Education

Learning in London: how a tough school inspired a researcher

Volume 11 Number 9 September 28 - October 25 2015

Teaching in some of London’s poorest schools profoundly influenced education policy expert Dr Glenn Savage, who now researches education equity around the world. As told to Catriona May.

Celebrating stories of collaboration

Volume 11 Number 9 September 28 - October 25 2015

Lara McKay, who heads up the University of Melbourne’s marketing and communications outreach, introduces our new brand campaign and the stories of collaborative achievements at the heart of the University.

Helping fund a new frontier in cancer medicine

Volume 11 Number 9 September 28 - October 25 2015

Chris Weaver reports that a new gift to support a Chair in Cancer Medicine is the latest donation to Believe – the Campaign for the University of Melbourne.

In pursuit of innovation and impact

Volume 11 Number 9 September 28 - October 25 2015

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne Glyn Davis introduces readers to our future information sharing channel – Pursuit – which will take over from Voice from this edition onward.

Research centre to help teachers

Volume 11 Number 8 August 10 - September 13 2015

In the wake of increased pressure on higher education institutions to show that their teacher education programs are working, the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education (MGSE) is leading the charge, launching the International Teacher Education Effectiveness Research Hub. Annie Rahilly reports on the commitment by the MGSE to create confident teachers who are “classroom-ready”.

A world of opportunity awaits you at Open Day

Volume 11 Number 8 August 10 - September 13 2015

Open Day is all about exploring the opportunities available at the University of Melbourne. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn more about our courses and the careers they can lead to.

Where arts and sciences collide

Volume 11 Number 7 July 13 - August 9 2015

They couldn’t be more different as disciplines, but there is a way for them to successfully work together. By Andi Horvath.

Passing on a passion for teaching

Volume 11 Number 6 June 8 - July 13 2015

Melbourne graduate and student Christopher Weinberg reflects on a visit from a former professor of his, economist Neville Norman, to his current assignment at Portland Secondary College.

Research addresses disadvantage in VET sector

Volume 11 Number 6 June 8 - July 13 2015

Erin Dale reports on the inaugural Jack Keating Trust scholarship, established in memory of the late Professor Jack Keating to commemorate his contribution to education policy and research.

Professor Michael Goddard awarded prestigious Royal Society fellowship

Volume 11 Number 6 June 8 - July 13 2015

Professorial Fellow in Animal Genetics, Michael Goddard is the latest eminent University of Melbourne researcher to be elected to the Royal Society, having been awarded the prestigious Fellowship. By Jane Gardner and Michelle Moo.

‘Seeing is Believing’ celebrates philanthropy’s impact

Volume 11 Number 6 June 8 - July 13 2015

Emma Brimfield-Walsh reports on celebrations to mark progress in Believe – the Campaign for the University of Melbourne.

A family of graduates

Volume 11 Number 4 April 13 - May 10 2015

Kevin Taing’s graduation in 2014, joining his older sisters as Alumni of the University of Melbourne, is a touchstone on a family’s journey that began in the Indochina Refugee Crisis. By Michelle Moo.