March 2015

The Graduate UnionNewsletter - March

2015

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Welcome to the March 2015 Newsletter This Issue:

3Donor Thank You Luncheon

4Upcoming GU Collegiate

6Rotary and GU Health, Happiness and Wellbeing Twilight Seminar and Tastings - Professor Lea Elizabeth Waters

Welcome (to the new academic year) BBQ

March Monthly Luncheon - Dr Bethia Wilson AM

College Table - Psychology

Day Trip to the Yarra Valley wineries

16February Monthly Luncheon Review

19Resident News

University Sector News

Innovations

Puzzles

24Free Lectures at The University of Melbourne

Academic and Professional Development Meetings

Reciprocal News - Elm City

28At Graduate House

Australia Day Honours

Kelvin Club Invitation to Members

Donate for the Future of Graduates

Major General Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld AM OBE CStJ

President of The Graduate Union,is delighted to announce our special guest for the

DonorThank You Luncheon

Sunday, 16th August 2015

This is an invitation-only function to acknowledge our generous donors.

The Hon Ted Baillieu

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Upcoming EventsWe invite you, Members and non-members, to attend.

Book Nowvia our website, by phone 03 9347 3428through email to [email protected] at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.

FEBRUARY

I TA L IA N C ON V E R S AT I ON DI N N E R

Tuesdays

3, 17/03/2015

C om e a l ong t o d i n e w h i l e l e ar n i ng t o s p e a k It a l i an w i t h an e x p e r i e n c e d t e a c h e r.

6 : 0 0 p m

Me m b e r s $ 1 5

No n Me m b e r s $ 2 2C o n c e s s i o n $ 2 0

MARCHM ON T H LY LU N C H E ON

Wednesday

4/03/2015

Dr B et h Wi ls on AM on Stag ing a Li f e : l ear ning , l ead e r ship, l eav ing and l aug hing a l l the w ay in the pub l i c inte re s t .

1 2 : 0 0 m i d d ay for 1 2 : 3 0 p m

R e s i d e n t Me m b e r s $ 1 0

No n - r e s i d e n t Me m b e r s

$ 3 0

C o n c e s s i o n $ 3 5

G e n e r a l P u b l i c $ 4 0

B R I D G E N I G H T S

Wednesdays

4, 11,18, 25/03/2015C om e j o i n ot h e r s t o p l ay or l e ar n t o p l ay t h e c ard g am e Br i d ge .

7 : 2 0 p m fo r 7 . 3 0 p m

C o s t o f $ 5 c o v e r s a s h a r e d p l atte r fo r s u p p e r, a s w e l l a s te a a n d c o f fe e .

H E A LT H , HA P P I N E S S A N D W E L L B E I N G T W I L I G H T SE M I NA R A N D TAS T I N G S

Thursday

26/02/2015S ampl e g re at t a s t i ng s o f fo o d an d w i n e w i t h Gr a du at e Hou s e c an ap é s an d d r i n k s t o t h e n h e ar Profe s s or L e a E l i z ab e t h Waters’ Twi l ig ht L e c ture .

5 : 3 0 p m t h e n 6 : 3 0 p m

R e s i d e n t Me m b e r s Fr e e


$ 2 0

G u e s t a n d n o n - m e m b e r s

$ 2 5

C o n c e s s i o n $ 2 2 . 5 0

SP E C IA L M OR N I N G B R E A K FAS T

Tuesday

10/03/2015Non - re s i d e nt m e mb e r s are we l c om e t o j o i n R e s i d e nt Me mb e r s for a h e ar t y bre a k f a s t .

7 : 3 0 a m t o 8 : 3 0 a m


$ 1 5

W E L C OM E B B Q i n c l u d e s F R I DAY DR I N K S A N D DI N N E R A N D R E SI DE N T S’ M a G

Friday

13/03/2015We l c om i ng a l l re tu r n i ng an d n e w p o s t g r a du at e s t o t h e n e w a c a d e m i c ye ar. T h i s e ve nt c ombi n e s t h e Fr i d ay D r i n k s an d D i n n e r an d t h e R e s i d e nt ’s Me e t an d Gre e t ( Ma G ) .

6 : 0 0 p m

R e s i d e n t Me m b e r s F R E E


$ 2 0

G u e s t s a n d n o n - m e m b e r s

$ 3 0

C o n c e s s i o n $ 2 5

WOM E N ’ S F ORU M

Wednesday

18/03/2015Jo i n t h e d i s c u s s i on on Youth and the i r f uture an d s t ay for lu n c h i f d e s i re d .

1 0 : 0 0 a m for 1 0 : 3 0 a m

Fo r u m i s f r e e .

L u n c h i s at d i n i n g r o o m p r i c e s .

C OL L E G E TA B L E DI S C U S SI ON S Ps y c h o l o g y

Friday

20/03/2015

Join Professor Nick Haslam to discuss contemporary psychology matters, over an informal lunch.

1 2 : 0 0 m i d d ay for 1 2 : 3 0 p m

Fo r u m i s f r e e . L u n c h i s at d i n i n g r o o m p r i c e s .

DAY T R I P Ya r r a Va l l e y w i n e r i e s

Saturday

21/03/2015

Jo i n u s on a d ay t ou r o f Yar r a Va l l e y w i n e r i e s t o e x p e r i e n c e Vi c t or i a’s wonderfu l countr ys ide and f resh produce.

f r o m 8 . 3 0 a m to 5 . 3 0 p m

Tour of wineries and lunch (Beverages not included) $60

Stop PressThe Free Influenza Vaccination and Graduate House Open Day scheduled for Tuesday, 10th March is re-scheduled. We shall inform you of the new date when this becomes available.

C E L E B R AT I N G w i t h T H E K E LV I N C LU B

Monday

16/03/2015

Our President is presenting at the Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Place, to celebrate our reciprocal arrangement.

6 . 3 0 p m for 7 . 0 0 p m

B e ver a g e on ar r i v a l , m ai n an d p e t i t fou r s $ 4 9


The

LecturesP R E S E N T S

T W I L I G H T

GRADUATE UNION TASTINGS

HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND WELLBEING

from 5:30pm

from 6:30pm

Resident Members FREENon-Resident Members $20Adults $25Concession $22.50

Book by Wednesday, 25th Februaryvia our website, telephone (03 9347 3428),

email at [email protected] or in person at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.

T H U R S D AY, F E B R U A R Y 2 6 t h

ABN: 55610 664 963 IAR No. A0023234B

The Health, Happiness and WellbeingTwilight Lecture Series and GU Tastings are proudly brought to you by Carlton Rotary and The Graduate

Union of The University of Melbourne Inc

Associate Professor Lea Waters is an academic and a registered psychologist who holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology and is the Director of the Master of School Leadership, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne.

Prior to this, Associate Professor Waters held an academic position in the Faculty of Business and Economics at The University of Melbourne. She is a known expert in the areas of organisational change, organisational psychology and positive psychology. She was a key note speaker at the 2nd Australian Positive Psychology and Well-being Conference in 2010; an invited panel member at the 2nd Australian Positive Psychology in Education Symposium, 2011; and a peer reviewed speaker at the 2nd International Congress of Positive Psychology in 2011.

Associate Professor Waters has received international recognition for her research, having published and presented in places such as the United Kingdom, Canada, USA. and Europe. In 2005 she was awarded the Elton Mayo Prize by the Australian College of Organisational Psychologists in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the � eld of organisational psychology. In 2009 and 2010 she has been included in the Marquis Who’s Who in the World for her outstanding research.

PROFESSOR LEA ELIZABETH WATERS


Welcome BBQ

The Graduate Union welcomes you to the new academic year!

Join us in welcoming in 2015 with a mixed grill BBQ at Graduate House. There are vegetarian options and a wide range of salads.

Friday, 13th March, 2015

6:00pm

Resident Members FREENon Resident Members $20Guests and Non Members $30Concession $25

RSVP by email [email protected] contact us on (03) 9347 3428This event is open to the general public.

Rochford Winery is located in the heart of Victoria’s Yarra Valley. It has a Top 5 Star winery status, meaning that it is in the “Outstanding” category for “Wines of the highest quality, often with a distinguished pedigree”.

Prancing Horse Estate in Mornington Peninsula has a rigorous program of biodynamic viticulture and is one of Australia’s great cool-climate producers.

From the rainforests of Far North Queensland, comes the world’s first origin chocolate made and 100% owned and operated by Australians passionate about making the finest chocolate in the world.

With vines in granitic soil, McIver Estate yields award-winning wines, olive oils and fruits on the backdrop of boulders and majestic rolling hills.

From the rich ‘terra rossa’ soils of Coonawarra, Frank DiGiorgio and his family will bring some of the world’s best wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.

Prickly Moses will provide tastings of their handcrafted beers and (so-called) Forbidden Fruit ciders made from the pure water of the lush Otway rainforests.

GRADUATE UNION TASTINGSWe invite you to sample food and wine tastings provided by:

from 5:30pm

The Health, Happiness and WellbeingTwilight Lecture Series and GU Tastings are proudly

brought to you by the Rotary Club of Carlton and The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc


The

Monthly Luncheonwith

Dr Bethia Wilson AM

Resident Members $10Non-Resident Members $30General Public $40Concession $35

220 Leicester Street, Carlton, 3053(03) 9347 [email protected]

March 4th 12:00 noon for 12.30pm

Staging a life: learning, leadership, leaving and laughing all the way in the public interest.

Dr Bethia Wilson AMStaging a life: learning, leadership, leaving and

laughing all the way in the public interest.

Beth Wilson was born in Hastings, Victoria and was raised by a “deserted wife”. One of five children, she left school at age 15 years because of financial difficulties. She worked in shops, fishing boats, on fruit picking farms and in factories before going to night school and then university, completing a law degree in 1977. The address will discuss Beth’s extraordinary career which included being President of the Mental Health Review Board and Victoria’s

longest serving Health Services Commissioner.

Dr Wilson AM will reflect on the difference between doing a good job and being an inspirational leader, and also on how to let it all go

when the time comes to retire.


College Tables

College Tables are informal collegial lunch-time discussions

on a ‘grand challenge’ issue in a graduate school field.

The Graduate Union College Table discussion

on Friday, March 20th, 2014 will be led by

Professor Nick Haslam, Head of the School

of Psychological Sciences, The University

of Melbourne.

Join us for lunch as Professor Haslam

leads discussion on research in the field of

Psychology.

Psychology

The Graduate Union Presents

12 noon for 12:30PM

Usual Dining Room prices apply

at Graduate House

March 20th

Book online at www.graduatehouse.com.au,

by phone 9347 3428, through email

to [email protected]

or at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.

Professor Nick HaslamProfessor Nick Haslam is Head of the School of Psychological Sciences at The University of Melbourne. Nick completed his undergraduate education at The University of Melbourne and received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992.

He taught for several years at the New School for Social Research in New York City before returning to Melbourne. A social and clinical psychologist by training, Nick has published extensively on such topics as psychiatric classification, prejudice and refugee mental health.

In addition to over 200 articles and book chapters, he has published nine books, including Psychology in the Bathroom and Introduction to Personality and Intelligence. Nick is a member of the Australian Research Council’s College of Experts and a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. He is a regular contributor of articles for The Conversation and his popular writing has also appeared in The Monthly, Australian Book Review and Best Australian Science Writing.


Multi-faith opening of the legal year

Monday, the 2nd of February, 2015, saw the first multi-faith opening of the legal year and the first to be held at Government House hosted by His Excellency The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria.

The celebration brought together representatives from many faiths, including (in alphabetical order) those who are Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic and Jewish. Music was by the Trinity Grammar School Choir, the official Choir School for St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Brass Section of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Since 1946, members of the Victorian judicial and legal system have met in separate denominations to commence each new Legal Year. This multi-faith ceremony to begin the 2015 legal year is thus significant for Victorians, bringing strong messages and support for common inter-faith values of freedom, justice, protection, peace and unity. It is also significant worldwide, of particular relevance to our multi-cultural, multi-faith membership.

Council Member R. Kingsley Davis OAM was with judges and members of the legal profession who joined faith representatives, faith leaders and the Governor of Victoria and Mrs Chernov in the procession. Chair of Council, Mr Rhys Watson, immediate past-Chair of Council, Mr David Sparks and his wife Prue, together with the CEO/Head of College were invited guests.

The words in the second stanza of our national anthem rang true throughout this deeply poignant morning ceremony “with courage let us all combine to advance Australia fair.”

Yarra Valley Wineries

GRADUATE HOUSE DAY TRIP

Saturday, 21st March, 2015Meet at 8:30am at front receptionCost: $60*RSVP Friday, 13th March, 2015

Come along for a day of beautiful countrysides, traditional and elegant wine estates and great regional food as we explore local Yarra Valley wineries. Leaving from Graduate House at 8:30am we will drive to De Bortoli Estate and Yerring Station Estate before returning to Graduate House around 5.00pm.

For lunch we will dine at the renowned Zonzo restaurant at Train Trak Winery, where antipasto platters, woodfire bread and fresh salads will be served upon arrival. For mains, pizza will be served continuously until all are sated!

*The fee of $60.00 per person is inclusive of transportation and lunch. Beverages are not included and may be purchased separately.

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February Monthly Luncheon reviewWednesday, 4th February 2015Gifts, corruption and philanthropy in an ambiguous world

Professor Verhezen began his address by explaining the many ways in which the term ‘gift’ may be defined and perceived. Gifts are more or less constitutional in any community and the practice of gift-giving is very common. A gift is an item passed from one person to another, usually with warm wishes or good faith.

Peter pointed to the differences he perceived between the gift-giving culture in Asian countries with that in the ‘west’, such as in his native country, Belgium. Describing himself as an Asian-ised European after having worked and lived in Indonesia and South East Asia for many years, Peter explained that it is common in Asia to give a gift to establish a relationship. This gift is usually free of reciprocity because of the uncertainty of the relationship at that stage in, for example, a potential business deal.

The intricacies of gift-giving are complex. Much lies on whether the recipient of a gift is bound to reciprocate, and this question becomes the more important to answer for more expensive gifts and for those which hold symbolic significance. Most of Asian descent in the world of business are adept at gift giving and receiving. They seem naturally able to present a gift to achieve the correct implication of reciprocity and to avoid, in particular, embarrassment to the recipient.

The gift giving mechanism is characterised by a three-fold structure of reciprocity comprising three obligations: (1) to give; (2) to receive; and (3) to reciprocate or to return. The gift is an expression of bonds of alliance and community. To refuse to give or to fail to invite, just as to refuse to accept, are processes thwart with difficulty, and in some traditional communities, tantamount to declaring war. By receiving, the recipient acknowledges a willingness to enter into a relationship with the bearer of the gift, and this willingness is not without its challenges. Gifts are not only characterised by the kind of reciprocity of the social kind but are ambiguous obligations. A gift is a way to share. It is also an impression of trying to achieve competitiveness or superiority.

In western society, a gift from one person to another could be interpreted as an appreciation

of the receiver instead of as a perceived debt. The gift becomes a ‘positive debt’ where no one feels guilty. In such instances, one deliberately confirms one’s dependency and vulnerability to another. This gift goes beyond a socio-economic exchange and remains within the boundaries of an intimate social relationship.

The ‘norm of reciprocity’ can be considered a concrete and special mechanism involved in the maintenance of any stable social system. Egoistic motivations might undermine this ‘norm of reciprocity’ by exploiting power differences. Although slightly immoral according to traditional values, such exploitations might break off relations or even launch hostilities. While reciprocity helps to initiate social interaction. It also provides a moral equality between gift givers and receivers.

Corruption, in particular, bribery, is the antagonist of the reciprocal gift. It is not difficult to turn the gift into a bribe. However, primary gifts cannot turn into bribes. The difference between the gift and the bribe is the element of secrecy. A gift is often given in an open area while a bribe is almost certainly given in a secretive manner and often with no evidence or paperwork.

Returning to Asian cultures, Peter said that one reason why some countries are more prone to corruption may lie with their leaders. Leaders and corporations have an institutional voice that often tells those in power beforehand whether or not they will reciprocate. Gifts are given to leaders in the form of loans, which more often then not are then repaid by those in the lower or middle classes.

On philanthropy, Professor Verhezen expressed the view that the act of giving makes us happier. Philanthropy is a kind of expression and, like gifts, can be ambiguous especially with corporate philanthropy and the concomitant public relations behind ‘philanthropic’ giving. Quoting an example, Peter said that in 1999, some of the tobacco companies were giving away some $75 million to charity while advertising this generosity through a $100 million campaign. Understandably, philanthropy like this can turn into a public relations disaster. Though there are clear benefits in informing stakeholders and customers of a company’s generosity, the ambiguity surrounding gifts as image-related benefits for companies is becoming more and more a political and cultural issue.

Professor Verhezen’s work today is focused on assisting business growth in large corporations that exist in a highly competitive financial environment. He believes that a corporation is based on a certain kind of altruism which becomes conditional where reputation plays a role. He is a strong advocate for corporate responsibility. Corporations cannot continue to look at pure self-interest, and although profits are important, the pure maximisation of profit may not be sufficient to sustain the system.

In conclusion, he said that a study from Professor Adam Grant (from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the author of Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success) shows that givers advance the world, takers advance themselves and hold the world back, and usually conditional givers in business win the most in the game of business.

During the question and answer session, Professor Verhezen presented a chart of figures and statistics to demonstrate how irrational it is to “avoid” bribes in countries such as Asia where the chance of being penalised is very low. Describing corruption as private gain from public coffers, he said corruption is based on the three constraints: reputation, social norm and the legal system.

Other questions surrounding the stricter legal systems of countries such as America were discussed. On recommendations to reduce the corruption level in Australia, Peter said that in comparison to other countries, Australia is doing a good job and is functioning well in terms of moral constitution. He explained that Australian standards are now used in parts of Asia, particularly in the not-for-profit sectors.

Responding to a question on the ethics of gift-giving, Peter favoured increases in accountability across corporate and state organisations. Regarding political donations, he expressed the view that these are best made public to demonstrate the givers, the recipients, where the money goes and how the money is spent Unfortunately, some countries have few laws relating to political donations.

Particularly with the pervasiveness and high use of social media, he explained that the internet will automatically lead to improved transparency. The speed of messaging, coupled with the billions of people on-line at any given time of the day across the world, has obvious effects on reputation. Good deeds are more likely to be acknowledged and rewarded with donations, increased business and votes. Conversely, bad deeds are very likely to receive scorn and extremely negative effects on individuals, businesses and governments.

On how we are able to determine whether there is evidence of corruption amongst us, Peter said the fact that we may have ‘bribers’ and ‘bribees” is irrelevant. Of relevance is whether or not the person or company at blame is caught, whether or not there is someone willing to charge this person/company with that blame (e.g., police), whether or not there is someone willing to convict that person/company with the blame and then give out a suitable punishment (e.g., a legal system) and whether or not there is an overriding system of government that is willing to support the view of its judiciary. Though Australia has a system that may be seen as better than many other countries, this should not give rise to feelings of superiority or complacency. Detection rates and penalties in Australia are high. Hopefully these are of sufficient deterrence.

The Graduate Union is grateful to Peter Verhezen for giving his time and expertise to our Members, as well as for the gift of his most recent publication: Verhezen P. (2012). Is corporate governance relevant in Indonesia? How corporate governance practices affect organisations, UIPRESS - Penerbit Universitas Indonesia.


Resident News“Our intention creates our reality.” - Wayne Dyer

The Graduate Union Resident’s Handbook Whether you are a new Resident or have been living in Graduate House for a while, you will find this book useful. It is available for download at: https://w w w.g raduatehouse .com.au/accommodation/resident-handbook/

This publication is new this year - it has been developed in consultation with staff from all units and with many residents who were here over 2013 and 2014. It will be constantly evolving, so please make sure that you contribute actively to its quality control by providing feedback.

Graduate House Scholarship and Bursaries are now open for applications. Look out for our email notifications, social media notices, notice board posts and forms at Reception.

Student Orientation WeekTuesday, 24th February to Friday, 27th February is Student Orientation Week for The University of Melbourne. We seek help from residents to distribute forms to post-graduate students all through the week. We are also hosting a stall all day near the Charles Pearson Theatre with the Melbourne School of Graduate Research (MSGR) on Friday, 27th February.

Your assistance in explaining to new post-graduates that Graduate House can be their social and meeting base and that they can join as Non-Resident Graduate Student Members ($50 per annum) will assist in providing a proper, warm and inclusive welcome. Please speak to Priya Rajoo at Reception if you can help.

GSA (Graduate Student Association) EventsBeginning 3rd March, GSA will be organising events of interest to graduates. Go to www.gsa.unimelb.edu.au to sign up for their e-newsletter which is of particular relevance and importance for our post-graduate residents.

2016 Rotary Peace Fellowship applications are now open online. Each year, Rotary International selects up to 100 individuals

from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of their peace centres. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. Two types are available: a Master’s degree fellowship of 15-24 months, and, for more experienced peace professionals, a three-month Professional Development Certificate program.

The application is a two-step process. For the first, Carlton Rotary Club, which meets here every Tuesday, can assist the resident (subject to a successful interview) to gain a District nomination (by 31st May, 2015).

The second step is an application at the international level to Rotary Foundation (by 1st July, 2015). For more information, go to: www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowships.

Shakespeare in the Royal Botanic GardensGH Theatregoers are planning a picnic outing to see Shakespeare’s As You Like It in Melbourne’s famous Royal Botanic Gardens on the east side of the city. This is playing until 14th March, 2015.

As You Like It is the 26th season of the now Melbourne tradition of Shakespeare under the Stars. Before the play, explore the ‘Love Letter Labyrinth’, quaff a beverage from the Shakespeare Pop-Up Bar and sit feasting on your fare on the lawns. The play is delivered to make the language of Shakespeare accessible to all, as well as with clever glee, pathos and whimsicality.

Please let us know if you are interested so we can make a group booking. Send an email to [email protected] for this Shakespeare outing, as well as to indicate your preferences for other group entertainment outings and any relevant feedback or ideas.

Tutorials are offered at Graduate House Tutorials are offered at Graduate House (only) during the day, evenings and weekends, and according to the study and work schedules of the tutors and those being tutored. Please see Reception for more details and to book a session.

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University Sector NewsStories that may be of interest to our Members

A survey conducted in America has found that the general public often disagrees with scientists on what technologies ought to be pursued, and which technologies ought to be viewed in a positive light. This is despite general perceptions of science in a positive light; with 79% of those surveyed in the general public indicating that science improved their way of life, 72% that government funding in science was essential to the development and betterment of the future, and 71% that the funding of scientific research led to positive outcomes.

Of interest were the differences in views when comparing scientists to those from the general public. For example, 88% of scientists maintained that genetically modified food was healthy and safe, while only 37% of the public shared this view. Perhaps this is not surprising given the contentious nature of genetic modification. Perhaps of concern was that only 50% of the general public believed that humans were to blame for climate change, while 87% of scientists were convinced that the fault laid with our human race.

The disparity in views is not entirely new. Similar results were found for surveys and interviews undertaken seven and nine years ago, in 2009 and 2007, respectively. When compared with these past surveys, there is a marginal decrease in the public’s support of science. While the decrease is not (yet) substantial it is noted that 84% of scientists interviewed in the latest survey believed that the general public’s lack of scientific knowledge and appreciation was a major issue.

The public’s view is impacted by a number of factors. Surprisingly, the actual development of new science and new technologies does little to influence the public to take part in, and perceive positively, science. The results of the survey instead suggested that it was the respondents’ faith in the scientists which led to fluctuating views of science. The decrease in scientific appreciation might therefore be attributed to an increase in the American people’s caution level and their trust in an industry that they may not entirely understand.

Whatever the future brings for science and its supporters/naysayers, it is safe to say that there is importance in review and consultation with experts and the public. The Pew Research Centre, which is responsible for the surveys, will continue to collect data and monitor trends in scientific appreciation, to best understand how science can not only develop, but develop alongside and with the public.

For more information on the survey go to http://theconversation.com/scientists-and-public-disagree-but-lets-not-get-too-excited-36870

Science and the

Non-Scientific

InnovationsWhat’s new in town

There are not many ways to describe Microsoft’s Hololens. Not for lack of trying however. I personally, have decided on ‘mixed reality’ but I will get to explaining why in just a moment.

Tech fans were treated to the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the LasVegas Show Centre in January this year. The show acts as a means for major and minor technology companies alike to show off some of their latest and greatest technology. This year, amongst the usual software and hardware upgrades were two items of note. The first, a 3D food printer, which can be programmed to make a variety of cakes, pizzas and cookies. Simply punch in what flavours you would like on what type of baked good and it ‘prints’ the food item.

The second item, which I alluded to before, was the Microsoft Hololens. The Hololens is a headset that mixes the digital world and reality. Hence my description of ‘mixed reality’. How it does it, is rather amazing. The headset is placed over your eyes, and is visually similar to google glass. The display however is not limited to the screen in front your eye, the display is instead the view in front of you.

Herein lies the difficulty in explaining Hololens. Imagine you enter a room with your Hololens headset on. The room is square, with a table in the centre and no items hanging from the wall. For the sake of this explanation, imagine that the room is painted white. Upon turning on your headset a digital calendar will appear on one of the walls. You can walk around it,

and it will remain in place. Now say you want entertainment, you simply point at the wall opposite the calendar and say ‘Television’ and a television appears where you pointed. You can resize it as you want, and change the channels remotely. You can even detach it from the wall and have it float in front of you as walk around the room. No more couch potatoes here!

For the wearer, Hololens seems to project items into your environment. Instead it scans your environment and determines surfaces that can be used to superimpose 3D digital images upon, that can only be seen by those wearing the headset.

This technology is still in its prototype form - that is to say, it is still a few years off being available for retail. The possibilities, however, are endless. Microsoft hopes to develop the Hololens into the next technological leap, and if it is anything as impressive as it seems, they just might.

To see more on the Hololens, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRQv74J7oSk.

We have not received any funding to provide this article on Hololens, so if anyone from Microsoft is reading, please feel free to tell the boss to donate.

Helloto

Holo


PuzzlesMind benders for our Members

Sudoku is an 81 square grid comprising of nine square blocks, each with nine cells. To complete this puzzle, all blank cells must be filled with a number between and including 1 and 9.

Each number can only appear once in each nine celled block, row and column.

Last edition’s results

Name: ________________________ Class: ___________

copyright: www.mathinenglish.com

Addition Kakuro

Use the numbers 1 to 9 to fill the empty cells so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on top. Each number can only be used once per block!

18

10 12 35 13 26 16

1711 5

19 4 2110

1627 6 13

27 515 11

10 411

13 9 1612

11 8 1413 9 12

22 5 13 317 1 22 5

Use the numbers 1 to 9 to fill the empty cells so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on top.

Each number can only be used once per row/column.

Last edition’s results Please note that there might be more answer combinations possible.

Kakuro

Sudoku

Cryptic Crossword

Across Down

Last edition’s resultsAcross:1. Crabapples 7.Strangers 8. Rare 9. Yank 10. Fuchsia 11.Pitcairnese 14. Gliders 16. Stew 19. Grub 20. Greenfly 21. Crossroads

Down:1. Cathy 2. Against 3.Alga 4. Pursuers 5. Earth 6. Dry ice 11. Barraoes 12. Paltry 13. Estonia 15. Debar 17. Wales 18. Wear

1. Go in, part of garden terrace (5)3. Ten pals became universal objects (7)6. Assert length of time is the norm (7)8. Details change at times (5)

10. Golf accessory, sounds like a beverage (3)11. Stubborn when changed into beast (9)12. Unclear and noisy inside (6)14. On your bike, it’s a little tartan demo (6)18. Confused yearning is lost again (9)20. Number trap in reverse (3)21. Weighty money? (5)22. Even gin at night makes a change (7)23. Confused, taxing or no use (7)24. Prankster is a real card (5)

1. Last ice becomes pliable (7)2. Subject to some smooth emeralds (5)3. A sleep elicits a polite word (6)4. Excuse for some Bengali biscuits (5)5. Mere lad became a gem (7)7. Stay clear of what sounds like nothing (5)9. Observe some birdseed (3)

13. Unclear or cubes mixed up (7)15. Byword in a bad agenda, essentially (5)16. Boss found woodsman a gerbil (7)17. Concurs it’s mixed up in grease (6)18. Pinch sharp object in return (3)19 Some applaud Iowa sound (5)20. Contemplate in bath inkling (5)


Date Time Venue Faculty or School Title Speakers Bookings and

EnquiriesWednesday, 4th March

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Davis Auditorium, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

A role for the Δ133p53 isoform as a driver of inflammation and cancer

Professor Antony Braithwaite

Booking http://www.wehi.edu.au/

Enquiries [email protected]

Call 03 9345 2555

Wednesday, 4th March

6.30pm - 8.00pm

Ian Potter Auditorium, Melbourne Brain Centre, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Parkinson’s Disease: Medication pros and cons

Professor Malcolm Horne

Booking http://florey.edu.au/


Call 1800 063 693


1.00pm - 2.00pm

Davis Auditorium, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1G Royal Parade, Parkville


RIPping Cell Death and Inflammasome activation apart

Dr Kate Lawlor Booking [email protected]


Call 03 9345 2555


6.30pm - 7.30pm

G08, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street

Melbourne Law School

Sovereignty and Property: Reflections on the Scope of the History of International Law

Professor Martti Koskenniemi

Booking http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/melbourne-law-school/news-and-events/news-and-events-details/diaryid/8612


Call 03 90351111Thursday, 19th March

6.00pm - 7.30pm

Theatre 4, Level 2, Faculty of Business & Economics Building, 111 Barry Street, Carlton

Melbourne Business School

Melbourne Business School - March Information Session

Professor Nasser Spear


Call 03 90353034Monday, 23rd March

12.00pm - 1.00pm

Davis Auditorium, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1G Royal Parade, Parkville


Overview of cancer research, with historical and future perspectives

Professor Andreas Strasser

Booking http://www.wehi.edu.au/


Call 03 9345 2555

Meet at our centrally located facility before and after free Public Lectures held at various locations around The University of Melbourne. These lectures are usually held in the middle of the day or early evening (to suit city workers and students after their regular lectures). See http://events.unimelb.edu.au/all/free-public-lecture and share notice of these lectures across your networks. Non-members are welcome also to meet, dine or refresh here at Graduate House.


Academic and Professional Development Meetings

Thank you for your patronage

The following groups from The University of Melbourne have convened meetings, workshops and seminars

at Graduate House.

Faculty of Medicine,Dentistry and Health Sciences- ARMS MCC Meeting and

Grants and Contracts Planning Day

28th , 30th January20 attendees

University Secretary’s Office

22nd January8 attendees

The patronage of organisation Members in charitable, not-for-profit, government and professional development sectors is acknowledged,

as is that of our many individual Members who organise functions.We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Australian School of Applied Management

(ASAM)

20th, 30th January69 attendees

Joseph S K Law’s Dinner

5th January4 attendees

Melba Club


Nola Birch- Former Disability Liaison Unit


Pulse Credit Union


Rotary of Carlton

20th, 27th January59 attendees

The Graduate UnionBridge Night


Transfield Defence Bases Services

28th, 29th January10 attendees each day

Organising a function at Graduate House was simple. They were efficient, polite, organised and fantastic all the way through the process. Everyone was very accommodating and helpful and friendly on the night and all the participants felt very welcome and at home. The function room met all our needs and expectations. The food was perfect both for quality and quantity and the way it was served. The staff were absolutely helpful in both the lead up to and during the event, and we were all very impressed.

- Nola Birch, Former Disability Liaison Unit

Thanks for helping me out during treatment at nearby hospitals. Discovering the benefit of GU membership in 2014, after 55 years of becoming a member, has been a delight.

- Alexander Nicoll

Thank You for your FeedbackFeedback helps us. Thank you for taking the time to tell us what you think.

Reciprocal News

The Quinnipiack Club at 221 Church Street The Graduate Club at 155 Elm Street

The Elm City Club

The Graduate Club and The Quinnipiack Club have merged and are now “The Elm City Club”, encompassing two clubhouses in downtown New Haven.

The Graduate Clubhouse is located at 155 Elm Street and The Quinnipiack Clubhouse is at 221 Church Street. Both offer excellent dining, banquet facilities and overnight accommodation.

The Graduate Club is strategically situated on the Green in the centre of New Haven, adjoining Yale University. Founded in 1892 as a social club for college and university graduates who were living in New Haven, the current clubhouse opened in 1901. The building structure is two hundred years old and is a “Preservation Trust Landmark” in the state of Connecticut.

The Quinnipiack Club is a handsome Georgian style clubhouse just a few steps away from Yale University and the New Haven Green. Designed by the nationally known architect Douglas Orr, the building was completed in 1931. Since then, it has been the home to members and an elegant, welcoming “home away from home” for countless visitors and guests over the years.

In addition to conference and accommodation facilities, The Quinnipiack Clubhouse also houses a duckpin bowling alley, a health club with sauna facilities, and a game room. The Quinnipiack Club was founded in 1871 as the “Ours Club” by twenty young New Haven businessmen. Among its most notable members was U.S. President William H. Taft. Its five-story Church Street clubhouse opened in 1931.

The merger will offer their more than 500 combined members expanded and enhanced services and amenities including access to over 300 reciprocal clubs worldwide, golf, tennis and beach facilities, and new social and entertainment offerings year-round.

The Graduate Union is proud to hold reciprocal rights with The Graduate Clubhouse, which means that our members can now enjoy the benefits of The Quinnipiack Club as a result of their merger under the newly named The Elm City Club. This will also mean that we are now able to extend a warm welcome to members of both clubs!


We congratulate Life Member Emeritus Professor (John) Henry Bennett who was awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM):

for significant service to tertiary education and research in the field of genetics, and the analysis and preservation of science historyProfessor Bennett graduated from The University of Melbourne with a BSc (Physics), a BA (Mathematics) and, in 1949, a MA (Statistics). He completed his PhD in Cambridge and after travelling to the USA and Canada on a prestigious Carnegie award, returned to Cambridge as a Fellow at Gonville and Caius College. In 1956 he became Professor of Genetics and Head of Department at the University of Adelaide, to then become Dean of Science in the early 1960s. He became an Emeritus Professor upon retirement in 1991 and continues to publish in the fields of mathematics, statistics and genetics.

We congratulate Mr Stephen Charles Spargo, who was awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM):

for significant service to the community through a range of executive roles with business, agricultural, sporting and health organisationsMr Spargo is a lawyer (since 1975) and has been a partner at Allens since 1983. He has served as a board member of the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health since 2010. He has been Chairman and President of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria since 2009 and a board and council member since 2000. Mr Spargo is also Vice-President of the Melbourne Cricket Club Committee (since 2011), President of the Victorian State Advisory Council for CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia), a Director with the Asia Society AustralAsia Centre and a Member of the Law Institute of Victoria, the Banking and Financial Services Law Association, the Finance and Treasury Association, the Australia Japan Business Cooperation Committee and the Australia Japan Society of Victoria.

We congratulate Council Member Mr R. Kingsley Davis who received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division:

for service to the community through youth and heritage organisations, and to the law.Night Volunteer Coordinator, St Kilda Legal Service, current; Volunteer Lawyer, weekly, since 1995; Member St Kilda Legal Service Cooperative Ltd of Australia (Victoria), 1999-2005. Councillor, National Trust Victoria, late 1990s-mid 2000s; Past Member, Properties Advisory Committee; Past Member, Business Advisory Committee; Chair, Labassa Property, Caulfield, 1990-2004 years and Member, Labassa Management Committee, 1987-2004; Trust Member, for more than 30 years. Victorian Leader Training Commissioner, Scouts Victoria, since 1980; State Council Member, since 1991; Member, Editorial Committee, Australian Scout Magazine, current; Assistant Branch Commissioner, Publications, current; Assistant District Commissioner, Sandridge, 1974-1991; Adult Leader, since 1960. Recipient, Silver Kangaroo, 2013; Recipient, 50 Year Leader Long Service Award, 2010; Recipient, Silver Emu, 2001; Recipient, Silver Acorn, 1993; Recipient, Medal of Merit, 1978. Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Administrative Council Member, since 2011; Chair, Membership Committee, current; Member, since 1966.

We congratulate Life Member, Dr George Zbigniew Luk-Kozika who received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division:

for service to the Polish Community of Victoria.Honorary Consul-General for the Republic of Poland, since 2010; Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland, 1995 - 2010. Patron, Commemorative Committee for the 3 May 1791 Polish Constitution Day, current. upporter, Polish Festival, Melbourne, many years; largest Polish event in Victoria. Supporter, Commemoration of Blandowski’s Expedition to the Murray River; 2008. Organiser, Pope John Paul II Condolences book on behalf of the Polish community, 2005. Co-Host, visit by the Polish President and leader of Solidarity, Mr Lech Walesa, 2005. Coordinator of official visits of Ambassadors and Consul Generals of Poland to Victoria. Supporter, ‘Poles in Australia and Oceania’, publication, 1987, (partly funded publication). Supporter, Polish Scout Group, since 1973. Supporter, Polish Saturday Schools, since 1973. Representative, Good Neighbour Council, 1971 - 1973. President/Founder, Polish Students Club, Melbourne University, 1960. Welcome Organiser, Polish Olympians, 1956. Recipient, Henryk Slawik Award for services to the Polish and Jewish communities in Australia, 2011. Recipient, Bachelor’s Cross of Merit of Republic of Poland, 2000. Organised and partly funded construction of a gift of monument to Tadeus Kosciusko located in Cooma, New South Wales from the Polish Community on the occasion of the Bi-Centennial of Australia, 1988. Supporter of a range of Polish organisations.

At Graduate HouseAustralian School of Applied Management (ASAM)

ASAM held a Graduation Ceremony following the Advanced Leadership Program Day 8. The event was held on the evening of 20th January 2015 in the combined Stillwell and Ian Potter Room. ASAM has established a respected position at the forefront of applied management education in Australia over the last twelve years and, in that time, has partnered with thousands of Australian organisations to support the development of great managers and leaders.

Rotary of Carlton BBQ dinner

Members from the Rotary Club of Carlton came together at Graduate House on the evening of 20th January 2015 for a BBQ dinner. The group of thirty enjoyed a selection of grilled meat and salad in the dining room with many taking advantage of

the perfect summer weather and having their meal in the courtyard.

Graduate Student Association (GSA)

Graduate Student Association (GSA)The University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association (GSA) organised a staff planning day on Monday, 9th February 2015 in the Stillwell Room. Twenty attendees participated in this full day event.

A student representative body for postgraduates at The University of Melbourne with over 23,000 members (including all Graduate Diploma, Postgrad Diploma, Masters, PhD and other doctoral students), GSA plays a leading role in organising events and offering facilities for graduates. They are the voice within the University and in the wider community to help and improve postgraduate education, research and welfare. We thank GSA for choosing to hold their event at Graduate House and look forward to welcoming them and their members to future events.

Feedback from the Dining RoomAlways so pleasant and welcoming. - Olive HamiltonThis is my first visit and I will return. - Natalie GrayEveryone is so professional, I cannot suggest any improvements! Excellent staff. - Ena AhernGreat to be back in the New Year and to receive a warm welcome from Kerry, Bill and Basma. - John Hasker

Submit a Dining Room Feedback Formto be in the monthly draw and in the running

for the year-end prize of a $500 Coles Myers Gift Voucher.

The lucky feedback-giver for January was Natalie Gray who won a bottle of

Rococo, Blanc de Blancs, Yarra Valley.

Some attendees of ASAM coming together for a group photo.

Carlton Rotary members BBQ dinner

Enjoying the outdoor atmosphere

At morning tea in the Phillip Law Members’ Lounge.

Australia Day 2015 Honours List


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Free Influenza Vaccinations Day We regret to inform that the Free Flu Day that is indicated in our 2015 calendar as being Tuesday, 10th March, 2015 has been postponed due to a delay in the production schedules for the new vaccine.

The Graduate Union and Influenza Specialist Group (ISG) have been working together since 2012 to launch the Flusmart campaign and to provide the influenza vaccine, the latter of which has a different formula each year. A new date will be arranged when the 2015 Flu Vaccine becomes available.

Celebratory DinnerInvitation to a

To recognise the new reciprocal relationship between the Kelvin Cluband the Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne,

with address from Prof. Jeffrey Rosenfeld, AM, OBE

When: Monday 16th March, 7pmWhere: The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Place, CBDTickets: $80, incl. two course dinner & wine, special guestRSVP online: http://kc-grad-union-dinner.eventbrite.com.auEvent queries: [email protected]

$49, incl. beverage on arrival, main, petit fours, tea/coffee

RSVP by Friday 27th February, 2015

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