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Beijing Bound – good luck to our University Olympians
With the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games a few weeks away, the University of Melbourne will again be well-represented by currently enrolled students, alumni and Sports Association club members.

Sowing the seeds for Australia’s first ‘green roof’ study
Researchers at the University of Melbourne’s Burnley campus are examining the suitability of Australian native plants in ‘green roofs’; shallow rooftop gardens which are becoming increasingly popular internationally for their environmental and energy saving benefits.

The University of Melbourne Voice

China and the Pressure to Perform
Tens of thousands of athletes, trainers, support staff, officials and fans are headed for the Olympic Games in Beijing with dreams of winning. But there’s more to it than medals.

The Many Faces of Fandom
Fans will be under the spotlight. England’s ‘Barmy Army’ and Australia’s ‘Fanatics’ are just two of the more well-known groups guaranteed to be a presence at Olympic venues.

Melbourne Update

Vol. 6, No. 11
Higher education challenges for 2008 and beyond

Staff News

No 316
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne

Research Review

Reporting on the University's research achievements and the latest in research news.