The University of Melbourne Voice
Issues, views, debate, University news and events, fortnightly Vol. 1, No. 15, 1 – 15 October 2007 Cover StoryThe Ageing Game: A healthy future for seniors
Medical research and staying active later in life could hold the key to a healthier future for older Australians, reports REBECCA SCOTT. Grandparents take on growing kinship care
‘Jean’ is in her late 60s and is looking forward to a relaxing retirement in the country town where her family lived. NewsGene discovered for strength in eucalypts
A gene for wood strength in eucalyptus trees has been discovered in research by scientists at the University of Melbourne and the CSIRO’s forestry joint venture Ensis. BA’s most significant review
The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Arts has received the D’Agostino Report, a ‘green paper’ reviewing the curriculum for the new generation Bachelor of Arts. Ten presented with Carrick Citations
University of Melbourne staff awarded 2007 Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning received their citations recently in a ceremony at Federation Square. Access to Melbourne never better
The University of Melbourne expects to offer around 4800 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate places in 2008 – the same number it offered in 2007. This is despite the number of undergraduate courses at Melbourne dropping from 96 to 28 as several professional courses move from undergraduate to graduate entry. From the Vice-Chancellor
For most Australians, universities are not an election issue. Why should universities be topmost to mind, when the sector has not made the case for a greater role in the national conversation? Peter McPhee appointed Provost
Professor Peter McPhee has become the University of Melbourne’s first Provost. Reviews and PreviewsMatt Ridley on nature vs nurture
Scrambled genes lead to us getting a unique deal – and then nurture steps in. Season of enchantment
Celebrating three musical milestones. Early scientific racism prolonged long and bitter Indigenous struggle
Robert Kenny’s work, The Lamb Enters the Dreaming – Nathanael Pepper & the Ruptured World, is exceptional, a major contribution that takes us to the precipice of understanding several dimensions of the 219-year relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. From the source
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Ross Turetsky Crimes without police
As paradoxical as it may seem there are emergencies which Australian police often decide not to attend – it’s accepted practice for drug overdoses. As a national harm reduction measure Australian police services have adopted a protocol to not initiate investigations or make arrests at drug overdose scenes. Ensuring drug users are not afraid to call emergency services if a fellow user has suffered an overdose or experienced other difficulties has helped save innumerable lives. What's Onhttp://events.unimelb.edu.au/
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