The University of Melbourne


	Issue 22, June 2011

Open Your Mind at the Festival of Ideas

THE Festival of Ideas will open on the 13th of June, with science writer Dr Matthew Ridley delivering the keynote speech on 'Genes, Technology and the Evolution of Culture.'

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Catalyst Club: Secret Women's Business Since 1910

Alumni Star in New Aussie Drama 'Blame'

Alumnus Wins Prestigious Literary Award

Baz Luhrmann Casts Graduate in 'The Great Gatsby'

Melbourne Named Top Australian University in the QS Life Science and Medicine Rankings

The Custom Book Centre (CBC) Publishing Initiative

Masters Students Discuss International Security in Dehli

University Strengthens Links with China Agricultural University

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Win One of 50 Double Passes to 'Little White Lies'

WE'RE giving alumni the chance to win one of 50 double passes to see an advanced screening of the new French film 'Little White Lies'.

'The Precipice' Book Giveaway

Win MTC Theatre Tickets to 'The Joy of Text'

NGV Competition: Eugene von Guérard Exhibition

Alumni Career: Graduate Roles in Social Policy & Justice

Up Close: June Podcasts

MUP Giveaway: 'Feeling the Heat' by Jo Chandler

Egypt After Tutankhamun Alumni Competition


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14 June: The Genetic Revolution II - Food and Power

DOES the genetic revolution open the way to feeding the world and providing it with safe, renewable sources of energy and power? Why does the public react against genetically modified food? Are genetically modified crops the only way forward for the world?

6 Jun-1 Jul: ARM Architecture Exhibition - 'God Knows'

8 Jun: The Wednesday Lectures - Guy Rundle Presents 'From Cold War to Cyberwar'

17 Jun: Is Hong Kong Still the Safest and Best Vantage Entry Point for Business?

21 Jun: Public Lecture on Autism - So Many Questions, So Few Answers

WHERE are your university classmates now? As part of a renewed focus on alumni reunions, the University of Melbourne offers an exciting Alumni Reunion program in 2011 - and we want to see you there! Check the Reunions Calendar to see when your reunion is coming up.

Reunions Calendar


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Festival of Ideas: Alumni & Friends Reception

AFTER an exciting week of discussing Australian identity at the Festival of Ideas (13-18 June), it's time to celebrate!

Melbourne Business School: Women and Management Dinner

Book a VCA&M Graduate to Sing at Your Party

Take Part in Cultural Collections

Giving Story: Growing a Solution to Stress


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Study Profile: Master of Public Health

AS alumna Ms Anjali Singh (MPH 2009) works to develop the academic program at the Indian Institute of Public Health in Delhi, she credits the University of Melbourne for her specialist skills.

PhD Full Scholarships at CEET

That's Entertainment (Law)

Engineering Graduate Expo

Apply for a Travelling Scholarship


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Alumni Profile: Q&A with Visual Artist Siri Hayes

VISUAL artist Ms Siri Hayes (BFineArt 1998, GCertVisArt 2001) has worked in many public and private collections in Australia and abroad, including the National Gallery of Victoria, Parliament House and the Victorian Arts Centre.


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Doris McKellar, 'English 3 class, University of Melbourne, November 1917', 10.5 x 7 cm photograph, UMA/I/2182.

Doris McKellar, 'Old Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne, circa 1915', 12 x 8.5 cm photograph, UMA/I/2226.

Doris McKellar, 'Commencement, University of Melbourne, circa 1920', 9.5 x 6 cm photograph, UMA/I/2195.

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