The University of Melbourne
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Overview
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Established
1853
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Faculties
11
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Students
*43,185
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Staff
6,501
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(Full Time Equivalent ,including casual staff as at March 2005)
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Postgraduate enrolments
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International Student enrolments *9,773 (22.6%)
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Research Higher Degree Enrolments *4,443 (10.1%)
* As at August 2005
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A tradition of scholarship
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Established in 1853: Australia’s second oldest
University
1855: teaching commences with 16 male students
1883: first Australian female graduate from the University
of Melbourne
1922: Melbourne University Press founded, Australia’s
first scholarly publisher
1945: first Australian University to offer PhD
1955: first computer built in Australia housed at the
University of Melbourne
2005: Melbourne ranked in the top tier of international
universities
The University of Melbourne Strategic Plan 2006 : ‘Growing Esteem’
The University of Melbourne is embarking on the most comprehensive and fundamental
review of curriculum in its 150-year history.
Where will we be in 2015?
Vision
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To be ‘one of the finest universities in the world’.
(reaffirms the 1996 commitment to The Melbourne Agenda)
Approach
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Embraces the notion of a triple helix: a public- spirited institution, defined by
tightly-bound strands of research, teaching and knowledge transfer
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The University of Melbourne Strategic Plan 2006 : ‘Growing Esteem’ (cont.)
TRIPLE HELIX
The Triple Helix encompasses Three Strands for Excellence
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Research,
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Learning and Teaching,
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Knowledge-Transfer
Research
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Research Review in each area
Establish a Future Generation Fund
Cross Disciplinary Research Working Group
Appointment of Future Generation Professors
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The University of Melbourne Strategic Plan 2006 : Growing Esteem’ (cont.)
Learning and Teaching
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Curriculum Commission
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Melbourne Model - 6 core undergraduate degrees
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Bioscience
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
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Establishment of Graduate Schools
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The University of Melbourne Strategic Plan 2006 : Growing Esteem’ (cont.)
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Knowledge Transfer
An actively engaged public spirited University through effective knowledge transfer
programs
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Knowledge Transfer Taskforce
Transfer University’s social and economic engagement
- alumni, the arts
Fund raising
Current Performance
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2006
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Ranked 78th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by the Institute of
Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Melbourne Business School ranked number 1 business school in Australia
and ranked 69th among the world’s best institutions by Financial Times (UK)
and among the three best MBA programs in Asia
2005
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Ranked No.1 in Australia and No.19 in the world in the 2005 University
Rankings by the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES).
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Ranked in top group of five Australian Universities for Learning and Teaching
Performance
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Second Largest Research Provider in Australia after the CSIRO
International Agenda
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Build and sustain a reputation for educational excellence
- Positioning, Partnerships, Participation
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Attract and retain high quality staff
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Enrich the quality of the Melbourne educational experience for staff and
students
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Undertake internationally competitive research
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Contribute expertise to advance global issues in inter alia humanitarian
fields
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Recruit students from diverse cultural backgrounds
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University Income
AUD$1.2 billion annual budget in 2005
Sources of Income
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University Expenditure
In 2005, Total University Expenditure was $1.134b.
Sources of Expenditure 2005
Other Expenses
33%
Staff Costs
Staff Costs
53%
Depreciation, Amortisation and Writedowns
Repairs& Maintenance
Scholarships
Other Expenses
Scholarships
4%
Repairs& Maintenance
3%
Depreciation, Amortisation
and Writedowns 7%
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Academic structure: Faculties
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Architecture Building and Planning
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Arts
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Economics and Commerce
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Education
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Engineering
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Land and Food Resources
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Law
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Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences
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Music
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Science
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Veterinary Science
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Academic structure: affiliate and other bodies
Melbourne Business School
Victorian College of the Arts
(To be fully integrated in January 2007)
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Students, Staff, Alumni 2005
As at 31 August 2005
Students
*43,185
Students
9773 - International students
7123 - Undergraduate
2650 - Postgraduate
* Total enrolments (excludes Study
Abroad students)
** as at 31 March 2005
**Staff
6,501
Total Staff
Alumni
210,000
Alumni
worldwide
3079.5 - Academic
3421.5 - Managers,
technical and support staff
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International students as at 31 August 2005*
Enrolments: 9773
* (2005 data includes students
enrolled in subjects with census
dates between 1 Jan and 31 August
2005)
China
2205
Malaysia
1836
Singapore
1251
Indonesia
815
USA
719
Hong Kong
655
India
212
Thailand
195
Japan
152
South Korea
140
Taiwan
140
Vietnam
116
Other countries
1337
International Engagement
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Formal exchange agreements with over 140 institutions in 35 countries worldwide
Many students elect to spend one or two semesters abroad at one of our international partner universities
and gain credits towards their University of Melbourne degree
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78 University-level bilateral agreements
Europe 28
North Asia 23
North America 16
India 1
Middle East 1
Oceania 1
South East Asia 7
Africa 0
South America 1
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Eminent Scholars Scheme
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Universitas 21 network
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Association of Pacific Rim Universities
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International Visitors Program - 400 official international visitors in 2005
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Students from 120 countries
• 441 outgoing student exchange received by 78 institutions and 392 incoming exchange students in
2006
• 511 incoming study abroad students in 2006
• 20,000 international alumni
50 years of Research Graduates
School of Graduate Studies
Targeted academic support
(workshops, seminars, skills
development courses), policy
development and performance
monitoring
First Australian PhD awarded by
University of Melbourne in 1948
More than 5000 PhD graduates
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Research Income 2000 – 2004:
Australian Research Intensive Universities
$225
$200
$150
$125
$100
$75
$50
U Melb
Australian Competitive Grants
Other Public Sector
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Monash U
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ANU
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U Adel
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Research Income (M)
$175
U Syd
U WA
Industry and Other
CRCs
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Research Higher Degree Completions 2000 – 2004:
Australian Research Intensive Universities
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500
400
300
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U Melb
Doctorate
U Queens
U Syd
Masters
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U NSW
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Monash U
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ANU
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100
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RHD Completions (No.)
600
U WA
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Selected University Research Funding for 2005
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$38.0 million in new multi-year Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project
Grants
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$10.7 million for new multi-year ARC Linkage Project Grants
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$28.7 million in new multi-year National Health and Medical Research Council Project
Grants
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$7.4 million in new multi-year NHMRC Program Grants
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More than $1.5 million for Federation Fellowships over a five year period
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$114.7 million in research performance based infrastructure monies
Data relates to ARC and NHMRC grants for which the University is the lead institution
Research Linkages
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24 Cooperative Research Centres (CRC)
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10 Australian Research Council (ARC) Centres of Excellence and 4 ARC Special
Research Centres
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3 National Health and Medical Research Council Centres of Clinical Research
Excellence
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2 World Health Organisation Collaborating Centres (WHOCC)
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Over 95 University research centres
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17 affiliated medical research centres
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95 active patents
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International Research Strengths
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Advanced Materials Science & Engineering
Curriculum, Learning and Policy in Education
Economic and Financial Analysis
Institutional Design and Analysis, Governance and Policy Implementation
Fundamental Sciences
Historical Studies, Policy, Culture and Society
Human and Veterinary Medicines
Information, Mathematical and Communication Sciences
Neurological Sciences
Plant and Animal Biotechnological Sciences
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New Research-Related Initiatives
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Nossal Institute for Global Health
Australia-China Centre on Water Resources Research
National Youth Mental Health Foundation
e-Research Activities
Australian Centre for Science, Innovation and Society
Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies
Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute
Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation
Centre in Oral Health Science
International Centre of Excellence for Education in
Mathematics
Melbourne Ventures Pty Ltd
Melbourne Water Research Centre
Melbourne Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Centre for Neuroscience
Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia
Central Knowledge Transfer Support Units
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation and
Development)
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Melbourne Research Office
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Melbourne Ventures Pty Ltd
– Commercial advice, deal development,
start ups and licensing, investments
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Uniseed
– Start up funding and support
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Bio 21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute
A multidisciplinary research centre, specialising in medical agricultural and
environmental biotechnology
The Institute embraces commercialisation as a facilitator of innovation, skills
development and economic outcomes
A key driver of innovation will be the Institute’s commitment to IP protection,
technology transfer and business incubation
Research Priorities
• Drug discovery (particularly anti-infectives)
• Neurodegenerative and other age-related diseases
• Agricultural and environmental biotech
• Nanobiotechnology
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International Networks
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The University of Melbourne is a member of the following International Networks:
Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
Aims to foster cooperation in education, research and enterprise thus
contributing to the economic, scientific and cultural advancement in the
Pacific Rim.
Further information: www.apru.com
Universitas 21
A network of comprehensive, research intensive universities from around
the world.
Further information: www.universitas21.com
Community and Cultural Engagement
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Australian National Academy of Music
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32 museums, galleries and cultural collections
including the Ian Potter Museum of Art
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Melbourne Theatre Company
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Melbourne University Publishing
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Free lectures/Community Access Program
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Magazines, partnerships and projects
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The University of Melbourne Student
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Our engagement is to develop students who will;
Maintain the highest international standards of ethics and quality in research
Contribute to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social welfare of Melbourne,
Victoria and Australia
Work to enrich intellectual discourse
Create a diverse, harmonious, scholarly community committed to equity and merit
as the fundamental principles through which people are encouraged and assisted
to realise their full potential
Quality Student Development
Transition, orientation, mentoring
Leadership programs
Student Clubs / Societies
Sports and recreational facilities
Support Services
Pre-departure briefings
On Arrival Assistance
Orientation programs
Housing
Free health service
English language
Academic skills
Careers and Employment
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Quality Student Development (cont.)
Nine guiding principles for maintaining an environment for first class higher education.
Principle 1
An atmosphere of intellectual excitement
Principle 2
An intensive research culture permeating all teaching and learning activities
Principle 3
A vibrant and embracing social context
Principle 4
An international and culturally diverse curriculum and learning community
Principle 5
Explicit concern and support for individual development
Principle 6
Clear academic expectations and standards
Principle 7
Learning cycles of experimentation, feedback and assessment
Principle 8
Premium quality learning resources and technologies
Principle 9
An adaptive curriculum
Teaching and Learning Management Plan details how each principal is to be pursued and who is
accountable for outcomes.
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Attributes of the University of Melbourne Graduate
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highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem solving skills.
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creative, open-minded and receptive to new ideas
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extensive knowledge of a particular discipline and its associated principles,
disciplines, values and ethics
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awareness of advanced communications technology with sound working
skills in computer systems and software
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able to effectively manage time and information
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Attributes of the University of Melbourne Graduate (cont.)
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ability to articulate knowledge in written and oral presentations
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actively participate in discussion and debate
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possess a profound respect for truth, intellectual integrity and the ethics of
research and scholarship
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an ability to lead and participate in a collaborative manner
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international awareness based on an understanding and appreciation of
social and cultural diversity and the capacity to engage where appropriate in
issues affecting contemporary society
Further Information
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For more information please
visit our web site at:
www.unimelb.edu.au