The University of Melbourne
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 University campus is located a short tram ride from the CBD in leafy Parkville. Its numerous amenities and state of the art facilities make it an ideal conference location.
The 2006 AIE National Conference is to be held in the Economics and Commerce Building (Building 148 on the Campus map), located in the heart of the University.
Click here to download a map of the Melbourne University Parkville campus (196KB).
Parking
There are several parking options available on the days of the Conference...
Grattan Street - University Square , limited parking is available - entry is from Berkeley Street . Parking rates are $2.50 per hour or $7.50 per day with a flat rate of $2 after 4 pm. Payment is made using the automated ticketing machine on Level 1A of the car park. The car park will be open from 7am until 11 pm Monday to Friday. For more information contact the Parking Office on (03) 8344 7113.
Parking is also available at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (Cnr. Royal Parade and Grattan Street ) and Royal Women's Hospital (Cnr Grattan and Cardigan Streets).
Kim Lim Parking – Leicester Street Car Park is located at 16 Leicester Street (between Queensberry and Victoria Streets).
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.
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