The University of Melbourne Voice
Issues, views, debate, University news and events, fortnightly Vol. 5, No. 1, 13 April - 10 May 2009 Cover StoryNot a drop to spare
With necessity as the mother of invention, farming and food production are becoming increasingly sophisticated as our water resources dwindle. By Nerissa Hannink and Rebecca Scott. Building smarter
The spread of integrated technology in buildings is helping to make living and working conditions more comfortable, as David Scott explains. Wonder wall
A new large-scale visualisation tool has revolutionised international brain research collaboration, writes Emma O’Neill. NewsPhysio Challenge
New technology available for the first time in Australia is set to help sufferers of spinal cord injuries enjoy a better quality of life, as DAVID SCOTT explains. The virtual vet
Before even setting foot into the operating room, veterinary students can familiarise themselves with their instruments, sterilisation techniques and patient preparation, Nerissa Hannink reports. The world is an amazing place
For Melbourne Arts graduate Frank Hofheins and student Maya Beaucasin, the recent summer break offered practical lessons in internationalisation they will never forget. By Katherine Smith. The getting of wisdom
Angela Woods explores two new graduate subjects with an emphasis on diversity and classical teaching. Teaching Good Value
As a teacher you should do no harm: no wrong facts, state your prejudices and tell good stories,” says Graham Parslow, winner of the national Invitrogen Teaching Award. As senior lecturer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Melbourne, Mr Parslow says “I try to communicate to the students that biochemistry matters to me; so it should matter to them.” From the Vice-Chancellor: A very Australian model
Somewhat puzzlingly the Melbourne Model – now in its second year at the University of Melbourne and becoming firmly established amongst prospective students – is still sometimes wrongly described as a “US model”. Reviews and PreviewsMedieval digital age
Digital publications reach a worldwide audience, Professor Bernard Muir tells Silvia Dropulich. Performance Art/Video
Once More with Feeling Faculty of the VCA and Music Margaret Lawrence Gallery 24 April — 23 MAY. Art
"Sweet Spot" Ian potter museum of art until 24 may Knowledge TransferLearning on the job
An undergraduate employment program is eliminating the need for some students to stack supermarket shelves or clean houses at the same time as enriching their studies. By Genevieve Costigan. A guiding light
A Victorian teacher renowned for her innovative approach to science teaching in schools has won the prestigious National BHP Billiton Science Teacher Award, reports Genevieve Costigan. Hidden histories
Australia is unique among settler societies because we have detailed records of more than 150,000 of our founding mothers and fathers. Analysing Freud
Seventy years after Freud’s death, debate still rages about his controversial theories of psychoanalysis. By Katherine Smith. ProfilesFuture food
Initially opposed to GM crops, Professorr Richard Roush is now an enthusiastic convert, and regards it as ironic that he is not perceived as a campaigner to protect the environment. By Silvia Dopulich. AlumniHope in Liberia
In the wake of civil war, the people of Liberia are running their own Truth and Reconciliation Commission, reporting on public radio their lives and actions since conflict broke out in 1980. By Fiona Willan. One of the Clintons
In 2004, when David McCann was applying to do a Masters in the United States, he was advised to have a ‘hook’ to help his application stand out for the selectors. SportRowing 150th
Melbourne University Boat Club is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its foundation during 2009 with a new history of the club and a gala dinner to be held in September. Having a ball
Volunteering to help international competitors in the recent Homeless World Cup has given a local student a winning feeling. By David Scott. What's Onhttp://events.unimelb.edu.au/
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