MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY

The University of Melbourne (colloquially known as Melbourne University) is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Its main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb north of Melbourne's central business district, with several other campuses located across Victoria.

The university comprises ten separate academic units and is associated with numerous institutes and research centres, including the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research and the Grattan Institute. The university has fifteen graduate schools, including the Melbourne Business School, the Melbourne Law School, the Melbourne Veterinary School, and the Melbourne Medical School.

In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Melbourne was ranked 13th (1st nationally). Times Higher Education ranked Melbourne 33rd globally (1st in Australia) in the 2021–2022 iteration of its annual World University Rankings. In 2022, it ranked 33rd among the universities around the world by SCImago Institutions Rankings. I am proud to call this University my Alma Mater (all photos are from the Parkville Campus).

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MOONSHINE

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PUB DINNER

Sometimes the special occasions one celebrates are not birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, send-offs, births, weddings, (deaths?); but simply those occasions where one is with compatible company, enjoying a meal together, the joy of being alive and the simple fact of being able to celebrate life.

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WAITING...

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SUNRISE IN THE PARKLANDS

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AMARYLLIS

Flowering in our garden.

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UNIVERSITY SQUARE

University Square is one of Melbourne's oldest public squares, located at 190-192 Pelham Street in the heart of the academic precinct of Carlton. Situated right next to the University of Melbourne campus, it serves as a major open-air gathering spot for students, locals, and visitors.

The historic 19th-century square has been undergoing a multi-million-dollar modern transformation managed by the City of Melbourne. Following extensive redevelopments, the square has transitioned from a concrete-heavy space into a leafy park featuring expanded green lawns, biodiverse garden beds, and barbecue facilities. 

A centerpiece of the park is an award-winning open-air venue, the MPavilion designed by architect Glenn Murcutt AO, which regularly hosts free community cultural events, performances, and public workshops.

Following the grand opening of the new underground Parkville Station, Barry Street along the western edge has been permanently closed to vehicular traffic to blend directly into the expanded parklands. Ongoing Stage 2 plaza and landscaping upgrades are actively finishing up through late 2026 to increase the overall tree canopy by over 40%.

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SOUTHBANK

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MEDITATE...

A zen box created from my archival photos in Photoshop. Perfect for relaxing and meditating.

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CLOISTERS...

...at the University of Melbourne.

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