Become a University partner

Collaborate, innovate, and inspire together

From exploring research collaborations to facilitating graduate employment, there are many partnerships you can explore as an alum. Bring your idea to life by leveraging the University’s academic expertise and entrepreneurial supports. You can also help students starting out in their careers through employer partnerships and more. Let’s work together to discover what’s possible.

Research and entrepreneurial opportunities

The University can be a source of inspiration and expertise to help take your organisation, startup or research initiative to the next level.

  • Research partnerships

    Work with us to improve your products, solve a problem with the support of expert researchers and more.

  • Melbourne Accelerator Program

    Find opportunities for collaboration, innovation and growth throughout your entire startup journey.

  • InnovatEd

    Be inspired to drive the creation and uptake of educational technology innovations within the University.

Research and entrepreneurial partner resources

Learn more about the value of partnering with the University and access the support you're looking for.

Enterprising Melbourne Review

Learn more about the University’s innovation success stories. Read commercialisation and entrepreneurial case studies and highlights in this annual review.

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Contact us: Research commercialisation

No matter what role you have within your organisation, find the best way to start a conversation about research commercialisation at Melbourne.

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Provide prospects for students

Through work integrated learning and placement opportunities, you can help shape a student’s early career. Learn how to make your organisation stand out to talented graduates.

  • Recruit University students

    Increase student awareness of your organisation through on-campus events or job listings within University channels.

  • Architecture, Building and Planning

    Empower design students as a host organisation by giving them invaluable industry experience.

  • Arts

    Help build arts students’ confidence through a placement that integrates academic theory with real-world experience.

  • Business and Economics

    Help future business professionals and entrepreneurs flourish by learning real-world skills.

  • Education

    Learn more about how you can empower our future teachers to improve the landscape of education.

  • Engineering and IT

    Foster a resilient and equitable pipeline of talent in engineering and information technology industries.

  • Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

    Learn more about how you can help build a resilient workforce of healthcare leaders into the future.

  • Science

    Cultivate the next generation of leaders in science by providing workplace opportunities to students.

More ways to get involved

There are many ways alumni can continue to enjoy their vibrant University community beyond their studies. Learn about further opportunities to connect and grow.

  • Find an alumni event

    From public lectures to alumni events that keep your community connected across the globe, see what’s on at the University of Melbourne.

  • Alumni Council

    The Alumni Council champions your community worldwide, shaping events, student experience and more. Learn how to get involved.

  • Ways to give

    Whether you’d like to make a one-off gift or explore other meaningful options like leaving a gift in your Will, there are plenty of ways you can give to the University for a brighter future.

How can we help?

FAQs and contact details

Find helpful answers to common questions or contact the alumni office.

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