Forthcoming Exhibitions
From Venice to Lygon: Italian books
Leigh Scott Gallery, 17 June - 15 September 2013
The exhibition will showcase Italian books throughout time, starting with the University Library Special Collections exciting new purchase of Aldus Manutius's Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, printed in Venice in 1499. It is an important early printed work containing 168 exquisite woodcuts. Books printed in Italy, often focussing on important figures or movements will be included, up to modern day books by Italians now living in Australia.
Strength of Mind: 125 years of Women in Medicine
Medical History Museum, 1 August 2013 - 2 March 2014
Women were admitted to Melbourne Medical School in 1887, 25 years after the course had commenced but 21 years before women were entitled to vote in Victoria. These first seven female medical students were tenacious, resilient, and visionary; challenging the social values of their day and making major contributions to public health in Victoria. Led by Constance Stone the first woman to register as a doctor in Victoria in 1890 (she had undertaken her medical education in Canada) they went on to establish the Queen Victoria Hospital in 1896. The first hospital established in Australia for the care of women that was managed and staffed by women and one of three internationally. These attributes have been the qualities of many women in medicine over the last 125 years as they have contributed to all aspects of medical practice and research. Women now comprise over 50% of medical graduates. This exhibition celebrates their achievements from 1887 to now.
Forthcoming exhibitions at the Ian Potter Museum of Art