Program: closing date 31 August

The University of Melbourne invites applications for the Prime Minister of Malaysia's Melbourne Scholarship for staff in the early stages of their academic career at a university in Malaysia who show outstanding promise and leadership potential and wish to undertake a PhD in Science or Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Download the information sheet (pdf)

Young Thai writers wanted

The Nation, one of Thailand’s leading English-language newspapers, is looking for writers to share their experiences of studying in Australia. more >>

Monash Award applications open

The General Sir John Monash Awards are Australia's equivalent to the Rhodes scholarship and the American Fulbright programme, providing up to $150,000 for overseas postgraduate studies. Closes 31 August. more >>

Dunlop Fellowship applications open

The Dunlop Fellowships aim to promote Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop's vision for peace and prosperity in the region through interpersonal exchange and interaction. Australian citizens between 21-40 years of age are encouraged to apply. Closes 5 September. more >>

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Melbourne/Malaysia ‘split’ PhD partnership launched An innovative multi-million dollar ‘split’ PhD program is the centrepiece of a new partnership between the University of Melbourne and seven Malaysian universities. more >>

To be or not to be … a trained teacher of Shakespeare? The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education will teach a new postgraduate qualification in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company. more >>

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COMING EVENTS

Visit the Alumni Events Calendar to find out about reunions and other events for alumni.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Engineering Young Alumni reception and information session, Thursday 9 August more >>

Delhi, India: Alumni and Friends Reception, Saturday 29 September, 7pm

Linking Latitudes India Asia Education Foundation Conference and Fieldwork Program, 30 September - 4 October more >>

International House 50th Anniversary Dinner Saturday 25 August more >>

Asialink Visual Arts Touring Program Exhibitions throughout Asia during 2007 more >>

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