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University appoints alumnus Peter McPhee to new leadership role
 One of the University's most distinguished alumni, Professor Peter McPhee, has become its inaugural Provost. This role, a first for an Australian university, will integrate the management of academic and student support functions within a single office.
As Provost, Professor McPhee will have a vital role in the introduction of the Melbourne Model - a whole-of-campus student experience - in 2008. more >>
Alumni in the USA are invited to meet Professor McPhee at an alumni reception to be held in Los Angeles on 1 November. See Coming Events for details.
ALUMNI PROFILE: Nehal Bhuta
 Degree: Arts 2000, Law (Honours) 2000
Current Position: Assistant Professor of Law, University of Toronto, Canada
Nehal Bhuta is an expert in international criminal and humanitarian law who is best known for his work with the independent non-governmental organisation Human Rights Watch. His first-hand studies of human rights, and in particular of justice and reconciliation in Iraq, have achieved worldwide recognition.
After leaving the University of Melbourne, Nehal studied and worked in the USA for several years. Now based in Canada, he has recently been appointed to an academic role in the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto. more >>
See our Australian edition for a profile of web technologist and author Cameron Adams.
Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) Book of the Month
 A Light History of Hot Air by Peter Doherty
RRP $32.95
From a life lived on three continents, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Peter Doherty has collected a vast repertoire of information on illumination, hot air and burning, and presented it in a narrative written with great style, intimate with stories, concerned with the world around him, and the simple beauty of science. 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 A Light History of Hot Air to the first 3 alumni to email kkennedy@unimelb.edu.au with the subject line 'Doherty International' and with their '@alumni.unimelb.edu.au' email forwarding address in the body of the message.
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ALUMNI NEWS
 Universities must fight back, says Vice-Chancellor
At the Vice-Chancellor's Oration for Alumni on 19 September, alumni and their guests heard Professor Glyn Davis review the current state of higher education policies and funding levels. With an eye on the coming federal election, Professor Davis advocated a concerted campaign by universities to regain political support.
You can listen to the Vice-Chancellor's Oration, read the transcript and view a gallery of photos from the occasion here.
 Artists rise to a sporting challenge
Six alumni are among the finalists in the inaugural Basil Sellers Art Prize for works that engage with sport and sporting culture in Australia. Daniel Crooks, Kate Daw, Mark Hilton, David Jolly, Richard Lewer and Selina Ou are all in the running for $100,000 in prize money. more >>
 The New Generation BA: an interview with Steve James
Alumnus Steve James is Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies for the Faculty of Arts. Steve spoke to GradNet about the New Generation Bachelor of Arts, one of the six Melbourne Model degrees to commence in 2008. more >>
Explore ideas, bust myths, invent solutions – Science Matters more than ever
The Faculty of Science has recently launched Science Matters, a quarterly newsletter for the entire science community, full of the latest Faculty news, feature stories and events. To join the mailing list or contribute suggestions, please email us at science-matters@unimelb.edu.au.
Read the September 2007 edition of Science Matters
Seeking MBBS 1977 alumni
MBBS 1977 graduates are holding their reunion on 13 October 2007. Organisers would like to invite Graeme James (MBBS 1978) and Louisa Peers (1977) but have no current contact details. If any alumni know their whereabouts please contact Linda Richardson at lric@unimelb.edu.au.
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Melbourne’s NHMRC project grant funding up 62% to $55.8m The University’s 2008 National Health and Medical Research Council project grant funding has leapt a massive 62 per cent to $55.8 million, up from $34.4 million in 2007. more >>
Mark Considine to lead Arts One of Australia’s leading political scientists, Professor Mark Considine, will lead the University’s Faculty of Arts for the next two years. more >>
For more University News read The Voice. Alumni are welcome to subscribe to The Voice.
Up Close Podcasts
Episode 21: Barry Tuckwell: A Life With French Horn
Episode 22: Geopolitics of Climate Change
Visions Videocasts
Episode 13: Takes in the sights and sounds of the ASHEletics carnival, checks out a new art prize bringing art and sport closer together, and goes behind the scenes on a paint restoration project.
Episode 12: A look at why footy fans get so emotional when their teams win, lose or draw, plus the World University Games.
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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.
 USA Alumni Events
The University invites alumni in the USA to receptions in San Francisco and New York in October 2007, hosted by Professor Warren Bebbington; and in Los Angeles on 1 November 2007, hosted by Professor Peter McPhee. more >>
Graduate careers events for alumni in Malaysia and Singapore
Meet a range of key employers and other experienced University of Melbourne alumni and staff in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 25 October and in Singapore on 31 October.
Chinese Traditional Culture Retreat
The Alumni Association (Shanghai) invites you to its Autumn 2007 event. Shanghai, 14 October. more >>
 Forum and Reception: Doing Business in China
Melbourne, Wednesday 10 October at 5.30pm
Download the invitation and registration form (pdf)
Dean’s Dinner for Engineering Alumni
Melbourne, Thursday 1 November - contact Jodie Hopstaken
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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