Arts at Melbourne

Are you aged 25 or over and looking to connect with other students in the same boat? Join us for a FREE coffee ☕ at Ho-Ho's Canteen (off Royal Parade) next Wednesday 26 August, from 11am to 12pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet fellow students who are in a similar stage of life, share experiences, and start building meaningful connections. Open to commencing and continuing Faculty of Arts students aged 25+.

Register now at

25+ Coffee Catch-Up Are you a Faculty of Arts student aged 25 or older? Join us at Ho Ho's for a coffee and the chance to meet other mature students!

Do you have feedback on the student experience in the Faculty of Arts? We want to hear from you!

Submit your feedback for discussion at the next meeting of the Arts Student Advisory Council. Your co-chairs will review all submissions before the meeting and create the agenda based on the topics received.

Submission deadline is Friday 21 August
https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/student_feedback

Re-imag(in)ing history with digital humanities: showcasing early Chinese-English translator networks 🧐📖

Join us for a conversation with Professor James St. André exploring the hidden networks behind early Chinese–English translation. Using interactive databases and visualisation tools, a new digital project brings to life the forgotten translators who first bridged two vastly different cultures, and reshaped how the English-speaking world came to understand China.

Re-imag(in)ing history with digital humanities: showcasing early Chinese-English translator networks This lecture shows how nineteenth-century Chinese–English translator networks can be reconstructed and visualised using digital humanities techniques.

Connect with alumni this August for your chance to win! 🎧✨

Curious about where your degree could take you? Ask Alumni connects you with professionals who’ve been where you are - and this month, you could win a pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) just by sending one meeting request.​

Whether you’re just starting to explore career paths, or need specific advice about landing your dream role, Ask Alumni is a flexible, low-pressure way to get real insights from alumni working across a broad range of industries.

https://students.unimelb.edu.au/careers/get-advice/career-mentoring/ask-alumni/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=news&utm_content=link

Help make your campus more accessible and inclusive!

Take part in a short online survey to share your experiences of campus spaces.
Your feedback will help shape better campus spaces for all students, especially students with disability.

Follow the link to complete the survey before 14 August, and go in the draw to win 1 of 10 $100 gift vouchers: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/qd32

Don't miss this awesome overseas opportunity: Reditus in Urbem: Living Latin in Rome (Summer 2026)✈️

Spend three weeks in Rome with Reditus in Urbem (23 November–12 December 2026), an immersive Latin Short program using the Direct Method to develop spoken fluency from day one. Explore classical texts and visit iconic sites including Pompeii and the Colosseum. 🏛

Earn 12.5 breadth-eligible credit points. No prior Latin required. Scholarships available.

Attend the Information Session on 12 August | 4:00 pm | Room 553, Arts West

Learn more at https://go.unimelb.edu.au/jkd2

The Health Fair is returning! 🤩 Hosted by the Health Promotion Program and Strive Health on Wednesday 5 August from 12 - 3 pm, come along to learn how to foster healthier bodies, minds, communities and relationships. From learning about the harms of va**ng, how to detox through boxing and mastering the art of sleeping, there is something for everyone! There will be food, freebies and a chance to win a prize valued at over $300! Register now!

https://bookings.events.unimelb.edu.au/M1G3Ob

Apply for Melbourne Talks by this Sunday 2 August! 🗨

Melbourne Talks is a free peer-to-peer program that helps international students build confidence while having fun, make meaningful connections, and get the most out of student life at UniMelb. Students who participate in Melbourne Talks can also work towards the Melbourne Plus Mini Credential in Global Citizenship. The program offers dedicated streams for undergraduate & graduate coursework students, and graduate researchers.

http://go.unimelb.edu.au/6jse

Ever wished you could improve the student experience? Wondered if other students feel the same way? 🤔

The Melbourne Student Forum is your chance to shape the future of the University. Share your ideas, connect with other students, and help drive real change.

Apply now. Applications close Sunday 2 August. https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_ey8mrzNJ9i2fgSG

Join us next week for the Faculty of Arts Welcome Back Brunch! 🥐🍎

Wednesday 5 August | 10am to 12pm | Arts Student Space, Arts West

We're kicking off the start of semester with a celebration! Meet new friends, enjoy games, grab some tasty (FREE) food, and chat with our Arts Student Ambassadors about life at UoM. Catering is delicious middle-eastern baking provided by Melbourne icon A1 Bakery! All food is vegetarian, with vegan and gluten free options available too 😋

Come early while supplies last - see you there! No registration needed, all students welcome.