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Presentation of Melbourne Event. Sandra Kentish. When: January 27 th to 31 st 2020 Where: Melbourne. 4.5 Million Residents. Melbourne. #5 Student-friendly city**. Multicultural. Consistently ranked the world’s most liveable city*. Australia’s Sporting and cultural capital.
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Presentation of Melbourne Event Sandra Kentish
When: • January 27th to 31st 2020 • Where: • Melbourne
Melbourne #5 Student-friendly city** Multicultural Consistently ranked the world’s most liveable city* Australia’s Sporting and cultural capital *The Economist Intelligence Unit **QS Best Student Cities 2017
Melbourne Foodie Culture • Melbourne has the highest number of cafes and restaurants per number of people than any other city in the world • Melbourne has more than 3,500 restaurants and serves up cuisines from more than 70 countries • On average, Melbourne imports 30 tonnes of coffee beans each day – enough to make 3 million daily cups – imports of coffee beans have increased 780% in the past 10 years. • Victoria is home to 21 different wine regions, more than 800 wineries, 600 cellar doors and some 30 craft breweries. Sporting Capital • In 1956 Melbourne became the first host of the Olympic Games outside of Europe and North America • The only city in the world with five international standard sporting facilities on the fringes of the CBD • Home to: • Australian Open • Cricket & AFL • Soccer/ Football • Formula 1 Grand Prix • Melbourne Cup and Horse racing carnivals • Many fun runs
The University of Melbourne In the heart of the city…
College Accommodation https://www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au/casual-accommodation.html
Post School Events Deadline for abstract submission: 15 September 2019 https://www.msaecr2020.com/
Post School Events Sydney, Sunday to Thursday 2 – 6 February 2020 Abstract submission is still unofficially open until next Monday, September 16 (Melbourne Time)
Application Process • Some travel grants available from University of Bologna • Email address for the Melbourne School to be established soon, with a formal call for applications sent to all delegates of the Bologna School • Enquiries in the meantime can go to me at sandraek@unimelb.edu.au