The Graduate Union October 2023 Newsletter

WHATS ON IN OCTOBER

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Wednesday

OCTOBER LUNCHEON

12:00pm for 12.30pm start

With guest speaker Professor Mary Galea, AM FAHMS who's topic is “Advances in stroke rehabilitation and the continuum of care”. DineIn: Members $39, non-Members $44.

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Friday

SPECIAL BARISTA BEVERAGE

7:30am – 8:30am

Special breakfast beverage for inhouse Residents at Graduate House, served from 7.30am to 8.30am only. Free for Resident Members.

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Wednesday

WOMEN’S FORUM

10:00am for 10:30am start

The topic of this forum is “Low Literacy in Primary schools". The Women’s Forum group welcomes new members. Forum discussions are held in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

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Friday

MEMBERS DRINKS NIGHT

5:30pm onwards

Come along in your own groups or come meet new friends and enjoy a relaxing, convivial, no fuss wind-down to your working week. Members and non-Members prices apply.

04, 11, 18, 25

BRIDGE NIGHT

7:15pm – 9:30pm

Wednesday

Join us for Bridge Nights every Wednesday evening. All levels of bridge players welcome. Player fees: Members $2, non-Members $5. Food and beverages at bar prices.

FOR BOOKINGS:

phone: (03) 9347 3428

email: membership@graduatehouse.com.au

website: www.graduatehouse.com.au

Book you End-of-Year Private Event with us!

Christmas Barbeque Menu Function Menu

Available 6th November to 18th December 2023

Set menu for lunch or dinner

In the Graduate House Courtyard

Main Course

Porterhouse steak (gf) (df)

Marinated lamb skewers (gf) (df)

Gourmet sausages

Lemon garlic chicken (gf)

Vegetarian burgers (v)

Grilled haloumi cheese and summer vegetable platter (gf) (v)

Onions (v+) (gf)

Baked potatoes with herb sour cream (gf) (v)

Spicy grilled tofu (v+) (gf)

Selection of summer salads (v) (gf)

Desser�

Blueberry pavlova (v) (gf), Fruit salad and cream (v) (gf)

$67.50 per person

Minimum 25 Guests

(df) dairy free (gf) gluten free

(v) vegetarian (v+) vegan

Book you End-of-Year Private Event with us!

Function Menu

Traditional Christmas

Available 6th November to 18th December 2023

Set menu for lunch or dinner / Table service is 50/50

Ent�ée

Prawn, mango and avocado salad with lime (gf) (df)

Asian squash salad with crispy duck (gf) (df)

Goat cheese, grilled eggplant, capsicum and sundried tomato salad (v) (gf) (vegetarian option)

Main Course

Seasoned turkey breast with apricot and roasted macadamia nuts stuffing served with roasted vegetables and gravy (gf) (df)

Grilled salmon with fennel, red pepper, green olives and saffron orange

vinaigrette (gf) (df)

Vegetarian filo curry with mushroom sauce (v+) (vegetarian option)

Desser�

Plum pudding with custard brandy sauce (v)

Mixed berry pavlova (gf) (v)

Summer fruit salad (v+) (gf)

Two courses $64.50 per person

Three courses $75.50 per person

Minimum 15 Guests

(df) dairy free (gf) gluten free

(v) vegetarian (v+) vegan

Announcing the launch of

THE GRADUATE UNION / GRADUATE HOUSE MASTER CLASS SERIES

Semester 2, 2023

This series of Master Classes is designed principally for students undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (i.e., PhD and Masters candidates).

It is open to students across residential colleges associated with The University of Melbourne.

There is no charge for attending the sessions, which will be held at Graduate House (220 Leicester St., Carlton) on Monday nights, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, in August, September and October. Please register at reception or pick up a registration form at the foyer.

Those attending are welcome to purchase a drink at the bar of Graduate House before and after each session if they so desire.

October Luncheon (Hybrid event)

November Dinner (Hybrid

Event)

presented by Brigadier Bob Slater AM

Wednesday, 1st November

George Selth Coppin : a Shaper of Victoria

George Coppin (1819 – 1906) was a man of many parts. First and foremost he brought theatre to Australia, especially in Victoria, but he was also influential in most aspects of Victoria’s early development including politics, sport, transportation and social services. Yet despite this, he is largely unknown to most Victorians today.

This presentation by Bob Slater covers Coppin’s colourful life and the exemplary legacy Coppin has left for Victoria.

Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start

Online login: 7:10pm for 7:15pm start

Prices:

DineIn: Members $39, non-members $44

Virtual: Members $10, non-members $15

Bookings:

Phone: 03 9347 3428

Email: membership@graduatehouse.com.au

Online: https://bit.ly/3PBFwxH

RSVP by: Wednesday, 25th October 2023

About the Presenter, Bob Slater AM FAIM FIEAust FAAG MFIA MRSV:

Bob Slater considers his primary profession, an Army officer and Military engineer (aka ‘sapper’). He graduated from the Royal Military College of Australia Duntroon in 1963. He is a graduate in civil engineering from University of NSW and has since gained graduate diplomas in administration and gerontology and masters in equipment technology and management. Bob is a Life Member of the Graduate Union. He was the recipient of a Member of the Order of Australia (Military Division) in the 1992 Queen’s Birthday honours list.

After his full time service, Bob settled in Melbourne and was involved in project management with Caterpillar Australia and various engineering consultancy companies. He then became General Manager of an aged care organisation, where he developed his interest in George Coppin. Following that, in semi-retirement, he was involved in fundraising for a variety of charitable organisations.

Winged Victory of Samothrace

The Lightest Two-Ton Piece of Marble in Captivity

The Graduate Union logo bears the winged Victory of Samothrace emblem and is one of the most celebrated sculptures of all time. Into our 112th year since the establishment of The Graduate Union, we publish below an inspiring article to remind us all of the importance of reflecting history and tradition.

Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, has flown to earth to congratulate the Greeks on their naval victory over Rhodes, and she now touches down on the prow of their flagship.

The statue is a rare original (not a Roman copy), unearthed on the Greek island of Samothrace in 1863. In ancient times, Samothrace was a major pilgrimage destination for pagans, including Alexander the Great and his Hellenistic successors. The statue (sculpted around 190 BC) stood in a temple dedicated to victory, high on a hilltop.

Currently, the statue is displayed in the Louvre with a similar dramatic flair, atop a staircase. As you ascend, the statue seems to burst with life. Nike’s clothes are windblown and sea-sprayed, the folds of her dress whipping dramatically around her, curving down her hips. As she strides forward, the wind blows her and her wings back, yet she remains a pillar of vertical strength. These opposing forces create a feeling of great energy, making her the lightest two-ton piece of marble in captivity. Metaphorically, Nike is battling against the strong headwinds of adversity, but perseveres to emerge victorious.

Scholars have long speculated about her missing arms. Most likely, she had her left arm pointing down, while her right arm was thrust high, celebrating the victory like a Super Bowl champion. Compared with more sedate and balanced statues from Golden Age Greece, this Hellenistic work (from two centuries later) ripples with excitement. The statue’s off-balance pose, like an unfinished melody, leaves you hanging. But the artist has captured a moment of stillness in the midst of all the fury. Flapping her wings to steady herself against the swirling winds, the goddess hovers for a second in mid-air, as she slowly touches down onto the ship.

The fame of Winged Victory in ancient times had a powerful effect on later artists. When Rome conquered Greece, Romans copied Greek statues for their own villas. Sure, they liked the balance and intellectual purity of Golden Age art, but they absolutely loved exciting Hellenistic statues like Winged Victory. Thanks to art like this, Greek culture was preserved by the Romans, and lived on.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ricksteves/posts/ winged-victory-of-samothrace-the-lightest-two-tonpiece-of-marble-in-captivity-n/10160253400107745/

**The motto on the Graduate Union logo, similar to The University of Melbourne's motto, “Postera crescam laude” is Latin for “Later I shall grow by praise” or, in other words, “We shall grow in the esteem of future generations”.

The total height of the monument is 5.57 meters (18 ft, 3 in) including the socle; the statue alone measures 2.75 meters (9 ft). The sculpture is one of a small number of major Hellenistic statues surviving in the original, rather than Roman copies. Winged Victory has been exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris, at the top of the main staircase, since 1884.

The Faculty Club at UC Berkeley, CA

Faculty Club at UC Berkeley, The University of California (UC) Berkeley, California 94720-6050, United States www.berkeleyfacultyclub.com/ Phone: (510) 540-5678, Fax: (510) 540-6204, Email: hotel@berkeleyfacultyclub.com

Perhaps one of the most unique asset of the Faculty Club at University of California, Berkeley is their location.

Situated alongside the south fork of Strawberry Creek on the beautifully landscaped Faculty Glade, the Club provides an oasis of relative quietness within a bustling university campus and the vibrant city. It's central location makes it within walking distance to every point on the UC Berkeley campus, downtown Berkeley, and the BART Station, which puts visitors within a short commute to downtown San Francisco and Oakland. Only a very short walk away are campus shuttles that leads up the steep hill to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, MSRI, the Lawrence Hall of Science, and the UC Botanical Garden.

Although the Club is a members' club with exclusive events, discounts, and privileges, all visitors are welcome to dine in, enjoy the bar, or simply take a look at their historic facility.

Dining:

The Faculty Club's dining areas offer different atmospheres to match any occasion, each serving local and organic ingredients when possible. Patrons can choose between a quieter luncheon or family breakfast in the Kerr Dining room, an impromptu lunch gathering in the Great Hall, or just unwind over an afternoon drink in the Bar.

Clark Kerr Dining Room is our main dining room and an ideal setting for your weekday breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a wide selection of excellent menu options and wines, the Kerr Dining Room is a favorite of our members and the wider California community.

Faculty Club Bar - With arched windows looking out onto natural surroundings, the Bar offers your favorites from the Kerr menu with a cozy change of scenery. Late afternoons and evenings, the bar is also the place to find spirited groups enjoying cocktails and delicious appetizers, as well as local brews on-tap.

Accommodation room

Great Hall Lunch Line - With a wide range of offerings from the grill and the sandwich station, many in the campus community regularly meet here to enjoy great food and great company while dining in the Great Hall or out on the Kerr Deck under the Japanese maples.

Guest Rooms:

The Faculty Club offers the unique opportunity to stay in one of the most serene and beautiful parts of the Berkeley campus due to its unique settings, nestled among the redwoods, oaks and maples, alongside Strawberry Creek.

The Faculty Club offers 23 guest rooms that ranges in size from the executive suite, an apartment sized space suited for a VIP or family, to the scholar's retreat, ideal for a scholar on a budget, as well as several options in between. The following amenities are included with the accommodation:

• complimentary continental breakfast from 7:30am-10:00am which includes fresh fruits, pastries, cereals, milk, juice, coffee, and tea.

• complimentary wireless and ethernet/LAN internet access.

• access to public computer terminals and printing services.

• Flat screen with satellite television.

• Daily housekeeping services.

• Desk/workstation.

• Telephone & voicemail services.

• Iron & ironing board.

• Hair dryer.

History:

The Berkeley Club was formed "out of a practical need for warm lunches at reasonable prices and a need for companionship in an early-day community which lacked the cultural, social, and residential amenities to satisfy the needs of a new faculty" and "to promote mutual acquaintance and fellowship among officers of instruction and government of the University." For over a century, the Club has been a gathering space for members of the California community. It is both a California historical landmark and is listed on the National register of Historic Places. .

August Luncheon

with Associate Professor Graham Parslow 'Vintage Radio'

At the GU Monthly Luncheon on 2nd August, guest speaker Graham Parslow gave an enthralling presentation on vintage radio. The talk aimed to sketch the historical evolution of radio communication as a consequence of the scientific understanding of electricity and electromagnetic radiation.

So how did a retired biochemist come to spend his retirement restoring old radios and becoming president of the Historical Radio Society of Australia?

The answer has its genesis in the South Australian small country town of Edithburgh where Graham grew up. Because of it's location on the south-east corner of Yorke Peninsula on the coastline of Salt Creek Bay and directly opposite Adelaide, Edithburgh enjoy very good radio and television reception transmission.

It was there that Graham, the son of a fisherman, built crystal sets and made electronics a life-long hobby. The magazines Radio Television and Hobbies and later Electronics Australia were pivotal in sustaining Graham’s interest.

Back in those days, there was Cats whiskers. Sometimes called a crystal detector, it was an antique electronic component consisting of a thin wire that lightly touches a crystal of semiconducting mineral to make a crude point-contact rectifier. This device was used as the detector in early crystal radios, from about 1906 through till the 1940s. It gave this type of radio receiver its name. The term cat's whisker was also sometimes used to describe the crystal receiver itself.

Following World War II the germanium diode was created, and began to replace the cat’s whisker detectors. The number of crystal radios being made were drastically reduced. Even today many people still collect cat’s whisker detectors for personal use. They are often obtained by antique radio hobbyists and other historical enthusiasts.

Because Graham is a biochemist he related well to how Nobel Laureate Cesar Milstein won his prize for mono-clonal antibodies despite having no idea what he had achieved at the time he performed his critical experiment. This was a metaphor for the many contributors to the evolution of radio technology who did not see the consequences of their inventions. In particular an American Lee DeForest invented the triode valve that completely transformed the technology of radio and electronics, but DeForest himself did not understand the nature of his invention. Another genius, American Edwin Armstrong, was the man who fully developed the potential of the triode.

Cats whiskers were replaced by Germanium diode after WW2

Graham started his history with the contributions of Luigi Galvani and Allesandro Volta who discovered electricity. This led to the fabrication of electromagnets that made Morse telegraphy practical.

The contributions of Heinrich Hertz and James Clerk Maxwell showing wireless transmission led to Guglielmo Marconi making practical wireless transmitters and receivers that could send Morse code messages around the world. The casualties from the sinking of the Titanic would have been even greater if radio communication had not alerted a nearby ship of the need for rescue. The first World War was a great boost to progress in radio communication to support military operations. Until the 1920s, Morse code was the only common form of radio transmission but a broadcast by Dame Nellie Melba in 1920 caused a global recognition of the potential for public entertainment by radio.

Through the 1920s and 1930s a radio became a basic necessity in most households to get news and entertainment. And so it remained until TV largely became the primary source of home entertainment. The golden age of radio produced some beautiful designs and exquisite craftsmanship of the enclosures. It was clear that many members of the audience had fond recollections of their early days listening to radio.

Graham has collected over 600 examples of radios from the 1920s onward. His collection can be viewed online at hrsa2.com

Thank You, Graham for a very interesting insight on Vintage Radios.

Members Interview Series

Resident Member, Vicky Morgan

Vicky, many thanks for participating in our Graduate House Interview Series. I believe that you have stayed at Graduate House on several occasions during your various academic studies. What has brought you to us on this residency?

In 2007 I was on an academic journey and Graduate House became my home away from home for two years. Since that time I have completed four university qualifications and I came to Melbourne in February this year to undertake a student placement – a course requirement in the Master of Social Work Degree. So Graduate House was the obvious choice for my accommodation.

What brought you to Graduate House back in 2007?

In 2007 I was conducting research for a proposed PhD – and there are several staff members still here at Graduate House from those earlier days! I chose to pursue my social work degree at a regional university in New South Wales to gain a perspective on the issues that affect people living in rural Australia. Unfortunately, during this time Covid struck and the state went into lockdown. This was a period of emotional turmoil for me as university classes ceased and the social work placement that I had obtained prior to Covid was no longer available.

Once the state lockdown was lifted I took some time out to reflect on what was important to me and contemplate my future goals, and here I am back in Melbourne. I have just completed my social work placement and graduated with a Master of Social Work Degree.

So, having just completed your Master’s degree, will you be leaving us soon?

Well, no! I would still like to pursue a PhD. I’m currently working on a proposal and have been encouraged by members of the academic staff at my university to do so. Recently, I applied to RMIT and was accepted to undertake academic study in mental health in 2024 – so I am considering all of my academic options. At the moment, I’m still at the point of deciding what I want to do, and in a sense, after studying for so long I need to take some ‘time out’. Not only to consider the direction of my future but also to take care of myself, my health and wellbeing.

I have no doubt that whatever doctoral program you choose, you will bring to it your passion for research and the wealth of knowledge you have gained from all of your previous studies. As a slight digression, I know you have been attending the Master Class Series on the doctoral

journey that Graduate House has been offering this semester; has this been of any assistance to you? This is a new initiative and a ‘trial’ for future series.

I’m enjoying the presentations and the lecturers are ‘top-notch’. We are truly fortunate at Graduate House to have this wonderful opportunity and of course it’s free! Courses like this are particularly important. It’s a great beginning for future series on other topics. The current series is a great ‘taster’ for future development.

Let us now fast-forward about five years and imagine that you have completed a doctoral degree: what would you like to be doing in, say, 2029?

This is an interesting thought. To begin, I should mention that I had envisaged that the social work placement that I have just finished would be a hospital placement, because I had set my sights on working in healthcare. But when this did not eventuate an opportunity arose in a school for children with special needs and I accepted it.

That turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. Not only did I grow professionally – but also personally. And when I left the school I knew that this is where my social work career will lie. I want to work with children and teenagers with special needs. During placement I had the opportunity to support the students at Equine Therapy and here I observed children who for the first time patted a horse and sat on a horse. I witnessed the smiles on the faces of the children, proud of what they had achieved. Equine therapy, together with animal assisted therapy, will certainly form a part of my repertoire in my social work tool kit.

I also had the opportunity to witness a student in a music class go over to the electronic piano and put their ear to the keyboard and begin to play. I walked over to the student and I heard a beautiful melody. When the music class had finished I spoke to the music teacher about what I had witnessed. The teacher had no idea that the student possessed this extraordinary talent because the student was disassociated with the lesson. I spoke to the music teacher about a concept that I had previous used that might assist the student to engage. By assisting the student to create a musical instrument using a 3D printing machine, not only would the student engage in music but they would also learn about ‘STEAM’: science, technology, engineering, arts and maths. Creating 3D musical instruments is not

new; however the program I have developed is inclusive of all learning abilities. The music teacher was excited that perhaps other students might also benefit from this initiative.

Sadly my placement came to an end but a piece of me will always remain at the school. What I took away from the experience will last my lifetime. The students taught me kindness, acceptance, tolerance, to smile often and to live in the moment.

As a music educator, I’m most impressed. Congratulations on having the creative imagination and the initiative to devise something that can help children to be – to some extent at least – autonomous music learners and experimenters. I’m also delighted to know that it was your experience at this special school that has given your career – and even doctoral studies – better focus.

Have you seen any changes over the years that you have been staying here, at Graduate House?

I’ve seen many changes, but I’m also delighted that several people are still here. For me, they are like the original cast and crew of my Graduate House family. But those who have come after them also embrace me as family. And this is why I keep coming back – I’m not simply returning to an accommodation residence. For our students, many of whom are far from home, it’s important to live

in a supportive environment. The fact that it is a residence for graduates is also an important factor. Undergraduates need a certain freedom to ‘stretch their wings’; I don’t think Graduate House is the most appropriate place for them. Those residing at Graduate House have established careers and are returning to study, others are still working towards a career; we have pre-doctoral students and postdoctoral students, as well as visiting academics from universities within Australia and overseas. We have a lot to learn from each other, and this is encouraged in so many ways.

Do you have any suggestions for other activities that we could introduce for the educational or social benefit of residents?

I think it’s important that we do whatever we can to ‘ease’ new residents into the Graduate House community. It might be something as simple as going up to a new resident at meal time and introducing yourself and inviting them to sit with you and others. I do this regularly and know how much a gesture like this can be appreciated. Some people are extremely shy, and if they decline, at least the gesture has been made and it might be that in time they will seek others out.

A few years ago Graduate House held a “Meet and Greet” event once a month. It started at 5:30pm and finished at 6:pm with a “free” bar and soft drinks that was provided by the management for the residents. Prior to the event an email was sent to all residents asking for volunteers to give a presentation/talk for 15 minutes. The topic is limitless: your choice and it might be on your current research, profession, country of origin, hobbies, favourite food or recent trip; it was a great way to get residents out of their room and take a break from their studies, if only for a short while. During the event, many new friendships were made, some of which have lasted beyond their Graduate House days. When I first came to Graduate House I had no expectation of what I would find. What I did find was a community of learners, individuals who were willing to share their personal and professional journey with me. Today, that sentiment has not changed. Graduate House for now is my home and the place where I need to be.

Vicky, you’ve inspired me! All of us at Graduate House are privileged to have you with us. Every good wish for the future.

Did

you know... that our carparking rates are the cheapest in the Graduate Precinct?

Our carpark :

• is secure.

• is accessible from 7:30am to 11:30pm, seven days a week for casual parking.

• is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week for long term agreements.

• may be booked for a day (flat rate) or longer.

• has over 50 car spaces.

Casual Parking — Per day Members $12.50/ Daily Members $17.50 Non-Members $20.00

The parking rates for casual parking is applicable for the parking of one vehicle in the Graduate House carpark.

Rotary Club of Carlton welcomes new leader

The Rotary Club of Carlton (RCC) has welcomed the installation of its new president, Professor Milē Terziovski.

The dedicated Rotarian said he was honoured to accept the position during a changeover dinner held at Graduate House on Tuesday, 27th June, during which he vowed to lead the club forward with a range of projects to “inform, inspire and provide impact”.

“Strategy is about making choices: it’s not how good we are, it’s how much better we can become. I will lead the club with support from the board and the membership in the spirit of Rotary and District 9800,” he said in his inaugural speech.

Professor Terziovski, who is the Department Chair of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University, expressed his gratitude to members and emphasised the importance of working together to make a positive difference to the community.

He also acknowledged and thanked immediate past President Ian Ada for his services and support.

During the ceremony, Professor Terziovski shared his vision for the upcoming year, with a commitment to continue running current projects such as driving membership, running a second-hand book fair as part of a major fund-raising effort in partnership with Albert Park Rotary, and funding an Afghan women and girls’ education program.

He also unveiled an exciting plan of establishing a Lygon Street farmers’ market in partnership with Carlton Inc., with feasibility studies already begun through the help of five Swinburne University of Technology multidisciplinary student groups.

In addition, Professor Terziovski said the RCC will continue its “Caring for Carlton” initiative by providing small grants to make a “big difference” in the community, while also identifying any means to assist in mental health programs and continuing to prioritise to end polio.

The installation ceremony was attended by Rotary members, including outgoing District Governor Amanda Wendt.

In his concluding statement, Professor Terziovski thanked the District Chair for community service, Mr Casey Tan who accepted the role of Deputy President, and all members of the club “for their ongoing commitment and members of the new RCC board”.

“Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.”

Professor Terziovski is also a member of The Graduate Union and was the guest speaker at the October 2022 Luncheon where he spoke about "Post-covid Wake-up call for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt Digital Innovation".

Source: https://www.innercitynews.com.au/rotary-clubof-carlton-welcomes-new-leader/

Residents Mid-Year Party

Friday, 28th July

The Residents Mid-Year Party was a fun night to be had! Traditionally held on the last Friday in July so that our in-house resident members can attend while still on their semester break, this large and much anticipated party attracted more than 100 attendees. It was wonderful to see so many of our residents and members and their guests enjoying a good time together.

Apart from the food, the other main highlight of the evening was of course, the awesome entertainment provided by Midnight DJ’s proprietor and Master of Ceremonies, Mr Nader Elalfy. Nader arrived early to set up his equipment and photo booth, complete with background screen and props. The dining room was transformed into a pink room when Nader added his magic touch! The photo booth added charm and humor throughout the evening. It was a

hit, as can be seen with a constant stream of people queuing for their turn to have fun. Every photo turned out great, thanks to Mel (Nader's assistant) who stood tirelessly by the photobooth to ensure that the photos were taken timely.

Popular dance music from many eras were continuously played throughout the evening and constant flashing of colourful beams and laser lights added to the already electric atmosphere on the dance floor.

Special thanks to all staff members (who have been planning this event prior to and during the event), our amazing chefs and the kitchen services staff for the always delicious food, the floor services staffs who looked after the drinks orders at the bar (one of the busiest nights ever!) and to everyone else who help make this a very successful event.

Estate Master Plan reveals long-term vision for campus

Inter-connected green corridors, more pedestrianfriendly thoroughfares, improved access and renewal of education and research spaces form part of the University of Melbourne’s bold vision for its campuses.

The University has launched its latest Estate Master Plan, an aspirational blueprint for the University’s precincts and campuses, aimed at ensuring that they meet the University’s long-term education and research needs.

The plan centres on a long-term vision for the historic Parkville campus where more than 22,000 square metres of green space would be created for students and the community to share.

The Grattan Street entrance to the University would become a major entry point where a new parkway would improve pedestrian access, safety and connection to the city and its residents.

Access and navigation across the campus will be improved by strengthening pedestrian connections, particularly between the University and the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.

Other features of the master plan include:

• The opportunity to co-create projects with the University’s Indigenous students, staff and partners to promote cultural awareness and recognition of cultural heritage.

• Renewal of ageing science and engineering teaching and research infrastructure.

• Redevelopment of medical and health sciences research infrastructure aligned with the State Government’s plan to redevelop the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

• The addition of new teaching infrastructure to facilitate informal formal learning opportunities.

• Preservation and adaptive reuse of numerous heritage-listed buildings, contributing to the character and identity of the campus and the broader community.

• Protection of numerous significant trees that contribute an aesthetic, heritage and environmental value to the University’s Estate.

• Preservation and expansion of significant open spaces, gardens and tree canopies contributing to a reduction in the urban heat island effect and air pollution; and increased carbon sequestration and storage.

Further planning studies are underway to progress plans for the University campuses across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Duncan

Maskell said that the Estate Master Plan aspires to build community connections, improve amenities, accessibility and sustainability; preserve and grow Indigenous heritage and cultural value on the University’s seven Victorian campuses.

“What is considered fit for purpose in the future will be vastly different from what we have today, so careful planning and a long-term view of the University’s strategic, academic and research ambitions are required,” Professor Maskell said.

“At the heart of this vision is an aspiration to open up the University’s campuses to make them more accessible to our staff and students and to transform them into shared places that are more welcoming for all communities.”

Five focus areas that inform the core of the Plan were identified after an 18-month consultation process with University and community stakeholders. They are: improving the campus experience, efficiency, ageing estate, creating contemporary teaching and research spaces and partnerships.

A shared central park

A key element of the future-vision illustrative plan is reinforcement of the public realm. This culminates in the creation of a green campus core as a central park that provides campus continuity to the north and south of Grattan Street.

In partnership with the City of Melbourne, this will provide an opportunity to explore expanded shared spaces, improved shading and a focus on bike paths, as well as planting to support increased biodiversity.

This conceptual proposal draws inspiration from the parkland which originally occupied large portions of the Parkville site. This allows for the creation of green space around the new Parkville Station to soften the arrival experience to the campus.

“The Estate Master Plan reflects the future needs of the University community,” Professor Maskell said. “We look forward to collaborating with our students, staff, the City of Melbourne, the State and the rest of the community to realise our aspiration.”

Professor Maskell said the Plan would afford a significant opportunity to improve sustainability across the University’s campuses.

“The reimagination of our campus buildings and outdoor areas will make them more accessible, more connected to the environment and they will be designed with energy efficiency in mind.”

The University of Melbourne’s first formal Estate Master Plan was produced by Brian Lewis in 1948. The most recent Estate Master Plan was developed in 2008 by Daryl Jackson.

Source: https://www.unimelb.edu.au/ newsroom/news/2023/july/estate-masterplan-reveals-long-term-vision-for-campus?utm_ medium=email&utm_source=adv&utm_ campaign=E_All_2023_25_AE_AR_AI_AP&utm_ content=2023_25_AE_AR_AI_AP_AA_News_Aug23_ CTA_2ColumnRight_3&sfid=701OY000001jvj9YAA

Goodbye and Good Luck, Aakash Saraf

Organising our function at Graduate House was a simple and efficient process. We were attentively supported through the whole process from start to finish, which could not have been easier! It was already very easy to navigate, the function room and spaces suited our needs perfectly and we were very happy with the food quantity and offerings. All very tasty and the unexpected ravioli hot dish was a hit! Staff were very helpful and Rosie guided us through the pre-event stage perfectly - and the offer of tea and coffee for those there, the set up was really appreciated - especially by the person that flew in from NZ that very morning!

The procedure of organising our function at Graduate House was very friendly and efficient one. We were prompted about a month ahead of event to choose our menu, which was very helpful. Our allocated room was suitable, the table set out and projection facilities worked very well to encourage interaction and attention to presentation. The food was of excellent quality and quantity- as we have come to confidently expect. All staff that we were in contact with were friendly and helpful. Rosie is the main contact and she is excellent.

It was a pleasure to be back again and everything went incredibly smoothly. We will definitely be keeping you in mind for other upcoming events that is suitable in your venue. Nothing but positive experiences from us thus far. Please pass on our thanks again to Bill and the rest of the team. Hopefully we will see you again soon for another event or just a nice meal or coffee. Kind regards.

Dear Rosie, I just wanted to reach out and say a very big thank you for all the effort and consideration put into our booking on Friday for the Registry Trials Workshop. It went seamlessly, and we all felt very welcomed to your beautiful and cosy Graduate House, by yourself and your team - it was very appreciated! I would love to host further events at Graduate House down the track. All the very best,

We thank the following organisations for their event bookings at Graduate House in

July and August 2023

Action Education - RMH MHFA

Actuarial Students' Society - Women in Actuarial Event with Dynamo

Advancement Office - Senior Advancement

Leadership Team session with Grace Thomas

Andrew Turner - Book Launch

Australian Society for Music Education (ASME)

Victorian Chapter - Council Meeting

Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)

Australian Asian Association (AAA)

Australian & New Zealand Association of Psychiatry Psychologhy & Law (ANZAPP)

Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) Board Meeting

Business Services - Digital exam planning day

Carlton Parkville Probus

Carlton Rotary

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) Manufacturing Division

Chief Operating Officer Portfolio (COO-P)Leadership Team Meeting

Department of Infrastructure Engineering- Staff Meeting

Department of Mechanical EngineeringThermography Category I

Department of Nursing - MANP-MPH Social Event

Department of Social Work Transforming our MSW, MSW Orientation & Field Education Strategy Day

Faculty of Education - LALE Writing Day

Faculty of MDHS (Medicine, Dentistry and Health Services)

Florey Institute - ACAN Course

Institution of Civil Engineers Victoria

Melba Group Luncheon

Melbourne Graduate School of Education - LALE

Writing Day

Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education - Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours) Welcome Event

Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education

Melbourne Soroptimists International Melbourne Soroptimists International

Mental Health First Aid

Office of the Provost

Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller Incorportated

Parkville Conference of St Vincent de Paul

Per Capita Inc. - The John Cain Luncheon

Peter Doughty - Italian Conversation Luncheons

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Phoenix Australia - Centre for Posttrauamtic Mental Health, Board Meeting

Quiet Revolution Group

RACI Health Safety and Environment Group

Researcher Developer Unit

Retired Secondary and Technical Principals

Retired Veterinarians Group Luncheon

Rhodes Scholars' Association, Victoria Dinner

RIC Business Development and Innovation

Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne( DHSV) - Smiles 4 Miles Induction

Stroke Association of Victoria

The Graduate Union Collegiate Events and Governance Meetings

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) Alliance

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