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University marks a historic moment with launch of the Melbourne Graduate Schools

The University is delighted to announce the launch of its Graduate Schools, an important occasion in the University's history. Chancellor Mr Ian Renard and Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis were joined by business, community and academic leaders to celebrate the launch on Friday 26 October.

As a key part of the Melbourne Model, the aim of the Graduate Schools is to attract the best and brightest students from a variety of backgrounds and offer a range of focused and intense courses to prepare them for professional careers.

The University is also expanding its Access Melbourne program and creating new scholarships to support students enrolling in graduate professional degrees. Find out more at Graduate Access Melbourne.

ALUMNI PROFILE: Dr Ivan Holmes

Degree: Music 1951

Current Position: President and Associate Professor, Australian Guild of Music Education

After a lifetime's experience of teaching others, Ivan Holmes took the momentous step of returning to study. He was recently awarded his PhD in Music at 84 years of age. more >>

See our international edition for a profile of Scotland-based crime novelist Helen FitzGerald.

ALUMNI NEWS

Bright Sparks

James Beeson (PhD 2001), Rachel Caruso (BSc (Hons) 1993, PhD 1998) and Stuart Batten (BSc (Hons) 1991, PhD 1996) were among the ten outstanding young Australian scientists recognised in the 2007 Cosmos Bright Sparks Awards. more >>

ATOM achievers

VCA Film and Television alumni Steve French, Elka Kerkhofs and Kylie Plunkett were among the winners of the prestigious Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) awards for 2007, while Ruby Hamad was a finalist. more >>

A University of Melbourne team headed by Professor Doreen Rosenthal, AO (BA (Hons) 1972, PhD 1975) also received an ATOM award for the educational website www.yoursexhealth.org. more >>

Special event: The Emerging Dominance of the West in America’s Economy, Culture, and Politics
A free public lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Professor David M. Kennedy of Stanford University.
Monday 26 November, 6.30pm at the University of Melbourne Law Building. more >>

Annual appeal heading for record result

Special thanks to all those alumni and donors who have supported the University through the 2007 University Fund Appeal. This year’s campaign is well on track to exceed last year’s total. more >>

Melbourne Marathon report

Congratulations to all those alumni who joined Team Melbourne University in the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday 7 October. Mark Bormanis (Arts/Law 2007) was among them, and he spoke to MU Sport's Rod Warnecke about his personal highlights from the event. more >>

New age of teaching

Faculty of Education alumni from the class of 1965-1966 recently got together to revisit their college days and find out about the latest developments in the University's teaching curriculum. more >>

Pollies' promises are a matter of record

Put this year's federal election campaign in perspective with The Soapbox, a new online archive of Australian election ads, photos, debates and speeches from 1901 onwards. more >>

Stories with real impact: Research Review

Did you know the University of Melbourne is Australia's second largest research organisation after the CSIRO? Research Review showcases projects by Melbourne researchers, many undertaken in collaboration with other leading local and international organisations. more >>

VCA ticket offer - Ibsen's A Dollhouse

The Victorian College of the Arts Company 2007 Actors, supported by VCA Production, present A Dollhouse by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Dabiel Schlusser.
27 October to 6 November
PGS, VCA Drama, 28 Dodds St, Southbank. more >>

Special offer for Alumni Web Community members The VCA is offering a complimentary double pass to the performance of A Dollhouse on Tuesday 6 November at 7.30pm to the first 3 alumni to email fcreedy@unimelb.edu.au with the subject line 'VCA' 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.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

New centre boosts Australian coasts and climate research The University of Melbourne is set to create an internationally-recognised centre for marine and climate education and research – the National Centre for Coasts and Climate (NCCC) - at Point Nepean. more >>

National Islamic studies centre launched A National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies – operated by a three-state consortium of universities – was officially launched on 23 October at the University of Melbourne. more >>

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Visions
Episode 14: Looks at the discovery of the gene for wood strength, plus a School of Nursing trial using a sweet solution to ease pain for seriously ill newborn babies.
Episode 15: Goes behind the scenes with engineering students who are building their own racing car; and checks out a University program helping mentally ill young people find work.

Up Close
Episode 23: India and China, Globalised
Episode 24: Simon Phillips: Theatre is No Drama

Find an expert

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LIFELONG LEARNING

Graduate studies

• The Melbourne JD 2009 intake - Information session 14 November
• Master of Teaching - Applications close 16 November
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology and Master of Psychological Studies - Applications close 30 November

2008 Asialink Leaders Program

This program provides emerging leaders from all sectors with the skills to succeed across cultures and borders. Information sessions will be held in Melbourne on Thursday 8 November and Sydney on Thursday 15 November. more >>

Mentoring@Melbourne

The Career Mentor Connection (CMC) program matches undergraduate and postgraduate students with mentors in industry. We are now seeking mentors for the 2008 program and encourage alumni to register their interest. For more information, contact Penny Warner or visit the CMC website.

Community Access Program

Want to study just one subject for fun, to further your career or enhance your academic record? Become a CAP student. 2008 brochure out now!

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NEW Cultural Collections Diary 2008

Features beautiful images from the University of Melbourne's extensive cultural collections.

Order online from the University Bookshop

More than 3400 alumni have joined the web community! Join now to get your email forwarding address, update your details, find friends and classmates, and be eligible for GradNet offers and prizes.

JOB OF THE MONTH

Research Executive

Run a market and social research program for a small but rapidly growing market research company, including client liaison, project management, questionnaire design and statistical data analysis.

To find out more (Vacancy ID #37101) log on to Careers Online.

Careers@Melbourne

Positions available at the University of Melbourne.

Your opinion counts
Did you complete your course in Semester 1, 2007? Look out for the Australian Graduate Survey arriving in your letterbox soon. By telling us what you think about your course, and what you're doing now, you'll help us advise other students and plan for the future.

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.

Asialink Business Breakfast with Michael Byrne, CEO of Linfox Logistics speaking on 'Business Success in Our Region'. Tuesday 13 November more >>

Melbourne University and Alumni Bushwalking Group Final walk for 2007: Reef Island, Coronet Bay on Saturday 17 November. Contact Joan Kenny by 10 November.

The 2007 Vice-Chancellor’s Cup – the University of Melbourne Golf Day is a great opportunity to socialise and network while enjoying a fun team competition. Friday 23 November more >>

PUBLIC LECTURES at the University of Melbourne

Ethics and Ethos of Being a Scientist Wednesday 7 November at 5.30pm more >>

Dateline Burma: Human Rights and New Media Wednesday 7 November at 6.30pm more >>

A Materials World: Revolutions in Society Thursday 8 November at 6pm more >>

Integrating 'Geofizz', Aerial Survey, Visualisation and GIS in Archaeology Thursday 8 November at 6pm more >>
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Unravelling Einstein's Secrets Tuesday 13 November at 6.30pm more >>
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Edge of Empire: Archaeology of the Assyrian Frontier Thursday 15 November 2007 at 6.30pm more >>
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Discovering the Tombs of the Kings of Qatna (Syria) Wednesday 21 November at 6.30pm more >>

Is There a Socially Acceptable Forestry? Harvest Methods and Changing Social Values Wednesday 21 November at 4.30pm more >>

An Exploration of Soil Science Friday 23 November at 5.30pm more >>

New Approaches to Aboriginal Child Health Thursday 29 November at 7.30pm more >>

From People's Charter to Freedom Charter: Democratic Struggle in 19th Century Britain and 20th Century South Africa Tuesday 4 December at 6.30pm more >>

The 2007 Chancellor's Human Rights Lecture Thursday 13 December at 6pm more >>
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CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA

Lilith Symposium 2007: Her-story - Feminist Histories of Representation Friday 9 November more >>

Symposium: Dealing with the Dead - History, Medicine, Ethics and Law Thursday 15 November more >>

The First Melbourne Conference on World Affairs Melbourne, Friday 30 November more >>

Conference: Victorian Women's Suffrage and Political Citizenship 5-6 December more >>

Graduate Union

Graduate Union Newsletters
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.

Alumni Online Merchandise Store

A range of officially licensed University of Melbourne merchandise and gifts is available to purchase online. more >>

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