The Melbourne Experience In Singapore
21 - 23 May 2008
Seminar - Abstracts
New Thinking: The Melbourne School of Design
Presenter: Professor Tom Kvan
Dean
Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
Design is a unique way to think and to learn incorporating many of the elements of science, art, humanities and technology. Designers conceptualise problems and identify the means to address them in distinctive and creative realms of intellectual activity.
The University of Melbourne is leading this new thinking through the new The Melbourne School is Design - the first graduate school devoted to the habitable environments in the Asia-Pacific region.
This seminar presented by Professor Tom Kvan, Dean of the Architecture Building and Planning faculty, outlines the opportunities and the programs in the Melbourne School of Design.
Collaboration In A Changing World: The Bachelor of Environments.
Presenter: Professor Tom Kvan
Dean
Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
Our natural and built environments are complex systems. We need to understand the positive and negative relationships of our landscapes, our cities and the systems within which they evolve.
The new Bachelor of Environments degree recognises the tension between the ecological and cultural values of our world and our need to increasingly draw on environmental resources for sustainability, for growth and opportunities and for survival.
Join Professor Tom Kvan, Host Dean of the Bachelor of Environments, in this seminar as he outlines how the University of Melbourne is bringing a fresh thinking to education of the professionals who will define our environmental future.
Music at Melbourne
Presenter: Mr Andrew Hall
Manager, Academic Programs
Faculty of Music
From the specialised pre-professional training option of the Bachelor of Music degree to study options for the complete beginner, there are many different ways for students studying ‘New Generation' degrees to include music in their university experience.
Music at Melbourne includes the Bachelor of Music, covering sequential degree and Honours options, the Diploma in Music (Practical) and Music as Breadth options ranging from ensembles such as Melbourne University Symphony Orchestra, Gamelan and Famous Opera Choruses to academic subjects such as Close Encounters with Music in Melbourne, Music Psychology and Riffs: Discovering the Acoustic Guitar.
Join Mr Andrew Hall, Academic Programs Manager from the Faculty of Music, to find out how you can include music in your university experience, whatever your musical background.
Student Wellbeing: Core Business of Education?
Presenter: Ms Desma Strong
Senior Lecturer, Education, Equity and Social Change
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
In today's fast-changing and competitive education environment, you can't take your professional standing for granted. To maintain your level of excellence you need to continue to develop your skills and knowledge and keep in touch with contemporary research and methodology. Doing a specialist Masters degree will build your expertise and help you to advance your career.
Ms Desma Strong will showcase the Melbourne Graduate School of Education's unique graduate offerings, including specialist Masters programs available to teachers, leaders, managers and practitioners in the field of education. In particular the developing area of Student Wellbeing/youth health will be explored and your important role as a teacher in keeping students engaged and connected will be discussed. Hear about the Masters of Education (Student Wellbeing) which will build your capacity to address the emotional and social health needs of youth and lead positive school change in wellbeing.
The Melbourne Student Experience - What is it Really Like to Live and Study in Melbourne
Presenters: Warren Bebbington
Pro Vice Chancellor (University Relations)
and
Ms Ashwinny T Krishna Singam
International Student Services
A really useful way to get valuable information and advice about living and studying in Melbourne is to hear from fellow Singaporeans who have lived and know first hand the "Melbourne Experience".
Join this lively discussion chaired by the University's Pro Vice-Chancellor Warren Bebbington (University Relations) with a member of the University's International Student Services team and hear about the extensive range of services and exciting and rewarding opportunities available to you on and off campus as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Melbourne.
You will also be able to hear details about accommodation options and services in Melbourne, the University's free airport reception service, arrangements for under 18's, academic and language support, exchange opportunities, clubs and activities and much more.
(Details of Singapore panellists coming soon.)
Creative Minds - captured on film
Presenter: Professor Ian Lang
Head of Film and Television
Victorian College of the Arts
Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) alumni include some of the world's leading filmmakers, musicians, writers, choreographers, theatre and costume designers, composers, conductors, dancers, actors, directors, visual artists, arts administrators, managers and teachers.
Join Professor Ian Lang, the head of the VCA's Film & Television School as he showcases some of the University's most creative minds in a ‘really mini' short film festival! See three short films by graduates of the VCA.
Melbourne: Worldclass Graduate Research Opportunities from Art to Zoology
Presenter: Professor Dick Strugnell
Pro Vice Chancellor (Graduate Research)
Head of Melbourne School of Graduate Research
Where will a PhD take me? What impact will my research make? How can I become part of an academic research community? Be informed and inspired by Professor Dick Strugnell the Head of the University’s Melbourne School of Graduate Research who will discuss how research changes the world and how graduate studies might be for you.
New graduate opportunities in Sciences and Information Technology: core skills plus industry relevance.
Presenter: Dr Shanton Chang
Assistant Dean (International)
Faculty of Science
Careers in key areas of Science and IT Management are growing in countries like Australia and Singapore. This presentation explains the opportunities for career-driven young professionals who want to get into these lucrative fields. The focus at Melbourne University is on maximising graduate employability and meeting industry demand by providing a range of courses with a technical focus.
In this seminar Dr Shanton Chang, Assistant Dean (International) will also explain the differences between several career pathways in IT. Attendees will learn about the redesigned Master of Information Systems and the new coursework Master of Science programs being launched in the Melbourne Graduate School of Science.