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  • Combining Art and Footy

    Ever fantasised about winning the Archibald Prize? This young student from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music made it to the final stages of judging - and so could you.

    10 Aug 2017 Student Stories
  • Changing the face of Indigenous education

    The first Aboriginal student graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1959. Since then, the higher education landscape has radically changed for the better.

    13 Jul 2017 Indigenous
  • The future is now: augmented reality hits the classroom

    At the University of Melbourne, augmented reality gives first-year students new ways to look inside the human body - no scalpel required.

    10 Aug 2017 Student Stories
  • Celebrity Stalking: why we're more interested in B-listers than A-Listers

    “Stalking celebrities is like eating potato chips - you know you shouldn't do it but you do it anyway.” - Julie Ozanne

    01 Sep 2017 Student Stories
  • The power of conversation

    Lots of us want to change the world, but it seems like a big dream, right? For one University of Melbourne student, striking up a conversation on orientation day at uni was all it took to start. Before first year was through, Sophie Proud was already working in developing nations to improve people's livelihoods and earning potential. These are the benefits of getting involved with clubs and societies from day one!

    10 Aug 2017 Student Stories
  • How uni students and teddy bears are helping sick kids

    Many children who end up in hospital are scared and confused by the medical treatments they are about to undertake. Which is why the University of Melbourne and the Royal Children’s Hospital have established an initiative called the Teddy Bear Hospital with the aim of reducing the fear and anxiety in children in the healthcare system.

    13 Jul 2017 Initiatives
  • Study in the heart of Melbourne

    Melbourne is one of the safest cities in the world to live, work and study. The locals are friendly, and the city’s multicultural vibe means you’ll instantly feel at home here. Whether you’re heading out for a bite to eat, exploring the parks and leafy boulevards or catching the tram to uni, you’ll always feel secure and welcome.

    26 Sep 2017 Melbourne
  • Try not to be an idiot: campus comedian Ronny Chieng on life at University

    Ronny Chieng is a University of Melbourne graduate and correspondent to The Daily Show in the US.

    13 Jul 2017 Alumni
  • Commerce grad spills the secrets of her road to success

    Committed to making a difference in the world and driven by a newfound passion in social entrepreneurship through her Masters degree, Jane Kou, a former Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) student, shares how she landed her dream job prior to graduating.

    13 Jul 2017 Career
  • Arts peer mentoring program

    Having a mentor will help you look to the future as you plan for life after graduating.

    18 Jul 2017 Study
  • What is the Melbourne Model?

    All Arts or Science degrees are pretty much the same, right? Actually, uni courses in Australia vary a lot! And with so much on offer, we know that it can be daunting to choose the right one for you.

    26 Jul 2017 Student Stories
  • Find your place

    Worried about studying at uni? Finding an awesome study space that's right for you has never been easier. We've got a unique range of spaces with cutting-edge facilities designed to suit the needs of every student.

    18 Aug 2017 Student Stories
  • Why our Vietnamese students love Melbourne

    Each year the University of Melbourne welcomes the best and brightest students from all over the world. In 2017 nearly 400 Vietnamese students are enrolled at the University.

    20 Nov 2017 Student Stories
  • Will you be working with a robot in the future?

    A future working with robots mightn’t be so bad if you know how to outsmart them.

    01 Feb 2018 Student Stories
  • Learn how to brew beer as part of your degree!

    Learn how to brew beer and get credit towards your degree with breadth study!

    13 Jul 2017 Subjects
  • The ugly truth killing our happiness

    When it comes to posting on social media, we all feel pressure to be #onpoint. But what we post doesn’t necessarily reflect our true self or how we really feel. Studies show the pressure to be ‘always on’ and insta-ready is damaging to our happiness. It’s time to take a reality check!

    21 Aug 2017 Student Stories
  • University of Melbourne Student Engagement Grant Program

    "Melbourne is a distinct and inclusive society with diverse cultural communities that enrich one’s living and studying experience."

    30 May 2018 Student Stories
  • Joseph Chamsay: Media and Production

    "A highlight of my uni experience is being able to work in a professional setting and meeting other people in the industry."

    04 Jul 2018 Student Stories
  • Gigay Escueta: Arts

    "Being in Melbourne is much more than just acquiring a degree!”

    04 Jul 2018 Student Stories
  • Australia Awards

    Crenodia Mloza-Banda is one of four Australia Awards students receiving grants from the University of Melbourne to make a difference in their home countries.

    23 Jan 2019 Student Stories
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  • About Melbourne
    • Why our Vietnamese students love Melbourne
    • Will you be working with a robot in the future?
    • University of Melbourne Student Engagement Grant Program
    • Joseph Chamsay: Media and Production
    • Gigay Escueta: Arts
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    • Future of Work could change for women
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    • Serina Wong: Medicine
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    • Nicole Darman: Astrophysics
    • Prue Addison: Biodiversity Research
    • Kylee Aumann: Chemistry
    • Claire Sayers: Genetics
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    • Anjali Gaur: Biology
    • Sarah Hennebry: Patent Law
    • Jane Elith: Ecology
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    • Rachel Hart: Chemistry
    • Nicole Dobson: Teaching
    • Kathryn Russell: Mineral Processing
    • Rebecca Szabadai: Science Communications
    • Chloe Marie: Earth Sciences
    • Sarah Fink: Biomedical Engineering
    • Elsa Sorensen: Nursing
    • Luci Ferrier: Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
    • Sarah Marshall: Medicine
    • Hayley Newton: Microbiology
    • Sherine Abraham: Biomedicine
    • Susan Oliver: Built Environment
    • Targol Khorram: Architecture
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    • Pei Ing Tan: Architecture
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