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University of Melbourne economists assess impact of improved sanitation on child health
University of Melbourne economist - Associate Professor Lisa Cameron and Dr Manisha Shah - are leading an evaluation of a community-led sanitation program in which approximately 25 million rural residents of East Java are taking part.

University of Melbourne works with leading Indonesian universities on health capacity building
The University of Melbourne’s medical faculty is working with leading Indonesian universities on major health and biomedical capacity building projects.

Allan Myers AO QC on “Disturbing Australia: Art or porn?”
The Melbourne Law School will take a fresh look at the controversy surrounding Bill Henson on Monday 16 June when Melbourne Law School alumnus and National Gallery of Victoria Chairman, Allan Myers AO QC leads a panel of experts in the second ‘Courting Controversy’ lecture.

Challenging Cases: University students with big ideas solve problems for Australian business
High achieving students at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Economics and Commerce have just completed a rare opportunity; consulting on real case work for an Australian business.

Depression a serious contributing factor to problem gambling – experts report
University experts have called on state governments and the gaming industry to recognise the seriousness of conditions such as depression and social isolation as contributing factors among people potentially at risk of developing gambling problems.

University of Melbourne delegation to visit Indonesia
Professor Vijoleta Braach-Makvytis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation & Development) at the University of Melbourne will lead a 24-strong delegation of senior University staff to Indonesia on 30 and 31 May 2008.

VCA Director and Dean Andrea Hull to step down after 14 years’ service
Director and Dean of the Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne, Professor Andrea Hull AO, is to retire from the position in March next year after an impressive 14 years of service, it was announced today.

University of Melbourne delegation celebrates research, teaching and community ties with Thailand
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), Professor Frank Larkins, is leading an 18-strong University of Melbourne delegation to Thailand on 27 and 28 May 2008 to meet with government, business, and education representatives, and with members of the University’s Thai alumni.

Glass now half full – public acceptance of recycled water on the rise, according to new study
Community attitudes towards recycled water are undergoing a massive change for the better, according to a new University of Melbourne report commissioned by the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment.

University of Melbourne visit celebrates long-standing ties with Malaysia
The Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Mr Ian Renard, is leading a high-level University of Melbourne delegation to Malaysia from 24 to 26 May 2008.

Malaysian designers and planners make leading contributions to sustainable cities
An acknowledged expert on sustainability in design, Professor Tom Kvan of the University of Melbourne, says Malaysian architects and planners are recognizing that sustainability is a major issue for Malaysian cities.

Melbourne-KL design links for Science Foundation Program
The University of Melbourne is assisting Taylor’s University College in Kuala Lumpur establish its new Science Foundation Program - a foundation program designed for students seeking to enter undergraduate courses at leading universities such as the University of Melbourne.

A Statement from the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne Professor Glyn Davis
Misconduct investigations are serious matters, governed by procedures with extensive protections for the individual accused. They require high standards of proof and are conducted with careful regard to privacy and confidentiality of the process.

Melbourne-KL design links for Science Foundation Program
The University of Melbourne is assisting Taylor’s University College in Kuala Lumpur establish its new Science Foundation Program - a foundation program designed for students seeking to enter undergraduate courses at leading universities such as the University of Melbourne.

National University of Singapore launches Joint Master of Psychology (Clinical) Degree Programme with University of Melbourne
Students aspiring to pursue a career in clinical psychology have a new attractive option at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Starting in January 2009, NUS and the University of Melbourne (UoM) will offer a joint Master degree programme in clinical psychology.

Immunity Policy for Cartel Conduct facing major challenges, says University of Melbourne expert
The Australian Competition Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) key weapon in its fight against cartel behaviour in business – the Immunity Policy – faces major challenges to its effectiveness, according to competition law expert, Dr Caron Beaton-Wells.

Puppy school gives dogs a great start in life
To give dogs a healthy and sociable start in life, the University of Melbourne’s Veterinary Clinic and Hospital are running a puppy school from Wednesday 28 May.

University of Melbourne Visits Singapore
University of Melbourne Chancellor Ian Renard will lead a high-level University of Melbourne delegation to Singapore from 21-23 May 2008 to meet with key government, business and education representatives.

University of Melbourne leads the charge to eradicate blinding eye disease
Leading health experts and philanthropists will join forces in Melbourne today to mark the start of their campaign to eradicate a curable eye disease which continues to cause blindness in Australia’s Indigenous communities.

‘Courting Controversy’: Inaugural Melbourne Law School Public Lecture Series
The University of Melbourne Law School will officially begin its inaugural ‘Courting Controversy’ free public lecture series this week, with Professor Riaz Hassan AM delivering the first lecture, “War on the West: the Changing Ideas of Jihad”.