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A partnership for social change

Volume 9 Number 6 June 10 - July 7 2013

 

The next generation of PhD scholars is helping to build understanding around social welfare in partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence. By Kate O’Hara.

The making of Melbourne

Volume 9 Number 6 June 10 - July 7 2013

The University has just launched the largest philanthropic campaign in its 160 years. Zoe Nikakislooks at the history of giving at Australia’s leading university, and what it means for students, researchers and the community.

University welcomes Muslim Chaplain

Volume 9 Number 5 May 13 - June 9 2013

Muslim Chaplain Mohammad Ali Hijazi has joined the University’s Chaplaincy service. By Zoe Nikakis.

Improving metropolitan planning

Volume 9 Number 5 May 13 - June 9 2013

Dr Alan March lectures in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at Melbourne University. His new book, The Democratic Plan: Analysis and Diagnosis examines the Victorian planning system over the last 15 years and considers its prospects for the future.  He writes on the topic for Voice.

Safeguarding your digital heritage

Volume 9 Number 5 May 13 - June 9 2013

What will happen to your online property after you die? Christopher Strong looks at a new research collaboration helping to establish best practice in digital heritage management.

Setting out on the road to global citizenship

Volume 9 Number 4 April 8 - May 12 2013

A collaboration of the University of Melbourne with the organisation High Resolves is working to bring out leadership skills and self-belief in young people. By Katherine Smith.

Bridging the cultural and language divide with hip-hop

Volume 9 Number 4 April 8 - May 12 2013

For a movement which is really only a few decades old, hip-hop has proven transformational when it comes to cultural identity. Kate O’Hara meets a student team who travelled to Dili with breakbeats in mind.

New Director for Melbourne School of Design

Volume 9 Number 4 April 8 - May 12 2013

Celebrated UK architect Alan Pert joined the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning as Director of the Melbourne School of Design late last year. He talked to Zoe Nikakis about why he chose the University of Melbourne and his plans to change the way architecture is taught.

A globalised student voice

Volume 9 Number 3 March 11 - April 8 2013

In a fragmented media landscape a new student-orientated international relations publication, The Melbourne Globalist, will provide a strong voice for students to contribute to the discussion of international affairs, with a focus on Australia’s role in the world. By Liz Banks-Anderson.

Take a walk in Billibellary’s footsteps

Volume 9 Number 3 March 11 - April 8 2013

Long before British colonisation, the land on which the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus now stands was the preserve of a proud people who lived and harvested in sync with six distinct seasons. It’s now possible to take a tour of the campus in the footsteps of our Wurundjeri predecessors. By Gabrielle Murphy.

Maintaining community connections

Volume 9 Number 3 March 11 - April 8 2013

A new website designed to keep fire-affected communities connected was launched last month, offering users a place to reflect and reunite. By Kate O’Hara.