The legislation establishing
the University of Melbourne was introduced late in 1852 and
passed early in 1853, making it older than all the universities
in England except Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London. The
foundation stone was laid in July 1854, and the first four
professors arrived early in 1855. The University commenced
with 16 students and has now grown to 38,000 students and
5,500 staff. In 2003 The University of Melbourne celebrated
150 years of academic excellence and the remarkable individuals
that have been part of the University throughout its history.
The Conference will be
held in the Economics & Commerce and Old Arts Buildings
located in the heart of the Parkville Campus. Click
here for a campus map [pdf].
MELBOURNE
This exciting and vibrant
city has something for everyone - the best in fashion and
retail, restaurants from the four corners of the globe and
top class sporting and cultural events. Come and enjoy our
parks and gardens, or explore the treasures hidden in Melbourne's
historic laneways.
Few would argue with
Melbourne’s claim to be the artistic and cultural capital
of Australia. The average year is filled with arts festivals,
gallery showings, live theatre seasons and musical extravaganzas
- in fact, the City hosts more than 300 events each year.
So whether it’s a rock concert, an art exhibit or a symphony
performance you seek, you’ll find it in Melbourne.
If heritage and architecture
are more your style, a walk around Melbourne will reveal the
city’s colourful and diverse history through its buildings.
The City has a proud and colourful history of public art with
its streets and squares, laneways and waterway providing the
backdrop for a wide range of contemporary works.
Melbourne has been consistently
voted one of the world's most liveable cities. This year The
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey of 130 cities, ranked
Melbourne ahead of Vancouver and Vienna as the best cities
for expatriates to live, with Perth fourth and Adelaide, Brisbane
and Sydney equal sixth. The London-based EIU assessed the
level of hardship for expatriates in the 130 cities, using
12 factors including housing, education, recreational activities,
health, climate and terrorism. For further information on
things to do in Melbourne, click here.
