Welcome to the third quarterly edition of Alumni News, for alumni, past and present staff and friends of Swinburne University of Technology.
You can also connect regularly with your alma mater through the following:
And remember, your feedback is always welcome! Email alumni@swin.edu.au
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UNIVERSITY NEWS |
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Ian Young appointed Vice-Chancellor of ANU
Swinburne Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young has been appointed the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra.
He will succeed Professor Ian Chubb, who has served as ANU Vice-Chancellor for more than a decade. Read more
More News
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ALUMNI IN THE NEWS |
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Sonny Tilders: Walking with Dinosaurs
Sonny Tilders is a leader in the field of animatronics engineering. The founder and creative director of the Creature Technology Company designs and builds extraordinary creatures for theatrical productions. Read more
More Alumni in the News
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GIVING TO SWINBURNE |
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Transforming the lives of our students
Just 25 years ago, an annual stipend of $250 - the equivalent of $600 in 2010 terms - was sufficient to study at university. Today, most full-time higher education students can expect annual fees ranging from $4,000 to $10,000. Read more |
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
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Walking with Dinosaurs - Inventing the Rules
At the second annual Chancellor's Lecture for alumni and friends held on 21 September, Swinburne alumnus and creative director of the Creature Technology Company Sonny Tilders and general manager John Barcham revealed the passion, creativity, innovation and hard work behind their world-leading animatronics business. Read more
Breakfast with the Masters
More than 130 alumni and friends enjoyed an exclusive viewing of the National Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) exhibition European Masters: Städel Collection 19th & 20th Centuries on 21 August. Read more
For further Swinburne Alumni event updates see the Events calendar |
CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT |
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Register for SwinEmploy to take advantage of free weekly workshops and seminars as well as online resources on topics from CV writing to running your own business.
Recent graduates may also access the daily resume checking and interview practice sessions. See Careers & Employment
Recruiting new staff? See Industry/Employers to find out how Careers & Employment can help you. |
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Have you considered participating in Swinburne's Industry-Based Learning program?
IBL provides undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake full-time, paid employment in an area relevant to their studies. If you are an employer, an IBL intern could be a valuable asset to your business. See Industry-Based Learning
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