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university of melbourne magazine 2019 Fighting to feed the world University researchers are taking the lead in the quest for food security 2 2019 EDITION CONTENTS 3 alumni.unimelb.edu.au alumni.unimelb.edu.au INTERVIEW The voice for a new era Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell’s vision for the University. PAGE 7 2019 COVER IMAGE: CHRIS HOPKINS WE WELCOME MUSIC THERAPY YOUR FEEDBACK Email your comments to: Striking a chord [email protected] How music is connecting Write to us at: The Advancement Office, The University of Melbourne, dementia patients Victoria 3010, Australia and their carers. PAGE 10 Call us on: +61 3 8344 1751 For more exclusive content visit: unimelb.edu.au/3010 COVER STORY EDITORIAL Securing the ADVISORY GROUP DR JAMES ALLAN, DIRECTOR, ALUMNI world’s food AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS University researchers DORON BEN-MEIR, VICE-PRINCIPAL are fortifying global FOR ENTERPRISE ZOE FURMAN (BA(Hons) 1991), UNIVERSITY food sources. PAGE 12 OF MELBOURNE ALUMNI COUNCIL DR JENNIFER HENRY (BAgr(Hons) 1990, INTELLIGENCE PhD 2001), SENIOR MANAGER, GIFTS IN WILLS News from around the University 4 PETER KRONBORG (MBA 1979), UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ALUMNI COUNCIL KNOWLEDGE BANK MAXINE McKEW, HONORARY ENTERPRISE FROM TOP: The marvel that is PROFESSOR AT THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE Tom Nicholson, the Minerva Access SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Towards a glass 18 DR DAMIAN POWELL (BA(Hons) 1989), monument, 2017–19 IT TAKES TWO PRINCIPAL, JANET CLARKE HALL (installation The King twins: global achievers CAROLINE STRONG, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, photograph). 20 BRAND VISION AND DELIVERY New life for Stained-glass lead A VERY BAILLIEU BIRTHDAY and steel frame in two EDITORIAL TEAM At 60, the University’s premier screens, each containing MANAGING EDITOR NADA JOLIC 20 lancets. Realised library just keeps getting better 22 EDITOR SIMON MANN/MEDIAXPRESS through Monash Art FIVE QUESTIONS DESIGNER BILL FARR/MEDIAXPRESS Projects, Melbourne; Old Quad Geoffrey Wallace Stained Archaeologist Dr Brent Davis on Glass, Melbourne; and decoding the Everest of scripts 24 With its iconic archways and bold architectural courtesy of Milani Gallery, Brisbane. LIVING BEQUESTS This Publication is produced on a Forest presence, the Old Quad is the foundational building PICTURE: Sharing the beauty Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper of the Parkville campus and endures as the strongest CHRISTIAN CAPURRO. of maths by supporting that is produced at an FSC certified paper © TOM NICHOLSON mill under an ISO14001 environmental connection to the University’s fledgling years. future teachers in the field 26 management system, using elemental Installation chlorine-free whitening process. An extensive restoration, completed in 2019, has photography of OPEN (ART) HOUSES Printed by Immij Pty Ltd, an ISO14001 Ancestral Memory Melbourne house museums, Environmental management system and returned the 160-year-old North Wing and areas of exhibition, 2019. both creations of alumni, ISO9001 Quality management system PICTURE: certified printer with FSC (Chain of Custody) the East Wing to their original design, allowing for CHRISTIAN CAPURRO are drawing global acclaim 28 and Sustainable Green Print Level 3 the display of items from the University’s cultural IMAGE © THE ARTISTS certifications, printed on an environmentally ALUMNI PROFILES friendly LED printing press using vegetable collections, including a dedicated temporary The Old Quad’s How alumni are making their mark 31 based inks. exhibition space in the Treasury Gallery. iconic exterior. This publication is fully recyclable – please dispose of it wisely. MILESTONES Views expressed by contributors are not The heritage-listed architectural features and Appointments, honours necessarily endorsed by the University. historic furniture demonstrate the early history of and accolades 36 ISSN: 2205-1112 Produced for the University of Melbourne by this original University of Melbourne building. THE LAST WORD MEDIAXPRESS mediaxpress.net.au Marathon man 38 CRICOS Provider Number 00116K about.unimelb.edu.au/old-quad 4 INTELLIGENCE INTELLIGENCE 5 IN BRIEF PARTNERSHIPS New buildings around campus FUNDING IAN POTTER SOUTHBANK CENTRE DNA STRENGTHENING DETECTIVES: $4 million for RELATIONSHIPS ON THE TRAIL IN INDIA AND INDONESIA OF THE PLATYPUS Science Gallery n The University has recently launched n University of Melbourne two five-year international strategies to researchers in collaboration with Melbourne build closer relationships with India and San Diego Zoo Global, Cesar and several Indonesia. state agencies are using traces of Engaging with India (2020–2024) platypus DNA left in the wild to track and Engaging with Indonesia (2020– down dwindling populations. 2024) reflect on strong existing Advances in genetic sequencing relationships with both nations and technologies are allowing the outline further commitments to building researchers to detect animals in their a shared future. habitats without direct encounters. Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan The technology has been used to launch Maskell said the launch of the new the largest investigation of platypus India strategy would “strengthen our populations ever undertaken. longstanding ties and accelerate Considering the difficulty of Science Gallery Melbourne has received a generous donation of $4 million from collaborations with our Indian partners detecting platypuses in the wild, Ruth and Peter McMullin (BCom, LLB 1974) ahead of its opening in late 2020. to address shared social and scientific exacerbated by population decline and Established as a space where science and art collide, Science Gallery creates global challenges”. localised extinctions in some areas, the unique and interactive exhibitions with the goal of nurturing young people’s FUN FACTS: Similarly, the strategy in Indonesia research is providing a more affordable interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics). n A microscope aims to strengthen existing partnerships. and logistically viable way to shed light Announcing their gift during National Science Week, the McMullins said image of horse “Our academics are working with on their true conservation status and they believed the gallery had the potential to make a genuine impact on young cartilage has been Indonesian scholars on research with an the impacts of major threats to the people’s lives. used in the building impact on the priorities and needs of platypus on a large scale. “By placing young people at the centre of programs, the Gallery genuinely facade as part of the Indonesian development and on the The heart of the University’s Southbank campus, “Currently, the Faculty has more than 40,000 The project will also enable analysis reflects their voices and concerns,” they said. facility’s innovative regional challenges that Indonesians and the Ian Potter Southbank Centre, officially opened campus visitors a year and hosts more than 220 of why populations have declined in “The Gallery provides experiences that are transformative at a crucial time in design. Australians share,” Professor Maskell said. in June 2019. events, which will now be expanded with a public areas where they once thrived, a young person’s life. We believe Science Gallery will have a lasting impact on the n The complex has Both strategies, launched in August The $109 million conservatorium is filled with program of events at the Conservatorium that informing actions to conserve this future and consider this gift an investment in Australia’s next generation of scientific a solar power system 2019, have been welcomed by Australian state-of-the-art, world-class equipment. It can will enrich Melbourne’s thriving cultural scene.” unique, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, and creative trailblazers.” producing 140,000 representatives in each country — accommodate more than 7000 students and The new Conservatorium is named after egg-laying Australian mammal. As the first Australian node of an international network, Science Gallery kWh of solar energy Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner to contains a 400-seat auditorium, 200-seat ground The Ian Potter Foundation due to its generous pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/ Melbourne will open as part of Melbourne Connect, the University’s new innovation a year — offsetting India, and Gary Quinlan, Ambassador to floor studio and a variety of rehearsing, performing, donations totalling $14 million towards the on-the-dna-trail-of-the-platypus precinct on the former Royal Women’s Hospital site at the intersection of Swanston the power usage Indonesia. The University has developed teaching and research spaces. revitalisation of the Southbank campus. The and Grattan Streets. Melbourne Connect will incorporate research, industry, for mechanical engagement plans for three key Barry Conyngham, Dean of the Faculty of conservatorium has also been funded by the government and students in a single, purpose-built location. ventilation, fans, countries in the region: India, Indonesia Fine Arts and Music, said he was excited about the University, the Victorian State Government and RESPECT: EVERYONE’S The McMullins’ gift includes an expectation that Science Gallery Melbourne will fume cupboards and China. Engaging with China potential for expanding the program of events in other generous philanthropic supporters, RIGHT, EVERYONE’S use this opportunity to secure match funding from other supporters and friends. and lifts. (2020–2024) is due in 2020. the new centre in coming years. particularly the Myer Foundation and family. RESPONSIBILITY n In February 2019,