Science fiction and fantasy author Ursula Le Guin died last Monday at age 88. Le Guin wrote novels, poetry, essays, children's books and short stories, and in 2000, she was honored as a US Living Legend by the Library of Congress. As a tribute to Le Guin, I would like to highlight one particular short story [...]
It is exciting to see Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula rapidly growing into a region renowned for its food and wine, with the area now featuring some of Australia’s most exceptional venues. The Peninsula’s landscape lends itself to spectacular views which have been taken advantage of by many of these restaurants, with outlooks that are both [...]
Dublin, Ireland really has positioned itself well to attract some impressive innovation hubs, two of which we were recently lucky enough to visit. The first of these was the Science Gallery Dublin. In their own words this is “a world first — a venue where today's white-hot scientific issues are thrashed out and you [...]
It has been announced by University of Melbourne Chancellor Allan Myers AC QC the appointment of Professor Duncan Maskell as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. Professor Maskell will commence in the role in October 2018. Below is an excerpt from an announcement that I received from the University outlining his background and experience... "Professor [...]
Music, Education, Indigenous Australians - Three Areas That I Enjoy Supporting It was a pleasure to recently supporting the Tura Travellers Rise to the Challenge fundraising event. This was a clever concept, with two events held concurrently, linked via a live video connection, across different regions of Australia. It turned into somewhat of a State [...]
Last week I was invited to the conferral at Melbourne University of the Honorary Doctorate of Law for the President of Ireland, Michael Higgins. President Higgins has received this Honorary Doctorate in recognition in of his significant role in advancing the arts, humanities, and education in Ireland and beyond. The degree was conferred by [...]
Dr Simon Marginson has given this year’s R. Douglas Wright Lecture at Melbourne University. His insights proved to be very thought-provoking in his analysis of where Australian Universities are in the global pecking order. “I’ve realised that academic cultures in Australia really are a bit patchy, with some major exceptions. There are areas in [...]
The 10th World Chamber Congress #10WCC was a real highlight of September. Held every two years, the event this year was in Sydney at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour. This year’s event attracted attendees from over 100 countries. From a personal perspective, I was particularly pleased to see Timor-Leste Chamber of Commerce not [...]
Last week, along with several of my McMullin Group colleagues, I attended a highly relevant and informative breakfast hosted by VCCI (Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) to hear from cyber security professionals discussing the security challenges facing organisations today. VCCI did an impressive job facilitating this breakfast, with an impeccable line-up of industry professionals [...]
Below is an excerpt from an inspiring and uplifting speech delivered by Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Provost Professor Carolyn Evans at the dinner on 23 August 2017, hosted by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Glyn Davis AC at the University to honour and recognise the new inductees to the Wilson Society. ____ “Give me a lever long [...]
