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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: Helen FitzGerald

Degree: Arts (Honours) 1990

Current Position: Full-time writer, Glasgow, Scotland

Helen FitzGerald was a prison social worker, struggling to write romantic comedies on the side, until she realised that her real talent lay in crime fiction. Now an internationally published novelist, Helen recently returned to Australia to appear at two major writers’ festivals and launch her book Dead Lovely. more >>

See our Australian edition for a profile of musician, teacher and 'flying music examiner' Dr Ivan Holmes.

ALUMNI NEWS

	Indonesian alumni give back to the community The University of Melbourne Indonesia Alumni Association (UMIAA) has held a gathering to help Bengkulu earthquake victims rebuild their lives. Distinguished alumnus Mr Airlangga Hartarto (pictured) was the keynote speaker at the vibrant and successful event. more >>
	USA alumni receptions Lively and well-attended alumni receptions have recently been held in San Francisco, New York (pictured) and Los Angeles. Guests enjoyed a range of informative and entertaining presentations, including the announcement of a new University office in San Francisco and a networking group for alumni in New York. more >>
	Friends of the University gather in Delhi A ‘Friends and Family of the University of Melbourne’ event was held in Delhi, India, on 29 September. The 60 attendees included alumni, parents of current students, delegates at Asialink’s Linking Latitudes conference, principals and counsellors from local schools and sponsors.

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 >>

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 a range of projects by Melbourne researchers, many undertaken in collaboration with other leading local and international organisations.
Read the 2007 edition of Research Review

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Climate change expertise from University of Melbourne acknowledged in 2007 Nobel Peace Prize The scientific contributions of Professor David Karoly, Federation Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences, and colleagues around the world have been recognised in the awarding of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. 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 on 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 >>

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NEW Cultural Collections Diary 2008

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

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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.

Asialink Lecture: Dateline Burma - Human Rights and New Media Melbourne, Wednesday 7 November at 6.30pm more >>

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

Public Lecture: The Emerging Dominance of the West in America’s Economy, Culture, and Politics by Professor David M. Kennedy of Stanford University. Melbourne, Monday 26 November at 6.30pm more >>

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

New York Alumni Christmas Gathering Eight Mile Creek Bar and Restaurant, Lower Manhattan, Thursday 6 December from 5.30pm. RSVP to Melbourne.Uni.Alumni@gmail.com

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)

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.

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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