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[ 31 Aug 2007 ] Melbourne Law names new Dean
A leading international law authority has been appointed the 14th Dean of the University of Melbourne’s prestigious Melbourne Law School. [ 30 Aug 2007 ] Federal Education Minister launches new University of Melbourne institute to train higher education leaders
Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training, Julie Bishop, today launched the L H Martin Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Management - a new institute set to train the next generation of leaders of Australia’s $15 billion higher education sector - at the University of Melbourne. [ 29 Aug 2007 ] Boosting new dads’ confidence with a first baby leads to happier families
Boosting new dads’ confidence in caring for their newborn babies could be the key to creating healthier, happier families, say the creators of a unique early parenting program developed by the University of Melbourne. [ 24 Aug 2007 ] Zimbabwe Opposition leader and champion of democratic reform to speak at University of Melbourne
Champion of democratic reforms and President of the Zimbabwe Opposition Party Mr Morgan Tsvangirai will give a free public lecture at the University of Melbourne next Monday, 27 August at 6pm. [ 23 Aug 2007 ] What can governments achieve? Imagining and implementing policy
‘What can governments achieve?’ is the fifth and final seminar in the Education, Science and the Future of Australia public seminar series presented by the University of Melbourne. [ 22 Aug 2007 ] Long working hours and stressful jobs keep men smoking
Men who work long hours or in high stress jobs are more likely to smoke, according to a new University of Melbourne study. [ 21 Aug 2007 ] Major donor boost University of Melbourne’s Classics program
The future of Classics at the University of Melbourne has received a $1million boost, thanks to the generosity of a major donor. [ 21 Aug 2007 ] University To Host Premier World Interfaith Event
The University of Melbourne will play host to Melbourne’s premier interfaith event, the 6th Annual International Abraham Conference, with this years focus being ‘Shaping a Nation’s Values’. [ 20 Aug 2007 ] Brain research shows why long-term drug users just can’t say no
Groundbreaking research from the University of Melbourne has shed new light on why long term drug users find it hard to say no, despite dire consequences to their health. [ 19 Aug 2007 ] Record 75,000 Open Day attendance for Melbourne Model preview
An estimated 75,000 people – up from 50,000 last year - attended Open Day 2007 which previewed the Melbourne Model. [ 19 Aug 2007 ] Legendary conductor John Hopkins to receive Honorary Doctor of Music from University of Melbourne
One of Australasia’s leading conductors and musical mentors Professor John Hopkins OBE is to be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Music at the University of Melbourne this Monday, 20 August. [ 17 Aug 2007 ] University of Melbourne Open Day 2007
Come and explore the tradition and innovation of university life at the University of Melbourne between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 19 August 2007. [ 15 Aug 2007 ] Trains, Trams and privatisation – the Future of Melbourne’s Public Transport
The Australasian Centre for the Governance and Management of Urban Transport (GAMUT) will host a conference for transport professionals and the general public on the future growth of the public transport system in Melbourne. [ 15 Aug 2007 ] Eucalypt strength gene discovered
Australia’s forest and wood product industry has an $18 billion turnover each year which depends on high quality timber, with strength a prime element. In a boost for the industry, Australian researchers have discovered a gene for wood strength in Eucalyptus trees. [ 13 Aug 2007 ] Third Oldest Football Team To Launch Historic Book
Australia’s third oldest Australian Football club, the Melbourne University Football Club, will launch its official history on August 15. [ 13 Aug 2007 ] Family scores triple masters in historic graduation
Siblings Julie, Kate and David Francis are set to create University of Melbourne history tomorrow (14 August), when they all graduate with Masters degrees in the same ceremony. [ 10 Aug 2007 ] University of Melbourne takes steps to assist water conservation
The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary Science based in Werribee is helping to ease demand on drinking water supplies from a growing population and climate change. [ 10 Aug 2007 ] Leading art historian and Rijksmuseum director to receive Honorary degree
The Director of the Netherlands’ Rijksmuseum - Professor Ronald de Leeuw - will receive the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters at a ceremony at the University of Melbourne tomorrow, Saturday 11 August, in recognition of his contribution to sharing some of the world’s greatest artistic masterpieces with the Australian public. [ 9 Aug 2007 ] New Dean for the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary Science
Professor Ken Hinchliff has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Melbourne. [ 9 Aug 2007 ] WHY AUSTRALIA’S GROWERS & THE ENVIRONMENT NEED GMO TECHNOLOGY
“The issue of GM technology in agriculture is critical to the future of rural Australia. We ignore it at our own peril. We must farm in the real world, not the ideal world. This technology has the potential to produce clear environmental benefits and put money into the hands of farmers, rural communities and the people of Australia.”- Andrew Broad, Director of the Future Farmers Network |
