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Alumna Julia Gillard makes political history
Following the Labor Party’s historic federal election win on 24 November, Julia Gillard (LLB 1987, BA 1990) has made her own piece of history by becoming the new deputy prime minister of Australia - the first woman to occupy that post. more >>
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ALUMNI PROFILE: Joshua Pepall
 Degree: Social Work 2002
Current Position: Humanitarian Accountability Manager, World Vision Sri Lanka Tsunami Response Team
Joshua Pepall is a humanitarian aid worker whose career has taken him to some of the world's most traumatised places. He currently lives and works in Sri Lanka, where efforts continue to rebuild after the 2002 tsunami. On a recent visit to Melbourne, Joshua spoke to GradNet about the challenges of working in a complex and sometimes hazardous environment, while staying focused on the real needs of the communities that World Vision serves. more >>
See our Australian edition for a profile of careers consultant Melinda Bufton.
Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) Book of the Month
 The Cricket War: The Inside Story of Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket by Gideon Haigh
RRP $34.95
In 1977, businessman Kerry Packer signed 35 elite international players for his own televised World Series Cricket. The Cricket War is the definitive account of the split that changed the game on the field and on the screen. more >>
Visit the MUP web site for more information on this and other new titles. Visit the Melbourne University Bookshop web site to see the discounts available to alumni on this and many other books.
Special offer for Alumni Web Community members MUP
is offering a complimentary copy of The Cricket War to the first 3 alumni to email fcreedy@unimelb.edu.au with the subject line 'Cricket International' and with their '@alumni.unimelb.edu.au' email forwarding address in the body of the message.
If you haven't already, join Alumni Web Community (it's easy and free) and be eligible for future GradNet offers and prizes. .
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ALUMNI NEWS
Graduate employability is world-class
University of Melbourne graduates are among the most employable in the world, according to a new ranking by the UK’s Times Higher Education Supplement (THES). more >>
Alumni Festive Gatherings
Join fellow alumni this month as they gather to celebrate the upcoming festive season and the end of 2007.
Recent alumni achievements
- Emily Blanch (BMusPerf 2007) and Maxine Montgomery (BMus 1997), Herald Sun Aria competition. more >>
- Dustin Feneley (MFT 2006) and Danielle Freakley (BFineArt(Hons) 2004, MVisArt 2005), Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards for 2007. more >>
- Patrick Hill (BE(ChemEng)(Hons) 1996), Engineers Australia 2007 Young Professional Engineer of the Year. more >> (pdf)
- Kristina Karlsson (BA(Hons) 1995, LLB 2000), winner of the 2007 Telstra National Young Business Women’s Award. more >>
- Dr Genevieve Lacey (BA 1995, BMus(Hons) 1995, DMusArts 2002) and Julian Langdon (BMusPerf 2007), 2007 Melbourne Prize accolades. more >>
Gift marks 140 years of contribution to the University community
In 2007 the Committee of Convocation celebrates 140 years of graduate representation at the University of Melbourne. In recognition of that anniversary, the Committee has made a gift of immense historical significance to the University – a replica of the Foundation Plate. more >>
Distinguished alumna chairs international music competition
Penelope Thwaites AM (BMus 1966) will chair the second international Performing Australian Music Competition (PAMC) in 2007/8. ‘Australia has a rich heritage of classical music, largely unknown to the rest of the world. It deserves a wider audience,’ says Penelope, a London-based concert pianist, recording artist and leading authority on Australian composer Percy Grainger.
Were you a sponsored student graduating after 2002?
The University is currently reviewing the services it provides students and alumni who are, or were, sponsored. You are considered a sponsored student if your fees were paid by another organisation such as an employer, an aid agency or a government agency. If you were in this situation, we would like to hear from you about your experiences at the University and returning home and any ways that we could have better met your needs.
If you were a sponsored student, graduated after 2002 and would like to provide some feedback please contact Ms Angela Kerry, Regional Manager Melbourne International.
 Tell us your story and win a signed copy of Meanjin
Love to write? Like to be published in GradNet or The Voice? Write 200 words about life after university and you could win one of five copies of The Long Arm: Meanjin on Crime and Law signed by Justice Michael Kirby, Australia's longest-serving judge and author of the cover story. Enter here
This latest issue of Meanjin brings together opinion, essays, fiction and poetry on the age-old relationship between crime and the law. Visit the Meanjin web site for story extracts and more information.
UNIVERSITY NEWS
University launches engineering research institute The Melbourne Engineering Research Institute (MERIT) – a dedicated institute for engineering research – was officially launched on 21 November. more >>
Nossal Institute’s HIV program aids India’s troubled north-east An internationally funded program led by University of Melbourne researchers is working to prevent the spread of HIV in vulnerable communities. more >>
Read and subscribe to The Voice for more University news.
 Visions
Episode 16: Looks in on a guest lecture by the Vice-Chancellor on 'Managing Strategic Change', plus the Graduate Schools launch on 26 October.
Episode 17: Goes behind the scenes of the VCA's Puppetry program, and looks at the 'Collage' touch-screen communication system for families separated by distance.
Up Close
Episode 25: Abundance and Extinction: Species Under Pressure
Episode 26: Post-Soviet Crime and its Impact Abroad
Episode 27: Mindful Leadership
Find An Expert
Want to locate a former colleague, lecturer or tutor, find a prospective PhD supervisor, search for others with a mutual research interest or international linkage or identify an expert commentator? Find an Expert
LIFELONG LEARNING
Graduate Study Expo - 30 January 2008
It's not too late to experience the new graduate schools at the University of Melbourne in 2008. Join us at the Graduate Study Expo and learn how to accelerate your career. more >>
Summer Schools on campus - January and February 2008
- Classics - Discover how the ancient Greeks and Romans made sense of their world. more >>
- Filmmaking - Learn about all aspects of practical film production from Australia's leading practitioners. Concessions available to alumni. more >>
- Philosophy - A series of courses designed to be accessible to all those with an interest in the life of the mind. more >>
IN EVERY ISSUE
Tell us your story We are always interested to hear about what you've been doing since you left University. If you'd like to share what's been happening in your life, please tell us your story.
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Albert Edward Aldis, The painter's room at 'Killala', (detail) c. 1891, oil on canvas; Grainger Museum, University of Melbourne
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COMING EVENTS
Visit the Alumni Events Calendar to find out about reunions and other events for alumni. For a complete
list of University events, visit Upcoming Events.
From People's Charter to Freedom Charter: Democratic Struggle in 19th Century Britain and 20th Century South Africa Melbourne, Tuesday 4 December at 6.30pm more >>
Seminar/Forum: The Politics of the Middle East – The Roles of Europe, Asia and Australia Melbourne, Wednesday 5 December more >>
The 2007 Chancellor's Human Rights Lecture by Radhika Coomaraswamy, UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict. Melbourne, Thursday 13 December at 6pm more >>
Download the flyer (pdf)
Conference: Taiwan Today Melbourne, Friday 14 December more >>
Careers@Melbourne
Positions available at the University of Melbourne.
Graduate Union
Membership of the Graduate Union’s University Graduates Club is open to graduates from all universities around the world.
Committee of Convocation
The Committee of Convocation represents all graduates of the University. Here are the minutes (pdf) of the most recent meeting.
Still searching for that perfect gift?
 The Cultural Collections Diary 2008 features beautiful images from the University of Melbourne's extensive cultural collections. Price: $25 plus postage. To order please contact Cathy Garrivan.
 The Melbourne University Bookshop Christmas catalogue is now available with hundreds of gift ideas for friends and family. more >>
 A range of officially licensed University of Melbourne merchandise and gifts is available to purchase online. more >>
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