University News
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University of Melbourne graduate Dr John Daley has been appointed Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Grattan Institute, the new national public policy institute being established in Melbourne. The University of Melbourne is one of the four founding members of the Institute along with the Commonwealth of Australia, the State of Victoria, and BHP Billiton. It is Australia's first independent, non-aligned and evidence-driven public policy think tank.
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Australian higher education system needs big, system-wide improvements, Commonwealth Education Minister Julia Gillard told a packed audience at the University of Melbourne.
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The University of Melbourne's New Generation degrees have won a resounding tick of approval from prospective students for 2009. Early 2009 VTAC preference data show first preferences for 2009 for Melbourne Model courses have risen by 10 per cent and total preferences by 17 per cent.
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Around Campuses
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Metabolomics Australia's Victorian node, a new $9.5 million facility headquartered at the University of Melbourne has been opened by the Hon. Gavin Jennings.
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Dr Barbara Falk, a much respected and loved figure at the University of Melbourne, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday 21 October. She was 97.
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Student recommendations from the recent University of Melbourne Transition Summit are already having an impact on Transition and Orientation planning.
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Services
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 The University of Melbourne has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to again allow universities to collect an amenities and services fee to provide funding for services of benefit to all students.
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Guest Column
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 Dr Veronica Borrett took up the role of General Manager of the Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute in July 2008.
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Did you know?
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 With summer fast approaching, setting personal targets for saving water at home and in the University can make a real difference.
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