Melbourne University Magazine

After more than three years of major curriculum review and 18 months into the implementation of the Melbourne Model, retired Provost Peter McPhee (Ba(Hons) 1970 MA1974 Phd 1978) reflects that while the road may have had its bumps, moving so far towards the final destination has been worth the journey.

In the wake of last year’s global financial crisis, alumnus Dave Hoskin asked a sample of University of Melbourne alumni how their experiences are shaping their views of accepted economic thinking.

An intensive program that’s transforming the classroom experience for both teachers and students, alumna Lisa Mitchell finds out why graduates of The University of Melbourne’s Master of Teaching are set to revolutionise the profession.

When a recent World Health Organization report revealed that where you live may have a significant impact on your health, alumni and academics from the University of Melbourne were not surprised. As alumnus Rod Brooks discovered, they’ve already been making the link between health and home.

Over lunch in the University’s 5 star Green Star rated Economics and Commerce building, Olivia asked author Tanya Ha (BSc 1995), botanist Dr Brendan Wintle (BForSc(Hons) 1995 Phd 2003), architect Peter Ho (BPd(Arch) 1993 BArch(Hons) 1997) and environmental consultant Arron Wood (BForSc 1998), how we can create a world where making sustainable choices is as normal as wearing your seatbelt in the car.