The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc
Newsletter August 2014 this issue Upcoming Events • 2 College Table - Land and Environment • 3 August Monthly Luncheon • 4 Wednesday Christmas Lunches • 6 The University of Melbourne Open Day • 7 Friday Drinks and Dinner • 7 The Women’s Forum • 8 Hush Foundation • 9 Review of Residents’ Christmas Party • 10 Resident News • 12 Graduate Union Tutors • 13 Free Public Lectures at The University of Melbourne • 14 University Sector News and Innovations • 16 Academic and Professional Development Meetings • 18 College Groups and Sharing your Story • 20 Our Members • 21 Finance Seminar Review • 22 Accommodation for Conference and Summer/Winter School Delegates • 22 Thank you for donations to support the education of the world’s finest
Welcome to GU Collegiate 2014 We invite you, Members and non-members, to our functions Book via our website, by phone 03 9347 3428, through email to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton. JULY 2014 Wednesday, 30th CARD and QUIET BOARD GAME NIGHT Bring your own group or join others to play bridge, Scrabble, chess or another quiet card or board game.
7.30pm to 10.00pm Members FREE Non-members Gold Coin
AUGUST 2014 Friday, 1st
COLLEGE TABLES - Land and Environment Resident and non-resident Members, and non-member post-graduates discuss a topical issue over lunch.
12.30pm All Members $10 Non-members $16
Tuesday, 5th, 19th ITALIAN CONVERSATION DINNER 6.00pm Dine and speak Italian with an experienced teacher. Members $15 RSVP by the Monday prior. Non-members $22 Concession $20 Wednesday, 6th
MONTHLY LUNCHEON We are honoured to welcome the former Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC who will present on Research and Science: You never know where it will take you.
Wednesday, 6th, CARD and QUIET BOARD GAME NIGHT 13th, 20th, 27th Bring your own group or join others to play bridge, Scrabble, chess or another quiet card or board game. Friday, 8th
FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS AND DINNER Come along and join Resident and non-resident Members for a convivial end-of-week drinks and meal.
Tuesday, 12th
RESIDENTS’ SPECIAL BREAKFAST Non-resident Members are welcome to join Resident Members for a hearty breakfast.
Sunday, 17th
THE GRADUATE UNION OPEN DAY In conjunction with The University of Melbourne Open Day, Graduate House is open to welcome potential students and families. More details on page 7.
Wednesday, 20th WOMEN’S FORUM Join in robust discussion on Loyalty cards: Beneficial or burden and stay for lunch if desired. Tuesday, 26th
RESIDENTS’ MaG (MEET AND GREET) An opportunity for Resident and non-resident Members to meet over dinner and drinks to share collegial culture.
12.00noon to 12.30pm Resident Members $10 Non-resident Members $30 Concession $35 General Public $40 7.30pm to 10.00pm Members FREE Non-members Gold Coin 6.00pm to 8.00pm Non-resident Members $15 General Public $20 7.30am to 8.30am Resident Members FREE 10.00am to 4.00pm All are welcome
10.00am for 10.30am Forum is free Lunch at dining room prices from 6.30pm onwards Resident Members FREE Non-resident Members $15
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The Graduate Union Presents
College Tables Land and Environment College Tables are informal collegial lunch-time discussions on a ‘grand challenge’ issue in a graduate school field. The next College Table is in the fields of Land and Environment. On August 1st Dr Christopher Weston speaks on the importance of forest knowledge for society – a big role for Melbourne’s modern forest science programs. 12 noon for 12:30pm Usual Dining Room prices apply Book online at www.graduatehouse.com.au, by phone 9347 3428, through email to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.
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The
Monthly Luncheon with
Professor David de Kretser AC Research and Science: You never know where it will take you Aug 6th
12:00 Noon
Resident Members Non-Resident Members General Public Concession
$10 $30 $40 $35
RSVP by Monday, 4th Aug, 2014 ABN 5561066496
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Professor David de Kretser AC The term “research� clearly implies an element of novelty and uncertainty but in some instances, the journey, as well as being fascinating, can require a willingness to examine the unexpected implications. There can be multiple facets to that journey, such as geographic locations and sometimes the need to change careers and acquire new skills. The scientific discoveries can be exciting as the potential applications emerge but they may also require examination of ethical issues. Nevertheless, the intellectual rewards provide a sense of achievement especially if they improve the lives of people. Professor David de Kretser will talk to these ideas at the August Luncheon. Professor de Kretser is a reproductive endocrinologist whose academic career at Monash University included appointments as Professor of Anatomy, the founding Director of the Monash Institute of Medical Research and Associate Dean for Biotechnology Development. In 2003, he was named a Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor. He served as the 28th Governor of Victoria from 2006 to 2011 and is a Companion of the Order of Australia. He resumed his research career at Monash University in April of 2011.
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Winter Festive Season Wednesdays Christmas Lunch Promotion
Join us every Wednesday in July for a Christmas themed lunch Book via our website, telephone 03 9347 3428, email admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or in person at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton. Members: $10 non-members: $16 Loyalty card: $12.50
Yes, we are open to the general public ABN: 55610 664 963
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The Graduate Union
at
The University
of
Melbourne Open Day
Sunday, 17th August, 2014
• The Graduate Union marquee will be located on University Square (now referred to as the Community Life Precinct). • Graduate House will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Come in to enjoy cake, tea and coffee. • Join our guided tours to learn about our graduate-only college, our meeting facilities and the benefits of membership. • Find out how to apply for residency in 2014 and 2015. • There will be a sausage sizzle outside 222 Leicester Street - gold coin donation. • Purchase a scarf, knitted cap, hoodie and merino wool jumper to keep warm! • We welcome the parents, carers, relatives and friends who are accompanying prospective graduate and undergraduate students to this Open Day. • Book a car park space in advance. It is difficult to find street parking on Open Day.
Friday Drinks & Dinner 8th August, 2014 Graduates - studying, in careers or retired - of all universities are invited to drinks and dinner at Graduate House. Drinks are at members’ bar prices from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Dinner is from 6.45pm. Members $15
Non-members and general public $20
Dinner includes a buffet meal of soup, main course, salads and dessert. Book by the Thursday before (7th August) from our website, by email to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au, by calling (03) 9347 3428 or in person at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton. Join the friendly regulars or come along in your own group to enjoy a relaxing and convivial wind down to the working week. Booking ahead helps us to cater appropriately but feel welcome to just drop by. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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The Women’s Forum The following are salient points discussed at the Music Matters forum on the 18th June.
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The topic for this forum was coincidental, at a time when there was much discussion in the media on the importance of music in education and for health and healing.
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Music is ubiquitous, not just through instruments, but in voices, in vibration, in rhythms, in factories, and generally in nature itself.
• Music affects emotions, promotes bonding and is stirring and encouraging.
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We all felt that music was important to us and we would find it difficult to live without it.
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Learning music and movement in primary school gives children both academic and social advantages.
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Music has proven beneficial in health care, especially for those who have lost mobility or the ability to communicate. It also improves life for children in hospital.
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We wondered if classical music in prisons would have the same calming effect it is considered to have on hoons and at places where they gather.
• Music provides a connection to the past and continues to eternity.
Upcoming Forum 20th August Loyalty cards: beneficial or burden The forum is free. Lunch is at Member and non-member prices.
Where Are You Now? The Graduate Union College Alumni (GUCA) want to get in touch with past residents. If you, or anyone you know, has ever stayed at Graduate House since 1962, please contact us by phone or email, or send us a letter so that we can add you and them to our year lists and keep in touch. Let us know: • who you are; • where you are in the world; • what you are doing now; • how you came to be doing this; • when you stayed here; and • your memories of Graduate House. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Show your support for the Hush Foundation The Hush Family members came together recently for a night of celebration to commemorate the beginning of a very special project, The Hush Children’s Treasure Book. Working with Books Illustrated, The Treasure Book represents Hush’s first foray into the written word and brings together Australia’s most talented children’s authors and illustrators. As always, the Hush Foundation is dedicated to bringing joy and hope to patients and children of all ages and their families who are going through difficult times. Become part of the Hush Foundation Membership Program Announcing a new Membership Program on the night. The Hush Foundation extends gratitude to Betty Amsden AOM for driving this new initiative. Donation drive to raise Funds The Foundation is seeking donations to help fund The Hush Treasure Book. The funds will go towards creating a unique and beautiful book and distributing this free to the twelve children’s hospitals around Australia. These donations will also assist the Hush Music Foundation’s ongoing work, transforming the often austere medical environment into a less intimidating, friendlier space for children who are receiving life saving medical care.
Betty Amsden OAM
To join the Hush Foundation Membership Program and assist the The Hush Treasure Book project, please go to the Hush Foundation’s donation page http://hush.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6 b59e72e33ed7fccefb89d822&id=26d81510d7&e=3751471ec9.
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2015 GU CALENDAR We are grateful to all who provided names of Famous Scholars from around the World for potential inclusion in our 2015 GU Calendar which is currently being designed. If you are a Member (as at end November, 2014) we send you one free 2015 GU Calendar with the last Monthly Newsletter for 2014. Should you wish to purchase additional copies as gifts, please place your order early. If you do not wish to receive your free copy, and/or you would like to purchase additional copies, please let us know through email (publications@graduatehouse.com.au), telephone or post (completing and returning this form to our offices). Members will be sent a calendar if we are not notified otherwise. Invoices for payment of additional calendars ($12.50 plus postage of $2.00 per extra calendar) will be with dispatch. If collecting from the office, do not include postage. Name:
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Residents Christmas Party Friday, 11th July, 2014 A Graduate House Christmas Carol T’was the night of fake Christmas, when all through Grad house not a creature was missing, not even Larry the Mouse. The tables were set by the staff with care, In hopes that St Nicholas (aka Tim) would soon be there. The residents motivated by free food and wine got out of their beds, and soon visions of figgy pudding swum through their heads. Zac in his hipster shirt and Eliah in his Jester’s cap, calmed our nerves for a soon to come rap. When out of the kitchen arose a seafood platter, The diners gorged themselves and suddenly felt 10 pounds fatter. Away to the kitchen we ran searching for mash, Filled our plates with turkey that we gobbled down in a flash. Although our friends from the North missed their Christmas snow, Their sadness was soon forgotten in the sweet wine flow. When, to Julia’s glee, a baubled purple tree did appear, A certain Bill had to remind her stealing would not happen here. With a flick of the wrist, so lively and quick, Fancypants pulled out his favourite booze juggling trick. More rapid than eagles, Katt’s praise came, She squealed and shouted, bestowing upon him this new name. Now, Julia! Now, Annelies! Now, Rebecca and Katt! On Manami! On, Tati! On, on Wai Kin and Tim! To the front of the room! No hiding behind a wall! They sang at the top of their lungs! Recorded by all! As the party moved on, time seemed to fly, But less and less people came forward to try. With one last call, up came our crew, The Backstreet boys were sung, making all the girls’ dreams come true. And with our dancing, we brought down the roof, A certain resident, Jack, became slightly aloof. Unfortunately One Direction never made a sound, But 50 Cent, Tina Turner and Beatles’ songs were abound. After vigorous dancing, a dark bruise appeared upon Tim’s foot, And a few minutes later and his hand was caput. In a trip to the office to find the first aid pack, A message was left praising the staffs’ work for when they came back.
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A run in the camel left him not so merry, But the quick work of Fancypants made him presentable to Kerry. We danced the Macarena, all in row But it was Aida’s salsa that stole the show. Our hosts soon announced there were prizes to bequeath, The awards were slightly ghetto as there was money for a wreath. The winners were Julia’s serene voice and Paul’s shoulders made of jelly, then the music lived on until we got down like Nelly. Though Monday we’d be back to doing uni work like elves, we forgot our worries for one night and amused ourselves. Three lovely ladies danced with us throughout the night And even Bill and Fancypants joined in upon the girls’ plight. When the night’s dancing ended and Bill pulled the plug, We asked to leave the karaoke machine but he said with a shrug “How stupid do you think I am, guys” We think he saw our promises not to use it were all lies. Thanks to Zac and Eliah for being great hosts, And Diana, Daniel and Kerry surely deserve a toast! Thanks to Nelson, Draga, Basma and Woody for making such a wonderful feast, And thanks to Bill, Mason (Fancypants) and Aneesh, though thanked last they were certainly not least. Thank you Grad House for giving us such a great night, we can’t wait for the formal, which will be undoubtedly out of sight. by Annelies Van de Ven and Tim Everson
Photo Gallery
Fresh seafood platter for starters.
Meet our MCs, Eliah Castiello and Zac Matthews.
Resident Members enjoying dinner.
Our Resident singers.
Staff and members at pre-drinks.
Regulars from the Friday Night Drinks enjoying their Christmas meal.
Residents Members at their tables.
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Day Trip
Resident News Great spirits have always faced violent opposition from mediocre minds. Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
The National Student Leadership Forum - 4th to 7th September The Graduate Union has received Expressions of Interest from Members aged 18 to 26 years to attend the National Student Leadership Forum in Canberra in September on the significance of faith and values as foundations for effective leadership. We are evaluating these submissions and will submit two nominations by the 1st August. Should one or both nominees be successful, Council has approved funding to support attendance. On any international scale, our Resident Members are the best and the brightest globally. We are thus very pleased to recognise and support leadership potential and the learning and gaining of new skills for exercising that potential on behalf of the greater community. International Postgraduate Research Scholarship Funded by the Australian Government, The University of Melbourne is offering International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) for international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and to gain experience with leading Australian researchers. The University usually awards 35 scholarships each round, the dates being: • •
Sovereign Hill 13th September
Become
a participant,
an ambassador or a volunteer for the
Program,
introduce
Globall
designed to
Australian
sport
culture to international
students, and run jointly
by Essendon Football Club and Cricket Victoria. www.globall.com.au
Current round 1st July to 31st October, 2014. Next round 1st November, 2014 to 31st May, 2015
We suggest informing your undergraduate universities across the world about this opportunity. See: https://studenteforms. app.unimelb.edu.au/apex/f?p=153:2:0:::2:P2_ID:245 Resident Ball This year’s Events Group of Resident Members has already organised a number of popular social events. These have included the trivia nights, home-cooked holiday meals for international students and the July Christmas function. Next on this busy social schedule is Grad House’s first formal ball on the 17th October. More details will follow but we provide this advance notice so that you can inform potential sponsors that we have a range of sponsorship packages available (and that they are most welcome to give us a call); and so that suitable attire may be sourced early! Thank you to our inaugural sponsors De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate!
Watch out for the Apple and Rhubarb Jam Special Culinary Entry at the Royal Melbourne Show by Chef Pieter Schols, from Graduate House, and Samantha Montalvo, who are competing in arts,
craft and cookery.
The Next MaG (Meet and Greet) is on Tuesday, 26th August.
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Graduate Union Tutors We are pleased to present our GU Tutors for 2014; and thank the many Members who have embraced the spirit of spreading the word to support this program and our tutors.
Juan Ceron Energy systems engineering at all levels from VCE to post-graduate. Language support in Spanish.
Chanchal Chandramouli Genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology (cardiac). Malay and Tamil language support.
David Alchin Physiology, immunology, pathology, infectious diseases and microbiology. Language support in English.
Laura Gallardo Biology, anatomy and psychiatry. Advanced language support in Spanish; basic in Italian and French.
Rene Pasqualino Science. Advanced language support in English.
Cecelia Liando Full language support in Indonesian, including translation and interpretation.
Rachel Davies Political science to advanced levels. Listening, reading, writing and speaking in French.
Pravin Siriwardena Language support in listening, reading, writing and speaking of Latin.
Wenjin Wang Marketing, management, tourism and hospitality. Full language support in Mandarin.
Stephanie Liu Mathematics and science. Language support in Chinese and English.
Hamish Wishart VCE Biology. Language support in English.
Thomas Morton Music and science. Language support in English.
Tutorials are individualised for ‘tutees’ who are: • •
Enashi Ambani Language support in listening, reading, writing and speaking English.
Joana Pinheiro Language support in listening, reading, writing and speaking German.
Annelies Van de Ven Art History, Anthropology and History. Language support in Basic French and Advanced Dutch.
Tess Satherley Physics and the Arts. Advanced Language support in Academic writing and reading in English.
• • • •
undergraduates in any discipline; senior secondary school students (e.g., VCE); seeking to pass the IELTS (International English Language Testing System); seeking to learn or improve in other languages; post-graduates needing specialist tutorials – e.g., to edit their theses; and undertaking course entry tests (e.g., the Graduate Management Admission Test).
Tutorials are offered at Graduate House (only) during the day, evenings and weekends, and according to the study and work schedules of the tutors and those being tutored. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Meet at our centrally located facility before and after free Public Lectures held at various locations around The University of Melbourne. These lectures are usually held in the middle of the day or early evening (to suit city workers, and students after their regular lectures). See http://events. unimelb.edu.au/all/free-public-lecture and share notice of these lectures across your networks. Non-members are welcome also to meet, dine or refresh here at Graduate House. Date Monday, 28th July
Tuesday, 29th July
Thursday, 31st July Monday, 4th Aug
Tuesday, 5th Aug
Time
Venue
12.00pm - WEHI L7C Davis 1.00pm Auditorium, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville 5.30pm 6.30pm
Faculty or Title School Walter and Diet, metabolism and Eliza Hall inflammation Institute
Speakers Dr Alison Thorburn
Bookings and Enquiries Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au Call 03 9345 2555
Seminar Room, Australia India Institute, 147-149 Barry Street, Carlton
Australia The Happiness India Institute Challenge: Lessons from Australia
Mr Joy Purkayastha
Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building, Parkville
The University of Melbourne
Moctezuma: the question of headdress and heritage
Professor JosĂŠ Antonio GonzĂĄlez Zarandona
12.00pm - WEHI L7C Davis 1.00pm Auditorium, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Antigen presentation: Dr Justine the link between innate Mintern and adaptive immunity
Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au
12.00pm - Chemical and 1.00pm Biomolecular Engineering Theatre, Bldg 165, The University of Melbourne
Melbourne School of Engineering
Rapid, Facile and Automated Polymer Assembly Techniques for the Preparation of Layer-by-Layer Capsules
Mr Joseph J. Richardson
Enquiries mriemer@unimelb.edu.au
Faculty of Arts
The Political Origins of Global Justice
Professor Samuel Moyn
6.00pm 7.00pm
Wednesday, 6.30pm 7th Aug 7.30pm
Theatre GO8, Law Building, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton
Enquiries aii-rsvp@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9035 7538 Enquiries cfargher@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 8344 6004
Call 03 9345 2555
Call 03 8344 9063
Enquiries emma.shortis@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9035 8358
Thursday, 8th Aug
12.00pm - Chemical and 1.00pm Biomolecular Engineering Theatre, Bldg 165, The University of Melbourne
Melbourne School of Engineering
Two Projects of Associate Enquiries Commercial Interest Professor mriemer@unimelb.edu.au (Long-Term Digital Data Matthew Linford Call 03 8344 9063 Storage and Thin Layer Chromatography) and a Theoretical One (Using the Equivalent Width to Better Understand XPS Narrow Scans)
Monday, 11th Aug
12.00pm - WEHI L7C Davis 1.00pm Auditorium, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
From discovery to the clinic
12.00pm - Chemical and 1.00pm Biomolecular Engineering Theatre, Bldg 165, The University of Melbourne
Melbourne School of Engineering
Friday 13th Risk Modelling - A New Analytical Tool for Quantitative Process Safety
Dr Kenneth Davey
Melbourne Sustainability Perspectives and Ethics Conference 2014
Conference
Tuesday, 12th Aug
Friday, 15th Aug
9.00am 5.00pm
Yasuko Hiraoko Melbourne Myer Room, Sidney Sustainable Myer Asia Centre Society Institute
Dr Andrew Nash Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au Call 03 9345 2555 Enquiries mriemer@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 8344 9063 Enquiries mass3perspectives@gmail.com Call 0417 585 684
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Date Monday, 18th Aug
Tuesday, 19th Aug
Time
Venue
12.00pm - WEHI L7C Davis 1.00pm Auditorium, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville
5.45pm 7.30pm
Faculty or Title Speakers School Walter and Genetic defects Professor Iain Eliza Hall in nucleic acid Campbell Institute metabolism and the role of type I interferons in the pathogenesis of inflammatory encephalopathies
Bookings and Enquiries Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au Call 03 9345 2555
The Woodward Melbourne Conference Centre, Law School Law Bldg, Level 10, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton
Harold Ford Public Lecture: Directors Duties and a Company’s Creditors
Justice Kenneth Enquiries Hayne c.comodari@unimelb.edu.au
The Woodward The Conference Centre, University of Law Bldg, Level 10, Melbourne 185 Pelham Street, Carlton
Higher Education Policy Seminars: Graduate Capability
Seminar/ Forum Enquiries with Robin molly.mckew@unimelb.edu.au Shreeve, Paul Call 03 8344 4605 Wellings and John Wood
Call 03 9035 3804
Thursday, 21st Aug
5.30pm 8.00pm
Friday, 22nd Aug
12.30pm - Barbara Falk Room The 2.00pm Centre for the University of Study of Higher Melbourne Education, Level 1, 715 Swanston St.
CSHE Issues and Sir David Ideas Seminar: Does Watson Higher Education Make You Think?
Enquiries molly.mckew@unimelb.edu.au
6.30pm 7.30pm
Carrillo Gantner The Theatre, Basement, University of Sidney Myer Asia Melbourne Cte, 761 Swanston St, The University of Melbourne
The hunt for dark matter
Associate Professor Juan Collar
Enquiries rtret@unimelb.edu.au
Mamahon Ball Faculty of Theatre, Old Arts Arts Bldg, The University of Melbourne
The John Barry Memorial Symposium 2014
Symposium
Enquiries tamsinc@unimelb.edu.au
Theatre 4, Level 2, Melbourne Faculty of Business Business & Economics Bldg, School 111 Barry Street, Carlton
Melbourne Business School Information Evening
Professor Nasser Spear
Theatre D, Old Arts Faculty of Building, University Arts of Melbourne
‘Race’ matters: Silence, Empowerment and the University as a Racialised Landscape Seeing Crime and Managing Security: Reflections on the Criminological Gaze
Lilly Brown
Tuesday, 26th Aug
Wednesday, 3.30pm 27th Aug 5.45pm Wednesday, 6.00pm 7.30pm 27th Aug
Wednesday, 6.30pm 27th Aug 7.30pm Wednesday, 6.45pm 27th Aug 7.45pm Thursday, 28th Aug
Friday, 29th Aug
Friday, 29th Aug
5.30pm 7.30pm
Public Lecture Faculty of Theatre, Old Arts Arts Building, University of Melbourne Harder Auditorium, Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, Fryers St, Shepparton
Call 03 83444605
Call 03 8344 4392
Call 03 8344 8985 Enquiries a.stichbury@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9035 4755
Professor Mariana Valverde
Murrup Dungala Kaiela Oration Mr Noel Barak, – Noel Pearson Pearson Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development
Enquiries sbirch@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9035 4839 Enquiries tamsinc@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 8344 8985 Enquiries daye@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 8344 8803
12.30pm - Barbara Falk Room The 2.00pm Centre for the University of Study of Higher Melbourne Education, Level 1, 715 Swanston St
CSHE Issues and Ideas Seminar: What Australia should not learn from UK Higher Education
7.00pm 8.00pm
Kiffy Rubbo, Women Frances Lindsay Enquiries Curators and Australian aust-centre@unimelb.edu.au Art Galleries Call 03 9035 5280
Theatre A, Faculty of Elisabeth Murdoch Arts Bldg, The University of Melbourne
Professor Simon Enquiries Marginson molly.mckew@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 8344 4605
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University Sector News So many Snakes Paul Colangelo stands ankle deep in a slithering mass, a grin on his face and notepad in his hands. What might be a horror story to some, is the story of a lifetime for Mr Colangelo. Paul stands in the Narcisse Snake Dens of Manitoba, Canada. These ancient dens are the breeding grounds for an immense amount of Red Sided Garter Snakes. Each spring, hundreds of snakes come together in the perfectly acclimated limestone caves to breed. The females are surrounded by up to a hundred males, all vying for her attention; and she, on the other hand is trying to evacuate the area as any sane woman would. Naturally, one might assume this all means writhing chaos, but in fact, as Paul points out, the whole affair looks more like a finely coordinated dance. Mr Colangelo even goes on to say that the under appreciated creatures were cute: “They have puppy-dog eyes – they just don’t blink.” Paul is not the only attendee of this serp-ev-ent. Many people from all over Canada and internationally come to admire the delicate breeding process of these amazing creatures. Some even bring their children who can be seen playing with the nonpoisonous and calm Garter Snakes. Paul says this is exactly what people need to get passed the bad reputation snakes have gathered over the years. More specifically, he recommends lying down on your belly and seeing them up close. Maybe the expense of flying over will prevent some from trying this joy? For more information on Paul’s journey, go to: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/ news/2014/06/140626-snakes-narcisse-animals-mating-sex-animals-world/ The Home of Today A home is a place of comfort. Upon entry, you are greeted by familiar items and layouts with which you feel comfortable. With progressive improvements to furniture, architecture and gadgetry, we are now seeing homes that are ‘sensing and acting’ beings for enhancements to our home comfort. Times magazine recently published an article on the development of these sensing and acting homes. Plants fixed to every window sill provide filtered air, lights sense when you arrive and turn on as you enter – you can then turn them off with your mobile - and the air-conditioning, ‘knowing’ your schedule, adjusts the temperature while you are making your way home from work. Even the kitchen ‘knows’ when you are close and so starts up that coffee machine or microwave, checks the contents of the refrigerator and reminds you to get milk on the way back, and communicates with the lounge room so that your television has the right channel for your time of anticipated flop on the couch. Technology giants such as Google and Microsoft, having watched these developments, now appear to be in a purchasing frenzy for companies that develop space-oriented sensing and acting technology. Following conquests in the office and on the street, the next (indeed current) battleground for technology development thus involves our homes! For more information go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/20/technology/building-towardthe-home-of-tomorrow.html?_r=0 www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Innovations Soccket Energy Ball Kinetic energy, basically put, is the energy produced from motion. When an object moves quickly and then decelerates, the residual energy (kinetic energy) can be turned into electricity. Harnessing kinetic energy is not a new idea, but in recent times it is being employed in new and creative ways to improve the lives of humans everywhere. The Soccket Energy Ball appears to be a slightly heavier soccer ball. Its deceiving appearance conceals a mechanism that can collect kinetic energy for later use. As the ball is being kicked around, it collects energy. With thirty minutes of kicking, about three hours of electricity is created; with 16 hours of kicking, over 70 hours. The inventors, a group called Uncharted Play and comprising two Harvard students, Jessica Matthews and Julia Silverman, have hopes to introduce the Soccket Ball to countries where energy is too expensive or inaccessible. However, before it is put into mass production, Uncharted Play aims to produce bouncier Balls, so that they are easier to play with! We may not be surprised that they have been testing the product in Africa, Mexico and Brazil. The Ball has received quite a bit of attention this year. In May it was announced in the top ten innovations of 2014 by CNET.com, a technology review website. In 2013, the idea received support from Barrack Obama on a trip to Tanzania. The President said the idea was “pretty cool”. To decide whether or not you agree, go to the following website: http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2013/11/ tech/cnn10-inventions/ GravityLight On the topic of energy-providing alternatives, the GravityLight gives a means for bright and effective lighting without the need for electricity or batteries. The wall mounted device has two hooks which are used to hold a loaded bag. As the bag lowers, it pulls a notched belt through gears that drive a motor that powers a light emitting diode at the top of the wall mount for about half an hour. Once the bag reaches the bottom, you simply unhook and start again. In many areas that the GravityLight is seen to be needed, the primary source of light is kerosene lamps. The lamps produce toxic fumes and, if tipped over, may cause burns. Per refill, the kerosene lamps cost up to $10. The GravityLight costs $10, requires just a one-off payment and is thus clearly more economical and environmentally friendly in the longer term. The GravityLight was invented by Martin Riddiford and Jim Reeves for a competition called ‘Solar Aid’ which had the aim of creating cheap, effective and sustainable power to those with limited economic means and those not on ‘the grid’. These clever scientists hope to improve upon this interesting, seemingly simple and practical design for powering also radios and other devices. For more information, visit the following website: http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2013/11/ tech/cnn10-inventions/ www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings Thank you for your patronage The following groups from The University of Melbourne have convened meetings, workshops and seminars at The Graduate Union. Department of Finance Lunch
Department of Infrastructure Engineering
Melbourne Law School
6th June 5 attendees
3rd, 25th June 85 attendees
16th June 15 attendees
Melbourne School of Land and Environment
Office of Admissions
Property and Campus Services
10th June 7 attendees
11th June 35 attendees
23rd June 5 attendees
The Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program
Trinity College Foundation
UoM Commercial Ltd
20th June 5 attendees
13th June 7 attendees
18th, 20th, 26th June 100 attendees
The patronage of organisation members in charitable, not-for-profit, government and professional development sectors is acknowledged below. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Allion Legal
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)
Australian Asian Association of Victoria (AAA)
Australian Food Hygiene Services (AFHS)
6th June 12 attendees
5th June 30 attendees
2nd June 6 attendees
24th June 10 attendees
Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM)
Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN)
Bionic Vision Australia (BVA)
CRC for Spatial Information
23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th June 19 attendees each day
4th June 25 attendees
12th June 12 attendees
11th June 14 attendees
Dental Health Services Victoria
Disability Sports Victoria
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC)
16th June 70 attendees
23rd June 6 attendees
20th June 5 attendees
5th June 6 attendees
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings
IAP2 and AAV
International Coach Federation (ICF)
International Education Association Inc (ISANA)
Michael Quin Catholic Past Principals
27th June 30 attendees
25th June 10 attendees
26th June 60 attendees
25th June 30 attendees
Melbourne College of Contemporary Psychotherapy (MCCP)
Modern Greek Teachers’ Association of Victoria (MGTAV)
Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Victoria (MLTAV)
Organisation Development Australia (ODA)
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th June 6 attendees each day
3rd June 60 attendees
5th, 10th June 91 attendees
24th June 9 attendees
Carlton Parkville Probus Club Inc
Carlton Rotary Lunch Meetings & District 9800
Melbourne Underground Rail Loop (MURL) Lunch
Social Work Department Writing Group
10th June 70 attendees
3rd, 10th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 24th June 114 attendees
20th June 10 attendees
10th June 8 attendees
The Lowitja Institute
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC)
SAI Global Advanced Food Safety (AFS)
The Graduate Union GU Collegiate and Governance meetings.
4th, 10th, 13th, 17th June 34 attendees
12th June 14 attendees
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 23rd, 24th June 144 attendees
3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 25th, 26th June 114 attendees
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Our Members Two Octogenarians Life members Professor John David McLaren AM (left) and Olive Hamilton recently attended the cocktail reception and the exclusive viewing of NGV’s (National Gallery of Victoria) Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition - the Italian Masters from the Prado. The exhibition was held specially for alumni of The University of Melbourne on Thursday, 29th May, 2014. The Alumni acknowledges Professor McLaren AM for his Australian Honours Award on Australia Day, 2014 in recognition of his significant service to education, particularly the humanities and social sciences, as an academic, mentor and teacher.
Darren Room Life Member and cycling enthusiast, Darren Room, was featured recently in the City of Stonnington Newsletter. Darren has recently become a member of the Bicycle Reference Committee of the Council the main focus of which is bicycle strategies and path improvement works to ensure work travel is easy and supported by a comprehensive network of accessible and convenient paths, lane ways and trails. Darren is a regular at Graduate House and loves the Wednesday roast. Over July, these roasts had a Christmas theme which proved to be very popular. Below is feedback from the cyclist himself.
The caption to this photograph in Council’s newsletter reads ‘A local identity of the City Stonnington tries to manage an iPad!’
The Christmas in July lunches have been delightful, and I most heartily commend your excellent staff for their efforts. My friends have been most impressed and delighted, as I have been. The response of our members to this most tasty mid-year celebration fully confirms my own delight in enjoying several Christmases this year! Wonderful! My kind regards to everyone. Darren
Submit a Dining Room Feedback Form to be in a monthly draw and in the running for the year-end prize of a $500 Coles Myer Gift Voucher. The lucky feedback-giver for June is Heather Kudeviita who won a bottle of Rococo, Blanc de Blancs, Yarra Valley.
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Finance Seminar Review The title of the third Finance Seminar for 2014 by Peter Clark of DCA Financial Solutions was ‘Tax for Seniors - What do you need to know?’. As outlined in the ‘agenda’ slide, the answer is ‘a lot’, topics covered during the seminar including: (a) tax payable for seniors; (b) SAPTO (Seniors and Pensioners Tax offsets); (c) rebate income; (d) superannuation; (e) medical expenses; (f) capital gains and planning; (g) deceased estates and capital gains that are not realised; and (h) gifts and bequests. Referring to a table of tax rates, Peter explained that seniors were required to lodge a tax return only if they continue to be paid under the PAYG withholding or instalment system and if they have income and tax withheld. Outlining the rebate income thresholds for SAPTO, he reminded the audience to lodge claims for franking credits even if they are under tax thresholds; and of the tax changes from 1st July, 2014 which included an increase in the Medicare Levy (to 2%) and the application of the Temporary Budget Repair Levy (until 2017) to taxable income above $180K. Speaking about SAPTO, a tax offset for those non-jailed retirees in Age Pension and Service Pension age brackets, Peter explained that SAPTO lessens the Tax Owing (not the Taxable Income) and provides potential to earn more income before paying any tax. For each eligibility condition (e.g., single, with spouse, with spouse in nursing home), he illustrated the threshold rebate incomes at which the maximum tax offset applies and at which the individual receives no offset amount; and pointed to investment management strategies to gain beneficial tax concessions that included: (a) retaining some investments or income sources in personal names to use effective tax free thresholds and to increase liquidity and freedom of lifestyle; (b) placing investments in such structures as trusts or superannuation for other tax concessions; and (c) selling off assets in smaller parcels over a number of years to use tax free thresholds over more years and to avoid having large gains that are not realised for which inheritors will pay tax. Income received from superannuation funds is generally tax free after the age of 65 years, so Peter pointed to such methods as salary sacrificing to increase super balance prior to this age to gain tax savings; and reminded the audience that it is not possible to continue to contribute to super unless the ‘work test’ (working at least forty hours during a consecutive thirty-day period each financial year) is passed. Also available to seniors are tax offsets to the net amount of medical expenses per year (e.g., for disability aids, attendant and aged care) after refunds from Medicare or private health insurance. The percentage of medical expenses that can be claimed is determined according to family status and taxable income thresholds. Hence for net medical expenses over $2,162, seniors may claim 20% up to an $88K taxable income threshold if single, and up to $176K if a couple. On the complex matter of tax on capital gains (the profits realised when a capital asset is sold for more than its purchase price), Peter explained that a 50% discount applied for seniors such that, for example, a $200K profit would be assessed for tax purposes as a capital gain of $100K. Given adequate consideration of marginal tax rates (as capital gains are added to taxable income at the end of the year), he pointed to the potential of a portion-selling approach to reduce tax. To conclude his presentation, Peter distinguished between gifts during a lifetime and bequests from deceased estates to community organisations, indicating that the voluntary giver may not receive anything in return for a gift and that bequests may or may not come with conditions to be honoured. Given that funds distributed to a charity from an estate are not tax deductible (in contrast to those made during life), Peter pointed to the strategy of leaving the charity’s money to one beneficiary who should then be able to claim tax deductions for subsequent donations to this nominated charity. The last and final Finance Seminar by Peter Clark will be on Thursday the 25th September, 2014 and is entitled ‘Risks and Pitfalls with Wealth Creation’. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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