StaffNews No 379
Friday 16 October 2009
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne
CONTENTS
1. Graduate Certificate in University Management - call for applications
2. Towards 2011 Project website
3. Change management workshops
4. Scholarly Information Innovation Grants
5. Lectures available online
6. Information for staff who arrange University travel
7. Digital Print Centre online ordering
8. Design and Analysis of Experiments course
9. ITIL training offered
10. Interdisciplinary projects seed funding
11. IBES project seed funding
12. Draft Policy on the Management of Research Data and Records – consultation
13. Comprehensive eye care for staff and their families
14. Open Access Week
15. MPhil Scholarship available
16. ALTC Teaching and Program awards announced
17. Rental Cars for University business
18. New ‘Visions’ available
19. Call for musicians: UMAR Spring Concert
20. Themis Financials Intermediate (Internal Transactions) Pilot
21. Staff development
22. Employment Group for Graduates program
23. Volunteer Alcohol and Cannabis users required
24. Volunteers required for running study
25. Volunteers required for back pain study
26. Volunteers required – women who have recently given birth
27. Male sufferers of knee pain wanted.
28. Travel Advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
29. What’s On
30. Career opportunities
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1. Graduate Certificate in University Management - call for applications
The Graduate Certificate in University Management (GCUM) prepares University staff for senior administrative and management roles. The course is designed to develop transferable leadership and management skills, and develop knowledge in the complexities of higher education policy and frameworks. Applications for the 2010 intake are now open. Further information:
www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/teaching_learning/gcum.html
[Source: Michelle Segal, CSHE]
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2. Towards 2011 Project website
The next phase of the Melbourne Model will take effect in 2011 as the first graduates from the New Generation degrees flow through to graduate programs. The Towards 2011 Project will recommend to the Academic Board arrangements for the University's graduate programs in preparation for 2011. The Project Steering Committee, a smaller planning group, and six specialised working groups are working to address the Project's terms of reference. The Project website has been established to provide staff with information at www.provost.unimelb.edu.au/towards_2011 .
The Project’s preliminary findings will be available from the website later in the year, and responses to the findings will be coordinated through the site. Enquiries: Gioconda Di Lorenzo 8344 3972 / gdlo@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Gioconda Di Lorenzo, Provost Office]
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3. Change management workshops
An integrated suite of programs is offered to support supervisors and staff to navigate their way through the change process. These focus on enhancing self-awareness, skill building, providing different perspectives and developing techniques and strategies to take control of their change journey. Places are still available for the workshops:
“My change journey” for staff and “Enabling the change journey” for supervisors -
enrol through Themis self service: www.themis.unimelb.edu.au
Enquiries: Liesbeth van Oijen 83448277 vanoijen@unimelb.edu.au To view the full suite of programs and activities www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/courses/rdm-change
[Source: Liesbeth van Oijen, Human Resources]
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4. Scholarly Information Innovation Grants
University Library invites applications for the inaugural Scholarly Information Innovation Grants. Each grant is worth at least $10,000. University of Melbourne students and staff are encouraged to apply by 15 November. Grants will be awarded before the end of this year
Further information www.library.unimelb.edu.au/about_us/innovation_grants
[Source: Donna McRostie, University Library]
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5. Lectures available online
This week Managing Director of the ABC Mark Scott gave the annual A.N Smith Lecture in Journalism and Governor General Quentin Bryce gave the Janet Lady Clarke Oration on Women in Education. See both lectures at live.unimelb.edu.au/
[Source: Christina Buckridge, Marketing and Communications ]
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6. Information for staff who arrange University travel
Staff who arrange travel for other members of the University community are asked to click on the following link and explore the in-development Travel Portal
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/unimelbtravel/2009/10/12/are-you-a-uom-travel-arranger-administrator/
[Source: Simon Crunden, Property and Campus Services]
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7. Digital Print Centre online ordering
The Digital Print Centre has launched a new step-by-step online ordering system. Staff will be able to obtain an instant quote, submit jobs online, upload print files and check the status of jobs. Go to www.dpc.unimelb.edu.au/PMSX/ and click on the “new user registration” link. Training will be available, if required, by emailing apbe@unimelb.edu.au.
[Submitted by: Tony Bertolotti, Digital Print Centre]
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8. Design and Analysis of Experiments course
The Statistical Consulting Centre is offering a course on the Design and Analysis of Experiments, from Thursday 19 to Tuesday 24 November (4 days). Applications include randomised trials in medicine and the social sciences, designed experiments in the biological sciences, and studies of processes in industry. Enquiries: Deb Maillardet, Statistical Consulting Centre on 8344 6995. For information visit www.scc.ms.unimelb.edu.au/courses.html
[Source: Deb Maillardet, Statistical Consulting Centre]
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9. ITIL 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 not yet available. Enquiries: it-planningoffice 9035 5965 Enquiries/Bookings: it-planningoffice@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Rashida Kaka, ITS]
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10. Interdisciplinary projects seed funding
Imaginative, interdisciplinary research project proposals are sought to receive one year’s seed funding. Successful proposals will address problems facing society that require an interdisciplinary approach and that are consistent with the broad research objectives of one or more of the Melbourne Research Institutes, or designated emerging areas of focus. Applications will be short and due 13 November. Details available from Tuesday 20 October at www.research.unimelb.edu.au/rgc/grants/find/schemes/uom/idseed
Enquiries: Liz Sonenberg 90358619, or from 20 October
id-seed@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Liz Sonenberg, Melbourne Research]
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11. IBES project seed funding
The Institute for a Broadband Enabled Society (IBES) is calling for innovative proposals from across the University research community that take an interdisciplinary approach to researching new products, services, and innovations that maximize the benefit of broadband technologies to society. The purpose of this funding is to provide short-term support for exciting and high return projects that will lead to new collaborations and help establish new research teams. Seed funding will be for amounts up to $70 000 for one year, commencing in early 2010. Proposals are due 13 November. Details available at www.broadband.unimelb.edu.au/themes/seed
Enquiries: Kate Cornick 8344 6692 / cornickk@unimelb.edu.au For information: www.broadband.unimelb.edu.au/
[Source: Kate Cornick, Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society]
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12. Draft Policy on the Management of Research Data and Records – consultation
The Policy for the Management of Research Data and Records (2005) has been reviewed and updated to provide clearer information to researchers, student researchers and Heads of Department about their responsibilities for the short and long term management of research data and records. The University Library and Melbourne Research are seeking feedback on the proposed new policy. The draft policy can be downloaded at: tinyurl.com/datapolreview. Enquiries and comments to Paul Taylor (pmt@unimelb.edu.au) or Anna Shadbolt (annams@unimelb.edu.au) by COB Friday 30 October.
[Source: Anna Shadbolt, University Library]
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13. Comprehensive eye care for staff and their families
University staff and their families can access comprehensive eye examinations from the University of Melbourne EyeCare practice at 800 Swanston St (opposite Gate 3) which provides the best patient eye care using the latest eye examination technology. All types of contact lenses are fitted. Salary packaging for these purchases is now available as an in-house benefit, in addition to a 25 per cent staff discount. Enquiries: University of Melbourne EyeCare 03 9347-1714 Enquiries and appointments uni-eyecare@unimelb.edu.au For further information www.university-eyecare.org.au
[Source: Judy Coleman, Optometry and Vision Sciences]
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14. Open Access Week
October 19 - 23 marks the first International Open Access Week. More information is available at openaccessweek.org
[Source: Sally Newton, Library ]
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15. MPhil Scholarship available
An opportunity exists for an outstanding student to undertake a Master of Philosophy through the Department of Ophthalmology on a beyondblue funded project investigating the uptake and outcomes of a referral pathway for people with vision impairment and depressive symptoms. Applicants should have a first-class Honours degree in Psychology or other health science subject. Applications close 22 October. Enquiries: Dr Gwyn Rees 9929 8363 / grees@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Anna Macrae, Ophthalmology]
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16. ALTC Teaching and Program awards announced
The Centre for the Study of Higher Education congratulates the recipients of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council Awards. Dr Angela Paladino, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, received an award for ‘teaching excellence’. Dr Jennifer Conn, Ms Margo Collins, Associate Professor Agnes Dodds and Dr Ruth Sutherland from MDHS received an award for ‘programs that enhance learning’ for their program 'Beyond Serendipity: Structuring Early Clinical Skills Learning for Medical Students'. Enquiries: Claire Jennings 8344 7577 / clairej@unimelb.edu.au For information: www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/awards/altcawards09.html
[Source: Claire Jennings, Centre for the Study of Higher Education]
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17. Rental cars for University business
The University of Melbourne recently entered into a Preferred Supplier agreement for the supply of rental vehicles with Avis. Avis are offering extremely competitive rates for passenger and commercial vehicles and offer discounted rates for staff leisure bookings. For more information visit the University Purchasing webpage purchasing.unimelb.edu.au/ Staff must use their university email account Username and password to access the information. Enquiries: Henry Sammut 8344 9278 / hsammut@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Henry Sammut, Property and Campus Services]
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18. New ‘Visions’ available
Episode 62 of Visions braves the Melbourne morning chill to witness more than 100 rowers on the Yarra river helping celebrate 150 years of University rowing, and sees more than 300 robot dancers attempt a world record in the name of engineering on the South Lawn. Available from Monday at visions.unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: David Scott, Marketing and Communications]
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19. Call for musicians: UMAR Spring Concert,
The University of Melbourne Artists Register (UMAR) is organising an afternoon concert on 6 November to showcase the musical talents of staff, associates and postgraduates, all within a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The concert will also provide an excellent opportunity to meet with other musicians from within the University. Staff who would like to be involved or have any queries should e-mail umar-info@unimelb.edu.au. Enquiries: Andrew Anderson 9349 7403 / umar-info@unimelb.edu.au UMAR website umar.trinity.unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Andrew Anderson, Optometry and Vision Sciences]
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20. Themis Financials Intermediate (Internal Transactions) Pilot
Thursday 22 October 10:00am – 1:00pm. Trainer: Karen Ritter. Limited places still available. 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 current users of the Internal Transactions module in Themis Financials. Participants will be asked for feedback as part of this session. Enrol via Themis Self Service. Enrolments close 20 October. To Enrol, click “Browse by Provider: Application Services.” Then “Search: Themis”
[Source: Mark Mitrione, Information Technology Services]
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21. Staff development
Performance Development Framework for Supervisors will improve participants’ 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.
Orientation for New-Starters – Welcomes new staff to the University of Melbourne and provides them with an understanding of the history, culture and strategic agenda of the University. Next session: 30 October.
Enquiries: Erin Guo 8344 6097 guoa@unimelb.edu.au For more course information: www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/courses
[Source: Erin Guo, Human Resources]
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22. Employment Group for Grads program
Careers and Employment is launching the “Employment Group for Grads” program, specifically for Arts, Science and Music grads who are still looking for work. This is an intensive job-seeking program to be held over four days between 9 -12 November, from 9:30 am - 1:00pm. Interested graduates should contact Careers and Employment at 8344 0100 or refer to the website : www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/student/programs/emp-group-grads.html.
[Source: Yovanna Adamis, Careers and Employment ]
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23. Volunteer Alcohol and Cannabis users required
The Orygen Youth Health Research and Headspace Western Melbourne are seeking young people aged 15 to 25 to participate in a treatment study. People who feel depressed and anxious sometimes and use cannabis and/or alcohol are offered free treatment consisting of 1-3 sessions of specialist counselling for depression and alcohol/cannabis use. One month later volunteers will then be offered up to 12 sessions of free extra treatment. All responses are confidential and volunteers will be reimbursed for their time. Melbourne Health MHREC approval number is 2008.48
To register interest or for further information Call/SMS Steve on: 0418 390 033 or email bi@wmh.org.au For further information see: www.rc.oyh.org.au/ResearchAreas/substanceuse/briefinterventionstrial
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24. Volunteers required for running study
This study looks at gait biomechanics and single leg squat ability in healthy young adults. Volunteers need to be running regularly at least 20km per week or participating in a running related sport, be 18-40 years and uninjured. The study will provide runners with information about their lower limb strength and flexibility and performance ability on several sports specific functional tests. EthicsID 828571.1 Enquiries: Bryce Alexander and Jonathan Lentzos 8344 6749 Please state "Running Study" in email enquiries: knee-study@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Jonathan Lentzos, Mechanical Engineering]
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25. Volunteers required for back pain study
Adults with chronic back pain are needed for a research trial at the Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine at Melbourne Physiotherapy School to compare two types of exercise programs. Eligible volunteers aged 18-70 will receive free exercise treatment but must be available to attend the trial clinic in South Yarra twice a week for six weeks. For more information and eligibility call Rowena on 0432652112. HREC ethics approval number 0931800
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26. Volunteers required – women who have recently given birth
Dr Justin Bilszta and Professor Anne Buist from the Department of Psychiatry are studying changes in the genetic control of serotonin transport in mothers currently experiencing post natal depression. They are seeking volunteers who have had a baby within the last four months and have no current or lifetime history of mental illness to join a group of control mothers. Austin Health HREC Approval No: H2008/03251 Enquiries: Dr Justin Bilszta 9496 4223 / 8344 7826 More information: jbilszta@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Justin Bilszta, Psychiatry]
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27. Male sufferers of knee pain wanted.
Male volunteers who suffer from knee pain, are aged over 50, and wear size 9 shoes are needed for research of the effect of different shoes on walking patterns at the School of Physiotherapy. HREC#0829790. Enquiries: Ben Metcalf 8344 8127 For more information: b.metcalf@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Ben Metcalf, Physiotherapy]
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28. 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: Mali, Mauritania, Algeria, Niger, Pakistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Croatia, Nicaragua, Suriname, Honduras, Afghanistan, Guinea and Nigeria.
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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29. What’s On
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QUIZ NIGHT AT UNIVERSITY HOUSE: Tuesday 20 October, starting at 6.30pm.Organise a team or just turn up on the night. Pizzas will be available. Competitors should register with Brian Allison on 8344 8822
or email ballison@unimelb.edu.au
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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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INTELLIGENT DESIGN - RESTRICTING EVOLUTION TO CONTROL INSECT PESTS. Thursday 22 October at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Professor Phil Batterham’s Inaugural Professorial Lecture. Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre (Bldg 134) or enquiries to 8344 4392. melbourneuniv-web.ungerboeck.com/coe/coe_p2_details.aspx?eventid=5373&sessionid=ff6ff3fdnfc0ej0
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LECTURE: 5.45pm, Tuesday 27 October, the 2009 Maurice Belz Lecture will be given by Professor John Carlin, Director, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. “Filling in the missing values: Multiple imputation and the magic of applied statistics”. J.H. Michell Theatre, Richard Berry Building. Enquiries: Sue Finch sfinch@unimelb.edu.au
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CONCERT: Monday 19 October 7.30pm, School of Music’s Parkville Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Roy Theaker, Soprano: Siobhan Stagg, Bass Baritone: Nicholas Dinopoulos. Program includes Stravinsky, Mendelssohn and Mozart. Melbourne Recital Centre, corner Southbank Blvd and Sturt St. Free admission Enquiries: 03 9699 3333
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FACULTY OF THE VCA AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 21 October - Friday 30 October, 7.30pm, Acting Company 2009 Graduation Season in collaboration with Production: 'Invisible Stains', a new work conceived and directed by Tanya Gerstle. Venue: Performing Arts Bldg, 28 Dodds Street, Southbank. 21 – 30 Oct 7.30pm; 27 and 29 Oct 2pm; $20/$12 Enquiries: 03 9685 9225 Bookings: vcam-theatre@unimelb.edu.au More information: www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/EventList.aspx?eventTypeID=32
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FACULTY OF THE VCA AND MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL: Short courses in Art, Drama and Film and Television. For a downloadable brochure and application form and more information visit www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/shortcourses/ Enquiries: Steve Wyld 9685 9088
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ARTS COURSE INFORMATION SESSION: Tuesday 20 October 12.30pm - 1.30pm. This information session is about the new Executive Master of Arts (EMA) program. Wood Theatre, Economics and Commerce Building. Enquiries: Carlie Blake 8344 4332 8344 4332 ceblake@unimelb.edu.au www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/graduate/about/events.html
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iMAP EXHIBITION: 2-29 October. Giant interactive city map. Upstairs Exhibition Space, City Library, 253 Flinders Lane. Designed and implemented by a team of university staff, students and alumni. www.melbournefutures.blogspot.com
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2009 SIR ROBERT MENZIES ORATION ON HIGHER EDUCATION: Tuesday 27 October 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Professor Richard Larkins, former Vice-Chancellor, Monash University. In Melba Hall. Limited seating available. To reserve a seat email: cche@unimelb.edu.au and indicate the number of seats required and your office location so an entry ticket/s can be sent. Enquiries: Chris Cheng 8344 3507 Bookings are free at cche@unimelb.edu.au
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LIFE SCIENCE COMPUTATION SEMINAR TODAY: Friday 16 October 12.00pm -1.00pm, "Algorithmic Challenges of High Throughput Sequencing" - Professor Justin Zobel,(Principal Researcher, NICTA, Professor School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, University of Melbourne). Sanderson Room, Medical Building.
Enquiries: Mark Graham 8344 3607 / mark.graham@unimelb.edu.au VeRSI Life Science Computation Seminar website www.versi.edu.au/versi/lsc-zobel.html
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LIFE SCIENCE COMPUTATION SEMINAR: Friday 23 October 12.00pm -1.00pm, "Gas phase chemistry of some biologically relevant molecules" - Dr George N Khairallah, (School of Chemistry and Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne). Sanderson Room, Medical Building. Enquiries: Mark Graham 8344 3607 / mark.graham@unimelb.edu.au VeRSI Life Science Computation Seminar website www.versi.edu.au/versi/lsc-khairallah.html
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COLLOQUIUM: Department of Psychology. Tuesday 20 October 2009, 1:00-2:00pm. ‘Did Phineas Gage Suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Associate. Professor David Andrews, Department of Psychology, University of Melbourne. Room 516 Redmond Barry Building. Enquiries: lisajp@unimelb.edu.au Lisa Phillips- Department of Psychology
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MELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 2009 DEAN'S LECTURE SERIES: Wednesday 28 October 6.30pm - 7.30pm, 'Developing Strategic Leadership and Strategic Talent in Schools' by Professor Brent Davies, University of Hull. Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building Enquiries: Levina Cridge 8344 8412 RSVP: education-events@unimelb.edu.au Further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au/news/lectures/pdf/DLS_6_Davies_DL.pdf
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MEDITATION SESSIONS with the Melbourne University Buddhist Studies Society, Commencing on Tuesday 20 October at 1.15pm, then each week of October 19. 8 weeks of Introduction Classes Tuesday and Thursday 1.15 - 2.00pm. Open Sessions - All welcome, arrive or leave at anytime - Tuesday 8.15am - 8.55am.
Enquiries: Bill Genat Enquiries: bgenat@unimelb.edu.au
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BOOK LAUNCH: for Glenn Patmore’s book, Choosing the Republic (UNSW Press 2009) to be launched by the Secretary of the National Committee of the Australian Republican Movement, Peter Van Vliet. Thursday, 5 November 2009, 5.00 pm for 5.30 pm, Room 920, Level 9, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton. Rsvp: law-cccs@unimelb.edu.au, by November 2, or 8344 1011
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SEMINAR: Wednesday 21 October 2009 1:00pm – 2:00 pm. Professor Jeremy Webber, Faculty of Law, University of Victoria, Canada on 'The Grammar of Customary Law'. Room 831, Level 8, Melbourne Law School. RSVP: Dr Madeline Grey by Monday 19 October. (03) 8344 1011 or law-cccs@unimelb.edu.au
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SEMINAR: Wednesday 21 October 2009, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The National Human Rights Consultation: Outcomes from the Australian Human Rights Commission Perspective. With The Hon Catherine Branson QC, President, Australian Human Rights Commission. Rsvp: Dr Madeline Grey by Monday 19 October (03) 8344 1011 or law-cccs@unimelb.edu.au
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30. Career opportunities
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