Alumni in the news

University of Melbourne alumni featured in the news around the world.
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Michael McCoy explores landscaping joys and dramas in Dream Gardens
Landscape designer & #uomalumni Michael McCoy explores gardening joys and dramas as host of ABC TV's Dream Gardens.
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Footscray director scores Oscar nod
VCA/MCM alumnus Director Bentley Dean earns Australia’s first-ever nomination for best foreign-language film at the Oscars for his film Tanna. #uomalumni
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Umpire Annie Mirabile wants to open Friday night's AFLW Carlton-Collingwood match
Alumna & Physio student Annie Mirabile is umpiring in the inaugural AFL Women's season. #uomalumni
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Overcoming setbacks all part of building resilience
Overcoming setbacks is all part of building resilience for former AFL footballer & community mental health education manager Martin Heppell. #uomalumni
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Australia's nuclear testing 'gave me chills', says curator Jan Dirk Mittman
Growing up under the threat of nuclear war has given #uomalumni curator Jan Dirk Mittman a keen sense of Australia’s own history with the bomb.
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Joanna Murray-Smith wins lucrative new writing prize
Arts alumna Joanna Murray-Smith has been awarded the inaugural Mona Brand Award for Writing.
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Grant Anderson had worked for decades as a corporate lawyer when he left his high-paying career for a decidedly less lucrative one – teaching. #3010mag
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As a senior diplomat, Margaret Twomey has learnt to expect the unexpected. That means everything from coups to cyclones. #3010mag
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Alumna Jemma Xu was travelling in Europe when she was struck by a compelling idea. #3010mag
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The Cain siblings drew inspiration from the wine industry in their journey from paddock to plate. #3010mag
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Alumna Anya Adair has always loved languages. #3010mag
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Even the French are awed by Ted Gott's deep knowledge of their art and culture. #3010mag
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Business and Economics alumnus George Megalogenis is one of the country’s leading intellectuals. #3010mag
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Hundreds of University staff and students are engaged in critical climate change research. #3010mag
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Alumni Dr Stephen Cutter and Dr Ella Richardson run The Ark animal hospital in Darwin. #3010mag