StaffNews No 378, 9 October 2009
Friday 9 October 2009
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne
CONTENTS
1. ABC boss to give A N Smith Lecture in Journalism
2. Staff scholarships to study at the Melbourne Graduate School of Management
3. Tsinghua University Day - invitation
4. HR Policy Consultation – Death of a Staff Member
5. 2010 scholarship scoring information sessions
6. Personnel Policy and Procedures (PPP) manual update
7. H1N1(Swine Flu) vaccine
8. Applications open for Children's Services in 2010
9. Universitas 21 October e-bulletin 10. Universitas 21 events
11.Evaluation of the Netbook Trial - research seminar
12. New ‘Up Close’ Podcast available
13. Publications templates available
14. ITC Centre at 780 Elizabeth Street
15. Themis Financials intermediate (internal transactions) pilot
16. Finance and non-finance managers program
17. TIL training offered
18. Staff development
19. First Aid training in November
20. Volunteer musicians required for research project
21. Volunteers sought for health information workshop
22. Volunteers required – Cortisol research project
23. Sleep research in children - volunteers wanted
24. Travel Advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
25. What’s On
26. Career opportunities
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1. ABC boss to give A N Smith Lecture in Journalism
Mark Scott, ABC Managing Director will give the A.N. Smith Lecture in Journalism - The Fall of Rome: Media after Empire – at 6.30 pm, Wednesday 14 October, Basement Theatre, New Economics and Commerce Building, 198 Berkeley St, Carlton. Bookings necessary - www.unimelb.edu.au/public_lectures/
[Source: Christina Buckridge, Corporate Affairs]
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2. Staff scholarships to study at the Melbourne Graduate School of Management
The Faculty of Economics and Commerce is offering 10 scholarships for outstanding staff to take up graduate study in the Melbourne Graduate School of Management in 2010. Ten places are available free of charge to staff who are supported by a division head (Dean or Vice-Principal). Details of the programs on offer are available at: www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au/future/programs/coursework.html or through the Melbourne GSM Student Centre, level 4, 198 Berkeley Street, 8344 1670. Staff are should contact the admissions team for advice on eligibility. Staff at all in a continuing position or on a fixed term contract may apply. Applications must be received by 27 November . All applicants must meet the minimum requirements for entry into their chosen program which can be viewed at www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au/future/programs/coursework.html.
Enquiries - Admissions Manager, Ms Margaret Herczeg 8344 2172.
[Source: Margaret Herczeg, Melbourne Graduate School of Management]
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3. Tsinghua University Day - invitation
Tsinghua University Day will be held on Thursday 15 October. Open events include a photo exhibition and Tsinghua University information desk (Sidney Myer Asia Centre foyer, 11:00am-2:00pm); a student exchange information session run by Melbourne Global Mobility (Theatre B, Old Arts Building; 1:00pm-2:00pm); and a student debating match in English (Al Theatre, Old Engineering Building; 2.30pm-4:00pm) followed by afternoon tea. All welcome. Enquiries: Douglas Proctor 8344 / dproctor@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Douglas Proctor, International Relations Office]
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4. HR Policy Consultation – Death of a Staff Member
The HR Division is seeking input from interested staff members on this draft policy until 5:00pm Friday 23 October. The proposed policy changes seek to update procedures to be followed in the event of a staff member’s death. All comments submitted by staff will be considered and, where appropriate, included in the ongoing policy development process. Enquiries: Peter Curtis-Wilson 8344-4397 petercw@unimelb.edu.au Staff can review a draft version of the policy at
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/aboutus/hr-policies/consultation
[Source: Peter Curtis-Wilson, Human Resources]
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5. 2010 scholarship scoring information sessions
The Graduate Research Scholarships Committee (GRSC) will hold the first of two scholarship scoring information sessions for department and faculty staff.
Wednesday 14 October, 1:00-2:15pm in the Michael J Rand Seminar Room, Room N817, Floor 8, Medical Building. Pre-registration is not required and the session will be repeated on Monday 16 November. Documents detailing the other key dates for department and faculty staff relating to the award of the 2010 graduate research scholarships are available at: cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/deptlogin
[Source: Debra Lee, Melbourne Scholarships Office]
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6. Personnel Policy and Procedures (PPP) manual update
During September 2009, following consultation with staff, the Administrative Policies and Practices Group (APPG) approved amendments to the following sections of the Personnel Policy and Procedures manual to remove duplication:
Chapter 1.3 – Fixed Term Contracts (deletion of chapter)
Chapter 1.2 – Types and Basis of Employment
Chapter 4.8 – Casual Staff
Staff are reminded of their obligation to comply with University policy and procedures and are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the current policy, which can be located at www.unimelb.edu.au/ppp/docs/
[Source: Peter Curtis-Wilson, Human Resources]
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7. H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine
The Federal Government has made available H1N1 vaccine which is free for all students and staff, though Government guidelines require a GP consultation before the vaccine is administered to which standard billing practices for the consultation and administration of the vaccination may apply. To arrange vaccination, see your GP or arrange an appointment on 83446904 at the Health Service. Enquiries: Maureen Middleton 83446904 / health-feedback@unimelb.edu.au for information humanswineflu.health.vic.gov.au/
[Source: Maureen Middleton, Wellbeing Services]
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8. Applications open for Children's Services in 2010
Waiting list applications are now open for Children’s Services for 2010. Children’s Services offer innovative early childhood programs for children from three months old to school-age at two Children’s Centres. Priority is given to staff and students of the University, services operating from 7.45am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Application forms and further information at www.services.unimelb.edu.au/childcare/apply/application.html. Enquiries: 8344 9621
[Source: Brian Newman, Children's Services]
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9. Universitas 21 October e-bulletin
The October e-bulletin, detailing the latest news and items of interest to staff and students, is at the Universitas 21 webpage:
www.universitas21.com/ebulletin.html
[Source: Jennifer Mann, Office of the Senior Vice-Principal]
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10. Universitas 21 events
Several major Universitas 21 network events are planned for the next three months. The third Learning Environment Design Forum is now taking place at the University of Virginia with participants looking at ways to transform traditional spaces into innovate learning environments. The University of Glasgow is hosting the U21 Undergraduate Research Conference (15-21 October) with almost 80 undergraduate students, followed by the Water Futures for Sustainable Cities steering group meeting (19-20 October) and the U21 Managers’ Meeting from 22 to 23 October.
The U21 Food Security Workshop will be held at the University of Edinburgh from 4-5 November, providing a platform for discussion between food security experts in the U21 network. The workshop will set the agenda for collaboration in teaching and research between U21 institutions around food security themes for the next five years. The events page on the U21 website, regularly updated with information about the forthcoming events around the network, is at www.universitas21.com/events.html
[Source: Jennifer Mann, Office of the Senior Vice-Principal]
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11.Evaluation of the Netbook Trial - research seminar
Dr Jim Pettigrew (Assessment Research Centre) will explain the essential features of the Netbook Trial evaluation, a project contracted by the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (led by Professor Patrick Griffin). Dr Pettigrew will also point towards various research opportunities that have arisen alongside the evaluation. Enquiries and registrations: Pam Firth 8344 2899 / pfirth@unimelb.edu.au For more information about the project: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/arc/projects/evaluation/netbook.html
[Source: Pam Firth, Assessment Research Centre]
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12. New ‘Up Close’ Podcast available
Episode 76: A Sea of Sound: Dr Ros Bandt. Sound artist, musician and researcher Dr Ros Bandt discusses aural environments, the sculpting of sound, her recent works and musical inspirations. With host Jacky Angus.
[Source: Kelvin Param, Marketing and Communications]
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13. Publications Templates online
Public Lectures publications templates are now available online. A4 flyer, DL flyer/invitation templates and poster templates in the new Public Lecture visual style are available online for University departments and faculties to use free of charge. For more information contact Jim Rule, Publishing Services Manager, 8344 9695 or email jdrule@unimelb.edu.au. Please note, The cost of printing will be charged. Printing must be sourced through Publishing Services or DPC. You can download a low resolution PDF for email.
Standard Publications Templates are also available online, in the form of an A4 flyer, one or two pages, A6 invitation, A4 folded to DL and a single page poster. These templates allow University faculties and departments to comply with University branding standards for small printed publications, flyers, posters and invitations.
[source: James Rule, Marketing and Communications]
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14. ITC Centre at 780 Elizabeth Street
Academic and professional staff or any University department offering staff training may book a computer training room. For more information: www.infodiv.unimelb.edu.au/itus/servicesby/computer_facility/ITC.html
For bookings or enquiries send an email to: courses-itc@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Mark Mitrione, Information Technology Services]
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15. Themis Financials intermediate (internal transactions) pilot
Thursday 22 October 10:00am – 1:00pm. Trainer: Karen Ritter. The Documentation and Training Services team are running a pilot training class for Themis Finance data entry and manager users. This course is designed for staff who are frequent users of the Internal Transactions module in Themis Financials. This is a pilot class designed to explore the needs and viability of an ongoing course in this area. Participants will be asked for feedback as part of this session. Enrol via Themis Self Service. Enrolments close 16 October – to access the system click ‘ Browse by Provider: Application Services’ then ‘Search: Themis’
[Source: Mark Mitrione, Information Technology Services]
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16. Finance and non-finance managers program
This two-day program empowers managers and administrators from non-accounting backgrounds to develop of a better understanding of accounting and finance terminology, learning how to apply financial management techniques and tools to today’s financial management and planning context. 4 and 26 November. Enquiries Denise Porter, 8344 9492 or www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/tsd/finnfm/index.html
[ Source: Denise Porter, Training Services and Development Unit]
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17. TIL training offered
Information Technology Services is inviting expressions of interest in IT Service Management courses to be offered in October/November. The courses are ITIL V3 Foundation Course (likely to be a 3 day course) and ITIL V2-V3 Bridging Certificate (likely to be a 1 – 1.5 day course). Prices coming. Enquiries: it-planningoffice / 90355965 Enquiries/Bookings: it-planningoffice@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Rashida Kaka, ITS]
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18. Staff development
Performance Development Framework for Staff - Participants will learn how the framework can be used to support their development and encourage them to reach their potential. Next session: 13 October.
Performance Development Framework for Supervisors – Participants will improve their ability to develop appropriate performance plans so that supervised staff will know how they can contribute to the achievement of business area/department goals. Next session: 23 October.
Enquiries: Melania Guzman 83446079 / guzman@unimelb.edu.au For information www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/courses
[Source: Erin Guo, Human Resources]
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19. First Aid training in November
First Aid Management and Training is offering CPR, First Aid Level 2 and First Aid Level 2 Refresher Training on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November, and Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November in the Level 1 Executive Lounge, Alan Gilbert Building. There is a charge for attending this training so staff must ensure they have approval from their department to attend. Departments will be billed directly through First Aid Management and Training. Bookings and enquiries: Anne Parker 9894 1013 / anne@firstaidmanagement.com.au
[Source: Julie Warden, School of Physics]
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20. Volunteer musicians required for research project
A team of researchers from the Department of Psychology are conducting research exploring our ability to hear the pitches of musical chords of varying timbre. Volunteer musicians with varying absolute (perfect) pitch ability are invited to participate in this study. HREC 040223X. Enquiries: David Marco 8344 4096 For further information: dmarco@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: David Marco, Psychology]
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21. Volunteers sought for health information workshop
Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences are seeking volunteers to attend a free workshop at the Royal Melbourne Hospital on either Fri 16 Oct or Fri 30 Oct 1:15-2:45pm to look at finding trustworthy, evidence-based information on the Internet about health. Volunteers must be staff/students of Melbourne University, with NO biomedical or health sciences post-secondary training, willing to complete a questionnaire at the start and finish of the workshop and another questionnaire several weeks later (HREC 0932584.1). Enquiries: Kristine Elliott 8344 3942 by Monday 12 October: kaelli@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Kristine Elliott, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences]
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22. Volunteers required – Cortisol research project
The Department of Endocrinology at St. Vincent’s Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine are looking for men and women aged 18-65 years to participate in a research project on the natural hormone Cortisol. Enquiries to Dr Caroline Jung caroline.jung@svhm.org.au (please include your contact numbers) or mobile 0403 439 859. (HREC-A 039/06):
[ Source: Caroline Jung, Faculty of Medicine ]
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23. Sleep research in children - volunteers wanted
In collaboration with the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, the Ritchie Centre for Baby Health Research is investigating the effects of snoring in young children on blood pressure, behaviour, and learning. Healthy preschool children (3-5 years old) who do NOT snore are sought to participate as controls. Participation involves an overnight sleep study at the Melbourne Children's Sleep Unit, Monash Medical Centre (with a parent) followed by a fun at-home developmental assessment (1.5 hrs). Southern Health HREC 07215C Enquiries: Rosemary Horne 9594 5100 / rosemary.horne@med.monash.edu.au
[Source: Angela Jackman, Psychology]
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24. Travel Advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
The Environment Health and Safety Unit advises staff that DFAT has changed its information on travelling to: Sri Lanka, Samoa, Canada, Indonesia and Tonga.
This most recent DFAT advice may be viewed at:
www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/
For further information on the University's Overseas Travel Policy refer to:
www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/workplace_ehs/travel/
[Source: Anne De Bono, Environment Health and Safety Unit]
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25. What’s On
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ENGINEERING EXHIBITION: Tuesday 27 October at Wilson Hall. The Meridian 09 Exhibition showcases the innovative research and projects by the graduating cohort of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, featuring 55 different projects, each staffed by the Department's final-year students who are able to explain their projects and relevance to real world problems. More information www.meridian.unimelb.edu.au/home.html
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BIO21 INSTITUTE LECTURES: Platform Technology "Mass Spectrometry 101" with Dr Nicholas Williamson, Bio21. Lecture 1 will focus on general ideas - Thursday 15 October. Lecture 2 will have a proteomic focus - Fri 16 October. Both lectures 10:00am-11:00am. Bio21 Institute Auditorium. All welcome. Enquiries: Nick Williamson nawill@unimelb.edu.au or 834 42220. More information www.bio21.org
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SPRING EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Friday 2 October 8.00pm - Sunday 11 October. Presented by the Early Music Studio. Artists include Glorianna, Elysium Ensemble, Lucinda Moon, James Holland and Sophie Ardiet, Simon Martyn-Ellis and Oscar Herrero. Enquiries: Victoria Watts 03 8344 3023 Full program information www.music.unimelb.edu.au/semf.html
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GRADUATE STUDY FAIR: Wednesday 14 October 11.00am - Thursday 15 October 3.00pm. Visit any graduate school student centre or the Theatre Bar in Union House (first stop and maps available) for advice on graduate study and free festive activities. Enquiries: Karina Farmers 8344 3535 /
grad-events@unimelb.edu.au For information: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events/grad/gradsf.html
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SYMPOSIUM: 1.30 – 5:00pm, Friday 23 October. ”Oratory and Democracy – A Symposium” School of Historical Studies. Speakers include K.O. Chong Gossard, Joy Damousi, Susan Foley, Murray Goot, Bridget Griffen-Foley, Sean Scalmer, Charles Sowerine, and Frederik Vervaet. Jessie Webb Library, 3rd Floor, John Medley East Tower. All welcome. Enquiries to Sean Scalmer 8344 5957 / sscalmer@unimelb.edu.au
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PERFORMANCE: Friday 9 October 6.30pm - Saturday 10 October 2.00pm, Master of Puppetry Performance Season. 'Love Monster', devised, directed and performed by Hamish Fletcher. 9 October 6:00pm; 10 October, 2:00pm. Grant Street Theatre, Grant Street, Southbank. Free admission. Enquiries: Gilly McInnes 03 9685 9256 Bookings: lovemonsterbooking@gmail.com More information www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/EventList.aspx?eventTypeID=32
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CSHE ISSUES AND IDEAS IN HIGHER EDUCATION SEMINARS : Monday 19 October, 12.30-2.00pm. Professor Richard James and Dr Emmaline Bexley, CSHE, will give a seminar on “Reconsidering University Selection and Recruitment Processes”, in the CSHE Barbara Falk Room, 1st Floor, 715 Swanston St. More information: www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/research/res_seminars.html. Registrations: asze@unimelb.edu.au
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DEAN’S LECTURE: Monday 12 October 2009 5.30pm. "Linking Science to Policy"
Professor David Pannell, University of Western Australia, will discuss various aspects of the research-policy nexus, including the influences of research and policy on land use, the adoption of research results by policy makers, differences between policy. Enquiries: Emma Clark 8344 9751 ecl@unimelb.edu.au www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/info/deanslecture.html
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CHINESE CULTURE FESTIVAL: Wednesday 14 October, 11:00am – 3:00 pm, at North Court (North of Union House). Traditional Chinese Music, Kungfu performance, Taichi workshop, Chinese Dress and Adornment, Calligraphy, Painting and Paper-Cut. Jointly presented by the Confucius Institute and the Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Enquiry: jgong@unimelb.edu.au
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UNION HOUSE THEATRE PRESENTS: IT CAME FROM STUDENT THEATRE! , 6.30pm, Thursday October 15. Guests include Lally Katz (playwright- Apocalypse Bear Trilogy) , Joanna Murray-Smith (playwright- Honour, Rockabye), Michael Veitch (actor/presenter D Gen, ABC’s Sunday Arts), Robert Reid (director - Theatre in Decay) , and Thomas Henning (Black Lung Theatre). Union Theatre, Union House, University of Melbourne. Entry by gold coin donation. Enquiries: 98344 6975
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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 21 October 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Foenander Public Lecture “What Makes for Meaningful Work in the 21st Century: Terms, Conditions and Contexts” by Professor Barbara Pocock (Centre for Work + Life, University of South Australia). Enquiries: Department of Management and Marketing, 8344 4481 Enquiries and Bookings: foenander-lecture@unimelb.edu.au For more information: www.managementmarketing.unimelb.edu.au/news/seminars.html#1
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LIFE SCIENCE COMPUTATION SEMINAR TODAY: Friday 9 October 12.00pm - 1.00pm, "High Throughput Computing for Biological Sciences: Tools and Techniques" - Professor David Abramson, Faculty of IT, Monash University. Sanderson Room, Medical Building. Enquiries: Gaby Bright 8344 3768 / gbright@unimelb.edu.au VeRSI Life Science Computation Seminar Series website: www.versi.edu.au/versi/lsc-abramson.html
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LIFE SCIENCE COMPUTATION SEMINAR: Friday 16 October 12.00pm - 1.00pm, "Algorithmic Challenges of High Throughput Sequencing" - Professor Justin Zobel (NICTA and Melbourne Uni). Sanderson Room, Medical Building. Enquiries: Gaby Bright 8344 3768 / gbright@unimelb.edu.au VeRSI Life Science Computation Seminar Series website: www.versi.edu.au/versi/lsc-zobel.html
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SYMPOSIUM: – Monday 16 November, 9.00am – 4:00pm “Innovative Models of Oral Health Care for High Risk Populations.” Jean Falkner Tahija Lecture Theatre, Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, 720 Swanston Street, Carlton. More information, Associate Professor Rodrigo Marintildeo on (03) 9341 1558 / rmarino@unimelb.edu.au, or see News and Events at: www.crcoralhealthscience.org.au/. For more information or to register, www.crcoralhealthscience.org.au
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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 21 October 6.15pm for 6.30pm - 8.00pm, The John Barry Memorial Lecture, School of Social and Political Sciences presents “The Penal Politics of Hate” by Associate Professor Gail Mason, University of Sydney. Laby Theatre, David Caro/Physics Building, Gate 1, Swanston St Enquiries: Peter Van Der Merwe 83446 564 / peter.vdm@unimelb.edu.au www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/164388/John_Barry_Memorial_Lecture_2009.pdf
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SEMINAR: Bio21 Institute ‘Big Picture’ Seminar: “ Can Cervical Cancer be eradicated ?” by Prof Suzanne Garland, Director of the Royal Women's Hospital, Women's Research Centre Infectious Diseases at the Bio21 Institute, Thursday 15 October, 4:00pm, Bio21 Institute Auditorium. Enquiries: info-bio21@unimelb.edu.au or 83442220. All welcome. More visit www.bio21.org
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PUBLIC LECTURE: Monday 12 October 6.00pm - 7.30pm, 70th Annual CPA Lecture: “Accounting Research and Global Financial Reporting.” Presented by Professor Mary Barth, Stanford University. Basement Lecture Theatre, The Spot, 198 Berkeley Street Enquiries: Department of Accounting and Business Information Systems 8344 3414 For more information: accounting-frontoffice@unimelb.edu.au For more information and to register: www.abis.unimelb.edu.au/news/seminars.html
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SEMINAR: Wednesday 7 October 4.30pm - 6.00pm, "Violating the Sanctuary: Westminster Abbey and the Inhabitation of the Middle Ages" by Thomas Prendergast, Associate Professor of English and Chair of Comparative Literature at the College of Wooster. Enquiries: Anne Maxwell 8344 5481 emaxwell@unimelb.edu.au for information: www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/seminars.html
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26. Career opportunities
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/
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