Contents

Alumni stay in touch with the big (political) picture
Alumni Profile: Denise Hall
MUP Book of the Month
Alumni News
Join the Melbourne University team - Ride or Run
University News
Lifelong Learning
Job of the Month
Coming Events
Public Lectures

Alumni stay in touch with the big (political) picture

Interstate alumni renewed connections with the University and each other at recent receptions held in Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney. You can now view photographs from all three events.

You can also read the speech given at the Canberra reception by our distinguished alumni speaker, Michelle Grattan, political editor of The Age. Alumni and guests enjoyed this fascinating insight into the coming federal election.

Alumni will have another opportunity to hear an expert analysis of Australia's political future at a special oration by Vice-Chancellor Glyn Davis, followed by a drinks reception, on Wednesday 19 September. more >>

ALUMNI PROFILE: Denise Hall
	Degree: Training & Development 1997 Current Position: Owner and executive director, aCE talentNET Self-described 'lifelong learner' Denise Hall was one of the first students to study Training and Development at the University of Melbourne. Denise's entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish her own business as a talent agent for consultants in her field of expertise. more >>
See our international edition for a profile of science publisher, actor and writer Ken McNaughton.

ALUMNI NEWS

A warm welcome for alumni on Open Day

Alumni, family and friends joined thousands of visitors to the Parkville campus on Open Day, Sunday 19 August. The Alumni Lounge in the Old Quad (pictured) welcomed alumni and their families to take a break, update their contact details and find out more about activities and services for alumni. more >>

Melbourne a leader in world rankings The University of Melbourne has again been ranked among the 100 top universities in the world in the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s (SJTU) Academic Rankings of World Universities 2007. more >>

Recent alumni achievements

• Professor Sam Berkovic (MBBS 1977, BMedSc 1977, PhD 1985), Dr Alan Cowman (PhD 1983), Dr Doug Hilton (BSc (Hons) 1987, PhD 1991), Professor John Hopper (BA 1991) and Dr David Vaux (MBBS 1984, BMedSc 1984, PhD 1990) were among the recipients of this year's Australia Fellowships for research into cancer, infectious diseases and mental health. more >>

• Dr Bryony Coleman (PhD 2007), Dr Luke Connal (BE (Hons) 2003, PhD 2007) and Erinna Lee (BSc (Hons) 2003) have been awarded Victoria Fellowships for emerging leaders in science, engineering and technology. more >>

Join the Melbourne University team - Ride or Run

Get together with your work colleagues, family or friends and join the Melbourne University team in one of our Community Events for 2007/08.

• Melbourne Marathon - Sunday 7 October The first 150 Melbourne University students, staff or alumni to register for the Melbourne Marathon will receive a free University of Melbourne singlet and cap. more >>

• Around the Bay in a Day - Sunday 21 October The first 200 to register for Around the Bay in a Day will receive a free University of Melbourne cycling jersey. more >>

Past players gather for MU Football history launch

More than 100 past players and officials from the Melbourne University Football Club were in attendance for the launch of Black & Blue – The Story of Football at the University of Melbourne on 15 August. more >>

'The State of the European Union' - lecture now available

The Distinguished Alumnus Public Lecture delivered by Dr Samuel Pisar AO on 2 August 2007 is now available in transcript and audio form. more >>

Participants wanted for Family Law research

Dr Ann Genovese in the Faculty of Law is seeking the opinions of any Australian citizen who was divorced between 1960 and 1980. more >>

VCA ticket offer - Directors' Season 2007

The Victorian College of the Arts presents Season Two of Cryin' Out Loud: Directors' Season 2007.
Riders to the Sea by JM Synge and Woyzeck by Georg Buchner
5-8 September
VCA Drama, 28 Dodds St, Southbank. more >>

GradNet special ticket offer The VCA is offering a double pass to the performance on Thursday 6 September to the first 3 GradNet readers to email fcreedy@unimelb.edu.au with the subject line 'VCA'.

White With Wire Wheels - 40th anniversary production

26-29 September
Union Theatre
White With Wire Wheels was written by alumnus Jack Hibberd (MBBS 1964) and first produced at the University of Melbourne in 1967. The cast and creative team are composed of alumni who are now professionals in the performing arts. more >>

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Melbourne Law names new Dean

A leading international law authority has been appointed the 14th Dean of the University’s Law School. more >>

Major donor boosts University of Melbourne’s Classics program

The future of Classics at the University has received a $1 million boost, thanks to the generosity of one of our alumni. more >>

For more University News read The Voice. Alumni are welcome to subscribe to The Voice.

Up Close Podcasts
Episode 19: Individual Privacy vs Public Benefit in Health (Medical) Informatics
Episode 20: Genetically modified (GM) crops: the wheat from the chaff

Visions Videocasts
Episode 10: Arts/Law student Sunny Leow advises secondary school students on how to get the most out of university open days.
Episode 11: An insight into the latest brain research explaining why long-term drug users find it so hard to kick the habit, plus a preview of the Faculty of Music's Spring Early Music Festival.

Find An Expert

Want to locate a former colleague, lecturer or tutor, find a prospective PhD supervisor, search for others with a mutual research interest or international linkage or identify an expert commentator? Find an Expert

LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Information sessions on graduate studies

• Master of Teaching - 6 September
• MBA and Postgrad Expo - 18 September
• Master of Forest Ecosystem Science - Various dates throughout September and October
• Finance, Economics and Commerce - 1 October and 1 November
• The Melbourne Law Masters - 30 October
• Master of Wine Technology & Viticulture - Now inviting expressions of interest

MBS PhD scholarships

For Australian and international students commencing a PhD at the Melbourne Business School in 2008. Applications close 28 September. more >>

Business writing courses at MBS - October 2007

A special discounted rate is available for alumni. Download the course brochure (pdf)

Community Access Program

Advance your career, pursue a new interest or enhance your academic record. more >>

IN EVERY ISSUE

Tell us your story

We are always interested in hearing what you've been doing since you left University. If you'd like to share what's been happening in your life, we'd like to hear it! more >>

Alumni website

Benefits, services, getting involved, and more...

Faculty alumni

Find out what is happening in your faculty .

Have you moved?

Please let us know if your details have changed.

About GradNet

GradNet is published monthly by the Advancement Office. All information was believed to be correct at the time of publishing.

More than 2200 alumni have now joined the new web community! Join now to get your email forwarding address, update your details and find friends and classmates.

NEW Alumni Online Merchandise Store

A range of officially licensed University of Melbourne merchandise and gifts is now available to purchase online. more >>

JOB OF THE MONTH

Research Officer - St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research
This position requires a PhD or equivalent with a strong background in molecular cell biology. Experience in DNA damage research would be advantageous but is not essential.

To find out more about this position (Vacancy ID #35803) current students, recent graduates and alumni should log on to Careers Online with your student number and family name.

Careers@Melbourne

Positions available at the University of Melbourne.

COMING EVENTS

Visit the Alumni Events Calendar to find out about reunions and other events for alumni. For a complete list of University events, visit Upcoming Events.

Melbourne University Choral Society Reunion for early 1950s members Thursday 6 September - contact Joy Hill

Melbourne Softball Association 25 Year Reunion Sunday 16 September more >>

Geelong - Theatre and Alumni Reception Saturday 22 September more >>

Inaugural Social Work Alumni Dinner Thursday 4 October more >>

Public Policy Alumni Dinner Wednesday 21 November more >>

PUBLIC LECTURES at the University of Melbourne

The Kouros of the Sacred Gate: New Finds of Archaic Marble Sculptures in Athens Wednesday 5 September more >>

Global Gender Inequities and Women's Mental Health Tuesday 11 September more >>

Fake and Fantasy Jewish Coins Thursday 13 September more >>

Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food Order Tuesday 18 September more >>

A Night of Stories with Waleed Aly - People Like Us Thursday 17 September more >>

Graduate Union

Graduate Union Newsletters
Membership of the Graduate Union’s University Graduates Club is open to graduates from all universities around the world.

Committee of Convocation

The Committee of Convocation represents all graduates of the University. Here are the minutes of the most recent meeting.