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Swinburne graduate Dimaz Pramudya won first place in the software design category at the 
Swinburne’s ties with Thammasat University, Thailand, went from strength to strength last month with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). |
Swinburne graduate heads to Paris for Imagine Cup world final
1 July 2008
Swinburne graduate Dimaz Pramudya will represent Australia at the Imagine Cup world finals in Paris this month.
Imagine Cup is an annual Microsoft-sponsored competition touted as the IT-equivalent to Australian Idol. The theme of this year’s competition centred on technology and the sustainable environment and required students to develop a working technological idea with the potential to change the world.
Dimaz and his fellow ‘Oz-dream’ team members won the Australian final earlier this year with their Smart Operational Agriculture toolkit (SOAK) – a computerised system to help drought-affected farmers manage their water resources.
They intended to come up with a solution to better manage household and industrial water but revised their plan when they found that the agriculture industry uses about 66 per cent of Australia’s water.
After speaking to farmers about the problems with their current systems, they developed a solution to control farm sprinklers and prioritise water use where and when it’s needed. Farmers can also be notified by SMS when a field reaches critical moisture level and when there is an irrigation failure such as a burst water main.
“Winning Imagine Cup has been a great experience, it really opened our eyes to environmental issues,” Dimaz says. “If we can develop technology to increase sustainability, it can change the world completely.”
Dimaz graduated from Swinburne in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering). He now works as a software developer for a contact centre software and solutions company.
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Study Lilydale Scholarships
1 July 2008
The Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale is pleased to announce the Study Lilydale Scholarship.
The scholarship – applicable to all international students who enrol in an on-campus, undergraduate degree at the Lilydale campus from 2009 – reduces the annual course fee by 10 per cent for the duration of the degree.
The reduction is off the published fee and does not apply to double degrees. No separate application is required.
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Trade office to open in Kuala Lumpur
1 July 2008
The Victorian Government will soon open a business office in Kuala Lumpur to stimulate greater trade and industry links between Malaysia and Victoria.
The president of the Victorian chapter of the Australia Malaysia Business Council – and Swinburne alumnus – Justin Howden said the office in Kuala Lumpur would be a great opportunity for bilateral trade and investment.
“Victoria has a lot to offer in a range of sectors, and Malaysians will now have a fantastic place to get all the introductions and information they need,’’ Justin said.
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Swinburne appoints international careers consultant
17 June 2008
Swinburne's Careers and Employment Unit has appointed a new International Careers Consultant.
The newly-created position reflects Swinburne’s commitment to facilitating the transition into employment for international students both in Australia and overseas.
Maryanne Mooney comes to the role with several years experience as a career adviser in Melbourne and Sydney. She will specialise in assisting international students and plans to improve links with employers and assist students with their job seeking skills.
She is particularly interested to hear from local and international employers seeking students for short-term work placements, internships and full time employment. She can be contacted at mmooney@swin.edu.au
The Careers and Employment Unit provides a free service to all students for two years after graduation.
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Global leadership students head to the US
17 June 2008
Five MBA students are set to head to Northeastern University, Boston, for the inaugural Global Leadership Summer Program.
The second year students will undertake an intensive 4-week program in July as part of Swinburne’s prestigious joint masters program with Northeastern.
The program will be an invaluable opportunity to experience life and study in the US and explore Boston at the height of the North American summer.
International Business student Raj Vydhyam is looking forward to gaining a greater understanding of America’s social, business and educational culture.
“I've enjoyed the Global Leadership Program and the company of great and dynamic Northeastern lecturers in Melbourne. Now, it's time to explore the Global Leadership of Northeastern in its own territory.”
In comparison to other programs, Raj says the Swinburne-Northeastern program is more appropriate to the needs of today’s corporate world.
“It provides a more practical and real-time learning experience than a normal MBA and an opportunity to acquire a double master in two years – which is a great incentive for any aspiring business student.”
Find out more about the Swinburne-Northeastern Global Leadership Program online.
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Swinburne magazine goes back to the future
17 June 2008
The second edition of the Swinburne Magazine hit newsstands across Australia last week.
The magazine is distributed every quarter in The Australian newspaper, reaching over 200,000 people.
The latest edition includes feature-length articles on Swinburne research and initiatives including:
- Back to the future
Astrophysicists journey back in time 12 billion years to when galaxies were first forming. - Pilots take off with a brand new qualification
Swinburne joins forces with Qantas and General Flying Services to combat worldwide pilot shortage. - Mending broken hearts – naturally
Pioneering research into mending broken hearts by growing replacement body parts from human cells. - No waste spared for travel in the fast lane
Biosolids could be the way of the future when it comes to building roadside embankments.
Response to the first issue has been very positive, with readers from industry, government and the public describing it as a vibrant and refreshing publication that really positions Swinburne as “an exciting place to be”.
View the latest edition at www.swinburne.edu.au/magazine
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Building with the University of Architecture
17 June 2008
Senior staff from the University of Architecture in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, visited Swinburne last month to discuss our joint design and engineering programs, meet with staff and experience life at Swinburne.
The delegation included the Vice-Rector Dr Truong Ngoc An, the Director of Postgraduate and International Programs and faculty deans.
The visit demonstrated a genuine commitment from both universities to develop the relationship well into the future.
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Indian aviation minister lands in Melbourne
3 June 2008
Swinburne and General Flying Services had the pleasure of hosting a visit by The Honourable Praful Patel (pictured middle), Minister for Civil Aviation in the Government of India, on Saturday 24 May.
The visit was coordinated by the Australian Government, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and provided the opportunity for Minister Patel to inspect Australia’s aviation training infrastructure.
Minister Patel met Vice-Chancellor Ian Young and Stephen Fankhauser and Ken Barnes from the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences at General Flying Services – which partners with Swinburne in the provision of all flight training in our aviation courses – at Moorabbin Airport.
Minister Patel provided an insight into India’s future aviation training needs and the strategic initiatives the Indian Government is taking to address the rapid growth of its aviation industry.
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Vaisakhi festival marks new harvest
3 June 2008
The Swinburne Punjabi Club celebrated its first Vaisakhi at the Hawthorn campus last month. Festivities included a DJ, Punjabi food and a Bhangra dance performance.
Vice-Chancellor Ian Young gave an inspiring speech to welcome the students.
Vaisakhi marks the new harvest season and the beginning of a new solar
year. It is also one of the most significant holidays in the Sikh calendar, commemorating foundation of the Khalsa in 1699.
The Swinburne Punjabi Club started in 2007 and was registered with the Swinburne Student Amenities Association (SSAA) in 2008.
"We aim to assist new students and encourage cultural understanding among different communities” says Harpreet Singh Maan, one of the club’s founders.
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NEW! Professional Year Program in Computer Science
19 May 2008
What better way for IT graduates to kick start their careers than with Swinburne’s Professional Year Program (PYP)?
We're one of the only universities in Australia offering a new PYP in computer science, which has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
The program is aimed at graduates who have an IT degree or master and currently hold a Skilled Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) or Bridging Visa A. Student visa holders are not eligible for this program.
The 44-week program is all about getting students job-ready and preparing them for a successful career in the ICT industry. The program includes:
- Practical training and workshops, business theory and organisational behaviour
- A 12-week internship with a well-respected host company, giving students first-hand experience and a fresh insight into the Australian employment market
- Access to networking opportunities and professional development as a graduate member of the ACS – the Australian ICT industry’s professional body.
Students seeking permanent residency may wish to consult the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.
Applications for mid-year intake are now open. Places are limited to 25 students so get in early. For more information, visit the ICT Professional Year Program website.
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Cast your eyes (and ears) over this: Swinburne's Podcast Showcase
19 May 2008
You often read about students' work and the latest research developments at Swinburne – now you can see and hear all about them for yourself!
Swinburne's new Podcast Showcase draws together audio and visual material from across the University to highlight our research strengths, teaching excellence and student work.
What's a podcast, you ask? A podcast is just like a normal digital audio (mp3) or video (mov, mp4) file you've probably been downloading off the internet for years.
Podcasting, however, gives you the added advantage of subscribing to receive new podcasts automatically – much like subscribing to a magazine and having it delivered straight to your door.
Best of all, you don't need an iPod to use it – your desktop computer will do the job.
Podcasts currently available include:
- Our sun: what a star!, a 3D movie exploring the life-story of the sun and its future
- NICA Showreel, a glimpse of life at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), and
- A number of short films from Swinburne's School of Film and Television. New podcasts will be uploaded on a regular basis, so keep your eyes on Swinburne's Podcast Showcase.
New podcasts will be uploaded on a regular basis, so keep your eyes on Swinburne's Podcast Showcase.
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Swinburne flies into India
19 May 2008
Aviation Programs Coordinator Stephen Fankhauser made a flying trip to New Delhi last month to promote Swinburne’s aviation courses at Aerodrome India 2008.
Stephen attended the exhibition – which is the largest international exhibition in the airport sector in South-East Asia – as part of the Victorian Government’s Aviation Trade Mission to India.
Stephen said the exhibition provided a valuable “insight into the rapid growth of India’s airport infrastructure.”
Civil aviation in India has been growing at 25 to 30 per cent annually. Such growth can only be sustained if infrastructure is adequately developed along with skilled human resources.
“It was a great opportunity for us to promote our courses to prospective students,” said Stephen. “Hopefully we can work towards collaborating with the industry in India.”
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Swinburne online game acknowledged in 'Oscars of the Internet'
7 May 2008
An online game developed by Swinburne students and staff has been recognised as an official honoree in the 12th Annual Webby Awards.
The distinction has been awarded to Mission H2o, a water conservation game that teaches players how to save water in the home.
Mission H2o was the result of a collaboration between Swinburne’s multimedia design department and non-profit organisation savewater!® Alliance.
Nearly 10,000 entries from 60 countries were received; fewer than 15 per cent were deemed official honorees.
The Webby Awards – hailed by the New York Times as the ‘Oscars of the Internet’ – were established in 1996 to acknowledge excellence on the internet, including interactive advertising, online film and video.
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Europe comes to Melbourne
7 May 2008
Members of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities' (ECIU) stopped off at Swinburne, Sarawak last month before converging in Melbourne for their general and executive board meetings.
Vice-chancellors, rectors and other senior staff from Europe were particularly keen to learn about the operational challenges of setting up an offshore campus.
Professor David Hayward, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Enterprise, said "there was considerable interest by our European partners to work with us in some capacity in Sarawak and they were most impressed by what they saw."
Eco-tourism and engineering featured highly in discussions about possible areas for collaboration. Hayward said one suggestion was for students in Europe studying for a degree in eco-tourism to take short courses at Sarawak.
"The European Union has offered funding to increase student and staff mobility and we are extremely well placed to pursue that," he said.
Established in 1997, the ECIU has 11 European members and three international associate partners, including Swinburne.It is a consortium of relatively young universities that have been identified as entrepreneurial and committed to innovation.
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Centenary celebrations in India
22 April 2008
Ahmedabad, Chennai and Delhi were the latest cities to host Swinburne Centenary celebration events. Agents and alumni alike were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with Swinburne staff and forge closer relationships in a non-business setting.
Alistair Crozier, Deputy Vice-Chancellor TAFE Division, said it was terrific to have representatives from Austrade in attendance, including Mike Moignard, Austrade’s Senior Trade Commissioner in Delhi.
Senior representatives from the Australian Consulate-General also attended the centenary event in Chennai.
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Boost for natural medicine research
4 April 2008
Swinburne’s Brain Sciences Institute has been awarded $350,000 to establish the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) Collaborative Centre for Study of Natural Medicines and Neuro-cognition in Health and Disease.
Swinburne is one of only three universities in Australia to receive funding totalling $1.74 million announced by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas.
The centre will study the effectiveness of natural medicines in improving memory, cognition and brain function. It will also explore brain mechanisms associated with chronic use of natural medicines.
“Brain and cognitive processes change with age and with our ageing population,” said Professor Con Stough, who will lead a team of researchers in the new centre.
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Swinburne – the magazine
26 March 2008
Swinburne has launched a new, national magazine, providing an exciting glimpse into the latest education initiatives and research being undertaken at the university.
The magazine will be distributed quarterly in Australia’s national broadsheet newspaper, The Australian, reaching over 200,000 people across the nation.
The first edition includes feature length articles on:
- Pioneering research from Swinburne’s Centre of Micro-Photonics that aims to increase the data capacity of a single DVD to fit the contents of over 200,000 discs.
- Swinburne’s Mike Murphy and his involvement in the astronomical findings that led to the discovery of 14 new galaxies.
- Ken Friedman on his appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Design and his plans to transform the school into a global centre for design excellence and innovation.
- Swinburne Astronomy Online student Anousheh Ansari and her eight-day trip aboard the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, making her the world's first female space tourist.
The magazine serves to highlight how a modern university like Swinburne can build excellence through partnerships with industry, community, research organisations and government.
View the magazine online at www.swinburne.edu.au/magazine.
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Double Vision: twins pave identical pathways to Swinburne
7 March 2008
For identical twins, Swarna and Raji Vaduganathan, it was a natural progression to commence their research careers in the same field at Swinburne.
The sisters arrived in Australia late last year having completed a Bachelor of Biochemistry and a Master of Biochemistry at the same universities in India.
Swinburne was a natural choice for Swarna and Raji as they have been living with a relative in Hawthorn.
“We enjoy meeting students from different nations and they have all been very friendly. The professors here are also very approachable, and even though we are only new, no one treats us any differently.”
Swarna and Raji will complete their PhD on a full-time basis over three and a half years.
“I would like to contribute something to make wheat plants grow even under stress and saline conditions, so that there will not be any shortage of wheat for the growing population,” said Swarna.
“When we finish our course we would like to continue living in Australia to complete a post doctorate or get a job here. We are both interested in teaching as a career.”
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Flying High with Qantas
28 February 2008
Swinburne has won a major service tender with Australia's leading airline Qantas. Swinburne Industry Solutions (SIS) forged the deal to meet the airline's training needs, making Swinburne one of four major providers working with the airline in Australia.
Swinburne will initially offer professional development short courses to Qantas employees as well as a range of other services. These include: training needs analysis and audits; resource design, development and instructional services; online and electronic learning tools; procedure writing; accredited (TAFE) training; non-accredited training; Higher Education qualifications; leadership development and consultancy services.
Qantas is also keen to explore postgraduate pathways and other opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne to enable future pathways for research.
This serves to strengthen our relationship with Qantas, already established through the Faculty of Engineering, and build upon Swinburne's links with industry.
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Swinburne Signs MoU with Vietnamese Government to Deliver PhD Training
27 February 2008
Swinburne, together with five other Australian universities, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to officiate the collaborative partnership between Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and several Australian universities to provide PhD training to Vietnamese nationals over the next five years.
Guests at the ceremony, hosted by IDP Education in Melbourne, included His Excellency Mr Thien Nhan Nguyen, Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Education and Training, Vietnam, Mr Tran Ba Viet Dung, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, Vietnam, Mr Anthony Pollock, IDP's Chief Executive Officer, Ms Fiona Buffington, Chief Executive Officer of Australia Education International and the distinguished representatives from six Australian universities, including Swinburne's Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Dale Murphy.
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Certificate Presentation for Shingu College Study Tour to Swinburne
4 February 2008
Students from Korea's Shingu College recently completed a study tour hosted by Swinburne College. The students, who were enrolled in a five-week English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), also participated in excursions to popular visitor destinations - Philip Island and the Great Ocean Road.
ELICOS Study Tours are the perfect opportunity for international students to experience Australian life and culture. Students can immerse themselves in life as a Swinburne student by attending classes with other ELICOS students. Study Tours can also be tailored for a particular cohort. There are add-ons that can be packaged with the English language program including homestay, an end-of-program function and excursions.
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AusAid Program at Swinburne Continues to be a Success
4 February 2008
In December 2007, Swinburne farewelled 27 AusAID students, who completed their studies in areas ranging from TAFE courses to Postgraduate programs. The grandaunds were from Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Laos, Vietnam and Indonesia.
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Swinburne also welcomed 19 new AusAID students who commenced their Introductory Academic Program (IAP) in January 2008. The new intake includes students from Papua New Guinea, Laos, Vietnam, Samoa and Vanuatu. The students will embark on a combination of TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate programs following their IAP. |
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Investing in Swinburne's Future
16 January 2008
Swinburne University of Technology is to undertake a number of projects and improvements to our infrastructure and physical environment over the next five years, in line with the University's 2015 Statement of Direction. Between now and 2012, A$266 million will be invested in upgrading Swinburne's infrastructure. Significant projects include:
A$100 million towards a new Advanced Technology Building along Burwood Road, Hawthorn. This will be an impressive building incorporating a range of sustainable technologies and features. It will be home to key sections of the University's research and teaching in advanced technologies, with the aim of providing a facility purpose-built to develop the future of Victoria and Australia's manufacturing industry.
A$16 million will be spent on construction of a Student Services Centre at 24 George Street, Hawthorn which will include a student health and counselling centre, multi-faith centre, student lounge as well as a central IT equipment facility.
A$36 million has been allocated to new research equipment and a further A$38 million will be spent on IT infrastructure across all our campuses.
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Swinburne Celebrates "A Century of Vision" in 2008
This year, Swinburne University of Technology celebrates 100 years since its establishment by the Honourable George Swinburne. From humble beginnings as a technical college, today Swinburne is a research leader and one of the very few Australian universities offering a range of programs, from apprenticeships to PhDs.
Swinburne's centenary celebrations will not only be an opportunity for us to mark 100 years of teaching excellence and entrepreneurial spirit; it is also an opportunity for us to acknowledge the beginnings of a new century and a new vision for Swinburne.
A number of events have been planned for this memorable year. For more information please visit the Swinburne Centenary website.
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The Good Universities Guide 2008 Awards Top Ratings for Swinburne
Swinburne is pleased to announce that The Good Universities Guide 2008 has awarded Swinburne top ratings for:
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As the BEST university in Melbourne for Teaching Quality and Graduate Satisfaction, and one of the top three for Research Intensity, Swinburne continues to advance its position as a high-ranking Australian university, dedicated to providing quality education.
The Good Universities Guide is Australia’s only comprehensive Degree and University ratings guide.
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Special Rate for UniLodge @ Swinburne Place in 2008
The brand new UniLodge @ Swinburne Place (opened Jan 2006) is offering all inclusive package rates from as little as $188 per week / per room. The rates include a discounted room tariff, weekly utilities of gas, water, electricity, line rental, and a basic internet service.
UniLodge @ Swinburne Place also offer a special $248 Trial Offer for temporary accommodation from 1-4 weeks. This rate includes utilities (electricity, water, gas and line rental) and bed linen.
Special bonuses/gift incentives (as well as reduced rates) are offered for any stays extended a further 8 weeks.
These modern, full furnished on-campus apartments and townhouses are architect-designed to meet your study needs as well as enrich your social experience living on Campus.
UniLodge @ Swinburne Place has its own underground security car park, and its own array of café, retail and convenience store shops at your doorstep. Visitors can stay up to "4 nights free" (in same bedroom) or are otherwise eligible for the $248 Weekly Trial Offer rate.
The 24 hour onsite residential staff are there to help you settle in to life as a student at Swinburne University .
Call (+61 3) 9914-2900 or visit the UniLodge @ Swinburne Place Website for more information and on-line reservations.
The Team at UniLodge @ Swinburne Place invites you to call in, and inspect a comprehensive range of apartments and other student facilities. All enquiries welcome!
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