Asia at The University of Melbourne

Research Centres and Initiatives: Lists alphabetically academic and research centers and other initiatives with specific Asia focus.
Faculty Expertise: Highlights Asia focussed activities within each Faculty.
Partners: Working with the University in the Asia region.
Asia-focussed Subjects: Subject offerings at the University.
Students: Highlights and links to Asia- focussed clubs, initiatives and student activities and study opportunities in Asia.
Alumni: Links to alumni and activities within Asian region.
Collections: Links to library resources on Asia

Quick facts on Asia at Melbourne University

80+ experts on Asia
250+ subjects on Asia
key centre in Australia combining disciplinary and linguistic expertise on Asia
major centre for study of contemporary Islam and Australian Islamic communities
200 Asia-related public events in 2005
top-rated business school in Asia-Pacific
working to rebuild research capacity in post-tsunami Aceh
first Australian centre devoted to Asian law
collaborating with Chinese scientists on water management
supports Asia curricula in schools through AccessAsia
specialist Asia-Pacific centre on military law

Asia and the University

An overview of University of Melbourne activities to do with regions, cultures and languages in Asia, including the Middle East.

News and Events

Spotlight Asia

Tea: the global infusion – Extended Exhibition

This exhibition explores the history and cultural importance tea incorporating treasures from the University of Melbourne Cultural Collections and work by local artists.Tea represents numerous things to a divergent array of cultures; it is of medicinal, philosophical, artistic and social significance.

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