University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,682 contributions
Jun 2021
The University of Melbourne is literally a sandstone university. The early parts of the University were built of sandstone, by hand, by stonemasons, In 1856, stonemasons working on the Melbourne University site downed tools and marched into the city, gathering other workers on the way. At the Parliament of Victoria, they demanded an 8-hour day -- 8 hours work, 8 hours rest and 8 hours recreation. Their stoppage led to improved working conditions across the nation, and then across the world. The Great Australian Gold Rush led to a demand for labor, and the 1850s were a period great progress for working men. The Labour Day holiday commemorates this walkout.
Written 26 June 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,682 contributions
Jan 2022
The University of Melbourne was founded in 1853, at the height of the Great Australian Gold Rush. From these humble beginnings, the University has become one the world's highest-rated research institutions. Courses of study range from science to languages and the arts. It's favoured by foreign students, who fit into Melbourne's diverse culture.
Written 5 January 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,682 contributions
Aug 2020
Sir Redmond Barry was an Anglo-Irish jurist who featured prominently in colonial Victoria's public life.. He was, amongst other things, first Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. It is notable that the University of Melbourne, while accepting large numbers of foreign students, has maintained high academic standards and adhered to the notion of "academe." Described as a "sandstone university," Melbourne has many buidlngs of historic worth. It is the second oldest univesrsity in Australia and the oldest in Victoria. The University of Melbourne has several campuses, but the main campus is in Parkville, just to the north of Melbourne's CBD..
Written 4 August 2020
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timfl2016
Urbana, IL193 contributions
Nov 2019
If you are a visitor to the University of Melbourne and if you are looking for a place to stay during your visit, a great choice can be one of the university's 10 residential colleges. Many of these have some apartments for hosting guests. You do pay a fee but it's a reasonable, especially if you plan to stay longer than a couple of days. I've stayed at Trinity College and University College twice each, with the most recent visit last week. The location is on campus, not far from many of the academic departments. You get to use most of a college's facilities, including its dining hall. During term time, you also get to meet with students over meals, and you may be invited to dine at the High Table for dinner.
Written 1 December 2019
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NZer_101
Christchurch, New Zealand281 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
I couldn't find a separate listing for this museum so have logged this review under the University's page. The Museum is small but excellent. Like several of the museums at the university, it takes a bit of finding but had some fascinating collection items - even Etruscan bridgework! Loved the recreated dental surgery from about 1900.
Written 12 November 2018
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wlkbt_trvlr
Perth, Australia1,354 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Went to the final farmers' market for the semester, located at Union Lawn/South Court. A variety of different stalls with friendly stall holders - great Sri Lankan lunch, excellent Chai tea and awesome beetroot muesli. Accessible via tram up Swanston street, just remember it's outside the free tram zone, so have your myki card handy (and only tag on when you get on the tram, just the once). A lovely setting with a great local market.
Written 1 July 2017
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Diane K
Venice, FL4,583 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
We strolled around the university. We enjoyed seeing a variety of architecture styles - modern to historical. We especially enjoyed visiting the Ian Potter Gallery. We also went into Union Hall.
Written 31 January 2017
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,682 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
The University of Melbourne is one of Australia's pre-eminent universities. The main campus is located in Parkville, an inner-city Melbourne suburb. It is known as the Sandstone University; it never ceases to evolve. The University of Melbourne's first Chancellor was Sir Redmond Barry, an Anglo-Irish jurist. From its foundation in 1853, the university continued to expand, spurred by the wealth generated by the Great Australian Gold Rush. The University of Melbourne offers many professional level courses, aimed at local and overseas students.
Written 20 August 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,682 contributions
Nov 2019
The University of Melbourne is rated as Australia's best university, and as one of the best universities in the world. The older part has a lot of sandstone, but the new buildings are an architectural hotch-potch. The new Design Building is quite stunning, it's worth a look. The university has several places to eat, including a bar. The University of Melbourne is officially located in Parkville, though most people would say that it's Carlton. Trams heading north on Swanston Street usually terminate at the campus..Being a student is hard work, several pubs near the campus have shut because students don't have time to have fun. As a graduate of the University, I can say that the University of Melbourne takes the notion of 'academe' very seriously and it is a sanctuary for the free exchange of views and ideas. The Potter Gallery is associated with the univerity, it's not very large, but it is interesting.
Written 16 November 2019
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Apr 2019 • Solo
I attend the university for school and it is a very beautiful campus to be able to work on and enjoy in my free time. However, not too keen on the eugenics.
Written 6 April 2019
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