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0May 2008 International Edition
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News University of Melbourne health experts lead fight against blinding eye disease Report on Alumni events in Singapore and Malaysia VCA graduate scoops Cannes Film Festival award Alumni wins prestigious award for saving chickens in Ghana University of Melbourne launches Annual Appeal And more... Events Calling all Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholars for 65th Anniversary Dinner Inaugural San Francisco engineering alumni reception Lifelong Learning MUP Book of the Month - The Book of Dead Philosophers Employment Careers@Melbourne Get Involved Updated Alumni Resource Guide now available Alumni representative committee NEWS University of Melbourne health experts lead fight against blinding eye disease Leading health experts and philanthropists have joined forces in a fight against a curable eye disease causing blindness in Aboriginal communities. The University of Melbourne's Indigenous Eye Health Program aims to eradicate trachoma - an eye disease which is caused by chlamydia which has been wiped out in every developed country except Australia. The program is led by Professor Hugh Taylor AC, a world leader in trachoma research who was earlier this year appointed to the new Harold Mitchell Chair of Indigenous Eye Health at the University of Melbourne. More>> Alumni events in Singapore and Malaysia International alumni turned up in full force to hear prominent University of Melbourne graduates speak at events hosted by Chancellor Ian Renard in Singapore and Malaysia. More than 160 Singapore alumni and special guests attended a gala dinner at Raffles Town Club on Wednesday, May 21, to hear former Singaporian government minister and alumnus David Lim (Bachelor of Engineering, 1979) speak on world changes. Prominent architect Hijjas Kasturi (Bachelor of Architecture 1965) was keynote speaker at the Malaysia Alumni Reception on Saturday, May 24. Mr Kasturi spoke on the importance of Malaysian students returning home to Malaysia following graduation. The renowned architect's well-known works include Menara Maybank, Bangunan Tabung Haji, Menara Telekom, Nikko Hotel and Shah Alam Stadium in Malaysia. Photos from the Singapore Alumni Dinner VCA graduate scoops Cannes Film Festival award A VCA graduate has scooped a coveted award at one of the world's most prestigious film festivals. Melbourne-based director Julius Avery won the internationally-regarded Jury Prize at the 61st Cannes Film Festival for his film Jerrycan. The festival was held in France from May 14 to 26. Mr Avery graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2006 with a major in Film and Television. More>> Alumni wins prestigious award for saving village chickens in Ghana A University of Melbourne alumnus who has helped save village chickens in Ghana, by introducing a vaccine against a serious bird disease, has been honoured with a prestigious award. Veterinarian Dr Stewart Routledge received the Kestevan Medal from the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Perth on Thursday, May 29 for his contributions to veterinary science in developing countries. Dr Routledge persuaded Ghanaian authorities of the need to introduce vaccines against Newcastle Disease, a highly-contagious disease affecting poultry. Following the successful launch of a vaccination program for village chickens in 2006, Dr Routledge has embarked on further projects in Africa and Asia. He is currently based in Dubai, and has spent almost his entire veterinary career working on projects in developing countries. He founded the non-profit Kyeema Foundation in late 2003. The foundation aims to help developing communities help themselves, by establishing activities such as chicken rearing and vaccination, providing assistance to AIDS orphans and research to reduce cyanide toxicity from eating cassava. Dr Routledge graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1973. University of Melbourne launches Annual Appeal The University of Melbourne has launched its Annual Appeal, and is asking for your help to raise money for the University Fund. In 2008, the University Fund supported Future Generations Scholarships, which will give the best and brightest students the opportunity to study at the University of Melbourne, regardless of their circumstances. To support the Annual Appeal, please contact the Advancement Office on 03 8344 1751 or email university-fund@unimelb.edu.au. Former lecturer heads up World Intellectual Property Organization A former Melbourne Law School lecturer has been appointed Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Professorial Fellow Francis Gurry was elected to the post by WIPO's 83 core members last month, and will be confirmed in his new role by WIPO's general assembly in September. He joined WIPO in 1985 and has peformed roles such as Assistant Director General and WIPO's Legal Counsel in Geneva. However, among his most notable achievements was his involvement in setting up the agency's internet domain name disputes resolution service. Mr Gurry is the author of Breach of Confidence, an influential textbook on the law of trade secrets and confidential information, and was a senior lecturer within the Melbourne Law School from 1979 to 1984. Glass now half full: New study shows rocketing acceptance of recycled water A new University of Melbourne report has revealed that community acceptance of recycled water is rocketing. The report is based on a 2007 Adelaide study completed by Dr Anna Hurlimann, which showed that 58 percent of respondents accepted Class A recycled water for drinking. This means acceptance soared by 54 percent in two years, with a 2005 survey showing only 4 percent of respondents would accept Class A recycled water for drinking. Dr Hurlimann said the aim of the research was to test community attitudes to recyled water use, and how they changed after using it for some time. "Policy makers are increasingly turning to other water alternatives such as desalination, often assuming the public will not be willing to use recycled water," she said. "Such assumptions are often not based on evidence." More>> For more University News... read and subscribe to The Voice monthly broadsheet watch Visions, a monthly video magazine download and/or listen to Up Close, a fortnightly audio talk show These publications will keep you informed about the latest research, personalities and cultural offerings at the University of Melbourne. top EVENTS Inaugural San Francisco engineering alumni reception Melbourne School of Engineering is giving San Francisco-based alumni the chance to meet with fellow graduates at a reception in the USA. The reception will be hosted by Melbourne School of Engineering general manager Neil Robinson and 2007 Chancellor's Prize for Excellence winner Dr John Papandriopoulos, who will share information about the many developments within the school and the University of Melbourne. The event will be held at Hotel Vitale, 8 Mission St, San Francisco, California on Tuesday, June 24 from 6.30 to 8.30pm. More information>> Calling all Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholars This year the Dafydd Lewis Trust will celebrate its 65th Anniversary. The Trust has nurtured many hundreds of scholars since its commencement in 1943. To mark this milestone the Trust will be holding a 65th Anniversary Dinner on Friday, September 5. This year the Trust will also establish the Dafydd Lewis Trust Community. If you are a past scholarship recipient and would like to be involved in these activities, please email your name, contact details (including a phone number), and the year of your DLT Award to alumni-office@unimelb.edu.au or call the University alumni relations office on 03 8344 1751. The University will forward your details on to the Trust. For more alumni events in Australia and around the world, see the Alumni Events Calendar. Visit Upcoming Events for a complete list of University lectures, concerts and other events. top LIFELONG LEARNING Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) Book of the Month The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley RRP $29.95 Diogenes died by holding his breath. Platoallegedly died of a lice infestation. Diderot choked to death on an apricot. Nietzsche made a long, soft-brained and dribbling descent into oblivion after kissing a horse in Tunrin. From the self-mocking haikus of Zen masters on their deathbeds to the last words (gasps) of modern-day sages, The Book of Dead Philosophers chronicles the deaths of almost 200 philosophers - tales of weirdness, madness, suicide, murder, pathos and bad luck. more >> Visit the MUP web site for more information on this and other new titles. Visit the Melbourne University Bookshop to get your alumni discount on this and many other books. Special offer for Alumni Web Community members (Please note: to be eligible for this offer, you first need to register to become a member of the Alumni Web Community) MUP is offering a complimentary copy of The Book of Dead Philosophers to the first three AWC members to email alumni-office@unimelb.edu.au. Please include your '@alumni.unimelb.edu.au' email address in the body of the message. top EMPLOYMENT Careers Online Careers Online advertises international graduate, immediate start and vacation employment opportunities. It is an useful source of information for graduates looking internationally for opportunities to gain work experience or develop their careers. Log on with your student number and family name. Careers@Melbourne Positions available at the University of Melbourne. What is it really like to work on campus? Alumna Wendy Holden (BA 1976, BEd 1986, GCertUniMgt 2007) recently spoke to the University of Melbourne Voice about her experiences of working life at the University. top GET INVOLVED Updated Alumni Resource Guide now available The Alumni Resource Guide is packed with information about alumni networks, activities, services and resources. It is provided to all new graduates at graduation ceremonies. If you are a new graduate and didn't receive yours, or if you are a past graduate and would like a copy of the updated Guide sent to you, please let us know. The Alumni Resource Guide is also available for download as a PDF from our website. Committee of Convocation The Committee of Convocation represents all graduates of the University. Minutes of Convocation meetings are available for download. top	Alumni Profile LESS than one year ago, you may have spotted Aravindha Prakash Krishnamachari with his head in the books at the Baillieu Library. But these days, the 26-year-old is a long way from the University of Melbourne campus. He is now based in India, working as director and chief operations executive for private industrial biotech company, Tex Biosciences.. more >> Thousands of alumni have joined your alumni 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. Have you moved? Please let us know if your details have changed. University Graduates Club Membership of the Graduate Union’s University Graduates Club is open to graduates from all universities around the world. It also offers quality, affordable accommodation to members and postgraduate students. Alumni website Benefits, services, getting involved, and more... Faculty alumni Find out what is happening in your faculty. top
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